Variety (October 1961)

Ogre. a , Calypso Revue,” 72 REVIEWS NEW YORK CITY MUSIC HALL—Mathurins, Istvan Rabov: eky, Naval Choic, Everett Morrison, Corps de Baliet, Rockettes, Raymond Paige Orc. ‘AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE :Tivoir at Gregory. Jodie Gray, Howard Hardi~, ‘oe Chisolm. Bill Christopher, Ha. ves Weber, De Jong -& Dee, Trapinos, Maria Bianche. Ken Mackey, Adrienne Erdos, Lewis Dunn SYDNEY ifivoll — Don Tannen. Lucia & Rostra. Four Kovaes. MecKav Bros & Reomavne, Daniele Dorlee, Hal Roach. yokarde Rodrigues, David Fuller : Tito Leo Ars Rob:n Hardiman. BRITAIN BLACKPOOL .Opera House!--Cliff Rich| ard & Shadows. Richard Hearne, Ivor Emmanuel. 1... ky Latinas, sath Hampshire & Case). | George Mesheil Singers. Malealm Goddard Dancers, Tyidesley dimamv (uesisies Dancing Waters. BLACKPOOL -:Tower Circus'—Chartie Caroti & Co. Aumnals, 4 Palacios. Circus ‘Tigers, 3. Elwardus, Berostnis, Rudy Horn. -Frank Berry. ! | CURRENT BILLS | WEEK OF OCTOBER 4 PALMER HOUSE — Carol Channing. Mattison (3), Ben Arden Orc. PLAYBOY CLUS—Wes Harrison. Lewis he Christie, Ada Moore, Casey Anderson, | | Girls Cholr, i ! Moni the Elephant, Captain Damion’s Sea | Lions. 2 Lotandos. Lilian Kenny, Sydney — The Kaaearo, Trio Faber, Our Samm), Licie Jermm: & Cirenseties. Teri Napoli, Harold Harris Trio, Kirk Stuart Trio; Bob .Davis ‘Trio, Claude Jones SHERATON BLAC KTONS —Fernanda | Montel, Franz Bentler Ore. LOS’ ANGELES BEN BLUE’S — Ben Blue’s “Hullabaloo.” with Cully Richards, Harry Clexx, sid Fields. Allison McKay, Dona Adams, Juy Healey Dancers. The Domestxels, Ivan }j. Lane & Or COCOANUT GROVE :-— Johnny: Mathis, | Dick Stabile Orc. Crescende--Woody Woodbury. DINO’S — Betty Bennett, Jack Elion | Steve La Fever. Le Crazy Horse—-Le Crazy Horse Revue, | Tummy Fields. Clark Bros., {| 2d Edition. Clare Nevers. Diane D'Orsay, | . Saundra. The Happy Jesters. SLATE BROS.—Kay Stevens. STATLER HOTEL—"Piaymates — in New ‘Trio, Skinnayx. Ennis Orc SUMMIT --Les York.” THE MeCann_ Schickler Sisters. Knie’s | Slavpy Winte. John Anderson Orc. Roland's } | YE LITTLE CLUB—-Pegesy Taslor, Rudy. j . Render, Juve Felix, John Kitzmiller. LAS VEGAS. CARVER HOUSE — Treniers, Barbara Randolph, Lon Fontaine Dancers, SLACKPOOL ‘Winter Gardens Pavilion) | Youne Orc. Dallas Buys, Suzie ft. » Donegan: onnie oneka Suki & | Miller, Cil & Freddie Laved Gif— Norman Vaughan, Ge cls BIRMINGHAM -Hippodrome: — Charlie | Diake, Atbert & Les Ward. Sprinzfields.” Pavcivttia Brectin BRIGHTON & Che kKirates. John Levtan, Joan Small. Afi Field. Two Munros. Fordettes LIVERPOOL -Empirem—Nina & Freders. Valeob: Mitchell Trio. M & sHippodrome-—Emile Ford j Wo nters, Rrsan Burdon. Vie Perry. Salici | Piuovets, ‘Tbree Sonnettes. NEWCASTLE ‘Empire:--Craig Douglas, Kart Denver Trin, Redb Storm and Whis | DESERT INN — Louis Prima, Keely Smith, DickHumphreys, Sam Butera & John Tiller Witnesses, Donn Arden Dancers. Cariton Haves Ore.Lounge: Michael Kent Dave Apollon. Milt. Herth, Henri -Rose, Bobbt , ate. ,ensen, DUNES.