Hollywood Filmograph (Jan-Dec 1932)

HOLLYWOOD FILMOGRAPH 13 NIGHT HAWK Mischa Guterson Continues International Revue at the Blossom Room Mischa Guterson is so pleased with the success of his International Revue at the Hollywood Roosevelt Blossom Room, that he has held over most of the acts that have helped him make such a hit with his offering for another week. Carlos Molina showed cafe lovers the other evening that he can play a violin solo with as much ability as he heads his tango and rhumba orchestra. And what is more, Carlos is making many new friends by the obliging way that he is accepting and playing the many requests that have come to him nightly for special dance numbers. Sorel and Melva, known as the King and Queen of European Dancers, have caused little short of a sensation at each performance. It is their easy manner and polished way of doing their different dances that has caught the eye of Hollywoodians who have been visiting the Blossom Room nightly. Miss Melva is beautiful and as she swings from side to side and her dainty hands go in perfect rhythm to the entrancing music, you just cannot help but admire her and glue your eyes on her every movement. Mr. Sorel has the ladies hearts aflutter for he is the ideal European lover who belongs in the ball rooms of the most fastidious homes in any part of the world. Mario Alverez scores heavily with his songs and is quite an aid to Carlos Molina in many ways. Guy Gaylon, a newcomer to these parts, sings delightfully. Eddie Bourbon's dance is O. K. PHIL HARRIS PUTS ACROSS ANOTHER KO SHOW FOR COCOANUT GROVE VISITORS There has been plenty of action and amusement for Cocoanut Grove visitors the past week. Phil Harris seems to have delighted in lining up his greatest program and he has put new life and ambition into his entire organization it seems. Perhaps it's the large crowds that have spurred them on — or maybe it's the "Harris" personality who wouldn't fall for that any time that it starts working in your neighborhood. Xavier Cugat and the rest of the show is still more than holding up their part of the program along with Phil Harris. CLUB AIRPORT GARDENS SHOW BRINGS PRAISE FOR GEO. HAMILTON, NICK COPELAND AND SUNSHINE GIRLS The Club Airport Gardens has plenty of show — in fact, we would say more than they need to satisfy the cash customers who have been wearing a path to their front door nightly including Sundays. Major-Domo Tommy Jacobs hired Nick Copeland, a master showman, to line up the entertainment and he in turn engaged Jack Lester, who trained the Six Sunshine Girls, to put across some very nifty numbers — and are they beautiful ? Kay and Karels offer a very attractive number, along with other acts, which of course, brings Mister Lester to the fore as a comedian and M. C. of the first waters. George Hamilton and his orchestra have made many friends and are going over big both on the air and with lovers of this playspot. B. B. B.'S "BOYS WILL BE GIRLS" GOALS 'EM APLENTY —AND YOU HAVE TO ADMIT THE BOYS ARE CLEVER With Leonard Stevens at the piano and backed up with one of the jazziest of bands playing around these parts, B. B. B. need not take his hat off to any of the playspots here. Get a load of Leon Fredericks, Bonnie Lee, Billy Richards, Happy Hunt, Paul Milton, Milton Linden and as added attractions Leah Rosine and Jack Schmaltz, the singing waiter — all for amusement purposes. The boys in the revue are the best we have ever seen. There is nothing vulgar about thir work like some of these so-called stars you see these day. They are clever and do their individual and group numbers with understanding and only for entertaining purposes. Give B. B. B. a lift folks, he is deserving of it. He has given you and everybody else the best of it at all times. NEW INNOVATIONS AT BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL The Beverly Hills Hotel, which has been dormant for a long time, has taken on a new lease on life under the management of Marsh Kimball. Mr. Kimball for the past ten years has had charge of some of the largest and most progressive of the smart hotels in Florida and was responsible for the success of those smart supper rooms in Miami Beach and Palm Beach that are a by-word among society. Alex from the Brown Derby on Vine Street, who knows more celebrities, is there to greet you as he has been appointed Maitre De Hotel. With such attractions the Beverly Hills Hotel and its supper room has taken on a brilliancy and smartness which promises to make the winter season gayer than ever. BILL HOGAN AND ORCHESTRA ARE HIT IN FROLICS' SPLENDID FLOOR SHOW Are you looking for the best cabaret floor show in town? If so, drop