The New York Clipper (August 1913)

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In both houses the alterations will consist of tho erection of fire tower escapes, fire escapes, aud the flrcprooflng of the dressing rooms and stage equipment. Similar work Is going on at fill other houses, and this will have the effect of delaying the opening of these bouses until about the mlddlo of September. Gamuck (Nlxoo & Zimmerman, nigra.)—There doea not seem lo be any end to the run of the film pictures of "Quo vadls?" which baa now been Been for eleven weeks of excellent business. Chestnut (Will A. Page, mgr.)—The Orpheum Stock appears In "The Boss," 28 and week. "The Gay I.oid Quet" was cleverly revived by the slock last week, to bouses of excellent slse con- sidering the weather conditions. Thurston Hall lu the title role and Gertrude Dallas aa Sophy were particularly well cast and they carried off the big scene In the third act In a most praise- worthy manner. Edward E. liorton aa Sir Chichester, and Mabel Oarothers as the Duchess of Stroud were also admirable characterizations. Florence Roberta, Joseph Kaufman and Constance Hyatt were prominent In the production. D. F. Keith's (H. T. Jordan, mgr.)—Marlon Ptruey, the former leading lady of the Orpheum Stock, la the heodllner week of 28, In the playlet, "The Wedding Night." Others are: Vlollnsky, Belle Adair, Six Drown Brothers, Monkey Hip- podrome, Nestor and Bergman, Charles and Ada Latham, Sisters Ioleen, Heleu Bell and Qulnn Brothers and moving pictures. Metropolitan Or-SRA House (Eugene Myers, mgr.)—The bill for the first holt of the week 2830 consists of: Hullng's Seals, Lewis J. Cody and company, Loreiuc and Gallagher, Parlse, Iieegnn and Henley, and Alice Hanson. For the . rest of the week the acta are: Reo. Connors and company, Lawrence and Edwards, the Four La Delia Comluucs, Bam J. Harris, Williams Trio, and Sadie Ott. Nixon (Fredk. Leopold, mgr.)—BUI 28-Ang. 2: "Court by Girls." Mailln, Eddy and Roy, the Three Letters, Campbell Sisters, Lewla and Norton, Harry Cutler, and moving pictures. Willow Gnova- Pabk (J. T. Davles, mgr.)— Innes and his band were accorded a big welcome Inst week, which was the twenty-fifth anniversary of that organisation and the seventeenth consecu- tive year that the band has been beard at the Park. There were a number of out-of-town ex- cursions lo the Park, and the crowds were the largest of the (season. The amusements all did enormous business. WooosmK Pa UK (Win. O. Martin, mgr.)—Alex- ander's Band Concerts were of popular quality last week, and the big music pavilion was crowded nt all of the concerts. The two doien amuse- ment fealiirea are being well patronised. Point Breeze Park (Fred McOlellan, mgr.)— Fine weather last week resulted In a big attend- ance. Vcleno'a Band, tree vaudeville, motor cycle races and numerous other diversions keep the visitors ou the jump to take lu all of the alghls. Wasiunoton Pahk-on-thh Dei.awaiu (H. F. Slttscr, mgr.)—This resort, which is reached by a delightful river ride. Is receiving more than Its i-hiiee of patronage. Lily's Bnnd nml the Schu- mann Quartette arc providing; the musical features. Bijou, GiRARD, Fonci-Auou's, Hart's, Fho- ri.r.'B. Victoria, Plaza. 