-"Philippine Festival’’ Babby : Tonzaleys. Katy De La Cruz, Pilita Cor. rates. Shirley Gorospe, Elizabeth Ramsey, Bil Reridieé Orc. Lounge: Masaka Nua Ha: {| waiiail Rev., Billy Andre,.Fabulous Tones, Dennis & Rogers, Joseph Mack Four. EL CORTEZ —Johnny Ukulele, Princess : I.ei Momi. Kahala Twins. FLAMINGO-—Pearl Bailey, Bill Bailey, Carmen De Lavallade. Louis Bellson Orc: pers. Rev Overbury & Suzette. Bobby Pat| Lounge: Lionel Hampton. Betty Reilly.’ tes. Poppets., Os Pazos & "Poodle ; RB. NOTTINGHAM ‘Theatre Royal:-—Georze | Michell Minstzels. Telesision Teppers, Jesize Crowther. George Chisholm & Jerrers, Penns Nicholls. Peter Crawford Tow Two Puates. Jackpots, Sods Cabaret Bills. NEW YORK CITY BASIN ST EASTDon Rickles, Billy E kst.e Quime-. Jones, 3 Wi , Harry EdiRIVIERA — “Irma TV.a Douce.” Juliet pon. tine Greece ilhams mry i Prowse, Clive Revill. Stuart Damon, Jack ~ BLUE ANGEL--Phylits Diller, Adam; Catheart Ore, Lounge: Vagabonds,. Arthur : Scare, Stevens Bros. Janmv Lyon Trio. | & Bonnie x BON SOIR Greenwich Village. US.Aw : SADDLE CLUB—sackie Lee. Cochran, Bae Burnes, Jimmie Daniels, Three} SAHARA‘ — Sieve Lawrence, Eydie Fiimes. Gorme. Moro andis Dancers.. Louis Basil" CAMELOT -Bobby Van, Belen Gal. ! Ore Lounge: Ray Anthony, Freddie FREMONT—Joe King Zanilacs, ‘Newton | * Bros, Make Beleves. GOLDEN NUGGET—Judy Lvnn, Jimmy | Wakehh. Wanda Jackson. -.Sneed Family. Joe Wolverton, Annie Maloney, HACIENDA — Four Tunes,. Johnny Mitchell 1 Olewn, Keynotes, Cathy Ryan, .Grover — * Shore 3. Last FRONTIER — Lou Moscont vr. Virzinva Rae. Fritz Becker. MINT—Pat Moreno’s “Artists & Models “Of ‘ul.’ NEVADA—"“Les Girls De Paris.” Jose Duarte, Moon Puppets. Kay Brown, Vido Musso. Juhony Paul, Sparklers.” NEW FRONTIER — “Holiday in Rito.” Lounge: Ink Spots. “Hot Lips” Levine, ' Fired Kushon. lasher, Martlvn Lovell. Ronni Hall, Karen , } Bell: Deetv & Bill. Tharsesi, Ri hart Blair. NDS -Dean Martin. Garr Nelson, : CHARDAS. -Lils France, Tibur Rakossy. George Zk. Copa Girls, Antonio Morelli D: k Marta. Lia Della. Elentai Horvath.» Ore Counge: Dave Burton. Morry King. CHATEAU . MADRID — Ios Chavales _ SHOWBOAT—Tex Williams, Wade Ray. E-o0ana Pupi Campo Ore. > Twin Tunes, COPACABANA — Joe E Lewis. Adam? SILVER SLIPPER—Hank Henry, Spark? . W -de. Paul Shelley Ore.. Frank Marti Ore. ; Kave. Red Marshall, Danny Jacabs EMBERS .Jocv Bushkin Three, Rud: Ei idradege Four. Ray Bryant. Three. HOTEL ASTOR--Eddie Lane Orc. HOTEL LEXINGTON—Virginia Liiizan Knight. Denny Regor, Tony Drake, Tess Cahot Ore HOTEL NEW YORKER—Milt Saunders ! Ory, Veena Lee. Joe Furst _ . HOTEL PIERRE — ‘Steppin’ in Society’ Putricia Bright. ‘ack Haskell, Patricia M:raod, B&M Hoggett. HOTEL PLAZA—Shirley Coleman Ore. Mark Monte Continentals. HOTEL TAFT— Vincent Lonez Orc. HOTEL ST. REGIS—Patachou, Kiy Trie, Milt Shaw Ore HOTEL WALDORF-ASTORIA — Genevieve, Emil Coleman Orc HOTEL SAVOY HILTON—Gunnar Hansen Ore. Rav Hartles. INTERNATIONAL — Ritz Bros., V. th. Mike Durso Orc., Aviles Orc. LATIN QUARTER--Dick Weston.. Wazzan Troupe, Harrison & Kossi, Dorothea MeFarland. Ronald Field, Jo Lombardi j Orve., B. Harlowe Ore. LEFT BANK .