Inside facts of stage and screen (September 6, 1930)

INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN SATURDAY, SEPT, 6, 1930 CHANGES IN STAFF MADE VANCOUVER, Sept. 4.—Eddie Zetterman, for some time manager of the Regent, suburban house op- erated by Publix-Paramount Cana- dian Corporation, has been appoint- ed assistant to Manager Claude Smith, of the RKO Orpheum. Smith recently succeeded Maynard Joiner as manager of the RKO Or- pheum. Joiner having replaced Lloyd Derth as manager of the Capitol. Derth is now divisional manager of Publix-Paramount Can- adian Corporation houses in Sas- katchewan and Manitoba, with headquarters at Winnipeg. Derth, before coming to Canada, was Northwest manager for Pantages theatres, and located in Seattle. BROWDER ON TOUR OF NORTH STATES Eddie Browder, formerly of Pan- tages offices, and himself a trouper, left Tuesday, to cover fairs in Mon- tana and Washington, after which he will tour the Independent the- atres in the States of Utah, Mon- tana, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Southern California, all in the interests of the A1 Leichter Enter- prises and Booking Agency, with which he is associated. He expects to be gone several weeks. The southern route of the A1 Leichter interests is being covered by A. Hugh Morton, who is asso- ciated with Leichter in New York. Mr. Morton recently came to Los Angeles for a consultation with the A1 Leichter interests, and left for New York the early part of the week. On his way back East he will augment the Browder activities by unifying and adding to the A1 Leichter circuit the independent theatres in the States of Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida and Southern Cali- fornia. MCDONALD DEAD SEATTLE, Sept. 4.—Syd Mc- Donald, well known theatrical man connected with the Fox-West Coast enterprises in the Northwest, was found dead in his office, a suicide by poison. He gave failing health as the cause for his act. His wife had been back East at the time and was visiting relatives there. VISITS VANCOUVER VANOUVER, Sept. 4.—James Grainger, general sales manager for Fox Films, was in Vancouver re- cently from Chicago, on his way back to Hollywood after a tour of inspection of exchanges. PATHE GETS BROOK Clive Brook has been signed by Pathe to portray one of the two featured roles opposite Ann Hard- ing in “The Greater Love." Harry Bannister, her husband, who appeared with her in “Her Private Affair” and “The Girl of the Golden West, will have the other featured masculine part. BUDDY SIGNS Charles Rogers signed a new con- tract with Paramount. Rogers will be starred in vehicles featuring the appeal of youth. The first of these, “Along Came Youth,” suggested by Maurice Bedel’s novel, “Molinoff,” has just gone into pro- duction at the company’s Holly- wood studio. N. Y. GETS LUBITSCH NEW YORK—Ernest Lubitsch has been appointed supervising di- rector at the Paramount New York factories and Hector Turnbull will supervise the production of new ve- hicles starring Clow Bow, Ruth Chatterton, and Claudette Colbert. James R. Cowan, general man- ager of the New York studio, will continue as chief executive there. JUNE CLYDE SIGNS June Clyde has been added to the cast supporting Henry Armetta and Nick Basil in “Moonlight and Monkey Business,” the latest of the RKO Radio Pictures’ “Nick and Tony” series, according to Louis Brock, who is producing the short comedies. , ~ GAS BOMBS ROUT THEATRE PATRONS VANCOUVER, Sept. 4— As a sequel to the trouble the Colonial theatre has been undergoing operating with non-union operators, two stench bombs were thrown in- to the house from a rear exit while the house was full and in the middle of the evening permormance. The noisy odor drove the customers from the place, but fans soon cleared the foul air arid the show con- ers was discovered. ALLENBY NAMED FOLLIES CHIEF SEATTLE, Sept. 4.—George Ap- pleby is manager of the Follies theatre now, according to an an- nouncement from C. M. Dunn, Portland house owner and producer, having assumed his new duties at once. He is a familiar figure in north- western trade circles, having been at various times connected with ex- changes. His training as an ex- hibitor would include having been city manager in Portland for the John Hamrick theatre and general manager of the Sterling chain houses here. |\ REVIEWER MOVES STATTLE, Sept. 4.—Joe Rob- erts, well known show reviewer in the Northwest, moved over to KOL this week and presented the city’s leading exponents of music to the fans for an interview. Among those who made a bow were Vic Meyers of the Club Victor, Owen Sweeten of the Fox, Tiny Burnett of the Orpheum, and Milt Franklyn of the Paramount. RITCHIE BACK SEATTLE, Sept. 4. — Albany Fitchie, prominent concert vitolinist returned from Los Angeles after a two month vacation in the south. WINS GOLF CUP SEATTLE, Sept. 4.—Glen Corri- gan, banjo, won the cup offered t> 3 - the Northwest Conn Co. for the golf chompionship of-the Musician’s Union. PLATT FOUND DEAD SEATTLE, Sept. 4.—Edwin F. Platt, about SS years old, president of the Lotus Isle Amusement Com- pany, was found dead in the office of the Island Park at midnight. He had been shot through the heart. At his feet lay a small revolver and on the desk was a note indi- cating suicide. U. S. RELEASES GIRL DANCER VANCOUVER, Sept. 4.—Naomi Winter, Japanese-Canadian dancer, who arrived at this port on the Empress of Japan, anr has been de- tained pending investigation of her status as a citizen of Canada, has been released by the immigration authorities. She was born in Montreal, Can- ada, of a white father and Japanese mother. She went to New York, became a professional dancer, and married a citizen of the United States. Recently she instituted divorce proceedings against her husband. The question of her citizenship has agitated officials since the Empress of Japan docked here some days ago. She is on her way to New York, where she will open with a musical show this fall. 24 HOUR SCHEDULE SEATTLE, Sept. 4.