Variety (Apr 1939)

Wednesday, April 12, 1939 VARIETY 47 Andrews PI". Nllee & NaOln. Ann Snbo Al Blilrlch Jo M 'PS Oro IJ'SS Clnb e<rlnk King Oro Eileen Mercedes Dolly Parker June Davis Dorothy Tanner Betty McKee Francis Lenol Florence Holman muihi* P«I»nib«'t Bonnie Stewart Ben Perry Do lloyos Tvenettes (•) Bobby Morrow Ore HutIs Tar tin Alabama Corlnne Bobby Lyons Oreta LaMarr Betty Tboinas Hlldrbraad's Charlie Neld Doris Blllott Morinan Lewis Paula „ Paul & Martin Betty LaMer Frankle Hilton BIchard Bach Bobby Lee Or* Dee Dorea Jack lyncb's. Charles Smith Vincent Blxao Or« Barney Zeeman Chancy * F" Joe B. Lewis Helen Morgan Gloria Gilbert Betty BroUel MacloTia Rula . Hei'b Dubrow Jimmy Blake . J Lynch GIS (12) Joe Fresetio Oro UUI* Rathskeller Betty & Jim Lane Patsy Shaw ' Han Tho Cha'n . Al Scheok CIto Barr Duval Sis Victor Hueo Oro Johnny & Georee Howie's Helen jMaxwell Marie ^Clalr Lena Arlato Bucky Shores Tounr 'Sis . Kate Smith Walt Wolford Oro Vann ft Vldal Dr Hudspeth ft Dog Mme Iris Martlncllo Uaao* InB liConard Coolq BllMe RlohmoDd Judy Lane Blaine ft James Baroness Randonin Billy Gates Ore Open Door Cafa Bob Ridley Tlola KlalBS Ore Poiple Derby Buck Calhoun Betty Weeks Margie Mealey Jean Lamar Dotty Moore Bobby Carr Joe' llurns Ray Allen Oro BendetTons Ann Sultana Lane, Edwards & A Endle Lang Charles & Barbara Bob Uargraves Ore Stamp's Cafe Bert I^mlsh Ore Dot Lnndy Jack Hutchinson Johnny Welsh Andre ft Francis Bebe Sherman C'ortez & Marquis Vic Earlson Silver Lake Inn (Clenieuton) Utckey Famllani Oi Alice Lucey Florodora Sextet ' Jane Patterson Lillian Russo Marie Holz George Reed Venice Grllla Jack RIcb Pay Ray i Joey Hayes Oro Morse Sis Miniccnt J^.D TIklnr Car* Blllle Callahan Joe Kenrns Jerry Dolmar Oro Dllly Kearns Helen Brooks Pepperettes (3) T^lle Sis (3) .Bobby Jones Village Bam Bobby Evans Jackie Miles Charles Fredericks Muriel Parker Billy Lee Alex Gray Oro Chae ft K Joy Vfagon Wheel Benctt ft Orlando Lola- Hoy Harklns jine O'Shea Allworth ft Yvonne Al Wilson Al Baatlan Oro Weber'a Hot Brao (Camden) Use Hart Hudy Bruder Jules Flacco Oro Helen Worthlngton Goodrich ft Nelson La LIta P&Prlncess Sel'ndra Rasso ft Duval Pat Oranford Bill Evans Sid Golden Slgnor Karmlno J ft T Shellenb'mer Internationals BIdoradlans Tacht Clnb. Kitty Helmling Ore Roberta Ramsey mLWAUXEE Atbletlo asb Hal Munro Oro Bott PhllUp'a Pep Babler Oro Bthel Seldel Blats Palm Oardcn Bddle Boutb Oro Blaa Hoon S Davidson Ore Virginia Rosen Jay Jayson Gal* Parker Cardinal dob Bad VIenI Oro . .Ohatean Clnb fitan Jacobsen Ore Johnny Peat Bert Gilbert Martin Barnott Patsy Marr Bonya ft Romero Jackson ft Nedra Marlon Vinay ClOTer Clab Harry Weber Oro Ruth Phillip* Eva Thornton Marge Tonng Eleanor Gall Jean Rnrlej Flo Radke Son Kranlch Joxon Clab Forest Virginia Grey Berdlne Dickson Helen Kaye Vera Welsh CiBb Madrid Jimmy Rotas Oro Patricia Page Gl* Marguerite Claudet Lollta Roche Zlla ft Anfll* worge Mooro Sharon Hale Thereae Rudolph ClQb Sahara Oeo Cerwin Oro Club Tmla Oordon Genschero Hona Henderson Ethel Warren Phil KesUn Kathleen Kayo Claudia FeiTl* Dale ft Dale Cong* Clab Inna Xllne nia ft Raff Bob Freeman V«ry Heed Jeir Tbomaa Leonard Gay Oro Comic* Ship Bill Davidson Oro Ben Bee Oro Balph Uwl* Bailey ft Lamarr Devlae* Eagles Dean Hudson Ore Sieve Swedish Ore Mabel Drake Dorothy Dal* Red Roberts Oro Oloria Gale Jimmy De Palma Howard Gelger Rotd Sehroeder (Empire B4wm> Billy Baer Oro noy Bast virg Hofmann Paul Mann Mopbandia • • ■ Karl Batsch'a Sepple Boch Oro Helene Sturn Walter MerhoS Larsen'a Ray Meadows Ore Last Roond Cp Jimmy Raye Oro Ken Keck Undj'* Rick ft Snyder victor RIa Burke Log Cabin Carl Bergman