Show World (July 1909)

THE SHOW WORLD 29 SIGHS THE BEST MONEY-GETTER IN THE MOVING PICTURE LINE HAPPENINGS IN NEW YORK T^Mlusement business in this city, 5(1 far as the city itself is concerned, I?® askabout as lively as Red Dog, Texas! orthe ■ Sandy Hook Light Ship &.3 £ m The only attractions left lying are “The Gentleman from Mississippi,” which moved from the Bijou to the Ariel Gardens; The Fol. the top of the New orituicaic,, the “Jardinde Paris, is called by Florence Ziegfeld, the manager; “The Motor Girl,” at the Ivric where Frank Hennessy has wW looks like a lasting success. Julian Edwards has agan demonstrat¬ ed his ability as a tuneful writer, the book and lyrics, which are by Camp¬ bell & Skinner, are very far superior jP|j|E©rdiftary comic opera books. Frank Smithson has done really clever work in staging the piece, and the wholrensemblc ranks up as about the dantiest, funniest and most tuneful musical comedy that New York has seen this season. The Broadway theater, with Lew Fields’ “Midnight Sons,” in spite of these terrible dog days still goes on nj d-lw the house at every perform¬ ance. They were obliged to put in three hew rows of seats last week, and the orchestra is conspicuous, by its . absence. Jimmie Powers goes merrily on at the Casino with “Havana.” They are out with an announcement of a 4th of July matinee, which, of course, will take place on the 5th, the 4th being Sunday. It makes the oldest inhabi¬ tant stop, look and listen when he sees the advertising of a musical comedy playing a 4th of July matinee, and when you come to consider that the mercury is flirting with the top of the thermometer Jimmie must be given due credit to be able to get them in weather like this. The Herald Square theater still con¬ tains “The Beauty Spot,” with Jeff le Angelis and pretty, petite, little Marguerite Clark as a feature attrac¬ tion. ^“The Beauty Spot” is one of De Koven’s earlier efforts. Daly’s theater still continues to play 5. R. 0. with “The Climax,” and “The Girl from Rector’s” is still doing a sat¬ isfactory business at Joe Weber’s The Garrick theater, with Willie ■ Collier in "The Man from Mexico”; the Astor, with Will Hodge in “The Man from Home”; the Maxine Elliott theater, with Paul Armstronge’s farce, 'Going Some”; the Gaiety, where J. E. Dodson has been playing “The House Next Door,” a really great play, by Hartly Manners, and the Hudson the¬ ater. which has been tenanted by one of Harry Harris’ companies in “Tfie TjmtDegree.” all gave up the ghost on Saturday night, and have gone into summer quarters. The Gaiety and the Astor are to open on August 2— the former with a continuation of jl^House Next Door,” and Will Bodge will resume his run in “The Man from Home” at the latter. In Vaudeville. The American opens with a very trong vaudeville bill, including ■ auline, Grace Hazard. Fred Bowers, dcMahon & Chapelle. Ed Lee, Wrothe * Cd- Opening this Week, besides Pauline, who remains over, A1 Fields ind Dave Lewis, Paul Nicdiolson and Miss Norton, 16 Lime Kiln Club, and ‘ special added attraction entitled Dissolving the British Parliament. 1 ’ j»G||£Hammerstein’s Roof, Annette 'vellerman, the Diving Venus, still ’Olds sway. Annette Kellerman has th6 »ulge on all New Yorkers, as she ?ets two baths a day. besides number ’ • - • • Annette traction fails To rub out, no matter how much water you use, and the amount of soft soap the young lady gets in stage-door-johnny mash notes would serve to clean up Goose Island. Miss Kellerman is surrounded by the following strong bill: Willy Pantzer Troupe, Living Marble Statues, Prin¬ cess Rajah, Four Fords, A Night in a Monkey Music Hall, The Quartette, and six other acts. Commencing July 12, Gertrude Hoffman opens in the only costume that New York should wear during this present state of weather. After carefully studying Miss Hoffman’s costumes it seems that she is considerably over-dressed for the season. She should certainly leave off at least two of the barbaric jewels out of her hair, and- wear one less chiffon veil. At Keith & Proctor’s Fifth Avenue they still continue to give head-line bills, daring the weather man to do his worst. Manager Irving says that he will put out names that will make old Sol get up earlier than ever to get a peek at who is going to play the Fifth Avenue. On this week’s bill are R. C. Herz, Haines & Vidocq, Dun¬ lap, McCormick Company, Lasky’s Imperial Musicians, Dankmar-Schiller Troupe, De Haven & Sidney, Dancers, Frank Wilson, cyclist, and, to crown all, Trixie Friganza, of musical com¬ edy fpme, the only woman in the busi¬ ness who can make Blanche Ring work. The New Brighton theater throws open its doors for the first time this week with a bill that looks like'ready money. Look at this bunch, and then sit up and take notice: Fiske O’Hara & Co., Blonde Typewriters, Elfie Fay, Four Lukens, La Triska, The Human Doll, Wynn & Lewis, The Dalys, Cul¬ lens & Curran, Pricella, the hypnotist; and others. At the Brighton Beach Music Hall, showing that competition is the life of trade, there is also a bill that is worth going miles to see. McIntyre & Heath, “The Killie Real Estate Man,” heads the bill, which includes the Water Witch, the Girl with the Angel Voice, Howard & Howard, Will H. Fox, Swan & Bambard, Frey Twins, and last, but not least, Bessie Wynn. Bessie Wynn can go much, a whole heap, then some more, then a little. Pretty Bessie is always wel¬ come to. this city. Luna Park and Dreamland are play¬ ing to bigger crowds than ever before in the history of either park. Steeple¬ chase, too, is also testing its capacity; in fact, it looks as if the whole of Coney Island were in for the most prosperous season ever enjoyed in its history. Palisades Park, across the Hudson,, at 150th street, also reports the same pleasing state of affairs, and Manager Burnstein of the Trocadero Music Hall at Fort George, says that the crowds so far have surprised him. —NELLIE REVELL. Western Vaudeville Managers’ Assoc’n Majestic Theatre Building, Chicago, Ill. United Booking Offices of America St. James Building, New York City <1 Booking in conjunction with more than three hundred of the first-class vaudeville theatres in the United States and Canada, and now giving good acts routes for from one to three years. Moneys advanced to parties capable of pro¬ ducing first-class acts, when desired, or will purchase first-class novelties outright. It will be to the advantage of managers of Fairs, Parks, etc., to communicate with these Offices regarding their vaudeville and outdoor attrac¬ tions. Address Eastern or Western Office, as may be most convenient. j CHICAGO Emily Lytton has gone to Atlantic City to occupy a bungalow until time for reheasals for Fred Thompson’s new show. Trade Marks Designs Copyrights Ac. ■ ind^descrlgtlon may patentable. Communicft- i cy *foil^sPcu^ng^patents 1 ^ 8 BOOKING TOGETHER Scientific American. 3ldbyali newsdealert. New York Ington. D. C. M ir months, $L Sold by all &C0.361Broadway,;_ Branch Office. 625 F 8b. Washingtoi