Variety (December 1918)

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CABL E S ACTORS' ASS'N OF ENGLAND BEC OMES A TRADE UNION Overwhelming Majority of 3,000 Membership Votes It. Minimum Wage of $15 and Payment for Rehearsals. Negotiations on With Other Theatrical Organizations, Including Actors' \ Equity of New York. m I -V''.' I&i'; ' London, Dec. 44. The Actors' Association, by an over- whelming majority, becomes a trade unioa. It was voted to make $15 the min- imum wage and to exact payment dur- ing rehearsals. The Association meeting confirmed the reconstitution into a trade union, with only two dissentients. The union consists of a council of 30, The chair- man is Sydney Valentine; secretary, Alfred Lugg, both subject to reelection in January. "" The objects sought for are an equita- ble standard contract, payment during rehearsals, the minimum wage rate for principals to the smallest artist,, the establishment of its own employment agency with a booking commission of two and one-half per cent, up to $25, and five per cent for all over. It is proposed to join with a com- mittee of the Variety Artistes' Federa- tion to prevent overlapping and work- ing in connection with the National Association of Theatrical Employes; also the Musicians' Union. Negotiations are now on for an affili- ation with the Actors' Equity Associa- tion of New York. Six weeks ago the Association num- bered 2,000, which has now increased to more than 3,000 and is being rapidly enlarged to include all prominent ac- tors, actresses and authors, including Sir J. M. Barrie, Jerome K. Jerome, Somerset Maughm, Louis Parker and . W. Locke. Fisher White, cast for the lead, is suffering from a nervous breakdown and has been replaced by Charles France. + NEW FARCE RISQUE. Paris, Dec. 11. To-replace."La Dame de Chambre," which had a short revival, a new farce "Le Coucher de la Mariee" was pro- duced by Roscmberg, at'the Theatre de l'Athenee, Nov. 28. This risque comedy by Felix Gandera (much in vogue at present) met with a nice success. It is well interpreted by Rosemberg, Arnaudy, Lefaur, Mes- dames Monna'Delza, Catherine Fon- tenez, Soria. TWICE DAILY DURING HOLIDAYS. London, Dec. 11. Most of the theatres will play twice daily during the holidays, including the Drury Lane, His Majesty's, Daly's, Savoy r Kingsway, Court, Criterion, Ambassadors, Comedy, Duke of York's, Queens, Scala, Gaiety, and Lyceum. Record receipts are expected. "OH BOY" ON. \ London, Dec. 11. "Oh Boy" will be presented in Man- chester, Dec. 16, with Beatrice Lillie leading and Tom Powers in his old part. Foliei Marigny Closed. Paris, Dec. '11. The Folies Marigny is closed, the Treber & Baretta production having been withdrawn owing to poor busi- ness. "ZOWIE ZOWIE" BY YANKS. London, Dec. 11. At the Palace last Sunday 63 Blue- jackets from the American flaval Base provided the program, presenting "Zowie Zowie," described as a musical mush, accompanied by their own jazz band of 30 pieces. 27TH YEAR. London, Dec. 11. "Charley's AunV played continuous- ly for 27 years, is in its annual London engagement for a short season at the Garrick, ^renting the house at $2,000 a' week. "Peter Pan" for the Holidays. London, Dec. 11. For the holidays Dion Boucicault re- vives "Peter Pan" at the New theatre with Faith Celli as Peter and IsbtJel Elsom as Wendy. Leon Lion will resume the inter- rupted run of "The Chinese Puzzle" there Jan. 25. Billy Merson Replacing Lupino. ? London, Dec. 11. Billy MersoYi has been engaged to replace Stanley Lupino ip "Hullo America" at the Palace, Lupino having been signed for the Drury Lane pan- tomime. Comedie FrancaUe Company Retiring. Paris, Dec. 11. Blanche Pierson is retiring from the Comedie Francaise, also other old members of that famous organization, in Jhe near future- Madge Titheradge Given Decree, London, Dec. 11. Madge Titheradge has been granted a decree for the restitution of con- jugal rights against her husband, Charles George Quartermaine. Fritz's Divorce Case Dismissed. London, Dec. 11. Le6 Fritz, vaudeville agent, sued for divorce, has had the case dismissed. 