Inside facts of stage and screen (June 28, 1930)

PAGE TEN INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1930 VANCOUVER, B. C. A. K. MacMartin REPRESENTATIVE 901 Bekins Bldg. NORTHWEST SEATTLE, WASH. Roy Oxtnan REPRESENTATIVE 630 People Bank Bldg. Main 0799 NEW STAR SHOP OPENED TUES. With Florence Turner, film star of early screen days, as hostess, the Screen Stars Shop, operating for the benefit of the Motion Pic- ture Relief Fund, was opened Tues- day on Cahuenga boulevard near Hollywood boulevard. Its stock comprises nearly new apparel donated by various stars and, in addition to all kinds of wearables, there is a whole show- case devoted to costume jewelry, ornaments and trinkets for souvenir hunters. There is a whole section devoted to autographed volumes from the libraries of celebrities. While the patronage of the gen- eral public will be welcomed, its main object is to provide an eco- nomical plan by which actors and actresses of moderate salary can “dress their parts” properly, it is declared. MANAGER MARRIES SAN FRANCISCO, June 26.— Elwood P. Laws, manager of the Fox California in Turlock, was married last week to Margaret Pyle, non-pro. Mr. and Mrs. Laws are vacationing in the Northwest for two weeks. LLOYD RETURNS SAN FRANCISCO, June 26.— Harold Lloyd and company re- turned this week from Honolulu, where scenes were taken for Lloyd’s next picture, “Feet First.” Currently the company is shooting water-front scenes along the local docks. McGROARTY PLAYS John Steven McGroarty, writer of the Mission Play, is planning a four weeks’ season of his play- pageants, “El Dorado,” “La Golon- drina,” “Osceola” and “Babylon,” at his Tujunga ranch under can- vas, starting August 9th, with the Motor Transit Company, stage op- erators, reported financially inter- ested in the project. Vancouver By A. K. MacMARTIN The Beacon (former Pan) is doing a nice business pulling the fans in to almost capacity under their new summer schedule of prices, which is two bits for the entire lower floor and 20 cents to the balcony from 11 a. m. to 11 p. m. * * * The R-K-O Orpheum is top- ping the draw here, the current stanza with Clara Bow in “True to the Navy” as talkie fare, and Viola Dana headlining the stage show of four acts in a comedy playlet by Anita Loos, “The Ink- well.” * * * The Strand is running a close second with “C a p t a i n of the Guard,” featuring Laura La Plante and John Boles. The Capitol is also in the larger money, Will Rogers in Fox’s “So This Is Lon- don,” pulling the fans in num- bers. The Beacon has “Show of Shows,” third run after the Strand and Dominion, and is pulling in the east-enders to almost capacity. M-G-M’s “Lord Byron of Broad- way,”- is filling 900 seats at the Dominion. The Colonial is not so forte with Betty Compson in “Woman to Woman.” * * * The Empress has “Her Card- board Lover,” with Miss Jane Sa- vile making her debut with the British Guild Players and pulling in heavy business. Even with warmer weather and the extra com- petition from the beaches business is good this week. Outside of the occasional local rental, the Van- couver, legit house, has been dark for some time. DUNN AT STATE 51H AVENUE IN LEAD FOR GOOD SEATTLE WEEK Johnny Dunn went into the “Cadet” Idea at Loew’s State on the third show last Thursday, working as m. c. and doing some comedy bits with Born and Law- rence. “Candlelight,” now playing in Chicago, is scheduled to follow “Subway Express” into the Bilt- more (legit) here. Later play opens Monday for a run. SEATTLE, June 26. — Seattle business this week was on the up and up. The Fifth Avenue again took the lead with a total of 18,- 000 smackers. Red Corcoran, a local boy, in “Not Damaged,” helped to bring the customers in. This was also Jackie Sonders’ fare- well week and they all turned out to give him a big hand. The Paramount, Publix stand, came through with $17,000, the best figure it has had in weeks. Chalk up the stage shows return when giving credit. The picture was Buddy Rogers’ latest opus “Safety in Numbers.” The Fox brought them in to the tune of $14,000. Will Rogers rung the cash register for this one. “So This Is London” will stay another week. The Blue Mouse did nicely to a figure of $12,000. John Boles in “Captain of the Guard” was re- sponsible. This also will be held another week. The Music Box, with “Courage,” didn’t fare so well only taking $6,000. Film was jerked after a week’s showing. The Orpheum did good business this week, taking a gross of $15,- 000. Harry Carroll, an old fav- orite here, aided the figure. Those