1'al.icb and Aluamrra give vaudeville and moving pictures. notes. Dick Zimmerman, brother of Manager J. Fred. Zimmerman Sr., anil for many years doorman at the Chestnut Street Opern House, la getting ready to open bla new theatre at Berwyn, a swell residential suburb on the Pennsylvania main line. The house, which will open In shout two weeks, Is a one-story structure, 53 feet by 133 feet, with a 1,000 seating capacity. Manaoek James Wall, of the American Stock Co., la back In town after an extended Western trip, and la having the house put In rondlncsB for the opening on Aug. 10. Fred Wagner will be the treasurer of the Bouse. IIaiivev M. Watts has tendered his resignation as business ninnager of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Owners of residences overlooking Woodslde Park have asked for an injunction to restrain the o|iernt)on of several amusement features nt that resort, on the ground that they are extreme- ly noisy. The courts have granted an extension of time until Aug. 4, for the purpose of enabling the management of the park for experimenting with noise reducing devices and running the nppnrnlus In such a way ns to reduce the objec- tionable whirring sounds. Tin: Illness of Miss Seller, whose band has Just concluded an engagement at Woodslde Park, has turned out to be so serious that she Is still con- lined to her apartments. Hei band was to hare none to Toronto for a three weeks' engagement, but awing to her Illness the ongngoment baa been cancelled nml the band disbanded. Cnrlnuidnlc. l»n.—Ornnd (Slsson A- Tuttle. nigra.) "A Butterfly on the Wheel" Aug. 2B, will open the Reason of 1013-14. "Within the Law," "Mutt and Jeff" and Kirk Brown wllh his high grndc company, in repertoire, for one week at popular prices, ore to fill early dates. Iiikal (L. A. Farrell. mgr.)—Lynotl's Orches- tra and a dally disuse of historical and dramatic moving pictures. Special added attraction each Wednesday eveulng. Orm (Alfonso Slrrlnnnl, mgr.)—Mechanical or- chestra and feature nmvlng pictures changed dally. The animated weekly service Is shown on current dates. Savov (The Screen Amusement Co.. mgrs.)— Orchestra music and pictures, changed each after- noon. Victoria (Loula Matule. mgr.)—Orchestra mu- sic and dully change of pictures. Youko llorrAMi Wil.n West ano Colonel Com- siinos Far East Is scheduled for our city July 20. The billboards are resplendent with lltho- graphs selling forth the excellent quality of the features to gladden the eyes of our people. CirecnabtirtT, Pa.—St. Olalr Theatre (J.~G.' flay, mgr.) will open Aug. 0, with "Fine Feath- ers." Guano, Casino, Princess ami Staruout, pic- ture houses, all doing good business. Tim Lvrio, a new picture house, to be con- ducted by the Manos Bros., Is nesrlng completion. It occupies (he ground Door of a concrete and I brick building belog erected on South Main Street, by Jos. Slrouce, and Is modern In every particular. The house will probably be opened about Sept. I. Johnstown, Pa. — Cambria (Scberer & Kelly, mgrs.) will open Aug. 7. with Harry Hast- ings' Sbow. "The White Slave" 0. Majbbtio (M. J. Boyle, mgr.)—Will open Aug. 4, with high clnss vaudeville snd photoplays. Nemo (if. McOann, mgr.)—LandIno's Orches- tra, Jenlta Enrlgfat, vocalist, aud motion pic- tures. Pabk (Soberer A Kelly, mgrs.)—Motion pic- tures aud songs. Grand (George Panagotacos, mgr.)—Pictures. Stadium (George Panagotacos, mgr.)—Pictures. QaAND (J. Q. Foley, mgr.)—Vaudeville and pictures. Emou Driaii (J. G. Foley, tigr.)—Pictures. Windbeb Opbba Bouse (J. G. Foley, mgr.)— Tlctures. The Park Family Theatre has :\ocn thoroughly re-modeled, and la new one of the handsomest pic- turn houses In the Southwest. Managers Scberer and Kelly deserve great credit. Altnonn, Pn.—Lakemont Park Theatre (J. M. Shuck, mgr.) the Hall Stock Co., In "The Country Boy," July 28 and week. Business good. The Hunter Shows will exhibit at Broad Ave- nue and Twenty-ninth Street Carnival Grounds 28 and week. Manaobr J. C Misiiler has returned from hla Summer vacation and will open his theatre lu August. Chnmlierauara;, Pn.