Oro HUml Clnb i La Marrs Helen Holmes Marlon Walter* Marie Dougia* Marcella Paige GInnle Blalny Joan Balrd Peggy Geary Gene Emerald Harriet Cross Marie Carroll Jobnny Davis Ore HUwankeaa Bobby Maynord Oaal* Uarty Gray Oro Snook* Hartman Old Heidelberg Bddle ZIpp Oro Donna LuPau Allen Dunn Alma William* Claudia Ferris Babe Collins iiuzanne Open Door Tlnney LIveng'd Or Larry Powell Pa<>l(ard Ballroom Al Cavalier Ore Famdliie Garden* Bill KIngsley Ore Pari* Art Rpchel Ore Planlatlon Clnb Bert Bailey Oro Mary Webb Plantation 6 Brown ft Lyon* Myrtle Thomas Ilunky Brown RendetTon* Bob Matheson Ore Madeline Cornclle Chlckle Mallroy Blliy Ware Dorothy Smith Grace Smith Nina Ravelle Rendezvous 12 Beoo Jean All«n I'at Marvin Helen Allen Itomona Brown well ROKS Vine Vlnillck .Sis Harvey Lett Oro Scaler'* Tony Bauer Ore Marie Kcky Jessie ft Viola Dorothy Hamilton HIng Biirdick I|oms Contello fleliwarls Harry Pierce-Ore .. Irene Griggs Tony Salerno Claude Parmenter ' ^Ix Point Club Casper Reda. Oro State Gardens Earl RIgg Ore Florence Bell Mildred Seeley Ann llelene Gvon Allen Irene Schrank Flo Smith Shirley Little I'cggy Hall Sunset Clnb Eddie Apple Tic Top Tap Joey Feldstein Ore Natalie ft Howard Klcanor Leonard AI Cole Itett-y Louis Mlrglnla Grey Itoaco Alls Town and Connlrj Clob Knight ft Da* RobertOB I.uclene Virginia Davis Madeline Gardiner Betty Ilarger Allren Honda Zostro ft Wells Marty Haft >'amea GIs Debutantes Joan Dolange Toy's Case Landls Oro 2«t'h ft North Club Kay Crandell Oro Tr<^dero Mlron Stuart Oro Jane Rubey Shutta ft Kent Dolly O'Dea Wonilard Sis Bobble Stuart Wlrth's Fulurlstle Bill Schweitzer Ore Jack Fexer Vallle Jay Oro Maureen Rosay Rogan' ft Mann Wisconsin Roof Dill Carlson Ore M Merrymaker Ore N!c Harper Oro Tom Sheridan Cappy Lewis Joan Domarls Arnold Dupre Zunher Garden* Lyie Stann Ore CLEVELAND Alpine Village Otto Thurn Oro Woods & Bray Mnrkell ft Faun Margaret Aeninier Herman Plrchner AvaloB Hy Barron Ore' nert Gilbert Carol Chapell* Airway Clob Troy Singer Oro Judy tBlack Cedar Gardens Duke Melvin Oro Uecht's Unit Chateau Pete GeracI Oro ^ I^on I^Verdle Art West 3 Feinmes 1 Fellow College Inn Norman Brill Oro . TtiMla'B Cafe Tony Bihma Oro Guy Cherney Hart ft Allison I'von Nova Rddle Barnes Texas Rocket* Golden Glow Paul Slmonettl Ore Sherry Panay Del Grey Gourmet Clnb Louis Clna Ore Gloria Glenmore Hatton'* Clab Lenny Colyer Bob Armstrong Rose-Marl* Hanna Grill Joanna Gordon Kay Bush Don ft Lou L«n Ensign Hotel Cleveland Gene Erwln Ore Walt Bergen Ore lintel »nway Hall Wlllard Porta Ore Settle Allen Hotel Sterling Marty Lake Oro Gayle Gaylord Hotel Hollenden Snmmy Watklns Or Patsy Parker Frank Cook Javk ft Jill ' Romany 3 ' Hotel Blatler Dlcfc Stabile Oro Evelyn Oakes Glover ft LaMae Jack ft Eddie's Chick Williams Arlene Rice Oro Vic Corpora Lindsay's Sky-Clob Poison Gardner Harold Simpson Uoaaco's Cafe Ross Pierce Oro Marllynd Maynard Mound* Clnb Orvelle Rand Oro Sontliem TBTom Paul Burton Oro Don Kaye Nick Bontemp* Ubangl Clab Tommy Barnes Ore Hertel Collin* Bthel Avery Rose Morgan Sonny Carr SETBOIT Anbasaador Billy Meager Bill Tracey Dale Lynn Geo Alfano Oro Book-Cadlllae Hotel (Book Casino) Ben Cutler Ore Manno ft Strafford Rod Drigo ft F (Motor Bar) Peter Kent Oro Cheae-Trombley Jimmy Oargano Or Frankle Little Harry Jarkey Hertray Sis Millie Obernor Slylettes Bob O'Neill Commodore Clnb C Costello Oro Lee De Bain Don Arden Artist Models (S) Carlotta ft Myers Clab Frontenao Baker 3 Oro Vickl Lauren Marian Kay Rich ft Gibson Jay Jason Sweethearts (8) Cliff BeU's Kaye Andre Gardner Smith Oro Hotel Statler (Terrace Room) Xavler Cugat Oro Carmen Castillo Judy Lane Bddle Astaerman