who take to tripping the light fantastic, head mostly for the Trianon while others who partici- pate in the same sport may be found at McElroy’s. Both of these places are doing a good steady business. Tex Howard is building up a steady patronage at the Tri- anon. The Venetian Gardens, which feature Tiny Burnett, brings them in droves, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. Club Victor is fairing up well. Vic Meyers is well liked in these parts and is re- sponsible for most of the trade. Sammy Gore, a boy who is mak- ing a name for himself as a real m. c., is doing good at Coffee Dan’s stand here. Sammy is an- other who is well-liked and who is building up a lot of cash cus- tomers. Notes Along Fifth Avenue ANNOUNCING THE OPENING OF THE HOLLYWOOD OFFICE OF S. L. CROSS MUSIC CORP. PUBLISHERS OF “TONIGHT” and rock '^ b dixie» sleep SUITE 304—1645 N. ALEXANDRIA AVENUE HOLLYWOOD Phone OLympia 4S5« JEAN ARMAND in Charge Harry Carroll over the Para- mount to see Bill Hartung—and talk over old times—Jim Clemmei at his desk—and looking like the money—Bob Armstrong and Jim O’Connell directing poster work— at the show divine—at Ninth and Pine—Harry Mills and Miss Chev- ney discussing Irene Rich’s pic- ture—Harry getting the better of the conversation. Les Everson looking somebody up fr a golf game—he wouldn’t have to go far if he saw the writer —Ted Arbeely getting out of bed —to answer the telephone call -of an interviewer—maybe the press is wrong—Roy Slabaugh in for a snack at Bartell’s—George Maine now ushering at the Orpheum— Vola Dana and Teddy Sterling getting ready to go out—Dave Kramer and Jack Boyle pulling an impromptu act with Tiny Burnett —and getting away with it. Owen Sweeten with a white double-breasted suit—how that man can keep clothes clean—Eulala Dean crossing Pike street—in rec- ord time—Mrs. Bill Perry now in at Remicks—Madge Baldwin get- ting well at Lake Steilicoom— Gordy Richardson temporarily in the A1 Frank’s cast—congrats to Peggy Burns—she’s going to be married—Florence Krause off to L. A. for Fanchon and Marco— Jack Jones and Florey Joyce in from Atlantic City—not looking a bit salty either. Everhardt Armstrong and a friend going up Pine street—prob- ably discussing shows — Sammy Gore sweeping up the loose change on Coffee Dan’s floor—and pro- posing the opening of a new bank —Alice Darstien in the box at the Paramount—dispensing tickets and smiles—Jean Singer singing the blues—and how that gal sings them. What a man I’d be if I had: Henry Ross’ complexion, a voice like the Orpheum’s singing usher, a handsake like Andy Gunnard, and a technique like Dick Buckley. FOLLIES HOUSE GOES NON-UNION SEATTLE, June 26.—The past week found the Follies Theatre, musical tab spot housing A1 Franks and his troupe, turning non-union. The house, formerly the Pan- tages, operated by C. M. Dunn, local business man now in show biz in Portland, and managed by Joseph A. Bradt, had difficulty, it is reported, from the start with the organized help although the unions made every concession to help put the house over. With the employment of non-union help, the house raises its tariff from 10-20-30 to 10-25-35. “JUST IMAGINE” STARTS Production has begun on “Just Imagine,” the musical comedy, written by DeSylva, Brown and Henderson as the first production under their new contract at Fox. Maureen O’Sullivan has the lead- ing feminine role. John Garrick is the leading man, with El Brendel, Marjorie White, Frank Albertson, Hobart Bosworth, Mischa Auer and Ivan Linow in prominent roles. David Butler, who directed the first De Sylva, Brown and Hender- son production, “Sunny Side Up,” is directing. PERRY DICKERING SEATTLE, June 26.—Bill Perry and his band arrived in town this week dickering with KOI and KJR for time on the air. He has a fine ten-piece band that has worked for these stations before and built up quite a reputation for symphonic dance music. SHARP VISITOR SAN FRANCISCO, June 26.— George Sharp, manager of the Fox houses in Fresno and also a city councilman there, was here this week to confer with A. M. Bowles and also to act in connection with his civic duties. STAR LITA GREY NEW YORK, June 26.—The Shuberts are reported planning to star Lita Grey Chaplin in a mu- sical show this fall. Since leaving pictures she has been playing for RKO. YOU’LL READ IT FIRST IN INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN 800-801 Warner Bros. Downtown Bldg. Los Angeles, Calif. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 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