—New Theatre (Wm. P. Brltsch, mgr.) pictures. Rosedalb Is dark. F. A. Shenrtbrook, manager of this house, has transferred picture machine to Red Bridge Park for the Summer. William V. Mono, a native of Chambersburg, Pn., after a visit home, has gone to New York City for rehearsals. Mr. Mong will play a lead- ing role la "The Conspiracy." Mllwnnkce, Wis.—At the Davidson (Sher- man Brown, mgr.) the Davidson Theatre Stock Co. gave a delightful presentation of "The Boys of Company B" July 21-27. "The Talker" 28- Aug. 3, "The Deep Purple" 4-10. Majestio (J. A. Hlgler. mgr.)—The season of high class vaudeville st Milwaukee opened Mon- day. July 28, with the followlrg bill! Llna Abnr- bsnll. Chief Oatipollcan, Cameron and O'Oonner. Tbiee Collegians, Bond and Benton. Weber and Wilson, Dnrrell and Conway, and Heating's Fe- lines and Canines. Crystal (Wm. Gray, mrr.l—Bill week of 28 Includes: Sam Hood, John Kills. Arneson. All the information they could give. - Oentbt Bros.' Famous Show will be here for tints? days this week at different locations. Ban Claire, 'Wis.—At the Grand (C. D. Moon, mgr.) the season opens July 80, with "Pine Feathers." Orpheum, Ltrio, Unique. Rex and Stab, play- ing motion pictures, to good business. H. T. Rtoos, owner of the Lyric, sold the pwperty and lease to 0. A. Miller. Mr. Hlller now owns and manages the Unique and Lyric. Mr. Rlggs leaves. Aug. 1, for Los Angeles, Cal., to take up the hotel business S. W. Bruhdaoe Carnival Co., under the nusplces of the Northshle business men. are enter- taining large crowds dally, and giving the best satisfaction for the week. Dnlilln. Ga.—Aoiusu (R. W. Csrswell, mgr.) is dark until Sept. 1. Crvbtal Palace (R. H. Hlghtower, mgr.)— July 28-Aug. 2, moving pictures aid vaudeville. SYDNEY II. SELIG. Tlio lny public sca7ccTy~rcallzcs just to whnt proportions miniature burlesque has frown In tbc past few years, but this fact 9 readily seen and appreciated in the ranks of tho professionals. The houses appear to have struck just tbc popular chord of fancy that in Hungers have so long striven to reach, and now that tho Idea has proven a success, the senders have changed their tunes and are rapidly getting to tbo other side of the fence la an endeavor to rench the fruits on tho Inside. The men who arc really tbc originators and promoters of (his highly successful en- terprise arc Sol. Flrhlcnbcrg and Sidney II. Scllg, sole owners of the firm, the Fichten- bcrg-Scllg Company, Chicago. . Mnklng tliclr advent In the production business us owners of the once highly popu- lar penny arcades, they rapidly branched out nnd are now justly regarded as the most successful showmen In the city of Chicago. They own and operate the New Chicago Theatre, U. S. Music Hall, American Then- SOL FIC1ITE WDEKG. tre and the Gem Theatre, names that arc synonymous of success, laughs, pretty girls uud striking scenarios, No metropolis in the country can boast of houses that universally please to any greater extent than thoso managed by this highly progressive firm. In addition to the regular tabloid shows, feature acts that bave never been Been on any but the largest and most well known circuits are appearing lc these houses from ten to twenty-live weeks' running, nnd the popular prices of ten and fifteen cents do not seem to be any drawback to the most discriminating clnBses. In these houses true democracy Is reached, Where Hie laboring man, having finished with Lis dny's work, rubs elbows with the pro- fessional and business men and women of the highest standing, and unite lu applaud- ing the deserving features that are placed before them. All credit Is due to Sol. Llchtenberg and Sidney II. Sellg, fathers of miniature bur- lesque stock. BOSTON - . Now that the Plymouth hi closed the only places of amusement In town for the stay-at-homes and visitors from and on their way to beach and country, are the vaudeville and moving picture houses. Of course there is plenty of entertain- ment to be found at the parks and nearby beaches. The weather waa fairly comfortable last week. Trkkont (Jno. B. Schoeffel, mgr.)