New York Clipper (Mar 1923)

March 14, 1923 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER 25 PARAMOUNT BALL BIG AFFAIR The second annual ball of the Paramoant Qub, consisting of members of the Fam- otis-Flayers Lasky Corporation, was held in the grand-ballroom of the Commodore Hotel on Friday night, March 9. Over 2,000 people, representing motion picture stars, producers and vaudeville . stars crowxled into the ballroom, the admission being five dollars per person. "Midnight Frolic" staged by Ned Way- bum, <was presented, and consisted of the following cast: from the Zdgfeld "Follies," Evdyn Law, Andrew Tombes, Ed Gal- lagher, of Gallagher and Shean, Gilda GroTi Will Rogers, the Sixteen English Tiller Girls, and the entire chorus; from "Sunshowers," Harry Delf, Berta Donn, and the antire chorus; frcnn "I^ady But- terfly," J<riinny Dooley, Maude Kbume, Janet Stone, Nick Long, Joe Donohue, Horton Spur, and chorus; from the "Music Box," the McCarthy Sisters; from "Wild- flower," Edith Day and chorus; from "Hie Gingham Girl," tiie eight dancing chorus girls; from "Sally, Irene and Mary," Eddie Dowling and chorus; from Lew Leslie's "Midnite Frolic," Dave Malton, Lou Lock- ett, Peggy Hope, Georgie Hale, and the dancing chorus. Oscar Radin's orchestra, from the "Greenwich Village Follies" played for the acts, and Victor Herbert conducted the overture. Other artists who appeared were the Duncan Sisters, the Fairbanks Twins, Maison and Totten, Will Morrissey, Johnny Hines, Evan Burrows Fontaine, Texas Guinan, Miriam Battista and Doraldini. NEW SHOW FOR PURCELL The Sbuberts are making arrangements to produce a new musical comedy along the lines of '^Maytirae" with Charles Purcell starred in the production. SHAY TO DO 'THE dFT' A. L. Shay, Inc., a new producing con- cern, are scheduled to produce "The Gift," a Dew_ play by Julia Chandler, press repre- sentative for the Selwyn enterprises. AUraclioiis at Gty Theatres BELASCO E^S^tKlS DAVID »irT¥f Lenore Ulric asKKI B. F. Kita^ Bnadny ud 47lk St. PALAGEj b.*so^^ nJ Zr^ mMM m!^M^ B. SH 7S, «. PRE-EMINENT OmRNATIONAI. DiTUlTAINUENT ALL STAR PROGRAMME BROOKLYN THEATRES Casino Theatre Flashlights of 1923 Next We«k—BROADWAY BREVITIES Empire Theatre Dave Marion Show Next Week—HIPPITY HOP Snr A D V. Fallaa St. Hat. 1 /\ £\. D^. T«L TMual* «af Pat White Show Next W««k—BAND BOX REVIEW Gayety Theatre '^ILtZ Girls-a-la-Carte Next Week—GIRLS FROM FOLLIES MILEAGE BOOKS OUT MAY 1 The issuance of 2,500-mile, interchange- able mileage books by the railroads ac- cording to the order of the Interstate Commerce Commission, which was sup- posed to take place March IS has been postponed, the Commission agreeing that it was "physically impossible^ as rlaimnl by the railroad officials, to publish the books and have them on sale by the earlier date. The Interstate Commerce Commis- sion also agreed that a photograph and autograph signature of the owner of the book must be attached to protect the rail- roads against transfer and scalping. Each mileage book, going on sale at S72 will contain 1,800 coupons valued at nve cents each, and will be exchane^ by the holder for tickets at die ticket window. Thf books will be good for one year and the traveler is permitted to carry baggage on the book. The railroads of the country have sig- nified their intention of protesting the or- ders of the Conunission, the reduction of $90 to $72 not meeting with their approval. Hearing of this proposed protest the Na- tional Council of the Travding Salesmen's Association last week held a meeting in the Hotel Astor ballroom at which resolu- tions were adopted calling for a fight to the finish should the railroads contest the order. Over 1,500 people were present, several members of the theatrical profes- sion lending their support, William A. Brady was one of the speakers and said: "In behalf of the theatre I am told to tell you that there is no limit that we will not go to in backing up the traveling sales- men to bring down the railroad rates. The private opinion of the theatre people is that the rJIroads are the biggest hogs in the countiy." Victor Leighton, booking manager for Erlanger, anodier one of the speakers pointed out that before the war theatrical companies were carried at 37'/i cents a mile while now it costs 90 cents. HAYS AND 30 COMPANIES SUED More than thirty film companies. Will H. Hays and the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, are made de- fendants in a suit for permanent injunc- tion and $150,000 damages filed in the Supreme Cburt last week in behalf of Sid- ney E. Samuelson, owner of a theatre in Newton, N. J. In the camplaint, filed by Norman H. Samuelson, of 350 Madison avenue, the film companies and various exchanges are accused of conspiracy to gain control of the entire motion picture industry and drive out of business all independent exhibitors. Mr. Samuelson also alleges that he is the victim of a conspiracy to work his finan- cial ruin. The damages sued for are claimed for losses he alleges to have sustained since encountering difficulties with the local dis- tributors last year, and he asks that the defendants be restrained from an alleged conspiracy in which they refuse him films in accordance with contract. According to the complaint the specific contract about which the suit revolves was for the film "Ten Nights in a BarroOTi," which Samuelson says he engaged through the Arrow Film Exchange, Inc., April 20. 1922. Four days later, he alleges, arrange- ments for the film were revoked, and later the exchange made an attempt to make him pay for the film. Since such disputes with the members of the industry, he alleges his business has suffered and plans for the erection of a new theatre in Newton for which he purchased land and undertaken to raise capital had to be abandoned. NEW THEATRE FOR WORCESTER WoRCESTSi, March 12.