New York Clipper (May 1923)

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THE NEW YORK CLIPPER May 16, 1923 MMDON PAKI8 FOREiaN NEWS LONDON THEATERS DROP VARIETY London, May 14.—Eight of the London vaiiety/'houes _will drop that type of m- tertanuDcnt' tfais snssnKr, and replace it with a. different Imid of show. The the- atres to make the' change -are Claphani, Giand, KiUmm Empire. Putney Hippo- drom^ Woolwich Hippodrome; Poplar Hippc^rome, Camberwell Palace, Islmg- . ton Ejgpie and Sboreditch Olympia. revues wiU.be the attraction at the bouses named above and at all the Comity Cmmidl has agreed that no objec- tioa is to- be raised to the sale of intoxi- cating drinks at all that are, used exclu- sively as a theatre. - - • ■Ibtr eutoome -of- these entertainmoits will 6e watched closely as' it is expected that the revenue on account of the drmking will be increased largely and the result may be the entire elunination of variety in the booses. The audiences are frank in their criti- cisiDS regarding the practise of being able -to purdiase stimulants at revue per- fonnaaces but cannot at variety shows. They say there is no consistency in the licensing matters, and the difference Tnadr 'between revues and variety being entirely out of understanding. PROTEST FOREIGN ACTS LoNOON, 14.—By way of further agitation against alien acts, and in order to secure quicker action to prevent the im- portation* of more foreign artists, the Actors' Association, the Variety Artists' Federation, the Musicians' Union and the National Association of Theatrical Enter- tainers, have appointed committees which are meeting and discussing ways and means to bring a stop to further importation of acts during the present time of theatrical depression. These committees have al- ready met Sir Montague Barlow, the Min- ister of Labor, and have presented their arguments to him Some action on the part of the government is expected as a result Through the efforts of the Variety Ar- tists' Federation, the Actors' Association, the Musicians' Union and the National As- sociation of Theatrical Employees, a motion is to be made in - Parliament' by Captain O'Grady, to the effect that all aliens en- gaged in the entertainment industry in Eng- land, be cooqwlled to pay an income tax on their earnings here. This resolution was adopted by all four organizations. FRENCH SHOWS DULL Pabis, May 14.—Maurice Dcsvallieres, a French painter who recently returned from a visit to America, stated that Americans are accustomed to variety spectacles, spicier than anjrthing Paris can offer and think French shows dull. He asserts that Amer- ican tourists will desert Paris for cities that provide "The strong emotions needed by mm living the hectic existence of Amer- ican business men." He asserts that licen- tiousness has grown in certain quarters of New York, althougjt there is a large section of the public devoted to . noble intellectual aspirations. "SWEET LAVENDER" TOURING London, May 14.—Anthony Cordon has taken over the touring rights to "Sweet Lavender" by arrangement with Leon M. Lion, and . has sent one company out al- ready, whidi opened at the Royal, Shef- field. It consists of the same company who closed last month in Lmdon with the flay, and it will also be seen in Preston, Iristol, Manchester. Nottingham. Liver- pool. Leeds, Blackpool, Harrogate, Strat- ford and Croyden. SONGWRITER A SUICIDE London, May 14.—^Archie Joseph Naish. concert artist and song writer, committed snicide by Jumiring throusli a window at S6 Ca nAr idg e street At the inquest it was revealed that there was insanity in the family, as it was shown there was no or other reason for the act "WEEK IN A NIGHT" CLEVER London, May 14.—A new musical revue, "A Week In A Night," was given its premiere at the Hippodrome, Boscombc, and managed to hit the proper spot with those who lean toward entertainments of the frothy fun and frolic type. The book and lyrics are by Sam Mayo, with music by Sam Martin. Dion Titheiadge made the production. The vein of plot depicts what is sup- posed to be a week of gaiety crowded into an evening's perfonmance. In the first episode <we witness a wedding and then are led through a shimmering maze of sartorial splendor on a slumming trip that includes Chinatown and other points of interest. The episodes give way to some clever satire, a colorful ensemble or a bright specialty that' makes for good en- tertainment Sam. Mayo is featured in the cast which includes Renee Bumham, Mabel Marks, Gordon Keith and Jenny Robbins. WHITEMAN AT GRAFTON GALLERIES London, 'May 14.