The New York Clipper (April 1919)

Copyrighted, 1919, and published, weekly by the Clipper Corporation, 1604 Broadway. New York. Entered at tha Po*t-office at New York, Jane 34. 1179. at i i mafl matter tmder Act of March J, 1879. Founded by FRANK QUEEN. 1853 NEW YORK, APRIL 16, 1919 VOLUME LXVn-No. 10 Price. Ten Centt, $4.00 a Year PALISADES PARK ADE $203,000 IASTJEAR OVER 100% ON INVESTMENT That Palisades Park, over in Fort Lee, Mew Jersey, operated by Joseph and Nicholas Scienek, made net profits of $206,846.51 last year, the same being equal to a profit of 103 per cent on the $200,000 capitalisation, became known last week fol- lowing the information that the "park would open for the season on May 3. These figures represent a net profit growth from $66384 in 1015, $117,222 in 1916, and $157,410 in 1017. The gross receipts during these years were as follows: 1915, $330,716; 1916, $406,942; 1917, $564,737.60; 1918, $678,- 734.31. The number of. paid admissions totaled: 1915, 788,265; 1916, 857,899; 1917, 1,093,- 981; 1918, 1.175.552. The gate receipts were: 1915. $73.325; 1916. $85,789: 1917. $109,898.10; 1918, $117,55520. The swimming pool drew $53,153 in 1915; $69,826 in 1916; $87,85828 in 1917, and $84,764.10 in 1918. Rentals daring these yean were: 1915. $33,080; 1916, $41,700; 1917, $44,030; 1918, $40,195. Scenic railway receipts' were: 1915, $28,518; 1916. $42,556; 1917, $56,086.60; 1918, $78,987.75. The dance hall drew: 1915, $11,081;. 1916, $16,117: 1917, $18,099.55; 1918 $24,987.65. Those years mentioned are the years during the ten years of the park's existence, during which its greatest development ac- crued; and that it has developed steadily, surely and profitably is evidenced by the figures submitted. Jp The park was built ten years ago by W. 0. Demoresti president of the Realty Trust, and A. M. Clegg, another well known capitalist, and the Schenck brothers were engaged to manage it, the latter receiving a salary and commission for running the park. Last year, this netted the Schencks $30,000 each. An the present time, Palisades Park is said to be controlled by -the same interests that control the Bronx Exposition. The officers anddirectors of the latter enterprise are aa follows: II. F. McGarvie, .presi- dent; E. H. Mount, treasurer, who suc- ceeded W. M. Clegg, the latter having been elected managing . director, and Charles Beebe, secretary. The directors are:. W. M. Clegg, H. P. McGarvie, B. H. Mount, Charles Beebe, L. A. Mount HVK. Mount, George Rilling, John Lambert. SEARCH KITTY GORDON'S TRUNKS San Francisco, April 11.—A raiil on the trunks of Kitty Gordon was made here this week by Sheriff Thomas Finn. S. ft G. Gump 4 Co. secured a. judg- ment for things bought by the actress in 1916 and .the sheriff seised enough to make up for that sum. The goods which Miss Gordon bought, according to the bin, In- clude - a Buddha, one 'bird cage, one- silk shade,: and Chinese "lamps, mirrors,; candles and candlesticks, coo tin* respectively $125, $35, $12.50 and $118 HERD BACKS ANOTHER SHOW Anderson T. Herd, the wealthy shipping man who backed "The Better 'Ole," real- izing a profit of $100,000 when he sold his interest to the Cobni-ns several weeks ago, Has again' entered the theatrical business, it was rumored last week. This time be is reported to have fur- nished most of the money to produce "The Lady in Red," the foreign musical show adapted by Anne Caldwell and Robert Winterberg which is scheduled to . open in Washington April 28. A company has been organized known as the Hcrcarsi Corporation, of which Herd Holds the majority of the; stock, to present the play, which was put on in Chi- cago three years ago by R C. Herndon. John P. Slocum is general manager of the present production. SAYS ACTORS ROBBED HIM James Monty and Mark Brown, part- ners in a rambling act, were arrested last week by Detectives Willi and Stepat on a charge of assault and robbery. The plain- tiff, Arthur Wyatt, did not appear in court when the case was called, which resulted in the matter being put over until he was subpoenaed. He told the detectives that he met the two in a saloon, and' that after a few drinks they got into a taxicab for a ride. He said that the ride ended at Crnut'tt Tomb, where the pair took all his money, $105. Both Monty and Brown vigorously deny the charges, but were held .for another hear- ing under $5,000 hail. ORGANIST SUES RICH MANAGER Ai.turm ■ Cal., April 14.—Adele Hal thasar, 25, has started a suit here in the Superior Court against Fred N. Delanoy, wealthy resident of this city and seventy- two years' of age, for alleged toying with her affections. She is suing for $50,000. Miss Bolthasar was the organist at Die Park Theatre in this city for five years when Delanoy managed the house. She claims that he. took Advantage of ner. Delanoy- was once a candidate for- mayor in this city and has been married twice. He is the father of several sons and was divorced from his first wife in 1904. U. 3. HILL OPERATED ON . Aubahy, N. Y., April 14.—Uly S. Hill, manager of Harmanus Bleecker Hall, will undergo an operation for appendicitis to- morrow morning- He is the fourth of his immediate family to be ill during the last season, His wife recently recovered from an operation, both bis sons had pneumonia and one of them had to go through an operation for throat trouble. "OVERSEAS REVUE" TO CLOSE Chicago. April 14.—"The Overseas Re- vne" will dose hereon May 3. The show was produced by Will Morrissey in the Princess, an independent theatre, her«,' af- ter K. A E. had refused to hook it and he had quarreled with the Shubert camp. It is said to have got some money here. Morrissey intends to take it-to New York after the Chicago run. WOODS GETS MORE PLAYS London, Bag., April 14.