200th For "Soldier Boy." London, Dec 11. "Soldier Boy" at the Apollo has cele-. brated its 200th performance, Fred- erick Bentley appearing as Monty. - Bernhardt Plant Revival Paris, Dec 11. Mme. Sarah Bernhardt will prob- ably revive later, Rostand's "Princess Leontaine," with Ida Rubenstein. Huntley Wright Released from Army. London, Dec 11. Huntley Wright, who served four years in France, Egypt, Italy, has been released and expects to reappear on the stage shortly. "In the Night Watch" Going On. London, Dec. 11. Charles Cochran presents "In the Night Watch" at the Oxford, Dec. 21. *ti»tC" by Titheradge. London, Dec. 11. Dion Titheradge, an officer in the R. A., h*w written a comedy, "The K. C," successfully produced at Brighton. IN PARIS Paris, Nov. 27. The theatrical crowd of the 77th Division of the A. E. F. in France is now known.as the Argonne Players, that being the part of the country Where the unit distinguished itself in battle. It is formed of 30 men, all con- nected with the theatrical world in private life, and each has done duty in the first-line trenches, while several have wounded stripes. It contains an orchestra of nine led by Joseph Cirina (of Reisenweber's, New York), includ- ing Joe Raymond (of Rector's New York); Howard Kaiser, pianoist; Aniello de Rosa, clarinet (Metro- politan, New York); Engelbert Roent- gen (of Damrosch's, New York); Vincent Rizzo (Jazz band at Healy's Golden Glades, New York); Ernest Gentille, of Sousa's band; Louise Gales and Ralph Jordan, drummer of •Ritz-Carlton, New York; Alfred Dubin and Frederick W. Rath supply music and lyrics; Howard Kenneth Greer, scenic effects; Frank Amer, stage car-, penter. Others in the troupe are Wal- ter Shirley, Herman Cohen, Jack Waldron, Ad. Pincus, Charles K. Gor- don, Will Liebling, Rollins B. Grimes, Jr., Stuart Sage, Percy Hilton, Harry Solomon, Will Reedy, MacManus and McNulty, Cahiil and Grimes, Ben Baker, Marie Rodolfi. The acts pro- duced recently are a sketch, "General Order No. 10," and a vaudeville jazz opera, 'The Annex Revue of 1918." A two-hour show was often given, some- times under fire. . *. When "Choquette et son As" fails to attract at the Renaissance, which seems to be looking some time ahead, Cora Lapacerie Will revive her hus- band's (Jacques Richepin) and Yves Mirande's costume farce, "Lysistrara, ou la Guerre des-Femmes." Mme. La- parcerie may also shortly take over the Scala. A ne.w organ, "L'Action Theatrale," is to be published in January by L. Broussan, who was formerly with An- dre Messager, co-director of the Paris Opera. House. A benefit show is being given at the Opera Comique and will comprise "La Fille, de Mme. Angot," with Martha Chenal, Feliz Huguenet, Mae Dearly, Daveilli, France). Some cast. . "Priere davent la Victoire" is the title of a poetical one-act piece being re- hearsed at the Comedie Francaise for a gala performance. We are promised galas at a number of houses during December. At the Soldiers' and Sailors' Club, Paris, the Yankee Three are now giv- ing their full show whenever a big concert is given for troops. This trio comprises Billy Gould, Gilly Gregory • and Miss Carlisle. Connor,, the Y. M. C. A. pianist, acts as accompanist. Shows are also being* given almost daily at the Palais de