Moving Picture World (May-Jun 1925)

956 MOVING PICTURE WORLD June 27, 1925 without the aid of flashlights, these creations. Mr. Wenger who thoroughly understands the temperament of the Russian peoples in their various moods has transferred a light, airy carnival spirit in his settings. This mood is one of the most difficult to portray as we do not associate a carnival spirit with Russia, more dominant compelling notes being those which we commonly attribute to them. The color combinations are most unusual and rarely have we seen a setting in a motion picture theatre which embodied such artistry, particularly in the impressionistic or fantastic vein. (a) Paul Tisen’s Gypsy Ensemble Six musicians dressed in red blouses, green sash, black trousers, boots, the leader appearing in a light green blouse and figured sash are presented in a set consisting of a black plush highlighted with blue border, a long cylindrical fixture with varicolored strips of crepe paper hanging down over it, the ends caught at the bottom. A canary lamp is within the fixture. Canary and amber from the sides highlight the artist. (b) Russian Cathedral Quartette The four singers dressed in light colored silk blouses tied with black cord, wearing black trousers appear in front of a Russian landscape drop. (c) Ensemble The setting which introduces two artists and the Ensemble consists of a cut drop with a carnival motif with black plush as the background. Two sapling trees are up right and left against the drop. Four members of the Rivoli Ballet dressed in colorful Russian costumes appear in a number which is followed by the introduction of Mile. Nina Sergeyeva, dressed as a peasant girl, who executes an excellent number. This is followed by the introduction of Nicholas Kovac in Russian costume, who does one of the finest Russian folk dances which we have been privileged to see in motion picture theatres. The orchestra and Quartette are used to dress the set. Light blue from overhead with amber and canary from the BUY NOW FOR NEXT SEASON You may select your draperies, artificial flowers, scrims, and other decorative materials and we will deliver them when you want them. New Materials and Patterns Available DOTY & SCRIMGEOUR SALES CO., INC. 148-150-152 DUANE STREET NEW YORK CITY sides, amber and canary spots to work with orange amber to tone constitutes the lighting treatment. COLONY THEATRE New York City Featured Picture: "After Business Hours” ( Columbia ) Music Colony Melody Masters conducted by Dr. Chas. Kilenyi present a Paul Whiteman arrangement of “A Song of India” (RimskyKorsakoff) John Priest at the Console of the organ plays Friml’s “Indian Love Call.” La Torricella This artist gives an excellent dance impression of “The Swan” — Saint-Saens, with a musical setting by E. Turk, cellist. A scrim hung down in one flooded purple and highlighted with blue in cloud formations with a black plush hung back, constitute the setting. The dancer dressed in white is highlighted from the sides with steel blue. The artist appears as a cameo. This is a very effective setting and treatment for this number. Through A Garden Window Miss Beth McCoy, Soprano, gives a rendition of “June Brought the Roses” by Oppenshaw. The setting consists of French windows at center. The opening above the windows being masked with a drawn shirred shade in light buff, the light fabrics are used to carry off right and left from the window. Back of the window a balustrade with a flower row attached, beyond which is a sky drop. Red foots, blue borders with magenta and blue from the sides. A large vase with vari-colored tulips is right of the window. A low bench covered with a batik drape is in front of the window, and a vase with bamboo feathers is left. The artist appears in a red gown. Dan and Henning Miss June Day and Leo Henning, dancers, present two numbers accompanied by La Chapani Marimba Orchestra. Setting consists of a black eye front of which is set four fabric columns on one foot bases which are placed two right and left of center. A Russian motif is the design. The bases are draped with striped scarfs. A large gold border is on the lower part of the black drop and up center of the drop two wide gold strips fall down over the face of it, over which is hung a light silk rug. The Marimba stands are covered with drapes of Spanish shawls. The six musicians which include four marimba players, one bass viol and one banjoist and violinist are dressed in colorful Spanish costumes. Red floods and borders with magenta and blue thrown in highlighting the background with amber and canary in the foreground. Canary and light blue spots are used on the dancers. CAPITOL THEATRE Chicago Featured Picture: " Old Home Week” ( Paramount ) Music Capitol Grand Orchestra, Direction of Albert E. Short. (a) Overture — “Prince of Pilsen”. . Luder (b) Classical Jazz — “Waiting For You” Piano Chorus Ralph Delbridge Divertissements “In The Nursery,” with The Bennett Twins. “A Bit of Opera,” danced however by Bucf and Jack Pearson. Patio Excerpts (a) “Natja,” “Magic of Moonlight and Love”. ... Miss Hazel Eden, Soprano (b) “Fiddlers Three,” “Can It Be Love At Last” Miss Marjorie Pringle (c) “Three For Jack” Herbert Gould, Basso (d) “Old Heidelberg,” “Just We Two” David Reese, Tenor, Hazel Eden, Soprano. Girls Of The Dance — Jean Moebius, Melba Cordes, Dorthy Jane Hughes, Marie Hisgen. Boys Of The Dance — Frances Dahl, Rose Kirsner, Mary I. Colburn, Mary H. Colburn. STRATFORD THEATRE Chicago Featured Picture: "Eve’s Secret" (Paramount) Music Stratford Versatile Orchestra, Albert E. Short, Musical Director — Edouard Perrigo, Conductor. (a) Overture — “Morning, Noon and Night” Suppe (b) Classical Jazz “Mamie” Leo Terry at the organ playing “My Sugar.” Divertissements Roy Dietrich “Memories” (a) “That Old Gang Of Mine” (b) “Sally” (c) “Maggie! Yes Ma-am” Macy and Scott Music Hath Charms with Joan Jahn and Baldwin Sisters. Williams and Young A Comedy in Black and Tan. (Additional Reviews can be found on Page 958) No Presentation Can Be Better Than Its Mechanical Equipment There is just as much art in the mechanical end ot stage work as in any other end. Whether it’s a prologue or a single number or a complete production you are putthig on, the brains that you are putting into the show detzmnd the best mechanical help they oan get. Tell us your problems. We’re equipped by knowledge and experience to help you. 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