—Moving pictures of "Quo Vadls?" continue to paying busi- ness. There does not seem to be any Indication of closing before the regular Fall season com- aences. Keith's (B. F. Keith, mgr.)—Tbo Mil la topped this week by Edward Aoeles, supported by Charlotte Lander In the comedy. "He Tried To Be Nice." Francis Yates, John B. Haxzard, Tom McDevltt, Jack Kelly and Irene Lucy, Franker Wood and Banee Wyde, Six Andlnnaa, the Crom- wells, Dorothy Kenton, Gordon Rlcker, and the Palbe Weekly complete the program. Globe (Rcbert Janette, mgr.)—In the variety porton of the bill week of 28 are: The Three Martins, Carson and Brown, Jack and Mabel Price, and Rube Willis. There are mony new mo- tion views, and the Rays continue lo help out the song sheet. Orpheum (Victor J. Morris, mgr.)—For tie first half of the week: Purcella Brothers, Billy Inmnn and company, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Be Wolfe, Bruce Darren and company, Ethel White- side and her Plcka, and John Hlgglns. For the last half: Musette, Morrlssey Trio, Avellr.g and Lloyd, Evers, Wisdom and company, Clipper Quar- tette, and the Seven Plcchlannl Troupe. St. James (Marcos Loew Management).— Musette, Morressey Trio, Avellng and Lloyd. Evers. Wisdom and company, Clipper Quartette, end the Serea Plcchlannl Troupe for the first three days. The last three: Porcella, Billy Inman and company, Mr. and Mrs. Ward De Wolfe, Bruce Duffett and company, Ethel Whiteside and her Picks, and Jobn Hlgglns. GoinoN's Oltmfia (J. 15. Comerford, mgr.)— Week of 28: Romero Family, Wayne and May, Wm. Rich and company, Saronl and Marconi, Loja Troupe and others. Geottery Whallen con- tinues with his picture talks. Bowdoin SqvARE (G. E. Lothrop, mgr.)—Violet Mnscotte's Merry Maidens, De Grace and De Paul, the McCarvera, Ruth Becker, Eddie Markee, and Dick How are the acts mentioned tor this week. Nohumbeoa Park (Carle Alberte, mgr.)—Car- rent week: Three Cyclonlans, American Comedy Four, Two Judges, Elmo and Bob, and Morgan and Reese. MXDrouD Boulevard (J. W. Gorman, mgr.)— The musical comedy "The Refining of Father" occupies the stage of the Bustle Theatre this week. Lexington Park (I. Ormar.il Jackson, mgr.)— Week of 28: Americas Trumpeteers Trio, Orvllle and Frank, Collins and Cole, Billie James, and Nick Conway. Pahaoon" Park (G. A. Dodge, mgr.)—Roslta Mantilla, assisted by Lloyd, Clara Ballerina, Three Pendleton Slaters, Mason Slaters, Minnie Hughes, Art Spanldtng, Marie Camilla, Edna Leader. Louise Laurie, Rambolllo Trio, Guatemala Marimba Serenaders, Nervo, Alius Brothers, were the entertalers last week, notes. Vaudevii.ie> rong and picture houses are the BIJon Dream. Old South, Scenic Temple, Beacon, Pastime. Obmlque, Star, Unique. Apollo. Liberty. Ntw Palace, Harvard, Wlnthron, Ideal, Superb, Dudley, Oriental, Back Bay. Dreamland. Niagara, Dorchester, Imperial, Combrdge, Huntington Avenue. Williams' Ideal, Smith End and the Roxbury. Wtblet Birch, who baa had a stock company at the Plymouth for the past seven or more weeks, with Eleanor Gordon restored, announces that he Is completing arrangements for a permanent stock organisation In this city. A theatre haa already been leased and the engagement will commence In the early Spring. J. W. Gorman's musical comedy companies: Lincoln Park, Worcester, Mass.; Bonltvard Sum- mer Theatre, Medford, Mass.; Nornmbega Park, Anhuindale, Mots.; Willows' Summer Theatre Salem. Haas.; Highland Park, Brockton. Mass.; Central