Exhibitors Herald World (Jan-Mar 1929)

52 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD January 12, 1929 STAGE SHOWS (Continued from page 50) the band on the Ptape and the chorus in action. Rube Wolf announced that next week would be his last at the War field and suggested that as his musical organization would be without a leader it might be well for the members to get used to it and play without him. A number was offered without a director, while Rube strolled through the house. Oscar Taylor sang "Roses of Yesterday" and "Sonny Boy" and Will King and Lew Dunbar took part in a vampire act in a cabaret setting. Both fell for the wiles of the vampire, which Will King recognized as "what they have at baseball games." The act came to a close with the serving of "Chicken a la King." Girls came on dressed to represent the ingredients of the dish, pimento, green pepper, salt, mushroom sauce, creamy sauce, and finally chicken. The grand finale was reached when a back curtain went up revealing to view a huge dish surrounded by lovely girls and Will King, dressed as a chef, wielding an enormous spoon. Detroit Capitol Week Ending January 4 "Make Believe" was the title of the Publix revue at the Capitol this week, in which some clever entertainers took part. There was, for instance, Johnny Perkins, fatter and funnier than ever. Johnny is the rotund comedian who assisted Fred Stritt so long and so ably when that popular master of ceremonies held forth at the State theatre here. And plenty of Johnny's local admirers were on hand last week to welcome him back to Detroit. Then there was Billy Meyers, a. singer, and Cafrey and Miller, two capable dancers. It has been a long time since we have seen a juggler. Wilford DuBois proved to be one and a darned good one. Then there was Doris Roche, a vocalist, and of course the petite Capitol Girls. The stage settings were attractive and the show moved at a fast pace. "Poet and Peasant," always a favorite overture, was played by the Capitol Symphony Orchestra directed by Emil Hollander, Miller and Lyle were seen in a Movietone sketch, "The Speakeasy." screamingly funny to this town at least, where there artsix such establishments on the four corners of one busy downtown intersection. Believe it or not ! Milwaukee Wisconsin Week Ending January 4 "Resolutions'* with a Russian atmosphere and setting finds Dave Apallon acting as master of ceremonies this week. There are several other numbers but when all is said and done, Dave and his Manila band are the whole show. The presentation opens with the "Volga Boat Song" by the gang followed by a snappy dance by the ten Torney Dancers in Russian costumes to the tune of "Soma.'* Dave Apallon then makes his appearance and leads the orchestra through a fine symphonic arrangement of "On the Road to Mandalay." The Torney Dancers again make their appearance while Dave supports them with his accordion and steps a few mean Russian steps himself. Ilomay Bailey, who never fails to make a hit in Milwaukee, obliges in her usual fine manner with "She's Funny That Way" and "I Can't Give You Anything but Love." The latter number Dave accompanies her on the mandolin, and then he proceeds to give a clever exhibition' by playing the piano and mandolin at the same time. He is plenty versatile and manages to slip in a bit of humor which keeps the audience bubbling all the while. The next number is by an announced miss who sings "Mississippi Mud" but whose dancing is the high spot of her act. She is plenty good. Another dance by the Torney Dancers augmented by Dave closes the show while confetti drops from above the stage and a backdrop is lifted to disclose a long legged stork with glasses dropping infant '29 into waiting chimney. The entire presentation is well done thanks to Apallon who was one of the best versatile band leaders on the Wisconsin stage for many a moon. Seattle Seattle Week Ending January 1 Increased patronage during Christmas week was secured by a wonderful aggregation of stage talent brought here by Fanchon & Marco in their "Frivols Idea" with the outstanding artist "Red" Corcoran and his talking banjo. The Octet from the Steppes put over some harmonious effects in Russian musical offerings. The 12 Sunkist Beauties had no trouble in securing their share of attention in some fast stepping. "Happy" Phil Lampkin and his Revelers gave seltctions from "Student Prince," while Norma Shearer 6cored again in "A Lady of Chance," and