—^"The Collegians," an orchestra which had scored a big hit at the cabaret in the Grafton Galleries, and which has also appeared at tlie Alhambra and Coliseum, left the Grafton Gialleries sud- denly after a disagreement with the man- agement Paul Whiteman and his orches- tra replaced them immediately, drawing bigger business than ever to the place. . PauJ Whiteman's wife, Vanda Hoff, is also appearing at the Grafton, where she is a big success. "CHARLEY'S AUNT" FILM IN COURT London, May 14.—Mrs. Marguerite Blanche Brandon-Thomas, widow of the late Walter Brandon-Thomas has been granted an injunction restraining Elis Elliss, an actor, and 'Bertram Phillips, a motion-picture producer, from infringing her copyright in "Charley's Aunt," a play by her late husband, by making a film of that play. She stated that she had sold the motion-picture rights to the Ideal Films, Ltd. SMALLPOX CLOSES TOWN London, May 14.—^All places of enter- tainment in Nelson are closed down and will continue to be for an indefinite period, owing to an epidemic of smallpox now rag- ing. Despite the small population there are now fifty cases of the disease reported. "POLLY" TO TOUR London, May 14.—The Chelsea version of "PoUy^ closed last week and the pro- duction is expected to go on tour. The play was a sequel to the successful Ham- mersmith Lyric's version of "The Beggar's Opera." PICCADILLY ORCHESTRA IN VAUDE London, May 6.—^M. de Groot, of the Piccadilly Hotel, has entered vaudeville at the head of his orchestra. He opened at the Palladium. His programme did not include any popular jazz numbers. "GREEN GODDESS" FOR LONDON " London, May 14.—George Arliss in "The Green Goddess" will come to the St. James Theatre in early autumn. The play has al- ready been done with success in the leading cities of America. REVUE ACTRESS IN CABARET London, May 14.—'Beatrice Lillie, the leading lady in "The Nine O'Qock Revue" at the Little Theatre, has joined the cast of the revue at the Queen's Hall Roof cabaret MGRS. PROTEST BROADCASTING London, May 14.—Friction is prevalent between the British Broadcasting Company and the theatre and music hall managers as a result of the latter group refusing to Sermit the broadcasting of plays and the roadcasting of artists' endeavors. Com- mittees to protect the entertainment field in this matter have been appointed which cover all branches of the field. Walter Payne, chairman of the Theatrical Man- agers' Association, announced that the members of his organization will not enter- tain any contracts with artists who do broadcasting. C. B. Cochran stated that in his estima- tion broadcasting >was harmful to theatrical business and that he would not permit any artists in his employ to perform for wire- less transmission. In a statement issued by the British, Broadcasting Company, the concern refutes the statement that broadcasting is injuring the theatre. They say that broadcasting helps the theatre and they want to work in harmony with the managers and actors. For tonight they announce that the per- formance of the National Opera Company will be broadcasted and that they have suf- fcicnt contracts made to keep artists busy broadcasting until next December without making it necessary for them to ask the T. M. A. to aid them in this work. PARIS TO SEE "EMPEROR JONES" Paris, May 14.—Eugene O'Neill's play, "The Einperor Jones," will be played at the official residence of Raoul Peret, presi- dent of the Chamber of Deputies,. at the Franco-American fete on June 3. Beneglia. said to be the only negro actor in Europe, will have the role cre- ated in America by Charles Gilpin, an American negro actor. Beneglia was dis- covered during the war and has since ap- peared in a number of productions at the Odcon. The French version of the O'Neill play will be done at the Odeon later, un- der the direction of Gemier. O'NEILL PLAYS FOR LONDON London, May 14.—Eugene O'Neill's "The Hairy Ape," is to be produced .in London shortly by Charles B. Cochran, who some-time ago also promised to pre- sent O'Neill's "The Emperor Jones." Since the success of Pauline Lord in "Anna Christie," a new volume of dramas con- taining three of the playwright's best known plays are being published including the above mentioned plays and "The First Man." London uieatregoers who have grown enthusiastic over O'Neill, are eager- ly looking forward to more of the author's works. "GIBOULETTE" IS CLEVER Pasis, May 14.