Exhibitors Herald World (Oct-Dec 1930)

58 EXHIBITORS HERALD -WORLD November 8, 1930 w MUSIC AND TALENT Crowds Flock to Hear Ted Lewis Sings His Old Favorites and Twirls His Hat Chicago Oriental Does Rushing Business — Presentation Simple but Effective Ted Lewis in person drew them in at the Chicago Oriental during the past week. Each audience resolved itself into a responsive group that seemed to beam when "Is Everybody Happy?" floated out over the footlights. They got the same kick out of watching that somewhat battered top hat twirl in a hazardous fashion, and land with accuracy upon Ted's noble pate that they get every time he appears. And although there was nothing spectacular or pretentious about the stage show, everybody seemed to enjoy it, especially the songs which one invariably links with Ted. While Ted was in evidence throughout the whole performance, and gave about everything he had to putting it over, there was still room for a little applause for the other members of the "cast." Charles Whittaker, who might be called a bit of chocolate lightning, gave an excellent account of himself, as did Eleanor Brooks, who put on several very individual dances. The Seven Revelers did their usual nice work in singing, "The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise," and then swinging into "Here Comes the Sun." Ted sang a chorus and the Revelers hummed a rather catchy "background" for his singing. ' Alyce McLaughlin did a rather pretty ballet dance which appealed to the audience. The numbers which seemed to draw out the most acclaim from those assembled, numbers which Ted put over as Doctor Lewis, dispenser of sunshine, were "Tiger Rag," (Ted and his clarinet) and "My Baby Just Cares for Me," "On the Sunny Side of the Street," "Sweetheart of Sigma Chi" and lastly "Happy Days." The small town band on the Fourth of July went over in good style, an essentially Lewisonian style, it might be said. Receipts Go to Charity (Special to the Herald-World) CINCINNATI, OHIO, Nov. 6.— As a gesture of cooperation, managing director John L. Horgan, of Hotel Sinton, is donating the proceeds of one of the Spitalny orchestra concerts to the "When Winter Comes" committee, for the use of the unemployed in the city. Chick Castle, known by everybody in the musical publishing business, and possessor of a personality that is responsible for this "well known and well thought of" idea, is now Western Manager for Phil Kornheiser, Inc., having been chosen for that position by Phil, who recently opened his new offices in New York City. Chick spent some years with Harms, and also the Robbins Music company, and — well, this isn't a biography, but a caption, so we'll wish Chick the best of luck and the sincerest of congratulations. Conversation overheard in Australian jungle 1st Native— "When dis here EDDIE FITCH goin'back to 'Merica?" 2nd Native — "Hard tell — him likum climate, boss likum him — hard tell." Ho hum, which is just another way of saying I'm still at the Regent Theatre, Sydney. EDDIE FITCH Feature Organist STAGE SHOWS l Milwaukee Wisconsin Week Ending November 6 Fanchon & Marco's "Green Devil" Idea opens -with Rita Lane singing "I Am Fate" before the curtain, which is then parted and the Joyboys under the direction of Jimmy Innes are disclosed before a large jinx cutout. The band is in green and the Hollywood Studio Girls are in green costumes with red wigs, do their stuff. Harvey Karels, impressionistic dancer, prances about in a pleasing manner, after which the orchestra obliges with "Little White Lies." Bobby Gilbert, a clever fiddler, injects a bit of comedy into the Idea by making his violin talk and recite. He offers "Jack and Jill" in the recitation vein and "Turkey in the Straw" as played in various countries, in a musical vein. He is clever and merits heavy applause. In its next number the chorus is attired in golden costumes and the members wear masks, which they discard before the close of the episode. Peg Leg Bates garners bushels of applause with his fine tap dancing. The colored dancer has a pleasing personality and his fine work meets with ready approval. The finale finds the chorus again in green, supplemented by Miles & Cover, adagiosts, who perform in ne manner. Before the curtain closes, sparks and flashes of light proceed from the cutout jinx, creating a colorful atmosphere. Omaha Orpheum Week Ending November 6 Stein songs opened this week's stage acts at the Omaha Orpheum, with Eddie Perrigo and his RKOlians playing selections from the "Student Prince" and other numbers. As a novelty, an instrument consisting of a rack upon which hang five or six bottles with varying depths of water to produce desired tones is used and lends color to the "stein" part of the stein songs. As a concluding feature of the act, the orchestra rises, each member holding a dark glistening stein, and sings in chorus, "It's Always Fair Weather When Good Fellows Get Together." La Belle Pola, a Simian dancer and a jungle band — comprise the next act, in setting with drops showing several grass huts and tropical vegetation. Two monkeys play an organ, rather, one plays while the other pumps to supply the air. They also play "traps" of regulation orchestra. The monkeys wear bright red pants and blue jackets. They play "Last Rose of Summer" and "Old Black Joe." The act opens with two girls carrying a pole upon which a large monkey is hanging by its legs. The trainer wearing white clothes and a tropical hat, adds atmosphere to act. The dance is a toe dance. The costume consists of a dark blue velvet cloth, a shield and a spear. The trainer announces the audience will see where the Charleston originated. A lady first dances it and then dances it with a monkey, whose every step coincides with that of the lady. A new drop, outside a grass hut, is a pleasing change of scene. The act closes with dancing of the "Varsity Rag." Constance Evans and Monty Wolf are next in a bit of musical comedy, he wearing full dress and she an orchid colonial gown. Her cartwheels produce a beautiful picture, the many dress ruffles in fitting light effects. An aesthetic dance number, in which {Continued on next page, column 1) UNIFORMS FOR HOUSE ATTACHES COSTUMES FOR STAGE PRESENTATIONS BROOKS 1437 B'way N. Y. City