Park, Dover, Mass.; the i'lnes, Haverhill Mass.; Floating Bridge Park, Lynn, Mass.; Riv- er ton Park, Portland, Me.; Lake Grove Park, Lewleton, Ma, and Riverside Park. Bangor, Me. Boston's children, after July 20, will have an opportunity of enjoying free "Punch and Judy" •hows on the various playgrounds. At Mayor Fitz- gerald's direction the park and recreation de- partment ofllclsls closed a contract with Frank , I'rjor. who haa been a "Punch and Judy" show- man for years, to keep making the rounds of the various city playgrounds with his show for the rest of the Summer. The mayor said that he be- lieves the shows will furnish the youngsters a great amount of Innocent fan. and be figures that the money paid for the shows will be well spent. Springfield, Mass.—Poll's (fiord. Wrlgbter mgr.) the stock presents "Zsza" week of July 2s' BaoanwAY (D. D. Seullen, mgr.)—Rath Sberi- ley. In "Such a Little Queen," week of 28. Nelson (J. J. Moener, mgr.)—Vaudeville and rrctlon plctn.-es. Plaza I J. M. Carney, mgr.)—Vaudeville and motion olctures. RrvEisiDE Pais: (Horan A Moloney, msrrs ) Txlklnn plctuies. * ' Axdbll, Bijou, Eoisoxu, Gband, Globe, Hud- son. Lyiio. Mirbob, Novelty, Palace ' and Svbwat, moving pictures. Notes.— Alphle, the Florida fat girl, with ber husband. Louis H. Albeo, who have been spending some time with friends In this city, has signed with the Armstrong Shows, which sre to go with the Con T. Kennedy Carnival Co. She will loin them In Toronto. Aug. 20 Carl Brlckert returned to the Poll stock company last week after a three weeks' vacation, apent at his home! in Indiana Manager Goldstein, of the Broad- way, has completed arrangements for Miss Sben- ley to continue to appear In "Such a Little Queen," which will positively be her last week with the stock company. Edna Baker has been secured as leading woman and will make her bow to a Springfield andlence In "The Deserter," week of Aug. 4 Ethel Downle, "the child " wllh Robert Hill lard. In "A Fool There Was." played her original role with the Poll Stock last week, and was so favorably received she was especially engaged to appear la "Mary Jane'a Pa." which will be given later Souvenir pillow tops, stamped with Mlsa Shepley's portrait, are to be given to the women attending the Tuesday matinee.. Louise Bandfki:!.assumed the leads with the Poll Stock OoasiajiKlast week, In "A Fool There Waa," and at*rH vampire, showed herself to be an actress* ej aaarked ability. Lynn, Mans.—Olympat fl. R. Lord, mgr.)— opened July 28 after a two weeks' renovating and repairing, with usual Summer policy, vaudeville arid motion pictures. Dreamland (J. O. O'Connell, mgr.)—Motion pictures and Illustrated songs. Comiqub (Al. Newball, mgr.)—Motion pictures and Illustrated songs. Centbal Squabs (J. A. Donavan, mgr.)—Mov- ing pictures and Illustrated songs. Floating Bbiogb Park (J. W. Chase, mgr.)— J. W. Gorman's musical comedy, "A Trip to Paris." Relay Theatre, Bass Point, Nahant (H. A. Chenoweth, mgr.)—Motion pictures and vaude- ville. Notes. —The Lynn Theatre has been leased by I.lndsey Morrison, of the Llndsey Morrison Stock Co. He will open the house with a stock com- pany, prsentlng modern plays. He formerly man- seed the stock company at the Auditorium It la rumored that the Central Square will pre- sent a high class vaudeville bill when It abolished Its Summer policy. No effort has been made by any of the Boston vaudeville promoters to obtain possession of the Auditorium. Haverltlll, Maaa.—The Pines Park (J. W. Gorman, mgr.) week of July 28. J. W. Gorman's Comedy Company presents "The Newlyweds and Their Baby." Majestic (Jannellt ft Boskettt, mgrs.)—Week of 28. motion pictures,' Illustrated songs. Scenic Temple (A. Benjamin, mgr.)