Hollywood Filmograph (Jan-Dec 1933)

Cocoanut Grove Is Road to Success for Bands and Singers* Three Ambassadors About to Sing on Their 500th Program. Phil Harris and Cugat Continue to Star Many stars now twinkling on Broadway had their first real opportunity at the Cocoanut Grove in the Ambassador Hotel, At present there are three young men who are making their mark nightly at the Grove known as The Three Ambassadors, On March 25th they sang their 500th program. These boys came to the Grove without any great ballyhoo and have won their way into the hearts of their listeners, either in the cafe or on the broadcast. They are bound to make their mark with such stars as Phil Harris and Cugat with their respective bands to urge them on. Others who are clicking are Leah Ray who looks like a Dresden doll and sings so sweetly and with so much emotion. Her numbers with Phil Harris are a delight. Carmen, the Spanish artiste, too, comes m for no end of attention, Lee Norton, too, knows bis audience when it comes to singing for 'em. Every now and then Phil Harris uncovers some real talent in his band, and so we caught two fine solos— violin and trombone— with the band backing 'em up in great shape. One lad sang with Phil Harris, and how they put their number across— it was great work! You can drop in at the Cocoanut Grove any night except Sunday and find your best friends there, dining and dancing, Jimmy Mannis and Albert, who meet and greet you at the front door of the Grove, will see to it that you have a ringside seat if you get there early enough to avoid the rush. And that, our friends of cafeland, is our little story and we propose to stick to it, LUCCA'S HAS SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW FOR LOS ANGELES San Francisco, the most cosmopolitan city in the world, has given us some" thing new in the way of a place to eat, A little breath of old Italy is the only way we can describe the Italian street that lines each side of the main dining room. But while all this is delightful to the eye, the food served at Lucca's is its main point of attraction. The original Spumone Cassala, Lucca Glacce, French Biscuits and the "Spaghetti" was the best we have had since a memorable trip to Genoa which we took a few years ago. We had dinner at the opening a few evenings ago and if this is a sample of what they intend to serve in the near future, Los Angeles has a treat in store you cannot afford to B, B, B. Cellar Offers Hokum of 1933 as Innovation in Caf edom B, B, B, more than creates a new interest in his shows. He never allows the public to tire of them and frequently makes a change. Right now he is offering an innovation in HOKUM OF 1933, You will have to run in and get an eyeful to appreciate what he has on tap. You will say that B, B, B, makes his place the most unusual and in that he has kept his word. Time does not permit us reviewing the show at this time, but we will in our next issue. Our lids are off to you, Mr, B, B. B, and your associates, who have relied on your judgment for so long. You have rewarded them with a good reason for stand' ing by you, just like the public has ever since you made your first bow in the Hill and Seventh Streets cellar in Los Angeles, Cafe de Paree Continues to Draw Crowds to Excellent Show and Musical Program Should you be in the neighborhood of Westlake Park while driving some evening, we would advise your dropping in at the Cafe de Paree, where Jan Rubini holds forth with his marvelous violin solos accompanied by Santanella, Bob Holman and his Orchestra play the most captivating music, Russ Cantor and The Three Guesses croon their way into your hearts, Kem Wilmot not only acts as M, C, but proves a dancing and singing fool, Adrian and Diane bailee divinely and will thrill and hold you every second they are on, Anna and Marie dance and fence excellently. The si* girls who make up the chorus are tip-top workers, full of pep and have that something that catches your eye, Robert Fleeton, the maitre de hotel, will make you feel right at home. And even the hat check girl politely says "check your hat, please!" You will take your fun all evening with a smile. Bob Holman and his orchestra with Jan Rubini broadcast over KHJ from the Cafe de Paree nil MARCH 18, 1933 Gus Arnheim at BeverlyWilshire Gold Room Continues to Improve His Musical Show The BeverlyWilshire Hotel Board of Directors must have a great deal of confidence in Gus Arnheim for he no sooner thinks of some improvement that he wants in his band than it