-€'al Bostic, Danny Apoli far. . LIVING ROOM — Rov Hamilton, Irene Reid, Bobby Ferro, Jerry Citron. NO. 1 FIFTH AVE. — Stan Freeman, Liza Stewart. Hankinson & Silver, ROUNDTABLE — Dorothy Donegan, Matt Monro, Jack Kelly 3. SAHBRA — Yaffa Yarkoni, Rachel & Zilitla, Martin Roman, Sara Avani, Kovesh & Mizrachie, Leo Fuld. TOWN & COUNTRY — Billy Daniels, Sonny Sands. Terrace & Elita, Ned Harvey Orc. Frank Martinez Orc Two GUITARS —Alya Uno, Sasha Pollnote, Ivan Nepa & Sonia, Kostya Polian v UPSTAIRS & DOWNSTAERS — Philv Bruns, Ceili Cabos Rex Robbins, Steve Rolunu. Donna Sanders Mary Louise Wilson Lovelady Powell. Freddie Webber. Jim Sheridan. Bill McCutchen, Milrad & Colston. VIENNESE LANTERN — Sarah Rubine, Liane. Ernst Schoen. VILLAGE BARN — Dory Sinclair. Raiph Pote. Susan Brady. Joe Shay, Tommy Zang. Lou Harald Orc. VILLAGE GATE—Pete Seegar. VILLAGE VANGUARD — Anita Bobly Timmons 3 CHICAGO BLUZ ANGEL—~Pablo Candela Limbo Lydia Lora, Raphael Hernan. Lora Christo, Lord Mike, Jeanne Seuratt, Solea Caro. Tito Perez ore. CLOISTER — Phil Tucker, Ronny Del & Jean. Eddy Subway Orc. CONRAD HILTON—“Ooh La Ls.”’ Dorfan Bros:. Margie Lee, Dru & Landell, Lothar Weidemann, Brigitte Voit. Inez & Gordon, Boulevar-Dons (3). BaoulevarDears (6>. Gay Claridge Ore. DOWNSTAGE ROOM (Happy Medium) Tania Velia RAKE..-Henny “oungman, Bloke Orc. EOGEWATER BEACH — Churumbeles De Espana, Dolores Del Carmen. Don Carey re GATE OF HORN— “Trouble in Tahiti,’’ Atiinda Ambrose. Frank Carroll and A:+,andra Hunt. Ian & Sylvia. LE BISTRO--Harold Ward. Dave Green, S.: Creazory, Guy Viveros Trio. LIVING ROOM — Roberta Sherwood, Joe Parasliv Trio: LONDCH HOUSE—Ramsey Lewis Trio, Eddie H: + Trio. Larry Novak Trio. MISTER KEULYS— Jerry Lester, Sandu Seat, Marx & Frigo, Marty Rubenstein ft. Milton June O'Day, Jimmy Wing | : Taffy O'Neil. Rudenko Bros., SHpperettes. ; ?George Redman Ore. Lounge: Teagardéen, Barbary Coast Bovs. STARDUST—“Lido de Paris”; Lounge: Bills Daniels. Happy Jesters. Peggy De Castro, Micki I.vnn, Del-Martins. $ THUNDERBIRD—Linda Darnell. Larry Daniels. Harrv Nofal, The Henrys, Garwood Van Orc. Lounge: Lancers, Edi Domingo & Norma, Frank Gusto. TROPICANA—"Folies Bergere,” Cor : Bassey, Emil; ¢tte_Riedinger, Pompoff, Thedy & Fam: } ily, Pinky &. Perky, The Bogdadis, Danny ! Costello. Trio. Martelli, Mme. Baron Bal let. Florence & Frederic & Dancers, Ray : Freddie Paris. : Sinatra Orc. Lounge: Jerry Colonna, Varel .& Baillv, Al DePaulis 4, Duhonnet 3, Paul Goupn 4 SAN FRANCISCO. _BLACKHAWK—Joe Loco Four. BLACKSHEEP—Bill Davidson Ore. EARTHQUAKE McGOON’S—Turk Mar phy Ore. FAIRMONT HOTEL — Billy De Wolfe.. | Ernie Heckscher Orc. ; AY 90'S—Ray K. Goman, Bee & Goman. Joan Brant, Marah Gates Bnew HUNGRY !—Phyllis Diller, Joe & Eddie, Clancy Knight. Olga Sbragia, | Dick. Crabtree Trio. JAZZ WORKSHOP—Bobby Timmins 3. NEW FACK’S——Barbara McNair, Salmas ! Bros.. Vernon Alley 3, Mel Young. ON THE LEVEE—Joe Sullivan. Orc. PURPLE ONION — Smothers Bros., Mari ; Charlie . Lavin, Held & P . THUNDERBIRD. George DeWitt, Richie Bros on Ber} Vaughn Quartet, Ruth ahon. SAN JUAN, P. R.. CARIBE HILTON. — Noreen Parker. ; Jimmy Nelson, Miguelito Miranda Orc, . ' Pebito Arvelo Orc. Tico “CONDADO BEACH —. Jo. Ann ‘Val, ueralt Pepito Torres Orc. EL: CALY PSO—Una Collins, Jerry Mason, Esso-El B PLAMBOYAN Evelyn ‘Souffront, Bette Martin, Freddie. Guilerrez, Hector Escabi, Laucel de’ Arce. Ballet » Cesar Concepcion Orec., Joe Vallejo INTERCONTINENTAL—Pearo Geraldo. ‘|Henry Boyer