—Week of 28. motion pictures. We surely must give Gorman credit for hla first class attractions and the best of players. Handicapped by a partly burned bridge, so patrons have to change cars and walk quite a distance, still business Is fine. San Diego, Cal.—Spreckela' (Dodge fc Hay- ward, mgrs.) "Everywoman," July 23-20. closed the regular season. The opening attraction next month will be Jobn Mason, la "As a Man Thinks," Aui. 17, 18. Savoy fPantsges'—S. A. Palmer, mgr.Vi—Week of July 28: Cora Yonngblnod Corson Sextette. Those Four Kids. Adair snd Hlckey, Ed. Vinton and dog, Harry Fisher sail company. Empbess (S. & O.-^.IM. Cooke, mgr.)—Week of 28: Wilton and MerrlcV. Elliot and West. Oil- moor and Latonr, Hugh Herbert and company. Dolly and Mack, Edison talking pictures, and Models De Luxe. Princess (Fred Bnhaow, mgr.)—Vaudeville and pictures. Majestic. — Photoplays and Otto Jcancon, •loser. __ Lyoirtm. —The Dowell Stock Co. continues. Bill for week of 28. a new play by R. Beers Luce. "A Parla Graduate." Mr. Luce Is a resident of (his city and is quite well known as both actor and playwright . Ifis, Plaza. Pickwick, Queen, Grand an* Ai.hambra all have good patronage with motion pictures. There are seventeen picture houses, and ell doing a fine business Mr. nml Mrs. Per- kins D. Fisher bought a S9.000 home, and have declared their Intention of making their home here when they retire from the Btnge A large number of theatrical folk have homes here. ami the number Is fast Increasing Mnnnget Rubnow announces the musical Btock discontinued at the Princess. Hereafter he will play three acts and pictures Rlngllng's Chcus Is an- nounced for Sept. 11. - Detroit, Mich.—Gartlrk (R, H. Lawrence, regr.) Ihe Bonstelle Co. presented "Salvation Nell." to good atendance, week of July 21. The pame company, in "Hawthorne, U. S. A.," week of 28. Washinoton (J. Slocum, mgr.)—Detroit's new l.omc of drama opened Its doors to the public fit the first time July 21. under most happy clr- eumstnnees. James K. Hacxett and Ms excellent company of players presented "Samson" as tip; attraction, nnd that the persona who visited the plnee during the week were not disappointed was evidenced Iry the expressions of approval heard on every hand. The same company will present "Monsieur Beancolre" week of 28. Gatbtt (Wm. Roacbe. mgr.)—Follies of New York and Paris pleased fair slsed honses week 20. Thr Marathon Girls week of 27. Temt-lb (J. n. Moore, mgr.)—Business E«od week of 21. Bill week of 28: Belle Baker, Nick's noller Skating Girls. Harry De Coe. Hvman Meyer, Osnlleld and Ashley. Cathryne Chsloner. Myrtle Vlctnrlne. and Irene Zolar's Thro Baltns Brothers, and the Mooreoscone. Miles (0. W. Porter, mgr.)—Attendance up to (he standard week of 21. BUI week of 28: A tabloid edition in two acts of "A Knurht for a Day," will take un the entire time of the per- formance. Janet Priest will assume the title role. Amoinr the other nrlnclnala In the cast are: Mil- dred Van, Cecil Summers, Claire Clay and Oscar Kaufman. Des Moines, la.—Princess (Elbert « Get- ehell. mgrs.) opens Aug. 24, with musical stock company. Beroket.l (F.lhert * Gelchell. mgrs.)—Week of Aue. 8, "Quo Vadlar" "Stop Thief" Aug. 24. Euranas (Elbert A Getchell. mgrs.)—This house oorns Sept. 24, with Sullivan A Consldlue vaudeville. OariihUM (n. V. Burton, mgr.)—Opens Aug. 14. wllh vaudeville. Majestio (Elbert & Gelchell, mgrs.)—Week of 27: Arthur Huston and company. Zlnka Pannn. Johnny Moran asd company. Boyle Bros., Vaney and Drover. Two Deaaons, Three Yoscnnnys. Gil- bert and Covlnalon. Bell and Nichols, Oallonctte and pictures. Big business. Unique. Star, Colonial, Family, all picture shows, draw big business. Iowa State Fan opens Aug. 24.