is granted, Thus he has developed his organization by rapid steps until he has one of the best of its kind around these parts, especially considering the short time he has been working in the popular Beverly Hills Gold Room, Jimmy Newell, who has made a name for himself at the Beverly Hills Hotel, is the leading singer just added and he is fast making many new friends, Loyee Whiteman is sharing honors with Art Flemming and others who make up anything from a quartet to a soloist in the entertainment line, SUNDAY NIGHTS are the BIG NIGHTS of the week and everyone that is anybody that can get away from his fireside is breaking bread and dancing at the BeverlyWilshire Gold Room, We wouldn't miss such a night for anything this side of the Rockies, To complete our evening, we joined Helen Twelvetrees and her husband, Frank Woody, for a bite to eat, As our eyes feasted on the charming actress she looked sweeter than ever before. As we were leaving, Bob Jennings and Fay Crosland were seated near the door; and were they busy talking to each other— apparently unaware of everyone else in the place, EUGENE STARK COMMANDS ATTENTION OF CAFE VISITORS ALONG HOLLYWOOD'S R1ALTO These are hustling and bustling days for the owners of Hollywood's famous cafes and restaurants to gain the attention and business of the public, Eugene Stark, who is operating Henry's Cafe now known as EUGENE STARK'S, is commanding attention of those who come to Hollywood's Rialto for their meals at all hours of the day and night, Eugene Stark knows how to cater to the best people in this man's town, for he has done this sort of work for years and has on his list names that are known the world over. His prices are within the reach of everyone. As to serving the best food obtainable, it is needless to say that in no other place such as Eugene Stark's can you find anything to equal his food or reasonable prices. Drop in any time and find your best friends in every walk of life dining there. Earl Bur tnett Is Given Great Welcome at Club Ballyhoo— Laf yette and La Verne Share Honors with Noted Maestro Wednesday evening was a red letter night for Earl Burtnett and the Club Ballyhoo, for it marked the return of the maestro to his rightful place in the hearts of the elite of Filmland, It looked like a few pages from the blue book of the amusement world were opened, and famous folks stepped in at ths playspot to pay tribute to the man who made the Biltmore Hotel one of the most talked of places in cafedom for so long a time, Burtnett and his boys played to great success and will make the Club Ballyhoo recognized with the best of cafes in the Southland, Gus Amheim came over to applaud Earl Burtnett; Ted Fio Rita wired his best wishes from the Bay City at St, Francis Hotel, We could go on and on and tell about the many wonderful people who were present or who sent telegrams and flowers, Lafayette and La Verne held over from the last show, shared honors with Earl Burtnett, These folks are without a doubt the greatest dancing team that has come to Los Angeles for many years. It is our guess that some film producer will soon have 'em sign on the dotted line. Miss La Verne is beautiful, with a personality that reaches your very heart, Jerry Lester, as the M,C,, panicked the crowd. Here is a funmaker that is really funny. Maxwell Lemer has one of the sweetest voices we have heard around cafes, Stanley, Hickman and Maurice Harper crooned their way to success. An added attraction, Maxine Lewis, goaled 'em with a number of songs=and has this girl a personality! WE SAW Jack Robbins and Gus Kahn, Seth Strolinger, B,B,B„ Leonard Stevens, Bob Gold*?, Dot Meyberg, Ruth Gillette (The Gorgeous Songbird), Buddy Rogers, Marion Nixon, Sally Blane, M, H, Hotfman, Jr„ Jack La Rue, Jerry Hotfman and oodles of others all having a good time, with popular Frank Hanofer acting as maitre de hotel, CLUB AIRPORT GARDENS OFFERS BOBBY MAURICE AS THE NEW MASTER OF CEREMONIES Bobby Maurice is the new master of ceremonies for the premiere of the new Carter De Haven "Revue," which was staged for the first time anywhere at Club Airport Gardens Thursday night. Prominent in the current "De Haven Revue," R, E, Smith, Eva Olovitti, Georgene and Henry Mollandin, Moana Omell and Leone Rice, Billie Joy, the Three Debutantes, Daniels, Kirby and Duvall and half a dozen other artists, 00000 DUNN REPLACES CORTEZ Jimmy Dunn replaces Ricardo Cortez in "Dead on Arrival" owing to "Rk" going to work before he had fully recovered from his recent illness.