Variety (November 1918)

CABLES IN PARIS Paris, Oct. 25. At the annual meeting of the syndi- cate of theatrical ushers it was deci- ded that this body should adhere to the Confederation General de Travail (Union of Workers), and to fix the minimum salary at $1 per day in all theatres, music halls and picture houses showing once each day. The question of permanent employment does not apply to this decision^ The novelty of the Odeon, to' inaug- urate the season, Oct. 25, ^as a new play "Le Sacrifice," by a new author, Lieut. Laudenbach. It is a war piece by a man who has been in the thick of the fight. A one-act farce, "Mon- sieur Pinpin," by Alfred Machard, is the hors d'oeuvre of the ^veiling's per- formance. The American army ambulance serv- ice is organizing a monster entertain- ment for wounded soldiers in Paris'to be given on Thanksgiving Day at the Gaumont Palace. The Gymnase will mount a piece by Yves Mrande later, dealing with a dressmaker's model in the Rue de la Paix; this author may also have his new work, "La Petite de la Marchande," presented at the Palais Royal, with Mil?. Spinelli, when "Le Filon" has terminated its run. The deaths of professionals in France, resulting from influenza are Renee Rysor, danseuse at the Theatre des Capucines (Paris); M. Signoret, brother of the popular French come- dian; Gilbert Bataille, author, brother of Bataille Henry, the revue writer. "GOING UP" PULLS GAIETY OUT. London, Nov.-13. The success of "Going Up,"^at the Gaiety, has already wiped out the losses of the theatre prior to 1915. The ordinary shares should pay large dividends next year, AaORS FAVOR IjNION. London,-Nov. 13. At the meeting of the Actors' Asso- ciation, Nov. 2, about 1,200 voted in favor of a trade union and only 15 against. "TWELFTH NIGHT," HIT. London, Nov. 13. J. B. Pagan's revival of "Twelfth Night," at the Court, is an artistic, well-balanced performance by a good all around company headed by Herbert Waring and Leah Bateman. It is a sure success. QUEEN AT BENEFIT. London, Nov. 13. At Albert Hall, the Queen will be present at a concert organized by Wal- ter DeFrece, Nov. 15, in aid of the King's Fund for Disabled Soldiers. The King has appointed DeFrece a trustee of the fund. • DEATHS IN LONDON. London, Nov. 13. Walter Subtel, of the Subtel Trio, died of pneumonia, aged 37. Frank Parker, of the Royal Gothams, recently died. ■'■■■■ ^ ' ■ George Pickett's New Sketcli. London, Nov. 13. At the Empress, Brixton, last week. George Pickett presented a clever spy sketch, "The Pacifists." ably supported by Harry Gilbey, Dorothy Wilmer, Phyllys-Mannersr--^ "=•■•-■-•"-■■ •"•■^"•=""^-^^ » ■ml ^1 Ray Kay Return* to "Tabt." London, Nov. 13. Ray Kay has returned to "Tabs" at the Vaudeville. Odette Myrtil, who fcmporarily rcplacecl jicr, ^vill ^oin "The Officers' Mess," presented Nov. 7, by Andre Chariot, at St. Martin's. NO SWEETS SOLD AT CINEMAS. London, Nov. 13. No sweets can be sold at the cinema theatres hereafter, the conservation order going into effect Nov. 11. "THAIS" OPENS SEASOW. Paris, Nov. }%. The Paris opera season commenced Nov. 3 with "Thais," wit,h Maurice Re- naud and Marthe Chenal. The latter innovated a new pantomime in the second act. -/ "FLU" CUTS RECEIPTS IN TWO. London, Nov. 13. The influenza epidemic is creating havoc in the theatrical business. At several of the theatres the re- ceipts have dropped 50 per cent. ROBEY, IN GRADE NO. 1, APPEALS. London, Nov. 13. George, Robety has appealed against his military grading. He was examined Sept. 12 and classed Grade One. "The Tribunal has ordered a re-exam- ination. BERNSTEIN'S "SAMSON" REVIVED. Paris, Nov. 13. The Porte Saint Martin is reviving Bernstein's "Samson" •'with Macelle Linder, Gabrielle Dorziat, Victor Boucher, Henry Rouselle. ENGLISH PLAY HAS PREMIERE. ' Paris, Nov. 13. . The English Theatre Albert is stag- ing "The" Man Who Stayed at Home" for its premiere. "OH BOY" AT MANCHESTER. London, Nov. 13. Grossmith & Laurillard will produce "Oh Boy," at Manchester, Dec. 16. Arthur Stacey Gets Furfottgli. - London, Nov. 13. Arthur Stacey,, in his fourth year of military service^ has secured permission to appear a weel^ eJtch at Queen's Pop- lar and the Hippodrome Rotherhithe. Perkin'i Revue Withdrawn. Paris, Nov. 13. Ferkin'3 revue at the M»rigny has been withdrawn. HILDA MAY