into Lee Moore's Frolics Cafe on Washington Boulevard beyond Culver City any night in the week except Monday. We guarantee you the surprise and thrill of your life. And what with Bill Hogan, and his musical mad musicians once more occupying the bandstand, lovers of the light fantastic will find this playspot the apex in their search of midnight fun and frolic. Dave and Hilda Murray do beautiful waltz themes, while Inez King — she of the golden voice — wins applause from everyone. Nitz Vernille executes novel terpischorean numbers while the array of 16 lovely show girls put on several spectacular ensembles. Eddie Garr, who has long stood out as the king of imitators, continues to draw many laughs with his characterizations of Jack Oakie; Stan Laurel; Maurice Chevalier; Jimmy Durante; Ed Wynne, the Texaco fire chief, and James Barton. It is without doubt the finest cabaret floor show to be seen anywhere in the city. Credit should go to LeRoy and Eddie Prinz. KITARO, JAPANESE ARTIST, OPENS SMART NEW ORIENTAL CAFE FOR HOLLYWOOD COLONY The Bohemian night life of Hollywood has another new rendezvous now. Kitaro Uetsuzi, better known by his first name, has just opened the ultra-modern Santa Chop Suey at the northwest corner of Larchmont and Beverly boulevards. Kitaro, well-known Japanese artist, has adorned his cafe with paintings and sketches of Japan. W. Ray Johnston, Monogram Chief, Is Tendered a Farewell Dinner A farewell dinner was tendered by the local officials of the Monogram Pictures upon the occasion of the return to the east of W. Ray Johnston, president of Monogram and Herman Rifkin, Monogram franchise holder. The dinner was held at the Blossom Room of the Roosevelt Hotel and among the guests present were Trem Carr, vice president, and Mrs. Carr and Mr. I. E. Chadwick, local producer and Mrs. Chadwick. While in Hollywood, President Johnston conferred with the Trem Carr production chief of Monogram here with the result that pictures of a higher negative cost and greater production value than ever are to be the order for next season's program. Every effort is being made to keep Monogram among the leaders of independent releases. Ghafs With Connie Minta Durfee Arbuckle is in great demand as a mistress of ceremonies at various society clubs. On Nov. 9 to 12 she is to participate in the Internaional Arts and Crafts Industries at the Hollywood Plaza Hotel and on Nov. 18 she will act in the same capacity for the Eagle Rock Women's 20th Century Club, on which occasion a fashion show will be held in conjunction with a musical program. Miss Durfee will also give her popular discourse on advanced cosmetics and care of the skin. Sam Ring, barber to some of the most noted film people, and for many years with the Fox Studios where he "kept up appearances" for many stars, has perfected, after 20 years of experimenting, a preparation that he guarantees will eradicate dandruff and falling hair, and the skeptic has only to drop into Sam's shop, 1108 N. Vine Street, and ask him to prove it. The preparation will later be placed on the general market. Have you ever dined at "Dixieland"? Their specialty is "Southern Fried Chicken," and is it good? — simply delicious — and hot biscuits? Yes, indeed, for a meal of this kind is never complete without them. Dixieland is centrally located on Western Avenue between Sunset and Hollywood Boulevards. A smart coifleur is a necessity to every woman's appearance. Last night we tried a new beauty shop in the Regent Hotel, and had a grand hot-oil and wave. Hazel and Hal do excellent work and give splendid service at all times. You should have a manicure here. Having heard about Edmond Kohn portrait painter, we made appointments for some sketches in color. Others in charcoal were also quite striking. Of all the hat shops in Hollywood, we think the "Louise" on Sunset Boulevard, just about the nicest. They have the smartest and cutest hats you've ever seen, and most reasonably priced. If you are looking for some that are very new, and "just different," you will find it at the "Louise." • • • • • How many of your clocks keep good time? This was our trouble not long ago, so we took them to the Wentz Watch Shop where we heard they do splendid work, and had them repaired. There is a display of attractive articles here, and many of them would make ideal Christmas gifts. The shop is near v^ahuenga. On our way home, we dropped into Sam Kresse's and had a very good dinner. This is one of the Boulevard's most popular cafes, and a nice place to take your friends. | ADELINE M. ALVORD i ORIGINALS and PUBLISHED j STORIES of Established Writers .... 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