Inside facts of stage and screen (February 28, 1931)

Saturday, February 28, 1931 INSIDE FACTS OF STAGE AND SCREEN Page Nine Mews Ast«t ¥w@m Tim Fan Alley Music Notes _ By ARCH WOODY _ Sig Bosley, who formerly was western general manager for Rob- bins, has just returned to the coast from a business trip to New York. Sig had several very good offers while in the eastern metrop, and is now in conference with friend wife as to which to accept. Art Schwartz, who represents Witmark on the coast, has arranged a week at the Paramount Theatre, L. A., for his ace plugger Mickey Hester to sing the new song hit, “For You.” The week starts with the new show next Thursday. This Mister Abe Lyman is about as busy a boy as there is in Los Angeles at the current writing. He and his orchestra are playing the Roosevelt Hotel and the Carthay Circle Theatre, and next week they will start on a series of screen shorts. Artie Mehlenger, who was for- merly head man for DeSylva, Brown and Henderson in New York, has resigned and is back with his first musical connection, Harms, Inc. Artie, whose former connec- tion with Harms was as general manager on the coast, is back here in the same capacity. As an open- ing shot, Artie advises that his firm has secured all the songs from “Paris in Spring,” now current at the Hollywood Playhouse. Jack Archer, who represents Donaldson, Douglas and Gumble, is celebrating the arrival of Jack En- right Archer. Jack Enright arrived this week, weighing 7/ pounds, and Jack swears that his first squawk marked him as an ace song-plugger of the future. Night Spots CHICAGO, Feb. 27.— Current activities of the Music Corporation of America include: Art Kassel and his Orchestra re- turned to Chicago and opened at the Bismarck Hotel, February 25, broadcasting over station W-IBO. Johnny Hamp and his Orchestra open for a limited engagement at the Netherlands Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio, February 28, broadcasting over station WLW. Jan Garber and his Orchestra open at the Congress Hotel, Chi- cago, February 28, broadcasting over station KYW. Bcrnie Cummins and his “New Yorkers” Orchestra open at the Skirvin Hotel, Oklahoma City, March 5, broadcasting over station WKY. Herbie Kay and his Orchestra open at the Adolphus Hotel, Dal- las, Texas, March 5. ARNOLD RETURNS SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26.— Dick Arnold has returned here as permanent representative for Rob- bins Music Co. He is headquarter- ing at the Ambassador Hotel. Tommy Weber and his orchestra arc to open at the Knickcrbocker Hotel in the near future. ‘‘Eddie Janis, of the Famous Mu- sic Firm; is still having trouble with a foot which apparently was affected by an operation for ap- pendicitis several months ago. Ed- die says it’s just one of those things, but the Airs, advances her theory that it's just plain gout from old age. “Things I Never Knew Till MEL HERTZ Organist—Entertainer Fox El Capitan San Francisco T. RAWLS PIANO ACCORD IAN ARTIST Open for Radio and Club Dates Call Inside Facts for Information The HARMONIZERS KPO SAN FRANCISCO THREE WHITE KUHNS communicate immediately with J. W. Gillette, President, Mu- sicians Union, Local 47, Los Angeles. URGENT. Now” is the telling title of the new number written by Walter Winchell. Al. Vann and Sid Kuller collaborated, and it s published by Bibo-Lang, Inc. Plans arc definitely set for Earl Burtnett of the Biltmore and An- son Weeks of the Mark Hopkins, San Francisco? to switch, the change to take place April 6. The deal 1 was arranged through the M. C. A. Burtiiett and his band have been an extremely popular feature at the Biltmore and over the air for two years, the only change of any kind in the routine coming when Burtnett doubled his orchestra in the local Paramount theatre for one week. John W. Greene, composer of “Body and Soul,” “I’m Yours,” and “Out of Nowhere,” and John K. Green, the former prize-fighter, now turned music publisher, are not one and the same person. John W. Green, the “Body and Soul” composer is staff writer of the Paramount-Publix Corporation and is busy turning out the score for a new musical next season. JESSE WALLY New Telephone TU. 6693 THEATRICAL FABRICS AND TRIMMINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION 730 So. Los Angeles St. LOS ANGELES, CAL. PARIS INN (Reviewed Feb. 21) Bohemian in its atmosphere and manner of floor show presentation, i The House of Singing Waiters has proved a popular rendezvous in the night life of the city, as evidenced by the fact that the rope was up before 9 on this particular evening, j with the holdouts milling around waiting for tables. Opening with the entire staff of chefs, waiters and bus boys ren- dering “La Spagnola” under the capable direction of Bert Rovere, co-owner and m. c., this aggrega- tion of harmoniously blended voices started things off with a bang. Marguerite At e n a, a charming Senorita followed with “Rigoletto,” which brought good returns. Dave Alack and his boys warmed the audience up in great style by clowning through a number sung by Eddie Lipner of the band, who hit bullseyes with every aim for a laugh. Fagliacci, sung in a toneful lyric tenor voice by Greeter Fred Ger- mano registered in a big way. Dancing by the patrons followed, Showing excellent showmanship, as the bill had been rather heavy up to this point. The Ruiz Sisters, in a Spanish dance called “The Road to Happi- ness,” scored fairly well. “Happy Days,” as sung by Fran- cesco, the captain of the crew of .waiters, made them howl for more. Coming back with “Here Comes the Sun,” together with “My- Baby Only Cares For Ale,” in a la Jol- son style all but stopped the show. Frank Farr, formerly of “Prince Charming, Jr.,” show offered an original pantomimic