Inside facts of stage and screen (March 15, 1930)

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN PAGE FIFTEEN Presentations 61 ILL HAVE COMEDY OPE* (Continued from Page 14) trucks rolled on with the Samoans in pose thereon. GRANADA SAN FRANCISCO (Reviewed March 10) The Granada’s pair of enter- taining aces, Harold Ramsay at the organ and Don George con- ducting the orchestra, had an ex- cellent group of musical contribu- tions for this week’s offering, Ramsay’s organ stunt being par- ticularly effective. Ramsay, a recent importation from the East, gave the ticket buyers something to hear and see his conception of “Poet and Peasant” overture in which he featured the nifty foot work he is capable of doing. Spotlights on his feet showed up this accom- plishment and built up the offer- ing to the point where he clicked heavily. His pleasing personality and musical ability are rating him plenty here. As his part of the program, George led the syncopators through a concert of three popu- lar numbers, one of them featur- ing Jack Dolan in a xylophone solo, “Fidgets,” and the second, a straightaway medley of blue •tunes spotlighting “Blue Lover.” The lighting effects created by William Etherington aided the mu- sical program considerably. Pic- ture was “Only the Brave” (Para- mount). In the theatre lobby Granada management has instituted a policy of holdout entertainment. In a specially constructed stage in one corner a .quartette of musicians, doubling in from the house band, and aided by Beatrice McNamee who sings, did their stuff for the house payees. Entire lobby was reached by an address system over which the girl sang. Idea is a nifty and one that contributed materially to the house’s features. Hal. FOX FIFTH AVENUE SEATTLE (Reviewed March 7) Further establishing himself in high favor with the fans, both male and femme, Jackie Souders in his second week at this house handles the current idea with plenty of class, reflecting a great deal of that natural polish that made him a standard favorite with audiences at Vancouver where he held forth for 30 months before returning here. Souders is a real musician, as well, tooting his trombone effectively and handling the big band with plenty of cap- ability. Souders grabbed off heavy hon- ors during the unfurling of F. & M.’s “Overture” Idea with a trombone solo during the band’s rendition of “Cryin’ for the Caro- lines.” Heavy applause greeted the lad’s work on the muted in- strument. He gets a nice tone from his horn and knows how to sell his stuff. The Idea featured no names, with the possible exception of Harry Rappe, seen in his stand- ard vaude act. Harry hoked his way through a routine, of antics that included some comedy with a fiddle and uke and a couple of shady gags thrown in. He offered a few impressions of notables, in- cluding Nick Lucas, A1 Jolson and others. Rappe works smooth and presents a classy appearance. Bill Edison and Charlie Greg- ory, a pair of collegiate youths, slayed ’em with antics on the mu- sical saw, vacuum cleaner, tire pump and other such accessories from which they produced music. Fast workers, this pair, who know their salesmanship and strike every time. The comedy “Slapstick” is now in rehearsal at the Egan, and is expected to open about March 24. Featured players are George Hackerthorne and Louise Bowden. Ray Carlisle is producer, and the angle is supposed to be to demon- strate the merits of the play to some talkie producer. Projected plans of Ellis and At- kinson. sponsors of “The Latest Murder Case,” to give the vehi- cle a rebirth at the Egan, and to take the-house over with the ob- ject of producing new plays with talkie prospects, appears to have been