Exhibitors Herald (1927)

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August 13, 1927 EXHIBITORS HERALD 35 Omaha Riviera Week Ending August 5 “Knick-Knacks” may be broken bits of castoffs, or they may be exquisite bits of art and beauty; it is into the latter class that “Knick-Knacks” at the Riviera fell during the week. With one good act after another under the stage directorship of A1 Evans, with attractive scenery and the strong picture “Beau Geste,” the entertainment at the Riviera, stage and film, possibly was the best of the summer. Evans had his orchestra in artist smocks when the curtain arose. The chorus of six entered in a black and white dance, their costumes being entirely black on the front side and white on the other. Walter Vernon, comedian, with his costume, talk and dancing, grew in favor as his act progressed, and if he found the audience inclined to be cold, he threatened to put on his overcoat,' which never failed to have the desired effect. The solo singers. Woods Miller and Lorraine Tombler, were all that could be wanted, with good voices and pleasing poise. One of Miss Tombler’s most effective songs was “Butterfly in the Kain,” while a dancer in butterfly costume danced on a high platform back of a silver rain. Flo Lewis and Adele Kellogg were a good dancing team, first as collegiate athletes, then as a span of sorrel horses and later in other costumes, Alice Loguova wae another effective dancer. The Novell© Brothers, in circus spangles, never let go the grip of attention they held from the moment they both tangled up with the curtain when they entered to the last. Their love making in bird language was particularly popular. Detroit State Week Ending August 6 From organ solo to finale, this week’s attractioiiy **AJ\ Ja,zz Revue,** contained enoug'h entertainment for two stages. Although the crowds were somewhat phased at the high notes of “I*d Walk a Million Miles,*' featuring F, Donald Miller on the console, he received a big hand. Opening: ‘‘Magnolia,** songster leading play boy band — Walter Bastian peps 'em up with his conducting. The eight Fmie Young dancing girls step out a unit dance when the tune changes. “Rosy Cheeks,** the third snappy bit, was presented by Freddie Stritt whose local following keeps the cashiers busy matinees and evenings. Hand noise and laughter once mode attest to his immense popularity in this house. He hops off stage to take a seat while Lyle and Virginia make their entrance. But they are interrupted by gags which Freddie punctuates pleasingly as he roves up and down the aisle. After this mirth, Lyle and Virginia proceeded with “Crazy Words, Crazy Tunes," nicely done. Their encoire finished, Walter Bastian*s arrangement of “Second Hungarian Rhapsody*' was played by the band under his direction. The next offering, “Sundown,” sung by Billie Gerber went over heavy and she was forced to do more. Her dancing scored 100 per cent. For a double encore, Forsythe and Kelly show^ excellent vocal and comedy form on “Bye, Bye, Blackbird" and “Russian Lullaby." “Vo Do Do Blues’* and the closing “Bye, Bye” featured Stritt. The latter number also called for service on the part of the organist and Young's dancing ensemble. St. Louis Loewis State Week Ending August 5 Don Albert synchronwed his orchestra for his overture in conjunction with the showing on the screen of “On the Trail of a Ranger.” Elmer McDonald sang. On the stage was “Maid of the Mist” with a pretty woodland setting to unfoid an Indian legend. The story was told by an Indian squaw, a chief and a brave, and was enacted by a number of bathing girls who did high diving from springboards into a large tank of water that was camouflaged by stage rocks, trees, vines and shrubbery. It was a pretty novelty. Lottie Mayer’s Diving Girls were featured in this offering. Philadelphia Fox Week Ending August 6 The Fox Theatre Orchestra with Adolphe Kornspan conducting gave a very effective interpretation of Liszt’s “Second Hungarian Rhapsody.” Ferri Sarkoze made the overture doubly interesting with his zymbalo solo. Caites Brothers, late of “Artiste and Models,” did some very clever tap dancing. Their dancing progressed through various stages of speed from low to high but the rhythm was always perfect and the ceasing of the tape was the signal for a burst of applause. Muriel La France, protege of Madame Galli Curci, appeared in a rose colored gown which was contrasted with a blue background with rose colored lights at the sides of the stage. Her voice, which is coloratura soprano, has clarity and purity of tone to a degree seldom heard. She sang “Indian Love Song” and a song without words that showed the wonderful range of her voice. The Thirteen Parisienne Redheads are the feminine counterpart of Waring’s Pennsylvanians. Their white sport costumes, sweaters and tarns