Oastallno Rolon Raul ft Eva Imperial Clab Ralph Jarrard Don Carlnl Geo Salla ft Jo-Jo Bonnie Nicholas Fill LIvltes Margo Wade Woody Mosher Frank Rapp Oro Neblolo Cafe Leonard Seel Ore Mario ft Marina Parisian Coeds Jack ■ Stacey Northwood Ina Zev Clay Oro Sally Jo Nelson John Hale Ted ft Mary Taft Arlene Whitney OasI* Lillian Le May Henee DeRoy'a GIs Josephine Campbell Harry Goodman Don Rlcardo Oro Palm Beach Amos Jacobs Barry ft DeAlba Brucettes Georgetto Bros Betty Harrington Don Pablo Ore PlonUttoB Club Oustavus Jones Evelyn White Moke ft Poke Desoree Alexander Billy Bkstein Sadjal Don Albert Oro House Lin* (1) Powalan Bddle Colli* Betty ft B Carroll 4 Cameos Sammy DIbert Oro Sab* Don Harris Buddy Lester Renee Villon Lonette Bis Ceo Kavanagb Ore FUTSBUBGH Aachorago Hughie Morton Ore Maynard Deane Arlington Lodg* Art Norkus Oro Baleonade* Joe Taller Ore BUI Green'* Sterling Toung Ore Bobby Bnnis Ja<'k Law Ray Merrill Johnny Duffy Clob Petite Pkrolo Pete Ore Betty Greenwood Nancy Naoy Cork and Bottle Jack Davl* Eddie Peyton'* Phil Cavezza.Ore Harlem Casino Sherdlna tValker Or George Gould I'ctc Nug»nt Monelte Moore Johnson ft Grlder Otto EaKons Ilarlemettes '•) I^rry Steel* OzzI* Dial Hotel HeniT , M Contrera* Ore Conrhlia ' Hotel RooacTeli Buddy' Russell 3 Hotel Schcnicy Howard Baum Ore Buzz Aston' Jack Rogers Hotel William Penn (CbatUrbex) Bernle Cummins Or Connie Barleau Walter Cummins (Continental Bar) Versatlllans Italian Gardens Etzl Covato Oro Bemie Perella Michael Strange Dance Darlings (5) Johnny Morris Dick Smith Betty Kylander New Pcna Emerson Gill Ore Gail Reed Millie Wayne Starr ft Dann Lonry ft Davis Xlxen Cafe Al Marsieo Ore Bob Carter Seror 2 Jimmy Ray Darryl ft Dale Angelo Dl Palma Claire Ray GIs Nat Bomur Gogo Le* Boogy-Woogy Lew Dolgoft Harry NosokolT George De Costa Al Mercur Jim Buchanan ' Plaza <'are Jimmy Peyton Ore Adele Curtis Lynn ft Dnvis Dewey Moon nolty Hurst Billy Cover Le Rol Johnny Ray Riviera Joe X.ce Ore Show Boat Al Fremont Ore Leola Frnzler Joan Grey Hilly Keaton '' Barbara M'Donald Santos ft Elvira Lane ft Carroll Drent, DeW ft M Bob Ryan 3 Line (12) Webster Hall Nelson Maplea Oro lluzzy Kountz Will Ward George Weber Cnlon Grill Tony Lombardo Art Tagello Frank Natal* Wm, Morris Plans (Ck>ntinued from page 39) attorney Buzzell and 44% owned by Calloway.) Vawde in England Ellington's 28 concerts in 30 days at $1,000 a concert also included fares both ways. The maestro may break down British labor ministry opposition and fill in a couple of vaudeville':dates in England, on the grounds of being unique, but that's not set yet The English leaders are trying to influence their native au^ thorities to extend that courtesy to Ellington while abroad^ . Reuter Agency of London and Paris deposited a' $28,000 guarantee in. a New York baiik before! Elling- ton sailed from N.Y. Dough is to be collected by Mills' N.Y. office at the rate of $7,000 per week. Whether or not Ellington would receive the full amount of the guarantee in the event European ' hostilities disrupted his tour isn't known. Music Corporation of America Is not contemplating any- replacement for Willard Alexander. It's been more than two weeks since he bowed out Bands which Alexander guided have been spread among Sonny Werblin, et al. broadcasting. This would set it up | as a trailer for the feature. 