given up, as there have been no further developments during the last two weeks. GEORGE TELLS ’EM George Thomas, publicity direc- tor on the Coast for Warner Brothers, went to college this week. He addressed two classes at U. S. C. on advertising, taking the angle that talking pictures have brought about many changes in ex- ploitation methods. Toots Novelle landed heavy with his acrobatic dances, two of which were spotted in at different times during the show. Class again came to the fore with Louise Manning, a dancing, singing ban- joist. Her voice is a trifle weak, but can be overlooked when she plunks her instrument. A sweet hoofer whose routine smacks of the big time. The line gals, headed by Charlie Huff and Jean Dahl, now teamed as Huff and Huff, were the high- lights of the Idea. Their work was above average and readily caught the plaudits of the packed house. The finale presented an even dozen adagio artists in a rou- tine which was neat and executed with precision and grace. Olive Cubbitts had a neat specialty here, while Jean Huff comes on for the pay-off with her bit with Huff. This clever and good looking youngster handled the girls in showmanship style, and, together, they walked away with the ap- plause as the whole company came on for a fast, good-looking tableau. Picture was “The Girl Said No.” Jean. CASINO SAN FRANCISCO (Reviewed March 10) This was a fast moving stage show, highlighted in applause re- turns, by Davey Jones and the Silvertone Hawaiian Trio. Opened with Don Smith leading the girls in “Harmonica Harry” and the en- tire line blowing on the Hohners. Jacqueline Brunea, singing “If I’m Dreaming” scored. This house favorite hits notes above high C with ease and the folks go for her sweet voice and nice personality in a big way. Davey Jones in a tough number followed by a hard shoe dance, got over, and, returning later in a stuttering episode stopped the show. The Silvertone Trio landed heavily with their regulation Ha- waiian instrumental work and singing and then Don Smith stepped on to sing “Should I?” which he did in his nifty tenor voice. Nearing Sisters, in a clever song and dance, clicked. Nell Harding’s girls were in a group of line numbers, all dressed in paper costumes. Joe Livingstone and his orches- tra were in the pit for the show, supplying excellent accompaniment for the acts. Picture was “Ship From Shanghai.” Korn. PHIL SYLVIA WHITE and NOIR TENOR SOPRANO Booked Solid Over R-K-O Circuit In “Songs and Steps” CHANGES — CHANGES — CHANGES DOC BAKER Is Changing Faster Than Ever in Fanchon and Marco’s “CHANGES” IDEA At LOEW’S STATE, Los Angeles, This Week Many Thanks to Fanchon and Marco and All Concerned CHANGES — CHANGES — CHANGES Fanchon and Marco Route List of “Ideas” Following is the Fanchon and Marco< - Ideas route schedule, with the opening dates, all of the current month, in pa- renthesis besides the name of the town: PASADENA (13) Colorado Theatre “Smiles” Idea LOS ANGELES (13) Loew’s State “Gyp Gyp Gypsy’ ’ Idea Chaz Chase Earl Knapp George Price SAN DIEGO (13) j Fox Theatre “Coral” Idea Maurice and Vincent Eva Mandel La Petite Marie The Royal Samoans MILWAUKEE (13) Wisconsin Tneatre 4 ‘Carnival Russe’ ’ Idea Countess Sonia Alex Sherer Bekefi Russian Sunrise Trio Sam Linfield Co. DETROIT, MICH. (13) Fox Theatre * ‘BlacK and Gold’ ’ Idea Four Kemmys Arnold Grazer Maxine Hamilton Lee Wilmot BUFFALO, N. Y. (14) Lafayette Theatre “Jazz Temple” Idea Wally Jackson Sylvia Doree Nora Schiller Gus Elmore Temple Beauties Fox Detroit LONG BEACH (13) West Coast Tneatre “Broadway Venuses” Idea Mel Klee and 16 New York Beauty Winners Wells and Winthrop Aerial Bartletts NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. (15-18) Strand