seemed well suited to the type of music produced. The boyish looking leader takes the opportunity to do her daily dozen and conducts the orchestra with lots of pep and gymnastics. The stage setting represented a yacht. “Russian Lullaby,” “Bell Hop Blues,” a vocal solo and plenty of jazz were offered and ail were heartily applauded. The week beginning August 8th will be “Roxy” Week at the Fox and Philadelphians will be given an opportunity to see and hear the members of Roxy’s famous “Gang.” Mr. Rothafel will offer a program of presentation acts which have been produced at the Roxy Theatre in New York. Among those who will appear will be Maria Gambarelli, Doug Stanbury, Gladys Rice and the Roxy Chorus of fifty voices as well as the Roxy Male Chorus. New York Roxy Week Ending August 5 The Roxy performance this week has a distinctly Russian flavor to it, which begins with the opening number “March of the Sardar,” played by the Roxy Symphony orchestra. The chorus follows this with a "Dancing Song,” a wild and spirited number, with the singers in Russian costume. “Breezes” is a dance by Anna Savina, with the chorus singing an accompaniment and a balalaika orchestra playing one. The balalaika is a Russian mandolin and the strains of these instruments and the costumes make the Red Square of Moscow seem almost as close as Times Square. In the “Dance of the Kerchief” M. Vodnoy and the ballet corps build their dance, which is of the whirling, swirling variety, around the brilliant scarfs which they carry. An unusual and effective number. “Two Guitars” is played by the balalaika orchestra and gives them ample opportunity to demonstrate the peculiar and indefinable appeal of these strange instruments. In the “Dance Grotesque” Stella Stepanoff and M. Vodnoy do a fast stepping Russian dance, bringing to their number something of that utter abandon which characterizes' the Russian at play. Theodore Stepanoff does the “Dance Russe” alone, and this agile and gi-aceful performance di-ew him a great round of applause. The finale brings them all in and in their Russian costumes it looks as if the Soviet congress had moved to New York for the week-end. The ballet corps does another Russian dance and then does another Russian song to conclude the act. Against a set which represents a Chinese shrine and from the center of which she rises Amelia Allen does a writhing, twisting snake dance with the ballet corps accompanying her. As she returns to her position on the altar, at the end of this piece, vari-colored lights are played on a huge revolving disc just behind her. The effect is at once startling and impressive. “The Music Box” is a dance done by Florence Rogge, Vivian LaTongue and Leon Leonidoff. It is of the wooden soldier type, but the skill with which it is presented and the uniqueness of the set, which represents one of the old fashioned music boxes, assure its success. The finale number is a rendition of Liszt’s “Love’s Dream.” On a raised stage and silhouetted before a full moon two lovers are seen. In front of this raised stage, but behind a light transparent curtain, the ensemble sings of “Love’s Dream.” Some fine singing here and the set is a very pleasing one. St. Louis Ambassador Week Ending August 5 Herbert Rawlinson dedicated his third show to telling: St. Louisians of the spots where he has had the best tim,es in St. Louis, during: the performance paying respects to familiar places in the downtown. West End, North and South sides. He styled the show “Around the Town.” He also introduced his Ambassador Rockets and syncopating orchestra in new routines. In addition there were some new acts, including Mildred La Salle, a “blues” singer ; the Deen Brothers, steppers, and Eddie Lambert, comedian. Ginger Rogers, who sang and Charlestoned also went over very big. Dave Silverman and his orchestra played for their overture “Dreamy Hawaii," and as an accompaniment to the musicians the Three Aces sang and played ukuleles, while the Ambasador Rockets quivered around the stage in “graes" skirts made of silk fringe. SUNSHINE SAMMY Star of ‘‘OUR GANG” Comedies in SONG and DANCE Like “OUR GANG” comedy films brought them into your theatre SUNSHINE SAMMY will bring the DOLLARS rolling into your box-office. One of the BIGGEIST “Little Star” attractions ever offered COMBINATION THEATRES. He has broken Box-Office Records all over the ORPHEUM CIRCUIT and will do the same for YOU. BOOKINGS under direction of EZ KEOUGH, Woods Theatre Bldg., CHICAGO. JACK born and LAWRENCE “KOMEDY KAPERS” Now featured in the SIXTH B. & K. ANNUAL FUR FASHION SHOW with JOE LAURIE, Jr., and MILTON WATSON. Just finished at the CHICAGO and TIVOLI Theatres. This Week at the Uptown— Next Week at the SENATE, CHICAGO. Direction — William Morris Agency DAVID GOULD LUBLINER & TRINZ BALABAN & KATZ Production Dept, Chicago