Inside facts of stage and screen (November 22, 1930)

NOV. 22, 1930 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN PAGE FIVE Announcing the opening of a STUDIO of the DANCE BY ELEN PACHAUD Former R.K.O. Artist and Broadway Star —Sponsored by— Alicia Mosgrove—Hother Wismer—Leo Carrillo—Anne Connolly—Walt Roesner 305 GRANT AVE. CORNER OF SUTTER ST. GArfield 1197 Residence Phone: Montrose 2591 SAN FRANCISCO F. & M. Route List and the Mary Read Tiller girls are neat in appearance and perform- ance. Hamer. WESTLAKE LOS ANGELES (Reviewed Nov. 14th) Dion Romandy, orchestra leader and m,c„ gets the stage show off to a good start with a pop number by the band, with Romandy doing a neat violin solo. Flobelle and Charlie have possi- bilities in their acrobatic and Apache adagios. Vocal harmonies offered by two pretty Gay Sisters are well chosen for exhibit of their talents. Richard Wally shows really neat juggling that brings applause. Vincent Silk’s impersonation of a southern preacher is ripe with good gags. The boy is clever. Le Grohs, two men and a woman, put over re- markable contortions with easy style and assurance of seasoned perform- ers. A novel band arrangement of “Anchors Aweigh” served as clos- ing number, highlighted by a comic violin solo and sailor’s hornpipe by members of the band. Picture was Clara Bow in “Her Wedding Night.’’ Vi. HIPPODROME THEATRE LOS ANGELES (Reviewed Nov. 12) Marie Le Fors, opened show, of- fering some contortion and novelty tricks on the webb. Harrison and Francis, two men in one, put over some clever old time hoofing. These two old timers including George Harrison, past 70, can still show the young ones some nifty stepping. Clicked nicely. Frondi and Nelita, man and wo- man, offered a good routine of high class songs. Phil Furman put over songs and talk in great style. Good appearance and personality in plenty. Oscar and King, man and woman offered Swede comedy. Covington Birds, one man with trick parrots, work fast and entertaining. Picture was “Soldiers and Wo- men.” Bob. FOX EL CAPITAN SAN FRANCISCO * (Reviewed Nov. 16) Peggy O’Neill stage show again featured Jack Souders as temporary m.c. during absence of Jay Brower. Souders had two band numbers, in- cluding “Light Cavalry” and a hot and snappy one, “Ding Dong Daddy,” which featured Bob Kimic. George Munson, Warren Lewis, Henry Buettner, Harry Cohen and Souders, singing, dancing and hot tromboning it. Remainder of show had Pasquali Brothers in fast acrobatic and bal- ancing routine, Paul Gordon in com- edy novelty cycle work, Parish and Thompson, mixed colored duo of hot hoofers, and Joe O’Leary vo- calizing “Crying Myself to Sleep.” Sweet 16 Sweethearts had a brace of routines, with Velma Berry and Dorothy Alvis taking leads in two of them. Mel Hertz officiated at the Wur- litzer for another of his community sings. Metro’s “Doughboys" and a travelog, “At the Bottom of the World” held the screen. ....Hal. 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Wilson and Beers, red nosed comic and fem, scored heavily with comedy chatter, clowning to good advantage through two songs: "Al. the World is Waiting for the Sun- rise” and “Glad Rag Doll,” and clicking again with some nifty piano comics from the man. Two good looking boys, Ed and Stan, get a hand on their strong arm acrobatics in' the closing spot, and round out a sure-fire bill. Picture was “Monte Carlo.” Vi. PARAMOUNT SAN FRANCISCO (Reviewed Nov. 15) First of the eastern units to play the coast after having been jerked out a year ago, this Publix “High Speed” unit surpassed recent coast productions, but still left much to be desired when