Theatre “In Green” Idea Born and Lawrence Moran and Weston Franklyn Record Doris Nierly Way Watts and Arminda HOLLYWOOD (13) Egyptian Theatre “Skirts” Idea Famous Up In the Air Girls Neal Castagnoli Ruth Silver Julia Curtiss UTICA, N. Y. (19-21) Gayety Theatre “In Green” Idea Born and Lawrence Moran and Weston Franklyn Record Doris Nierly Way Watts and Arminda FRESNO (13-15) Wilson Theatre 4 ‘Marble’ ’ Idea The Harris Trio Roy Smoot FloBelle & Charlie A1 and Jack Rand Georgene and Henry Francia SAN JOSE (16-19) California Theatre “Marble” Idea The Harris Trio Roy Smoot FloBelle & Charlie A1 and Jack Rand Georgene and Henry Francia SAN FRANCISCO (14) Fox Tneatre “Sushine’ ’ Idea Bailey & Barnum Richard Wally Vince Silk Mary Lou Arline Langan and Norman Selby OAKLAND (13) Fox Theatre “Eyes’ ’ idea Don Carrol Six Candrevas Paul Olsen Bob and Ula Buroff Keo, Yoki and Toki SACRAMENTO (13) Senator Theatre “Trees” Idea Naynons Birds Mavis and Ted Terrell & Hanley Esther Campbell Christal Levine and Ted Reicard SALEM, ORE. (13) Elsinore Theatre 4 ‘Peasant’ ’ Idea Diehl Sisters General Ed Lavine Johnson & Duker June Worth Belcher Dancers PORTLAND (13) Broadway Theatre “Peasant” Ieda Diehl Sisters General Ed Lavine Johnson & Duker June Worth SEATTLE (12) Fifth Avenue Theatre “Manila Bound” Idea Harry & Frank Seamon Stella Royal Samuel Lopez Romero Family SPOKANE, WASH. (12) American Theatre “Overtures” idea Toots Novelle Louise Manning Edison and Gregory Huff and Huff Helen Hille GREAT FALLS, MONT. (12) Grand Theatre ‘ ‘Desert’ ’ Idea Ed and Morton Beck Muriel Stryker Cropley and Violet Manuel Lopez Carla Torney Girls BUTTE, MONT. (12) Fox Theatre “International’ ’ Idea Frederico Flores Osaka Boys Billy Carr Markel and Faun Mignon Laird DENVER, COLO. (12) Tabor Grand “Ivory” Idea Betty Lou Webb Hy Meyer Four High Hatters Goetz and Duffy Peggy Carse ST. LOUIS (13) Fox Theatre 4 ‘Hot Dominoes’ ’ Idea Les Klicks Pall Mall Dexter, Webb and Diaz WORCESTER, MASS. (15) Palace Theatre “Baby Songs” Idea Penny Pennington Rose Valyda Pearl Hoff Alene & Evans SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (15) Palace Theatre * ‘Far East’ ’ Idea Frank Stever Helen Pachaud M. Sanami & Co. Ruth Kadamatsu Joan Hardcastle HARTFORD, CONN. (15) Capitol Tneatre ‘ ‘Arts in Taps’ ’ Idea Myrtle Gordon Johnny Plank Rodney & Gould Eddie Lewis A1 & Hal Brown & Willa Jeanne MacDonald NEW HAVEN, CONN. (15) Palace Theatre “Accordion” Idea Burt & Lehman Theo. & Katya Nat Spector Mary Price Arnold Hartman BRIDGEPORT, CONN. (15) Palace Theatre “Types” idea Carlena Diamond Trado Twins Harold Stanton WATERBURY, CONN. (16) Palace Theatre “Kisses” Idea Joe & Jane McKenna Will Cowan Mabel & Marcia E Flat Four Mitzi Mayfair Helen Aubrey Dave Hacker Wallen & Barnes BROOKLYN, N. Y. (14) Fox Theatre “Drapes’’ Idea Frank Melino & Co. Jerome Mann Dorothy Kelly PHILADELPHIA, PA. (14) Fox Theatre ‘ ‘Columns’ ’ idea Rome & Gaut Billy Rolls Niles Marsh Maxine Evelyn Dorothy Henley WASHINGTON, D. 0.- (15) Fox Theatre “China Whoopee” Idea ATLANTA, GA. (14) Fox Theatre “Hollywood Studio Girls” Idea Three Gobs Miles & Perlee Chas. Rozelle John Vale Lorris & Fermine TULSA, OKLA. (14) Orpheum Theatre ‘ ‘Gardens’ ’ Idea Slate Bros. Vina Zolle Moffa and Mae Cliff Nazzaro OKLAHOMA CITY (14) Orpheum Theatre “Jazz Cinderella’’ idea Mae Usher Albert Hugo Roy Rogers Billy Randall James Gaylord Pauline Alpert MIAMI, OKLA. (14) Coleman Theatre “Screenland Melodies” Idea Sherry Louise Lucille Iverson Karavaeff Everts & Lowry Lamberti Franklin & Warner Jack & Betty Welling PREMIERING ‘SPINDRIFT’ “Spindrift,” Martin Flavin’s new play, is scheduled to have its pre- miere at the Pasadena