Exhibitors Herald World (Jul-Sep 1930)

July 26, 1930 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD 51 STAGE SHOWS (Continued from page 49, column 2) piece of machinery. When the side is taken off June Carr is revealed seated on top. She goes into a song accompanied on the piano by Schooler; this is followed by a tap dance by June atop the piano, accompanied by Schooler ; then they switch with appropriate remarks. Then follow the Chester-Hale girls in sports costumes. Schooler announcing them with comedy chatter. The girls take off Schooler's overalls, revealing him in another costume. They go into routine steps, with Schooler singing and then leading them in a tap dance. Then on comes June Carr in a comedy dance novelty joined in the finish by Schooler and they do a burlesque athletic dance. After that the Lcs Gelis Brothers, from Earl Carroll's "Sketch Book," are introduced and do some soft shoe work in a novelty dance with acrobatics with a midget featured. After this George Wild, leader of the Century orchestra, directs the band, while Schooler plays Lisit's E Flat Concerto on a piano. This is followed by the finale with emery wheels whirling on the backdrop, making sparks for the background. New^ Orleans Saenger Week Ending July 18 Following the lead of the street car men and harness bulls of the police department, Ben Black and the Saenger Stage Band appear this week sans coats. But, parsing up this slight discrepancy in their wardrobe, the boys made a hit just the same in "Tovm Topics," the Publix unit staged by Charles Niggcrraeyer. The headliner is divided into three sections this week, with Ben Dova in the lead. Ben Dova impersonates a souse who has filled up on squirrel whisky, as he climbs a lamp post and does nerve wracking stunts. Harry DowlLng is back with us again as a boisterous lady impersonator, red hair. No. 10 shoes and no stockings, with an act that stopped the show. Harry has one or two rather shady jokes. Another good act is Carlos Peterson, who, despite his name of Swedish extraction, does an exceptionally clever Russian dance assisted by the Dixie Rockets. And last but not least, Irene Taylor, who worked with the chorus in So Long Sally, charmed — angels could do no more. Kansas City Mainstreet Week Ending July 18 Walter Davidson and his Louisville Loons returned to the Mainstreet this week for a happy and hilarious homecoming. They played at this house for 92 successive weeks several years ago, which was the longrun record for the Mainstreet. Harlan Christie was with the Loons as usual, but an added member of the troupe was the attractive soloist, Rosie Moran. Another Kansas City favorite reappeared on the same bill, Peter Higgins, the Irish tenor of Radio Pictures and R K O vaudeville. The songs he sang were particularly well-received by his friends here. They were: "Lonesome Road," "Smiling Irish Eyes," "Gonna Get a Girl," "I'm Falling in Love with Someone," and "Happy Days." Frank Dixon was his pianist. Next in favor on the program were Johnnie Mills and Tim Shea in a clowning and tumbling act. Cecelia Blair, a "smiley, swagger stepper," lived up to the adjectives and flung a wicked foot. Margie and Teeps Lucille, sisters who sing somewhat after the manner of the Duncan Sisters, did their bit very well. St. Louis Fox Week Ending July 25 Eddie Peabody was right at home in mastering the Fanchon and Marco prince of stage ideas "Good Fellows," which included a bevy of real entertainers. Lucille Page, Fanchon & Marco's darling, was very well received and did her bit in excellent shape. And that's not just a play of words. If you see Lucille you will know what I mean. Bud Averill and His Songsters proved a sensational chorus of 18 male voices. Harrison & Elmo, Two Boys from Cork, got their share of applause. Helen Burke was a very vivacious dancer and easy Mort Harris and Ted Snyder, who wrote the music and lyrics of the Sherman, Clay songs, "Shoot the Hoodoo Away," and. 'With My Guitar and You" for the Pathe picture, "Swing High," are again represented in another Pathe production, "Night Work" for which they wrote, "Vm Getting Tired of My Tired Man" and "Deep in Your Heart." Shapiro, Bernstein and Co., are the publishers of these two likely tunes. The boys are shown here with Fred Scott (left) who sings the numbers in "Swing High." on the eyes, and speaking of eyes and other things reminds us that the Sunkist Beauties, some of those California stunners, were among those present. The M G M Four proved an excellent quartette. Tom Terry at the organ got his audience to sing with him. William Parson conducted the pit orchestra in the overture. Philadelphia Fox Week Ending July 18 Fanchon and Marco's "Overture Idea" at the Fox this week presents a number of clever and original touches. Especially deserving of praise are the Sunkist Beauties, who execute their unique dances with grace and intelligence. Their first appearance shows them/ costumed in D'Artagan suits, in front of a black drop. They remove their boots and the boots step out and do a dance of their own. Of course someone in a black wi-ap could step into those boots and dance away although remaining invisible to the audience. Then a boudoir doll with long, dangling arms and legs and fluffy head moves across the stage in a most animated dance. The doll proves to be animated by a man completely covered by a black suit. Again the Sunkist Beauties perform a graceful and artistic dance reminiscent of a Greek painting. Two comedy novelty musicians. Edison and Gregory, play tunes by means of air pressure on everything from an automobile tire to a vacuum cleaner. A saw and a violin bow also make music for them. Another unusual feature is an adagio dance in which one man plays partner for ten girls. A touch of grand opera is introduced when Louise Manning in rose satin, sings "II Trovatore," from the side stage while the anvil rings and sparks fly from the center of the stage during the "Anvil Chorus." Jack Goldic, wearing violet trousers and white satin shirt, tumbles and turns somersaults and dances on his hands in a manner that arouses the enthusiasm of the audience. Helen Hille plays the banjo, sings "Do, Do Something," changes her costume and tap dances, all without leaving the stage. William A. Krauth conducts the orchestra in "I Love You So Much," delightfully interpreted. ATTENTION ORGANISTS! HAVE YOU YOUR NEXT WEEK'S SOLO? If You Haven't I Have! Write for cue sheets on: "A GOLFING WE WILL GO*' "GLORIFYING THE AMERICAN SONG" Two Sure-Fire Organ Solos KAE STUDIOS, 125 W. 45th St. MILTON KAE NEW YORK CITY K^T