it came to fresh- ness of costume and spontaneity of acts. Featured were Maude Hilton and Mildred Garron, in a fast moving routine of rough gags. Paul and Ferrall in some okay hoofing; tht Campus Four in regulation male quartette work, and the Fred Evans' girls in satisfactory line routines, marred only by evident tiredness oi girls. Tim Crawford was at the organ for his usual solo. Emil Surmer and Paramounteers were in the pit. Pic- ture was George Bancroft in Par’s “Derelict.” Business better than during the past few weeks. Bock. RIVOLI THEATRE DENVER, COLO. Nov. 15 th “Oh Henry,” offered by Rivoli Players this week, proved to be highly entertaining. Betty Keating, a newcomer among the principals, handled her part in fine style. Girl has looks, ability and a sweet voice, and re- (Continued on Page 7) Song Leaders “Three Little Words” moved into the ace spot with retailers and job- bers this week, with the undisputed lead over “If I Could Be with You” and “Moonlight on the Colorado" tied for deuce spot. Witmark’s new tune “I’m Alone Because I Love You” is showing up, together with Berl n’s new trot “The Little Things in Life.” Sales are still under par with the line up as follows: LOS ANGELES 1. “Three Little Words,” Harms. 2. “Moonlight on the Colorado,” Shapiro, Bernstein, “If I Could Be with You,” Remick. 3. “It Must Be True,” Waggner. 4. “Beyond the Blue Horizon,” Famous. 5. “Here Comes the Sun,” Rob- bins. 6. “I Still Get a Thrill,” Davis Coots and Engle. 7. “My Baby Just Cares for Me,” Donaldson. 8. “I’ll Be Blue,’ ’Feist. 9. “You Are the Melody,” De Sylva Brown, Henderson. 10. “I’m Yours,” Famous; “By All the Stars Above You,” Shapiro, Bernstein. SAN FRANCISCO 1. “Three Little Words,” Harms. 2. “I Still Get a Thrill,” Davis, Coots and Engel. 3. “I’m Yours,” Famous. 4. “Here Comes the Sun,” Rob- bins. 5. “Kiss Waltz,” Witmark. 6. “If I Could Be with You,” Remick. __ 7. “Moonlight on the Colorado,” Shapiro, Bernstein. 8. “Body and Soul.” 9. "I’ll Be Blue,” Feist 10. “Don’t Tell Her,” De Sylva. NORTHWEST 1. “Three Little Words,” Harms. 2. “Kiss Waltz,” Witmark. 3. “Just a Little Closer,” Rob- bins. 4. “What’s the Use,” Feist. 5. “Go Home and Tell Your Mother,” Robbins. 6. “Here Comes the Sun,” Rob- bins. 7. “Little White Lies,” Donald- son. 8. “I’m Yours,” Famous. 9. “I Still Get a Thrill,” Engel. 10. “Walkin’ in the Rain,” Sant- ley. Following is the Fanchon and Marco Ideas route schedule, with the opening dates, all oi the current month, in paren- thesis beside the name of the town: PASADENA (20-16) Colorado Theatre “Serenades** Idea (Staged by Gae Foster) Everett Sanderson Co. The Romeros Sunkist Beauties SAN BERNARDINO (20-26) California Theatre “The Dance" Idea (Staged by LeRoy Prinz) Fay Adler Ted Bradford Sunkist Beauties LOS ANGELES (16-20) Loews State Theatre "Moonlight" Revels (Staged by Larry Ceballos Three Melvin Brothers Arnold Grazer George Broadhurst Sunkist Ensemble SAN DIEGO (16-20) Fox Theatre "Society Circus'* Idea “Seasons” Idea (Staged by Gae Foster) Tabor & Greene Harris Twins Betty Mooney . Woodings Ponies Sunkist Beauties HOLLYWOOD (20-26) Pantages Theatre "Espanola” Idea (Staged by LeRoy Prinz) John and Harriet Griffith Mayo—Suzanne—Caruso presenting Daisy, The Wonder Horse Harry Vernon May Packer Abbey Green Sunkist Beauties LONG BEACH (20-23) West Coast Theatre (Staged by Larry Ceballos) Frank Melino & Co. Ada Broadbent Lotti Loder Ted Ledford Mack Bissett Dancers California Theatre “Way Back When” Idea Cast same as above SAN FRANCISCO (21-27) Fox Theatre "Enchanted Garden** Idea (Staged by Larry Ceballos) Jue Fong The Meyakas Sana mi & Co. Jack Lester