Commun- ity Playhouse next Thursday night, March 20, with Gypsy O’Brien in the leading feminine role, sup- ported by Gilmer Brown, Stuart Buchanan and Martha Deane. Other members of the cast include Robert Young, Joseph Sauers, Esther Saenger, Tirzah Daines, Charles Levison, Lisa Thomson, Wylma Entwistle, Eugene J. Sharkey and John Gailey. KING TO SEE FILM Tiffany’s “Journey’s End,” film version of the sensational stage play, is due to leave Hollywood for London in a little tin box this week for showings to the British Royal I-amily. Also before release it will be run _ off for President Hoover. The picture is said to be of unusual interest to British roy- alty, due to the popularity which the British-made play has had in some sixteen different countries. BURLESQUE HOUSE SWINGS 10 IKIES One of Los Angeles’ two bur- lesque houses, the Burbank, owned by T. V. Dalton, changes policy Sunday to become a talking pic- ture house with a stage show. The presentation will have a line of 30 girls, three or four acts of vaudeville working with them, which A1 Wager will book, and a jazz band of 14 colored boys led by the colored personality girl singer and dancer, Baby Mack. The house is being completely renovated for the opening. Prices will be changed from the former 35 cents to $1 to a new scale of 25 cents for all seats for mati- nees, and 25 cents for the bal- cony at night with the entire low- er floor going at 40 cents. There will be a weekly change of policy, with first run pictures for the district, the first being Fox’s “Romance of the Rio Grande.” Fred Wolf will remain as man- ager. The other Dalton house, the Follies, will continue its present burlesque policy, with two juve- niles from the Burbank augment- ing the present cast. They are Ray Parsons and George Crump. Evelyn Myers will also transfer, building up a cast which recently was augmented by Maurice “Lef- ty” LeVine of Chicago, Billy “Bunts” Mack, comedians, Sam Farnum, lyric tenor, and Lillian Murray, soubrette. TIGHT BUT GENEROUS One exec, formerly an indepen- dent on his own and now head of one of the largest inde studios in Hollywood, is known as the city’s premier financial efficiency man. Meaning he knows how to make pictures with never a penny wasted and every one counted. With somewhat of surprise, then, it was learned this week of in- come tax returns, that last year he gave between $75,000 and $100,- 000 to charity, with never a word about it coming from him. PAUL MALL “HOT DOMINOES” Idea Thanks to Fanchon and Marco MURIEL STRYKER Fanchon and Marco's DESERT IDEA TOOTS NOVELLO Fanchon and Marco’s “Overtures” Idea Direction Wm. Morris SAM LINDFIELD & CO. Touring With Fanchon and Marco’s “CARNIVAL RUSSE” IDEA FLO BELLE AND CHARLIE Fanchon and Marco “Marble** Idea DERR RE-SIGNS Following his signing of a new contract to remain with Pathe for the next three years as executive vice-president in charge of produc- tion, E. B. Derr has placed John C. Flinn under a new two-year contract to assume charge of all of Pathe’s two-reel comedies. Flinn is now enroute to Culver City from New York. Thirty special fea- tures and 52 two-reel comedies are planned, and $250,000 is being spent on improvements and new equipment on the Pathe lot. IN LINCOLN CAST HERBERT’S Good Food With Courtesy OPEN ALL NIGHT 745-749 South Hill Street Los Angeles Bachelor Hotel & Grill 151-159 Powell Street San Francisco Kay Hammond and Jason Ro- bars have been added to the cast of the D. W. Griffith production of “Abraham Lincoln” at U. A. Miss Hammond has the part of Mary Todd, wife of Lincoln, and Robards will be “Herndon,” Lin- coln’s law partner in Springfield. 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