The talking machine world (July-Dec 1922)

August 15, 1922 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 147 Edmund Vance Cooke is a great entertainer ot children. His child dialect poem, "Moo-Cow-Moo," has been read and recited to children all over this land. He has made a Columbia record of this and three other tavorites, "The High Giraffe," "Monkey Man and "The Shave Store." A-3151. Columbia Graphophone Co NEW YORK MARION HARRIS WITH BRUNSWICK Well-known Vaudeville Star and Comedienne to Record Exclusively for Brunswick William A. Brophy, managing director of the Brunswick Recording Laboratories, New York, has just announced that Marion Harris, the wellknown vaudeville star, will now make recordings exclusively for Brunswick records. Miss Harris Marion Harris is perhaps one of the best-known character song artists and vaudeville comediennes in the country. Her first recording, a double-disc, with "I'm Just Wild About Harry" on one side and "My Cradle Melody" on the reverse, will be sent to the trade on September 1, so that Brunswick dealers can have them to start their Fall business. This record introduces an innovation in Brunswick recording in that Miss Harris is supported in her song by the Isham Jones Orchestra, a combination which is bound to meet with decided favor. VICTOR ARTISTS AID SALES Alma Gluck and Efrem Zimbalist Autograph Many Records for Society Folk at Southampton Fair — Jedlicka Bros. Dispose of Stock Southampton, N. Y., August 8.— Jedlicka Bros., well-known talking machine dealers of this section, profited by the recent appearance of Alma Gluck and Efrem Zimbalist at a street fair held here for society folks. The artists visited the establishment, secured all of the records made by them, and returned to the fair, where they autographed them. The records were quickly disposed of. Chas. Jedlicka, manager of the Bay Shore store, and Mr. Baker, representing the Blackman Talking Machine Co., Victor distributor, greeted the Victor artists on their arrival. BUSINESS NOWON THE UPGRADE Otto Heineman Brings Back Optimistic Reports From Central West — Found Okeh Dealers Loyal and Enthusiastic — Record Sales Show Decided Improvement Throughout Country "The talking machine business is gradually getting back to a normal basis, and record trade in particular has shown a decided turn for the better during the past few weeks," said Otto Heineman, president of the General Phonograph Corp., manufacturer of Okeh and Odeon records, who returned recently from a visit to the trade in Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio and New York. "On my recent trip I visited hundreds of Okeh dealers and I was delighted to find practically every dealer optimistic and confident" regarding Fall business. This optimism, moreover, was substantiated by improved sales figures since the first of July, and as a whole there seems to be a better feeling all around. "Perhaps the most impressive feature of my trip was the loyalty towards Okeh and Odeon records manifested by our dealers. Throughout my entire trip I did not receive a single complaint regarding the recording or the quality of our records, but on the contrary found the dealers exceptionally well pleased with the quality of our product. No business can hope to succeed without the good will of the dealer, and with the present loyalty and friendship of the Okeh dealers the permanent success of our records is assured. "There is no question but that the talking machine industry, and particularly the record branch of the business, was badly hit during the business depression, but we .have undoubtedly reached the turning point and are now on the upgrade. The. liquidation sales of inferior machines are gradually dwindling out and the public now recognizes the fact that a standard trademarked talking machine is the only profitable investment." DOING A LARGE RECORD BUSINESS The Pathe Freres Phonograph Co., Brooklyn, N. Y., is experiencing excellent record business. Daily production records have not only reached large figures but are steadily growing. The recent reduction of the price of Actuelle records to 55 cents has proved very popular with the buying public and has created an exceptional demand. The Actuelle catalog offers not only popular but many classical selections sung by well-known artists. R. L. FREEMAN TO VISIT CANADA Ralph L. Freeman, director of distribution of the Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, N. J., is planning to leave about September 1 on a vacation, which he will spend in Canada on a visit to his parents. Mrs. Freeman and their children will probably accompany him to his parents' home. 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