Bowery dance which was a wow, bringing rounds of applause. Carl and Roy served a neat bit of snappy tap dancing and could have held the boards much longer. Earle Waterman, who bills him- self as The Singing Fool, is a new arrival in these parts. Calling for request numbers, the customers re- sponded heartily, Waterman selling his wares fairly well. But he should know better than to come on with a cigarette in his hand. Apollo warmed them up to fever- ish heat with his hoofing. This boy is well liked here, and his swiftly- packed routine of soft shoe work stopped the show cold. George Markle, of the band, clicked in his usual manner, and helped considerably in pepping up the show. For those who like the better things in terpsichorean art, Velas- co and Angelina, featured dancers, offered a genuine treat. Their open- ing number taken from “Dracula” scored a triumph and would take a lot of space to describe adequately. Following with a Spanish number, they brought well deserved ap- plause, but the real wallop of the act was an Apache done in their own inimitable style, with a bottle- breaking finish that was a positive riot. Due to the warm geniality of Bert Rovers and Greeter Fred Ger- mane, this spot radiates a hospital- ity and atmosphere of jollity that The screen is going to swing back to musical pictures, according to word received here from New York sources this week. The information stated that all of the big studios, averaged up, would make better than 20 per cent of their new programs consist of the. song-and-dance films. Tracing d o w n the surrounding circumstances, Inside Facts learned on apparently good authority that Sammy Lee has been re-signed by the M-G-M Studios, after having been with Fanchon and Marco fol- lowing a former term of service with Aletro; that Larry Ceballos is to be recalled by Warner Brothers from his present lending out to Fanchon and Alarco, and will again produce musical pictures for W. B.; and that other of the studios are also taking first steps for elaborate musical production. The New York Tin Panners, sensing this trend, are holding their annual get-together in L. A. this summer. All of the big song- writers of the country are planning to attend, it is stated, thinking they foresee a new, westward gold rush,, similar to, but of less magnitude, than that which occurred when the talkies first came in. brings the customers back and back again. Foland. MADAME ZUCCAS This is one of the neatest and coziest little cafes in Los Angeles at the present time. Ideally located in the downtown sections of the city, it is easily. accessible to the patrons from the metropolitan dis- trict. Madame Zucca’s place has just been remodeled and the in- terior decorations make it look like an artist’s studio with plenty of at- mosphere. La Dora and Willard, popular exhibition ballroom and character dancers, are the special attraction. They have been featured here for more than 36 weeks. This extended engagement has broken all records for dance teams at (he spot. Formerly with Paul Whiteman’s band, Mabel Hollis, Blue Singer with a beautiful crooning voice offered a number that brought her three encores. This little lady has plenty of personality and can cer- tainly deliver her blues. Dot Darling and Billy Lorraine, two neat lookers with charm and demureness-, offered a snappy bit of tap dancing which, interspersed with intricate steps, formed an ex- cellent routine. They sold heavily. A big attraction for the cafe is the seven-piece band conducted by LOS ANGELES Selling at almost double the vol- ume of any other pop, “I Sur- render, Dear” continues to head the list. Following are the ten best sellers for the week: 1. "1 Surrender, Dear”—Powers, 2. “Tears” — Shapiro. 3. “I'm Alone Because I Love Y ou”—Witmark. 4. “You're Driving Ale Crazy”—t Donaldson. 5. “Just A Gigolo”—Dc Sylva, Brown and Henderson. 6. "Little Things In Life”— Ber- lin. 7. “Blue Again”—Robbins. 8. “For You”—Witmark. 9. “You're The One I Care For"—Santley Bros. 10. “Lonesomp- Lover”-—Feist. “Body and Soul” is still going big, along with the “Peanut Ven- dor.” “Sweet Jenny Lee” is an- other heavy seller. SAN FRANCISCO Song leaders for the week were: 1. "I Surrender, Dear,”—Powers. 2. “Blue Again,”—Robbins 3. “I’m Alone,”—Witmark. 4. “You’re the - One I Care For.” — Santley Bros. 5. "Peanut Vendor,”—Mark?. 6. “To Make a Long Story Short,”—Red Star. 7. “Imagine,”—Hollywood Syn- dicate. 8. “Walkin’ My Baby Back Home.” 9. "Little Things,”—Berlin. 10. “Just a Gigolo,”—DeSylva. NORTHWEST The best sellers in the North- west for the current week were: 1. “Blue Again.” 2. “Sweet Jennie Lee.” 3. "Walking My Baby Back Home.” 4. "I Surrender, Dear.” 5. “I'm Alone Because I Love You.” 6. “Moonlight on the Colorado.” 7. “Peanut Vendor.” 8; “Here Comes the Sun.” 9. “It M-ust Be True.” 10. "You're Driving Ale Crazy.” Numbers coming up strong are “Lonesome Lover,” “Fool Me Some Alo're,” "Miss a Little Miss,” “You’re the One I Care For.” “When Your Hair Has Turned To Silver,” "Ninety-Nine Out of One Hundred.” Salvador Nuno. The aggregation has won a host of followers of that epicurean sensibility which demands the relish of good music with good food. Nuno is an accomplished and noted pianist, who is also at the present time playing .over IvFOX nightly between 10 and 11. With these attractions, excellent food of an individuality which only Madame Zucca's, can offer, and a policy of no cover charge, the cafe is doing a very nice business. Samv.v. Harrison-Wallack Studios STUDIOS—2504 W. 7th Street—DRexel 1544 STAGE AND SCREEN TRAINING SPARKLING MUSICAL COMEDY Now Being Staged by Mr. Edwin N. Wallack Interviews Given Mondays, Thursday—2 to 4 P.M. 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