—"Giboulette," a new musical comedy by Robert de Flcrs and de Croisset and a score by Reynaldo Hahn opened at the Varietes here last week and was enthusiastically received. The story of the play, somewhat on the "Cinderella" type, concerns'one "Giboulette," a country girl who brings her fruits and vegetables to the Paris market She has her palm read by an old fishmon^r who foretells several seemingly impossible conditions, all of which are later met She meets a young gentleman who has just been betrayed by his mistress and they fall in love. When he faUs asleep in her cart she carries him off to her farm in the country. Naturally they quarrel but are later reunited after "Giboulette" has become a famous singer. The fortunes of the young lovers are 'Watched over by an old fellow who once played Rodolphe in "La Vie de Bohemc." The costuming is fine and the play is delightfully staged. The book is good and the music is delightful and at times almost classical. Mile. Edmee Favart has the title role and Jean Perier docs fine work as the old actor. OPPOSE REVUE COSTUMES London, Majr 14.—The local Watch Committee of Sunderland are opposed to the wearing of abbreviated costumes by some of the touring revues which visit the city; They infonnied the theatre owners, that owing to complaints by patrons, they must keep a watchful eye on all produc- tions they play in the future or they may not have their licenses renewed when they apply for it CONCERT FOR JEAN BEDINI London, May 14.—^Jcan Bedini was the guest of honor at the concert held by the Magicians' Qub recently. He brought with him, Sidney Howard, the American per- former. Another guest of honor was Mr. Rea Fitch, formerly secretary of the Amer- ican Magicians' Union, who conveyed the best wishes of Harry Houdini, president of the American and British 'Magicians' Union. "TRESPASSES" FLOPS London, May 6.—Edward Percy's play, "Trespasses" dosed at the Ambassadors Theatre after a short run of six nights. The play met with adverse press reports. HORA BATES A BIG HIT London, May 14.—Nora Bayes at her re-appearance here at the Coliseum recently created a sensation with her performance, it is several years since she appeared here and the theatre patrons do not seem to have forgotten her. After singing several num- bers she was recalled and had to respond to encore after encore. She was booked here by William Morris the American rep- resentative for Sir Harry Lauder. "ROOF AND FOUR WALLS" CLOSING London, May 14.—^"A Roof and Four •Walls" will close at the Apollo Theatre next week, after a very successful run. Its withdrawal from the house is due to the fact that Tom B. Davis must give up his lease, after holding it for twenty-three years. Miss Neilson Terry will take the play out for a tour early in August and play it until Christmas. ■ ig STEWART CO. FORMED London, -May 14.—Leslie Stuart the composer of several operas and also the late Eugene Stratton songs, has organized a limited liability company for purpose of producing his own future works. The com- pany is capitalized at £5,000. "THE FIRST STTLE" OPENS London, May 14.—"The First Stile" is the name of a new play by Elsie Hayes, which has been presented by the Play Actors at the Kingsway Theatre. .In the cast are Phyllis Stuckley, Ruth Bower, Marjorie Oark-Jcrvoise, Winifred Evans, Peggy Evans, Doris Scott, Ivan Samson, .\ntony Holies, Sydney Paxton, William Bradford and Charles Maunsell. "THE FOLD" TO TOUR London, May 14.— A number one com- pany of "The Fold" will open an Autumn tour at the Repertory, Nottingham, on September 17. The company is being sent out by the Marchioness of Townsend. Barry O'Brien is arranging the tour. TEMPORARY HUSBAND OPENS London, May 14.—^"Her Temporary Ha-iband" opened at the Duke of York's Theatre last week, and with it brought Edna Best back to the West-End, after an absence of several years. In her support are A. E. Matthews and George Tully. ACTOR DIES ON SEA London, May 14.—Charles Workman, who appeared in Gilbert and Sullivan pro- ductions, di«l while at sea on the way from Japan to Hong-Kong, May 1. His wife died on the same tour a few months ago. CONNIE EDISS RETURNS London, May 14.—Connie EJdiss made her re-appearence in variety last week at the Palladium in a sketch by Keble Howard.