all acts repeated for the New Year's Midnight Frolics which established a house record. George Dewey Washington 99 "Just Songs Third Year with PUBLIX and Still a Sensation Just Completed Four Weeks Engagement with PAUL ASH at the Brooklyn Paramount Being Starred by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in Movietone Short Subjects Two Are Now Being Released All Over the Country Direction — William Morris Agency CECIL DAVIDSON Master of Ceremonies Putting Over the NORTH CENTER THEATRE, CHICAGO With His Gang New Haven Olympia Week Ending December 27 "Cheerio," the Publix stage show produced by Paul Oscard is very weak in talent and it is understood that changes will be made before it plays the Paramount. New York, in two weeks. Jack North scored the biggest hit with his songs. Grace and Marie Eline were not strong enough to hold up the comedy end. The Foster Girls did three numbers and Ken Whitmer with the stage band did as good as usual. Raymond Pike did a dancing specialty while juggling and Marie White, a toe dancer, failed to show anything above average for a solo dancer. Kansas City Mainstreet Week Ending January 5 Patti Moore and Sammy Lewis were given work a-plenty in the stage program at the Mainstreet theatre, appearing in two other acts on the program after they had finished their regular number. Their regular act consisted of a bit of dancing, some vocal numbers and clever repartee, while their bit in additional acts was comprised of timely entrances with vocal and dance numbers, as well as dialogue. Then there was Frank DeVoe, a singer extraordinary, whom the audiences seemed to like immensely. Johnny Sully and Muerill Thomas offered a number featuring fast repartee. They have an unlimited number of jokes. Walter Davison and hifi Louisville Loons, the theatre's stage orchestra, offer specialty musical numbers of their own, besides being drafted to assist in the proceedings of other acts. Harlan Christie, master of ceremonies, again is seen in his usual lively role that goes a long way in putting over the show in a big way. Salt Lake City Pantages Week Ending December 22 An appropriate holiday program was offered this week. The act titled "Silks and Satins," was a very pleasing headliner, consisting of an array of snappy songs and dances. A Spanish orchestra, under the leadership of Davolis, assisted by a number of Spanish girls in an assortment of dance creations, with an elaborate 6tage background, carried off the laurels of the evening's entertainment each night during the week. A local monologist and one who has been creating considerable comment with his radio broadcasts, billed as "The Senator from Sand Pit" was well received in his dialogue and musical offerings. John Orren & Company presented a novelty offering called "Mike at the Piano," which act portrays Mike as the town "hick" who has an array of very pleasing imitations. The screen attraction this past week was "A Single Man" and a very good week was enjoyed for the pie-Christmas season. Minneapolis Minnesota Week Ending January 4 This week's offering at the Minnesota, "Blossoms," C. A. Niggemeyer's sparkling production, will be counted as one of the best staged at this theatre for a long time. It is a harmony of spectacular pageantry and colorful versatility. The curtain rises on a scene of a shady glen amidst a myriad of blossoms. An artist, Arthur Ball, singing "Blossoms" gives it a touch of life. The Foster Girls, nattily attired in the "juvenilishly sober" Eton boys' clothes, do some well-tutored fancy steps, that delight the eye of the spectator. Dolores and Eddy then come upon the scene, as the "Bowery yegg and his goil" and do some trick dancing. Dolores is so tiny she seems to be a little doll at the side of Eddie and he handles her as carelessly as one made of rag. It is easy to see that little Dolores "top6 the show" by the peal of applause that follows the act. The Foster Girls then come up again, dressed in cute little outfits of yellow and blue, along with Arthur Ball who sings, "I Can't Give You Anything but Love." Al Mitchell and the Serenaders then play "Moonlight and Roses," while Gertrude Lutzy and Edward Lindstrom, vocalists, give a splendid duet in Jacob Heidrick's clever arrangement of the song. Paul Kirkland in a balancing cone and ladder (Continued on next page) BEN ROSS THE SINGING MASTER OF CEREMONIES Alternating at the STA* ~£Y, Jersey City, N.J. BRANFORD, Newark, N.J. and WOWING THEM