Dancers, Charlie Fisk Orc., Joe Blanco Violins LA. BOTELLA—Hal Hester, Duke Dorel. . LA CONCHA—Jadin Wong, Noro Morales Ore.. Humberto Morales 5. _ QCHO PUERTAS—Aida. Irizarry, : Luis & Soledad, . Rafael Kalaf. House Review Olympia, Paris '. Paris, Sept. 23. Johny Hallyday, Brutos | (5), : Boby Lapointe, Gillian Hills, Baby: Christiane Legrand, Nou- Twins, vean Olympia Ballet. (91, Pierre | Etatr, Van Gordon, Malta & Fernando, Ghezzis(37,Dumaine, Zauomit & Desrauz, Golden Strings (S5', Daniel Janin Orch (183; $2.13 top. Belatedly,,.rock and roll. has spawned ‘its . first,.and probably “only, French .star. Tall, tyoung and thin, Johnny» Hallyday lleoks | to remain primarily local. and. may have a short but solid career las ‘long as his youthful following > L&gis. ! With times better his fans may ‘give this three-week, $2.50: top show good biz, but adult trade appears limited: Even. a. claque could not ignite the: audience fully. : ' gible, what with michophone busi ging.-using the electric guitar, and rotating his pelvis af times. If he has some showmanship, the drive, t dynanism tis American counterparts are :mussing. He is noisily supported by the Golden Strings. with. three electric guitars, a sax. and drums. -Divector Bruno Coquatrix. sens' ing the falling off of .vaude pull ‘and the lack of top ‘names—who t fear ‘overexposure and: limit their ‘ appearances—has tried. to mix a] revue quality. into the shows. The, “Mixture clitks at times, and the -show is bolstered. by a few good -acts -while the poorer fillers are “camoutlaged a bit: Brutos: get the most from the audience. Italo group has four , grotesque muggers ‘surrounding a ; Blase. blonde singer. Their timing, .inventiveness and musical flair build. this. into a yockladen entry that is a‘heuse natural. Other plus | : factors in the session are Pierre | combo who'll stick with ‘Munro; ; Etaix, Ghezzis, Malta & Fernando ! and ‘Daniel Janin orch. Etaix is a ;fey workman called to repair aj ‘mike when. it goes dead on. deadpan, risible doggerel singer Baby: Lapointe. He is proper and -dedi tcated, but-has a way of ruining : his clothes and building ‘up expert . + sight. gags as he tries to fix things. ° yf: He emerges a fresh, new comic : talent. | Malta & Fernando have. @ group } across her ‘songalog of belters. with }. a good deal of maturity and show-| | of well trained canines acting like people or other animals for the i usual sock results. Janin. orch, well arranged, does good. interludes’ on SHARTERHOUSE—Tobaco ‘Munez Ore... blonde, Hallyday is practically unintelli ‘and. .musicianship of i Party’s Over”. ie MATT MONRO | Songs 35 Mins. Roundtable, N. Y. Matt Monro, ‘a British ‘singer who. just passed’ his 28th birthday, lived ‘up to. his. diskclick trailer, “My Kind of Girl,” in his U, S. de a.Monro following began to build Jand word started ta spread that there was a new singer. around with a definite “Sinatra sound.” In his initial Stateside showcas+ ing, Mondo does display lots of the Sinatra phrasing technique but he }has: much to call his own, and that could get him plenty of work on the tv guestshot and nitery cireuits: He’s a cleancut looking thap and, though, his somewhat stocky build may keep