Hollywood Filmograph (Jan-Dec 1933)

HOLLYWOOD FILMOGRAPH FOX FIRE FIGHTERS A reorganization of the fire fighting department of Movietone City in Westwood has been undertaken by Capt. Jack Cohen recently of the New York Fire Department. The crew will be comprised of men holding regular jobs on the lot and will be divided into two shifts, 20 men serving during the day and 15 at night. Cohen has had long and capable experience in the fire fighting work and will afford the Fox lot an efficient and adequate system of fire protection. * OH BERT, HOW COULD * * YOU DO IT? * Bert Levy, the popular car * * toonist, handed Ye Editor a laugh * * on the Paramount lot this week. * * We were chatting with the artist * * in the commissary when Eddie * * Sutherland brought over Peggy * * Hopkins Joyce and introduced * * her to Bert. Without cracking * a smile Bert said: "Oh, Peggy! v I've been looking for you every * where. There is something very * important I want to tell you — I'm * * having a lot of trouble with my 4 * wife on your account — I wish you * could help me to straighten it * out." Peggy's expression was * one of pained surprise and to say * that she was embarrased is put * ting it mildly. But Bert went on with "you see, it's this way: I'm afflicted with the habit of talking * in my sleep, and — ". Peggy * quickly recovering herself, would * * let Bert get no further. "Yes! * * Yes! I know the rest," she inter * * rupted. "You toss about in bed 'Peggy! ' Bert, on him it was. "what I all night, calling out Peggy!' isn't that it? with the tables turned shyly confessed that "Well," said Peggy, want to know is, is there any oth er Peggy in your life but me? * If there is not — then I'll see what * I can do to placate your wife." * Bert promised her then and there that henceforth there would be on * ly one Peggy, whose middle name is Hopkins, in his life. And now we would not be surprised if Levy goes stepping out with the famous beauty. P. S. — Jack Oakie threatens to put poison * in Bert's coffee. By the way, Bert Levy has been placed by Publicity Chief * * Tom Bailey in charge of a new * department on Paramount lot. * It will be Mr. Levy's pleasant * duty to sketch Paramount stars * and feature players for the mag * azines and newspapers. He will * feature "What Hollywood is * Wearing," a lay-out of the pre * vailing fashions. Paramount has * provided the artist with a studio * * and every facility for his work. * * Bert has been receiving many con 'Y * gratulations during the week to Y' * which we add ours, for he started H' * his Hollywood vogue on this pa * * per before he went to The Times. * B.B.B. Has the "Pick of Hollywood Peaches" in His Cellarette Revue B.B.B. offers what he calls "The Pick of Hollywood Peaches" — Larry Lane, Pat Darr, Midgie Mack, Margaret Lille, Dorothy Earle, Pat Murray, Irene Barry and Kay Dean. He further states that the show is a Dashing, Dazzling Girl show, staged by Myra Mason. This is all true, BUT WHAT HE DID NOT SAY is that the eight girls make up the cutest revue. They work together perfectly and do solo numbers that are worthy of any high class vaudeville program. B.B.B., too, is very much in evidence. There is not another master of ceremonies in the Southland that carries his audiences along at the clip and rate that the originator of the Cellar shows does. He has a greater bag of tricks than the greatest magician. His catching the attention of those who visit his place is uncanny for he has a way of making the best entertainers get up and strut their stuff gratis when in reality they have come down there to be entertained. NAT SPECTOR never drops in that B.B.B. gets him up to sing at least three songs and does he panic 'em — he just stops the show. Then CHARLEY CARTER, who is a pocket edition of Phil Harris as a singer, bobs up and now and then yodels a few numbers to great applause. SUNDAY NIGHTS ARE STAR GUESTS NIGHTS and you can always find plenty of action, fun and laughs with B. B. B. and his great aggregation, which includes MARV LAND AND HIS BAND with LEONARD STEVENS at the piano. The fair sex were all eyes the other evening when GEORGE RAFT dropped in with LEE MOORE. We actually felt the heart beats of the women folks sitting near the Paramount star. He has a way with the women that seems to be that way. LOOKING AROUND WE SAW Murray Amsterdam, Johnny Romano, Mane Todd, Dr. Werner, (Werner-Kelton hotel), Ben Marden, Hal Grayson, J. J. Robbins, Gus Kahn, Chas. Christie and hundreds of others of note. WEDNESDAY THE NEW SHOW WITH THE SAME LINEUP OF BEAUTIFUL GIRLS STARTED THE THIRD WEEK OF EXCELLENT SUCCESS FOR THE B. B. B. CELLAR. « • • • • CORTILE LIDO SALON HAS FOUND A SPOT IN PLAYSPOT LOVERS OF HOLLYWOOD Dancing in the Cortile Lido Salon of the Hollywood Knickerbocker Hotel to the enchanting tango rhythm of Reinaldo Manscal's Marimba band and also enjoying the delicious food and floor show featuring Don Guimo and Sada, international tango artists; Charita, talented young Hawaiian and rumba dancer, and Senor