DIES. Paris, Nov. 13. Hilda May, English dancer, appear- ing in the revue at the Capucines, died suddenly Nov. 3 of appendicitis. Aubrejr Smitli Returns to "The Title." London, Nov. 13. Aubrey Smith has returned to "The Title" at the Royalty, after his ill- ness. . Hawaiian at MaakelyneV. London, Nov. 13: Luvaun, the Hawaiian musician, is appearing at Maskelyne's. Courtneidge's New Musical Comedy. London,~^ Nov; 13. Robert Courtneidge has written a musifcal comedy, "Petticoat Fair,", to be produced at Newcastle around the holidays. ' '^ Revival at Comedie Francaise. Paris, Nov. 13. Porto Riche's successful piece "Amoureuse" was revived at the Comedie Francaise Nov. 4 with Ma- dame Pierat. Harry Fields in Revue. London, Nov. 13. Harry Fields, mimjc, who has re- ceived his discharge from the army, opens shortly in levue. LONDON BUSINESS BI& ' Cables received ..at private sources, this week are .to the effect that the epidemic, raging in London during the last week of October, to such an extent that it was deemed advisable for a time to close the theatres, has dropped con- siderably and that business conditions are almost normal. These cables were filed in London early last week, but because of the press of official Government'business and that the London working force of the cable company were crippled, were delayed until Tuesday of this week be- fore being delivered in New York. The cable company has notified all those doing business abroad that hone excepting messages of absolute neces- sity will be accepted for transmission. Late Tuesday night a cable arrived that had been filed abroad on Thurs- day of la^t week, which stated that business had leaped with the possibility of peace in the air, and that the'the- atres were filled to oversowing. 'T|»e epidemic had almost subsided at th»t time. ' . . ' -.\ KNOWLES UNDERGO OPERATION.!' Richard G. Knowles, who rrived •' : from London liist week, has entered , ' a hospital in New York, where he will be operated upon. Mr., Knowles was ■ accompanied to New York by his wif?, ]< kfiown professionally as Winnie John- ' ' son. - Knowles has not been in the States since he came over a year ago as a delegate to the Rotary convention. :, . • SACKS SAILS. n. J. L. Sacks, the London producer, has sailed for London. \yilliam J. Wilson, associated with Mr. Sacks in his English enterprises, will remain in this country for another fortnight. J. L. Sacks sailed Monday for Eng> land on the Adriatic, after a four weeks' stay here looking around. Be- fore -leaving he said: "I have made arrangements with A. H. Woods, Subject to certain condi- tions, for the rights to four of h(i pieces in England—^"Business * Before' Pleasure,' 'Friendly Enemies,' 'The. Road to Destiny' and Robert Mc- Loughlin's as yet unproduced piece, 'A . Pearl of Great Price.' Our general stage director, William J. Wilson, wKo ■ came over with me, ha's been delaye4 ~ here and sails on the v.f:xt bo!>,t." .~ ... The "conditions" referred to by , Sachs are that Woods is demanding * an advance of $100,000 to protect hff interest in the European rights to the !. four plays. There is a likelihoo^ Woods will said immediately for Lon* don to complete the a'rrangement on ;■' that basis, failing in which he win produce the plays in England himselt. J^ .' Before leaving Sachs offered an adf i. vance of $50,000, which was refused,, ; Woods' reason for demanding tto, ■ . heavy ^n advance is that he has beeijl^'-. unable to get settlements on other "'; productions he disposed of to Englisn," managers, various delays in remitting ^i. being given, such as definite settle- '! ment of the war tax on profits, ina- ,; bility to compute profits for the time!^'.; • being, and so on, all of them result- t ing in delayed settlements. . Albert de Cpurville, another Lon- > don producer, arrived ih New Yorif Saturday. •'! Kiddies Out of "Belter 'Ole.** London, Nov. 13. | Charles Cochran is withdrawing the; , Kiddies in the Ruins scene from 'The/j Better 'Ole" at the Oxford. ,■; EL REY SISTERS Ponflflilin; their success in Cluiti, pilMliglmtn's production, "Everything," New Yor|( pippodromv, theatre llamed AJf'ter Shirley KeUbji^r 7' London, Nov. 13.. •'•, Albert DeCrouville has renamed Ter-' i ry's theatre the Shirley," after Miss:; Kellogg, and will. produce there at > Christmas "The Very Hea,"