him from becoming a femme teener’s sex symbol, he has a stage demeanor and a singing approach that will carry him through. ‘Fortunately, {he’s not pegging his. act .at the juve set, although his. single clicks attest to his. popularity in that. market, but at the adults, which should interest the nitery’ owners, ’ because ~ they’ re the people. who: spend. His repertoire, except. for. a. breezy special’ material opener: called “I’m a Limey.” and the re-: prise of “My Kind of Girl,” which... ineidentally, gets a ‘solid’ ‘audience’ mitt when announced, is: made up! of standard stuff. -“Let’s: Face the Music,”: “Like Someone In Love,” “Why: Not Now." “Cheek to’ ‘Cheek, “I Have Dreamed, All. Right With Me” and “The: give him a song. {round that ranges through. the. |rhythm, ballad and Latino beats.’ The “Sinatra sound” keeps crop-. ping up every now and then, but: Monro interpolates some: interest-: ing vocal ideas of his own which: tnakes it.a parlay that’s quite like;able. He’s backed inthis setup by ‘a 12-piece orch, built up from. pia-! inist Jack Kelly’s trio and batoned by Munro's landsman Ralph: Doi-; limore. .The sound, although — a: bit too: big: at times, gives: the sing| Or a strong _ musical setting in which to move. . Alternating in the spotlight vith ‘Monro is the Derothy. Donegan: Trio, holding over for another. | week. She’ll be replaced in the, next frame by. Cootie Williams’ until: he finishes out his three! week stand. Gros. | TERI NAPOLI j Song’ gs ;19 Mins. Playboy Club, Chicago ‘Teri Napoli is an attractive and! ‘ promising young songstress: appar :ently trying to revive the Red H ‘Momma era of song. She renches ‘manship. She also.gives evidence ef being able to handle ballads and would ‘do well to work a few more ; Wednesday, October 4, 1961 but at New York’s Roundtable Monday (2), In the past year, through his: Warwick label releases here of. “Girl” and “Portrait of My Love,” °“Its: Acts LIANE ‘| Songs 130 Mins, - Viennese Lantern, NY |. . Liane, who is a staple in Vienna, ° is making her American debut with © an engagement at’ Max | Loew’s: Viennese Lantern. . The’ boniface had seen her during his’ recent. European travels ‘and pressed: her stitution. voice, delivered in easy and charm‘ing’ register, and -prajects. a‘ feel “Jing that she likes singing and music as well as ‘an international. repertory that makes her. a. performer deed this spot seems to have a history of. performers. stepping into the . midtown posheriés. Among ‘Sierra. The monomonickered Liane performs in the tradition of Viennese predecessors in the U.S. She seems reminiscent of Greta Keller for of the mannerisms of the continen‘tal chantoosies. who are ‘constantly invading this country. ‘Liane : doesn’t. perform. in. new.. directions, ‘but the path. she -has ‘chosen i is pro-. ‘duttive of some delightful: moments .”” in’ which brighter days. of. Vienna’ seem: to he the leitmotif. Most of.: “her tunes are staplés in several Janguages, but she makes them ;seem: fresh. She is known to the disk fans via platters and should’ do more. while on this side of the ‘Atlantic: Jose. ‘COLL EARY & KE ANE ‘Songs : ::30 Mins. Black Angus, Boston os ' Lyric: baritone, and pianist John : Colleary: and tenor Marty Keane, ; who have both been working solo ‘around . New England. spots, have comboed their vocal falents, which are considerable, ror. an act. of: ; tunes : from. the musicals OF new, ; ‘and old vintage. | They're. both young and person-. in diriner.. }able. smartly attired i jackets; and bring a Slick show {biz air to. the -room.” They run °... through highlights from “South Pacific.” “Call Me Madam." “Kiss. ‘Me Kate,” “Most Happy Fella,” “King and J,” and wind up ‘with \ doing requests of anything the customers ask for. Night caught,-the j}for “Bye Bye Birdie” numbers and sang almost: the entire score: from “West Side Story.’ ” While. Colleary. stays at ‘the piano, ‘Keane sings from about. ‘the room, at customers’ tables, from: the ~-bar,: and other vantage points. Their | big Irish‘ voices fill the room for. : fine .effect.. While this act ts tailored to this room; it would ke. | standout for smart hotel. rooms ..as well as Jv spots, vaude and cafes. Guy. . KIKI & THE PAPE BOYS (1) ‘Songs, Dances | stage and fine backing work. Nou-|of the slower numbers into her {40 Mins. . 365 CLUB—Jenny Mack, Paul Gray, Vol| Veau Olympia Ballet has -some | repertoire. Roy Palmer Orc. RENO-TAHOE | HARRAH’S (Reno)—Kim Sisters, Sons of Golden West, George Rock, rt Timers. Windsor Trio, Abble Nea), | Red Coty. HARRAH'S (Tahoe) — Teresa. Brewer. Dave Barry, Dorothy Dorben Singers & , Dancers, Leighton Noble Ore, Lounge: Al Hirt. The Lancers. Skeets Minton. Dave Bergman, Lisa Alonso, Rudy Roarte. HOLIDAY — Nick Lucas, Joe Maize, Charles Gould, Tony. Lovello. Revue. MAPES—Roberta Linn. Malani Kele Polynesian Rev., Norman Brooks, Betty AYr RIVERSIDE — Bert Wheeler, Lou Levitt Ore. Kay Stevens, Newton Bros. WAGON WHEEL (Tahoe) — Gaylords. Andrini_ Bros., Kay Martin, ‘Roy Aubrey, Bobby Pages. Manny Lopez, Magic “Vio-' lins of Mexico. Ron Rose. ‘MIAMI-MIAMI BEACH AMERICANA—George .Arnold Ice Re Lounge: vue, Phil Richards, Marjil Lee, Shirley Linde, Jqghnny Bachemin, Johnny ¥lanagan, Michael Meehan, Lolo & Lita. Mal Malkin .Orc., Ice Models. CARILLON—“Cherchez . ‘Les Femmes.” Sue Carson, Tanya & Biagi, Jack Sally Jenkins, Jacques Donnet Orc., Line CASTAWAYS—Preacher Rollo 8, Jerry Geraldi & Lesley, Ralph Font Orc., Candi Cortez, Bob Rhodes “DIPLOMAT—Mandy Campa Ore., Van Smith Trio. EDEN ROC—Duke Jenkins Orc., Monroe | Kasse 5. Mal Malkin Orc., Luls Varona Orc., Barbara Russell, Leslie Hudec. FONTAINEBLEAU — “Saucy Scandals,” Vinnie. Sid Carson & Chico Chico. Holly Warren, Vic Charles, Tongelele, Ronnie Meren, Ron Dean. Bobby. Argas &: Jacqueline Verona. Les Rondettes (12), Ziggy Lane, Frank Sextette. . SEVILLE—“Caught in Act.” Jack . De Leon, Ferry Haven, Jerry Newby, Linda ! *Minsky’s Follies with. looker girls plus acceptable. little Miss Napoli has. a nice rocking | Stardust Lounge; Las: Vegas Kiki Paige, brunete tooker, is an. + interludes with a good.‘production.