Juan Cruz, the singing guitarist, were Virginia Sale (sister of Chic), Anna May Wong, that swell Chinese actress; Ann Q. Nilsson, Mae Murray, Lawrence King (the tenor who sings D above high C in full voice), Glen Atterbury and Jack White. • • • • • Carter de Haven Puts on Classiest Revues Staged by Any Producers at Club Airport Gardens Staging "The Movie Revue" as his initial offering at the Club Airport Gardens, Carter de Haven immediately established himself with visitors at this popular amusement playspot as one of the most versatile and capable producers of such shows. Tommy Jacobs, who is the Generalisimo, ordered Mr. De Haven to prepare another revue and here it is, right in the midst of the offering, "The Night Court Revue," with the same stellar stars as in his previous offering. And if you ask us , he has topped his first show by far for it is a greater amount of fun and merrymaking. The performers who take part in the entertainment are Don Smith; Eva Olivetti; Daniels, Kirby and DeVall ; Ernie and Don; Betty Doree; Durando Sisters; Danny Beck; Mead Sigler; Jack Ray, the fire-eating wonder, and others who help build up the pep and interest throughout the show. George Hamilton and his orchastra offer the most tantalizing numbers which make you step high, wide and handsome during the evening if you are in a dancing mood. If Carter de Haven is given the right of way, he will make the Club Airport Gardens the night spot of Los Angeles for he knows show business to the last letter. Friday night a merry group was formed in honor of Don Lee, automobile magnate. The affair was given by M. R. Runyon of New York City, treasurer of the Columbia Broadcasting Corporation. In addition to Don Lee, guests included Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Runyon, Miss Leatrice Morion and others. Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven entertained Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burns, and many other parties were on tap. Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven had as their guests for the dinner-dance Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Dockweiler and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ccballos. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pierce gave quite a party to Mr. and Mrs. Burns, Miss Florence Johnstone and Jack Burke. The spacious dining rooms were packed to capacity and everyone had a great time. Billy Gilbert, dance impresario, has a number of fine acts working on the Carter de Haven programs, and they are clicking like nobody's business. The Club Airport Gardens with Tommy Jacobs at the helm is going over bigger than ever. MAX SHAGRIN MOVES TO BEVERLY HILLS Max Shagrin Agency, one of the best known locally, has moved into the Bank of America Building at 9470 Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills, where so many of them are finding it convenient to the various studios. Max Shagrin and his associate, Monte Carter, have a much better knowledge of production requirements than most others as Max was associated with the Warner's Theaters for a long time and is thoroughly competent to cast a picture as the average theatergoer would have it done. Many artists, directors, writers and authors are under the management of this growing firm. BEST OF LUCK, HARRY Harry Wilson, one of the most popular of press representatives around these diggin's, has again associated himself with M. C. Levee, who is the father of the Screen Guild, and who handles some of the best known artists in cinema circles. We wish Harry Wilson the best of luck, and we know he will have it, for he deserves all that is good. AIDA STUCKERING LEAVES Aida Stuckering, Vienesse stage and picture star who was brought to this country to do the German versions of the last three Garbo pictures, has returned to Berlin to fulfill prior film contracts. She expects to return to Hollywood in June to take up permanent residence here. DE VALLY SIGNS With the signing of Antoine DeVally as Associate Producer, Jack W. S. Nelson begins his series of Musical Romance films, which goes into production at once. Mr. DeVally, formerly of the firm of Kendall-deVally Operaloguc Co., is credited with having produced four operalogues for Educational. MISS LORRAINE HUBBELL ENTERTAINS ORANGE SHOW PATRONS Lorraine Hubbell, talented lil' singer and dancer, was applauded most enthusiastically in compliment to her singing on the National Orange Show program last night. She repeats the song and dance act tonight. Lovely Lorraine's voice is full and round, unlike most twelve-year-olds. It is minus the childish squeak; more like a young lady of eighteen. Lil' Miss Hubbell, to our judgment, looks like a good radio bet. Besides an accomplished singer, she's also a dramatic actress. You will see this versatile little trouper in "Hallelujah, I'm a Bum" and "Zoo in Budapest." HARRY £ BROILER Opened Thursday, February 23rd Same Food Old Prices Plenty of Free Parking Space 7351 Beverly Blvd. at Fuller Phone WY-9178