—^A group of local capitalists have secured an option on the property next to the Bancroft Hotel at present owned by George M. Wright and his associates, and will shortly complete plans which call for the erection of a thea- tre and offirc building on the site. The location is one of the best in Worcester for an enterprise of this kind, being in the center of the town, easy of ap- proach, and furthermore, meeting the real necessity which exists in Worcester for a modem playhouse. Amusement Stocks We have compiled reports in convenient form on FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKY. GOLDWYN PICTURES, ORPHEUM CIRCUIT, LOEWS, Inc. These reports cover earnings, dividends, market prices and a brief history of these nationally-known amusement enterprises. Copy free on request Ask tor circular C-314 Garden, Green & Go. New York Stock Exchange New York Produce Exchange Members New York Cotton Exchange Chicago Board of Trade 43 EXCHANGE PLACE, NEW YORK Telephone Hanover 0280 NEW ERNIE YOUNG REVUE BIG HIT Chicago, March 12.—Ernie Young's newest revue, "Arabian Nights of 1923," is chuck full of good things—except talent, a larger assemblage of coryphees in pretty dances, gorgeous costumes and ttmeful melodies witit novelty effects which go to make up this, the best and most colorful of Mr. Young's revues. There were individual hits scored by Wade Booth, a manly baritone who pos- sesses a tenor range. Booth's rendition of Pagliacci's "Lament," "My Buddy," and other numbers in the revue, called for great applause. In Wade Booth, Ernie Young has discovered one of the most promising contenders for star's honors. Booth has arrived, and it is only a question of a short time when Broadway will wel- come him with open arms. One of the most delightful bits of the evening was furnished by Thelma and Velma Connor, twins in a specialty, ac- companied at Uie piano by Ward Perty. Here are two girls who possess good voices, have youth, can dance and have an abundance of personality. They harmon- ize exceptionally well and their offering was a decided treat Beside their spe- cialty Thelma and Velma were featured in a most beautiful novelty number called "Swingtime." During this number six- teen decorated swings, all illuminated, were lowered to the floor and the members of the revue, in pretty costumes, contributed to the beautiful effect of this number. Ann Greenway, a Chicago favorite, re- turned to the Marigold after an absence of a few months, where her appearance called for much applause and praise. Miss Green- way sang several numbers in a most pleas- ing manner and registered one of the big- best hits of the evening. The revue has a novel opening, all the members of the company, including the principals, arrive in their street clothes singing an introductory song and it closes the same way, the members of the company doing a special song make their exit through the Marigold Room on their way to their homes dressed the same as • in their opening. Eileen in her specialty dances provided splendid entertainment, also did Danny Sheehan in a single and with Betty Place. A lot of comedy was furnished by Frank Libusc, who clowned all over the place. Libusc's impromptu comedy was a scream. The "Dumbdora" number, done by the chorus of twenty girls, was well executed and furnished gales of laughter. The "Mardi Gras" number was one of the prettiest of the evening. The costumes in this number alone were a delight to the eye. All of the costumes used in the revue were designed and made by Lester, who deserves praise therefor. As an added attraction for the opening week, Ernie Young retained the services of Rudolph Valentino and Winifred Hud- nut Valentino for a second and last week. Ernie Young's orchestra furnished excel- lent dance music The entire production was staged by Edgar Schooley in a most creditable manner. It moves fast, contains plenty of entertaiflment, is pleasing to the eye, and will 'undoubtedly play to big business. ROONEY BALL DRAWS CROWD More than 2,000 people attended the the-' atrical ball of the Pat Rooney Association,. Inc., held Friday night at Prospect Hall, Brooklyn, the patrons including an unusu- ally large Broadway representation. The music was supplied by John J. Nolan's or- chestra and later by Vincent Lopez and His Pennsylvania Orchestra, the latter receiv- ing an ovation for dieir efforts. Included among the box boMeis were B. P. Keith Circuit, Vincent Lopez, presi- dent of the organization, Edward Darlhig. B. S. Moss, Glenn Condon, Edgar Allen Woolf and others. Many music publish- ers and their represeutatives, vaudeville agents and actors were present inclading Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Bany, Carlton Hoag- land. L. Wolfe Gilbert. Mnrray Fier. J. Bodewalt Lampe, Lew Colder and others. Probably one of the most happy persons present was the elder Mrs.' Pat Rooney, better known to the older generation of theatrical folk. Many old time friends ot the Rooneys from Brooklyn were also pres- ent includmg neighbors, politicians and ad- mirers of tiie Rooneys as stage favorites. One of the high spots of the ball was the grand inarch led by Pat Rooney and Marion Bent Mrs. Roonn and Mr. Jimmy Barry followed and Mrs. Jimmy Barry with Al Darling third. WANTS "ROSE BRIAR" TO TOUR 3ooth Tarkington is awaiting the return of Florenz Ziegield, Jr., from Palm Beach to discuss with him the matter of having Billie Burke, who closed at the Empire Theatre last Saturday night in "Rose- Briar," go on tour with the play next sea- son. Ziegfeld, it is understood, has other plans in mind for Miss Burke next season, while Tarkington feels that despite them' Miss Burke should at least appear in the large cities in his play. 'OEARN TO SMILE" ROUTQ> Frank Gardener and Com|>any have been routed over the Poli time in the comedy playlet. "Learn to Smile." in which he is- assistod by Claire Vincent and Helen Saxe. The Guardian ot a Good Complexion STEINS MAKE UP K BoofdetUponRet fi 'ucstL ^STEIN COSMETIC CO.y '«30BI For tho Stagm For tho Boudoir