Grace, in which the Yankee Three often appear, with Lillian Hoban, although the chief item of the program Is boxing, with the- best propagandists of the noble art now in the American army in France. The Jambon Jazz band is the name of an orchestra formed by some of the boys on the fronf, which recently . visited Paris "to discourse sweet music to soothe the savage breast." (Jambon means a ham.) Mme. Rasimo has presented at the Ba-Ta-Clan, as,usual at this season, a -«o~caHed revue; -Dan's ■ te* -Nu«," vjr Celval, Charley and Roger Ferreol. It is well mounted, and just a little near the knuckle. The Marign y enterprise has been >iaken over by Trebor (of Theatre Michel) and Rap. Beretta, to run the house for Americans during the win- ter season. Pekin's innings here was not successful with "Folies of 1918," and it is anticipated the new show, "Gay Paris,' will not do better. The new revue is quite an old one, signed by Manjardiri, but containing a nun* ber of scenes from other productions. As a matter of fact it Is really a re- vival of the show given by Louis Le march and at the Folies Bergere this summer. Lemarchand figures as pro- ducer of the present effusion. The most successful item for the Ameri- cans is Elizabeth Brice, who goes splendidly as a single turn with a piano, giving the same performances as she treated the boys to on the front She was enthusiastically received Leon Rogee appears in his usual act (imitation of musical instruments), and Prince Kuroki gives his conjuring number. There are some good local people, including Mile. Dapbelle and Bach, but the stunts seem moth eaten. Judge's sea lions (The Seals and the Girl) is the main feature at present on the Olympia bills. In Paris Theatres: "Nothing but the Truth" (Gymnase); "The Man Who Stayed at Home" (English The- atre Albert I.); "Saisan d'Amour" (Michel); "Le Coucher de la Mariee" (Athenee); "Samson" (Porte St. Mar- tin); "Le Dame de Monte Carlo" (Varietes); "Phi-Phi" TBouffes); "L'Aiglon" (Sarah Bernhardt); "Notre Image" (Rejane); 'Le Filon" (Palais ,Royal); "Chouquette et son As" (Re- naissance); "La Course au Bonheur" (Chatelet); "Le Femme et le Antin" mans a Marseille" (Arts);'repertoire operetta at Empire, Trianon Gaite\ Re- vues at Vaudeville, Casino de Paris, Folies Bergere (Zig-Zag), Capucines, * Marigny, Ba-Ta-Clan, Eldorado, Ci- gale, Gaite-Rochechouart, Bouffes du Nord, Cadet-Rousselle, Caumartia, Im- perial. . Snopp, a French comic, died at Bor- deaux, France.' Jack Field*, formerly associated with London Alhambra, died at Plvmouth, England, aged 54 years. The death is reported of St. Clair, manager of Palace Yeovil, aged 44 years, a victim, of the epidemic Edward Belmore, English, died in London, Nov. 4, aged 26 years. ROSTAND'S L'AIGLON REVIVED. _ Paris, Dec 11. The Theatre Sarah Bernhardt has revived Dec. 5 Edmond Rostand's "L'Aiglon," with Madame Simone in the role of the young duke The re- vival was temporarily postponed be- cause of the death of Rostand. The piece has been curtailed te ter- minate by 11 o'clock. Simone is fair, and Aignoret as Flambeau is excellent. Calmette again holds the role he created. This work was first produced by Mme. Bernhardt, at her theatre^ many years ago, and it has now met with the same warm reception. "SCANDAL" CONVENTIONAL 'London, Dec 11. Cosmo Hamilton's comedy, "Scandal," produced at'"the Strand Dec. f, is a con- ' ventjonal bedroom play of little merit. The performance of Arthur Bourchier and Kyrle Belle w are unconvincing and the acting honors go to Gladys Ffoliott. v The piece met with a m ixed reception. - ' - ■ ..- -, .■-'■- » -t. .., .. : •* L ?:-'■ «*.,--■ ;".'' j\ Cy/>v7'' -«wU ' .. - " • *-Ci.^££-