| free and: easy. way with such. nym| excellent singer who alse excels flair in. ‘some of Arthur _Piasschaert’s choreographic ideas. Baby Twins are a pert team who are all right in boites but lost on a. big stage in their watered down: cooch bit. Gillian Hills-is a thin but } shapely young actress who tries to ‘sing. Her cooing and squealing may be suitable for a parody film Lc it goes awry on a house stage. Christine Legrand is a French} scat singer with a too high pitched voice and local at best.. Dumaine, Zammit & Desraux act as stage ‘managers who form the show. into a sort of video: audition and ‘Tradio program ‘affair, _ is a juggler who tries to clown too much. Ghezzis, however, are a ferocious knockabout acro act with determined pratfolls and teetering on ladders that. get.-squeals and applause. Sheer brute falls replace the more measured . slapstick of yore..°. The Olympia,. however,. does have’ enough acts and a fluke headliner to put it over despite some weak spots..It boils down to a: need far ‘more headliners and better acts, not. the dressing up {aspects of forcing vaude into a tevue format, Mosk. [ bers as “Goody Goody,” “Good Man Nowadays” and “Yes Indeed.” | She also shows a distinctive deliv| ery ima chanted rendition of “You Made Me Love You.” Mor. ‘YAN DORN SISTERS. (3) | Songs 30. Mins. Tidelands, Houston Polish-born Van Dorn_ Sisters. ‘now citizens of Canada, have been | playing U.S. for only four months, ‘and they seem destined for . big: things. Girls. have looks, are su perbly gowned and harmony is ex a }cellent. If patter seems a bit In the filler field, Van Gordon. forced, nobody seems to notice, ‘or care. Girls run through ballads, show tunes and rousing closer, “Rampart Street Parade.” Other tunes: are “Small. World,” “April Showers,” “I Wish You Love,” and: a.“Wizard of Oz” medley featuring, “Over the Rainbow,” “You Made Me Love ‘You Cha Cha Cha,” |. and. “When I Fall In Love.” . Girls’ arrangements are firstrate, and staging has. been care fully organized. Deliveryis. pro-1 fessional, as they have consider-. able experience in Canada, and need only a small break in this. country. Skip: lin the terp department, and registers strongly with impreshes.. ‘Miss Paige has surrounded herself with some topflight musicians, | plus. singer-guitarist Joley Marino, to’ form a:fast-moving, highly: en~ Pat Smith is. tertaining: new act. on bass; Autie-Goodman, -altos. Luther McDonald; trombone: Boone ..Stines, drums;. and -Clyde . Pound, .88. songs: are a “Get To The People” medley, an “Old Song” medley, “My Buddy,”’ “Ace. In The’ Hole,” “Rill Bailey." and “Mr.: ‘Banjo.” _ Singing partner Marino scores with a medley sung in Italian. © A stylishly dressed. * act’ with plenty of color and movement, it’s highlighted by Miss Paige’s devas Lena. Horne, Ethel Merman, Keely Smith and Judy Garland. Act and clever. arrangements were written by Alan Copeland of The Modernaires. her family’s uncycle act. (Paige, Jewett, & Kiet when. she was 4... Duke.’ into. service for his Yorkville in.. e seems a breath of* Al .Wién. She -has a deep. husky who. should reach. -aut. beyond the. limits. of. this neighborhood. In-__. others who have made this leap are. Vicky Autier -and: Marguerite one, and there are traces of many. two were kept. busy with requests. Rf f, ae 4 4 ad # ai : 4 { Among the ‘star’s outstanding ‘tating -.vocal’ impreshes of -suchchirps as Dinah Shore, Mary Kaye, Despite her youth; Miss. Paige: is. a ‘show biz veteran, having joined ae eee eee