Sensational Togo Sunkist Beauties OAKLAND (21-27) Oakland Theatre A F. & N. “Idea" Presenting Official U. S. Indian Reservation Band with Chief Shunatona Brengk’s Golden Horse Bella Donna KING EDITS VENGEANCE Louis King, Columbia director, has completed editorial supervis- ion of the screen play and dialogue of “Vengeance.” JOPLIN (23-25) Gillioz Theatre “Gobs of Joy” Idea Pat West Three Jolly Tars Scotty Weston Dolly Kramer Mary Treen Wanda Allen Moore & Moore Curtis Cooley Johnny Jones Rena & Rathhurn Ken Gatewood Doyle Quadruplets ST. LOUIS (19-25) Fox Theatre “Busy Bee” Idea Liana Galen Cooper & Orren Paul Howard Terry Green Phil Arnold MILWAUKEE (21-27) Wisconsin Theatre “Modes of Hollywood” Sylvia Shore and Helen Moore Haline Francis Danny Joy Harry Smirl 12 Unison Steppers “Green Devil” Idea Peg Leg Bates Miles & Kover co-featured with Bobby Gilbert Harvey Karels Rita Lane Mel El wood SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (21-27) Palace Theatre “Victor Herbert” Idea Buddy Howe Walter Powell Electric Duo Victor Herbert Quartette WORCESTER (21-27) Palace Theatre “Idea in Blue”” Renoff & Renova co*featured with Mitzi Mayfair t Bob Brandies Webster & Marino NEW HAVEN (21-27) Palace Theatre “Country Club” Leonora Cori Master & Grayce Ray Samuels Louise & Mitchell BRIDEGPORT (21-27) Palace Theatre “Hollywood Collegians” Idea Hollywood Collegians Tut Mace Dorothy Crooker Guy Buck BROOKLYN (21-27) Fox Theatre “Seing Double” Idea C. & C. Stroud Twins Connor Twins co-featured with Miller Twins The Twins—Elea, Clute, St. John, Falla, Holay, Holly, Parker, Maltby BEERY AT WORK Wallace Beery has returned to MGM following a vacation hunting trip, and is preparing for his farth- coming role in “The Secret Sex.” The inimitable Warner Bros, featured player LOTTIE LODER NOW FEATURED IN Fanchon and Marco’s ‘Seasons” Idea—en tour DETROIT (21-27) Fox Theatre CARLA TORNEY DANCERS Fanchon and Marco's Featured In “On the Set” and Way Back When” Ideas FRESNO (20-22) Wilson Theatre “Way Back When” Idea (Staged by LeRoy Prinz) Three Bennett Brothers Emperors of Harmony Hy Meyer Madeline Du VaJ Carla Tomey Dancers SAN JOSE (23-26) HARTFORD (21-27) Capitol Theatre “Cadets Idea” Born & Lawrence Miles Sisters Rognan & Trigger Mable & Marcia Johnny Dunn TOOTS NOVELLE Featured In Fanchan and Marco's “American Beauty” Idea SALEM (22-23) Capitol Theatre “Doll Follies” Idea (Staged by Gae Foster) Les Klicks LaSalle & Mack Ramon & Virginia Bebe Sherman Roy Loomis Dancers PORTLAND (20-26) Broadway Theatre “Fountain of Youth” Idea (Staged by Larry Ceballos) Lottie Mayer Barton & Young Frank Stever Bob & Jack Crosbv Ed Cheney SEATTLE (20-26) Fifth Ave. Theatre “On the Set” Idea Rose Valyda Marion Bellett Gil Lamb Delara & Lolita Brown & Willa Carla Torney Dancers YAKIMA (22-23) Capitol Theatre “American Beauty” Tdea Miss Universe and the 8 Galveston Beauty Winners Eddie Hanley & Co Huff & Huff Toots No'’**'»- Sunkist Beauties BUTTE (21-23) Fox Theatre "Rhythm-a-tic” Idea Harry Kahne Georgia Lane Dancers Lloyd & Brice Jean McDonald NEW YORK CITY (21-24) Academy Theatre “Romance” Idea Castleton & Mack Myrtle Gordon Flo & Ollie Walters Robert Cloy Mary Price Three Bricktops NEW YORK CITY (25-27) Audobon Theatre “Romance” Same cast as above PHILADELPHIA (21-27) Fox Theatre “Rose Garden” Idea Red Donahue & Uno Harold Stanton Rio & Lunny Three Jacks and One Queen WASHINGTON (21-27) Fox Theatre “Smiles” Idea McGarth & Deeds Eva Mandell Seymour & Corncob Dorothy Neville Dave LcWinter % ATLANTA (22-28) Fox Theatre “City Service” Idea Shapiro & O’Malley co-featured with Seb Meza Laddie La Monte George Jage Frank Sterling