—Ai Woods has secured a number of English'plays, most of them ' unproduced, including "Fu Man- chu," by Sax Rohmer; The Duie De-' ddes," by Harry M. Vernon; "Coming Downstairs" (adapted by Jose- Levy) ; sad "Sinners Both," by Herbert Thomas. PANTAGES GETS SITES FOR MORE HOUSES TAKES DAVIDSON, IN MILWAUKEE Alexander Pantages closed three deals last week that have been pending for some time for theatre sites in Kansas City, Omaha and Memphis, respectively, whereby he becomes the owner of first-class loca- tiona in each of the above-mentioned cities. The plans for each of the new houses are finished and ready for the builders, and construction work will start at once on all of them. The houses will each seat 2,500. Pantages also has three sites under con- sideration in the loop section of Chicago, and expects to close one of them any day. As soon as he secures the right spot be will start work immediately on the Chi- cago house, as the plans for the new thea- tre have been ready for several weeks. Construction work on a new Pantsges the- atre in St. Louis will start in a week or so. This house will be bunt by Pantages in association with Heib & Kiley, owners of the Empress Theatre, St Louis, the present Pan stand in that town., The new theatre win be located in the 'downtown section and wiU not interfere In any way with the Empress, which is situated In an entirely different section. This will give Pan two houses In St Louis. A contract waa signed with the People's Theatre, Chicago, last week, whereby that house will continue to receive Pantages bookings for a long period and become a regular link in the Pan chain. Mn.wAUKKr. April 14.—It waa reported on excellent authority here to-day that Alex Pantages has effected an arrange- ment with Thomas Brown, of the David- son Theatre, -whereby the Davidson will play Pantages road shows next season. Pantages wss in Milwaukee on Friday and Saturday, accompanied by his legal ad- viser, J. H. Sweet, and his architect, Arnold Pritecka, and it is understood that the Davidson, located in the heart of the down- town, section of the city, will be greatly enlarged as to seating capacity and re-dec- orated from top to bottom. The Davidson has played legitimate at- tractions booked In by K. A B. heretofore, and if the plan to play tile Pantages road shows becomes effective, the K. ft B. at- tractions win he seen at the Pabst next season. Neither Mr. Pantages nor Mr. Sweet would deny or affirm the story, but there seems to be little doubt but that the deal has been consummated. SELWYNS HAVE NEW PLAY Boston, April 11.—It was learned here today that Selwyn and Company have ac- cepted a play for production from the pea of Edward Harold Crosby, dramatic edi- tor of the Botton Pott. It is celled "Pants and Petticoats'' and will be given a New York hearing early next season. Kendal Weston has already started directing the Somerville Players in rehearsals of tile piece for a tryoat, PRODUCER FOUND DEAD LonnoiT t April 14.—Sidney W. Coleman, known as" Warwick Stamford, a theatrical producer, was found dead In.bis bed here on the morning that' his divorce action against his wife and the alleged co-respond- ent, Simpson, was set for trial. When the above news was received in New York, many people in theatrical cir- cles, aroused by the similarity in name, wondered if the cable in any way con- cerned Wybert Stamford, the British and Colonial producer who recently - came to this country to stage "Good-Morning, Judge," for Walter Jordan and. the Shu- berts.. Stamford returned to England two weeks after "Good-Morning,. Judge,** was presented here at the iShuhert Theatre. Stamford had previously staged in this country "Veronique." which waa presented at the Broadway Theatre In 1909. AARONS HAS NEW SHOW "La La Lucille" is the latest title adopted for "Your Money or Your Wife," the musical play being produced by the Alton Amusement Company, in which Alfred E. Aarons is said to be interested and which is scheduled to open in Atlantic City April 31. The book was written by Fred Jackson, author of "The Velvet Lady," and the lyrics by Arthur Jackson, his brother, and Bad De Sylva. George Gershwin com- posed the score. Incidentally, this is the first time that the Jacksons have collaborated on a play, although both are successful writers in their respective lines. Arthur Jackson slso wrote the book for "Scandal of 1019," which George White is producing. TO TAKE OVER HOFFMAN PLAY When Aaron Hoffman's new play, "Wel- come Stranger," Is presented on Broadway, it will, In all probability, be managed by Cohan and Harris instead of Lewis and Gordon, as previously announced. For, at the present time. It became known last week, negotiations are pending which, if consummated, win make Cohan and Har- ris the owners of the play, while Lewis and Gordon win retain a smaQ interest. . Up to Monday of this week, no definite announcement regarding the deal was forthcoming from either firm. NAZIMOVA GETS BIGGEST COIN Nazimova now holds the honor of com- manding the highest rentals for ber pic- tures of any of the present day film stars at the Strand. According to report, the Strand pays $3,600 a week for its NarnV mova productions, which is understood to slightly top the price paid for Pickfords and Chaplins. The Strand can play to an estimated capacity of $21,000. When the house first opened, and for a year or so thereafter, the average price paid for a fea- ture is said to have ranged from $750 to $2,500. PICKING NEW "FOLLIES" GIRLS Florens Ziegfeld, Jr., returned from Palm Beaoh on Monday and almost Imme- diately began choosing girls for the forth- coming "Follies," aided by Ned Wsybnrn, who.returned from Europe last Saturday. HOUDIN1 GOING TO CALIFORNIA Hoadini wffl leave to-day for/ Los An- $* geles to start work en a picture for to* Famous Players.