—-Announce- ment was made Thursday by Ed- win A. Kraft, manager of KFQW Inc., that that station will operate 24 hours daily, beginning next week, which will give KFQW the distinction of being the only station north of Los Angeles to operate un- der a continuous schedule. OLDSBY NAMED SEATTLE, Sept. 4.—Cliff Olds- by, former manager of Remick’s music stores here, was reappointed by Art Schwartz., when the latter paid the Northwest a business visit. Oldsby is well versed on the music situation and is planning many fine changes for both stores. Oldsby succeeds Art Simmons, who was transferred to a New York branch. TO LONDON SEATTLE, Sept. 4. — Barbara Williams, who graduated from Cor- nish School of Dancing, is on her way to London, where she is to be featured in an Albertina Rasch bal- let. Portia Grafton is another Cor- nish dancer who has achieved fame with the same troupe. PREDICTS WEALTH VANCOUVER, Sept. 4.—H. M. Thomas, western divisional man- ager for Famous-Players Canadian Corporation, Limited, was in Van- couver the current week on a tour of his territory. While business is dull at most Famous-Lasky. houses at present, there is every indica- tion of a great improvement in the next few weeks, according to Mr. Thomas. » Notes Along Fifth Avenue Gordon Richardson, Charlie Dom- bard and the press discussing the good old days of show biz . . . Jack Jones and Florey Joyce in at O’Keefe’s for a bite . . . Dave Blu- menthal giving his Strad the once over . . . and losing a good five cent cigar to Jack LaGrande . . . Carl Pitzer taking up his baton again . . . for another successful season . . . Bob Blair and Dave Himelhoch fighting it out on a minnie golf plot . . . shame on youse . . . Ken Stuart’s map on a song cover . . . the song is selling quite nicely . . . Harry Mills out again . . . guess he needs a dog collar . . . Sammy Sei.- gel busy picking out red ties . . . Jim Clemmer in the cage . . . . . . helping the cashier . . . Henri Damski sunning himself ... as if he needed it . . . Myrtle Strong playing golf . . . and missing a few strokes ... a little birdie saw her . . . Tiny Burnett up in the air . . . over noth- ing . . . Frances Ferry writing a new song . . . and liking it . . . Lou Oudeen complaining about too .much work . . . Bert Walton re- ceiving his pay check . . . and smil- ing . . . who wouldn’t? . . . Stan Adams catching the Fifth . . . with a few of the boys . . . Owen Sweet- en playing the piccolo . . . while George Shelton plays the Jew’s harp . . . what a combination . . . Ray Watkins drumming up business for the front seat customers . . . Starr Duell crossing fourth . . . looking like he was going to his mother-in-law’s funeral . . . Betty Shilton getting some outside pub . . . and nice stuff too . . . Jack Sampson now with West Coast pub. • . . Ivan Ditmars, his side kick, now- studio manager for KJR . . . A1 Franks driving the family bus in a hurry ... be careful, A1 . . . or there will be real drammer. NORTH GETS FAIR TRADE SEATTLE, Sept. 4.—Business in this neck of the woods this week was generally fair, due to the change in weather, which has been rather cool. Big pictures are help- ing a lot but most of the biz can be credited to the folks who are returning from their vacation. The Fifth Avenue led the town as usual in the race and sounded the gong for $19,000, one grand below last week’s rating. Navarro in “The Call of the Flesh” and a very pleas- ing stage show F. & M.’s “Country Club Idea” aided the gross. The Paramount didn’t do bad at all when it slaughtered the cash register • for $17,500 on “Man- slaughter.” Milt Franklyn, the new me also brought them up the hill. The - Fox did exceptionally well with “Good News” taking in a neat $13,000. Consequently the picture stays for another week. Owen Sweeten also credited with some of the intake. Orpheum tied with the Fox also grossing $13,000. “Rain or Shine” was the flicker vehicle and an ex- cellent vaude bill supported it. The Met did just fair for this house with the all Indian episode. “The Silent Eenemy,” taking through the gates only $3,900. The twin Hamrick houses, the Blue Mouse with Colman’s “Raffles,” and the Music Box with “Journey’s End” did quite nice for a holdover, plastering the plate for $6,000. Club Victor surprised the press this week by having record-break- ing crowds. Here is a place that is going to make a big hit this fall when the college studes return. Vic Meyers’ good music is the reason. The Trianon and McElroy biz is picking up somewhat and there is every reason to believe that they will be on their way to normalcy within a short time. JOAQUIN GARAY Fourth month as featured vocalist with Walt Roesner at the Fox, San Francisco, This week doubling into the FOX EL GAPITAN. FOR SALE Complete set “Flaggtex” scenery—Extra large Cyc, Borders and Backings. Used but two weeks. Cost new, $1,150, Large enough for the Shrine Temple —and adaptable for any stage backing in pictures or for presentations. Will hang for any one interested. $200. Address HENRI CLAYTON, LA HABRA, CALIF. P. S.—Have also 40 trunks, wardrobe and flats in No. 1 condition from $3 to $30. Each a real bargain. $30,000 worth of big iltusions for- sale or rent. A. two hour Show—or to be used in pictures. Have Special Truck for this show.. The entire, including truck, $700.00. 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