'Not known how it would bo used, how-; ever. j More Tefe Talks Subject of television dominates list of topics lined up for discussion at the sprini; convention ot Society of Motion Picture Engineers in Hollywood, April 17-21. Six papers are scheduled for reading on the sight-sound subject. Line-up includes 'Television Light- ing,' by William C. Eddy, National Broadcasting Co.; 'Report of Tele- vision Committee of Society,' by A. N. Goldsmith, chairman; 'Introduc- tion to Television . Production,' by H. R, Liibcke, Don'- Lee Broadcast- ing System; '(Continuous Type Tele- vision Film Scanner,' by Peter C. Goldmark, Columbia. Broadcasting System; 'Application of . Motion Pic-, ture Film tq Television,' by E. W. Engstrom and G. L. Beers, RCA Mfg. Co.; and Television Studio Technic,' by A. Protzman, NBC. Quit Authors ? (Continued from page 5) Metro's 1 Plan (Continued ttom page 3) smash, its percentage payoS could be 40% or more. The system should appeal to a majority of the Metro accounts be cause, if a picture is better than figured, it deserves to earn more rental, while if it turns out disap pointingly at the boxoffice, its li- censing value should be propor- tionately less. The other deal Metro offers ex- hibitors is four pictures at 40%, 10 at 3S%, 10 at 30% and 12 at 25%, plus what Is tabbed by Metro a 'bal- anced group' of 16, which will be sold at 20% or flat, unless shifted into higher brackets if test engage- ments—a new Metro feature—prove that they are justified in being moved up. Should one of the 16 features in the balanced group, after testing, be moved up into a 25% bracket. Its place at 'die bottom of the pack on a flat basfis or at 20% might be re- placed by . an originally-allocated 25-percenter which shows up as a doubtful business getter. Breaking new trails in selling, with a policy flexible enougli to fit each situation regardless of its na- ture, Metro may be undertaking a system in distribution that 'Will, prove revolutionary. General opin- ion is that Metro is taking an en- terprising step forward and one which will go further to cement good relations with the exhibitor than anything developed to date by the distributor branch of the In- dustry, Television (Continued from page 7) that must be determined in the next few weeks. Elnthusiasm for television in G-B theatres of London has been re- ported to industry circles in New York. Two prize fights and a boat race have been successfully tele- vized. However, this probably would not have been possible without the aid ot the British Broadcasting Co., the government agency. In this country, there Is no such government assistance or financial aid. That picture companies are aware of developments was seen in the fact that the Hays office, industry's major organization, recently received a complete report on the current sit- uation oh television in the U. S. It also is reported that RKO has pre- pared a two-reel version of 'Gpnga Din,' design^ strictly for ,teleTision 306 Strike (Continued from page 20) year agreement. Is up Nov. 1. At that , time, it is imderstood, increases will;' be sought all along the line. Negotiations for a new contract, probably on a two-year basis again, will no doubt be started early in the fall with the distributors. Should there be difficulty and'the exchange workers go out on strike, then it would be the turn of the operators not to cross picket lines, regairdless of the increases now obtained under a contract running until 1040. , The exchange workers did not sit •In on meetings at which the strilce was settled, but were informed on Sunday (9) to return to work. Branches late Saturday night, in some cases as late at 2 a. m. telei- phoned film salesmen, bookers and others who have been doubling into 'back rooms' that they didn't have to come in Sunday (9) as they had been doing. . Representatives of unions plugged telephones' or stayed away Sunday (9) so that questioning on the set- Uement might be avoided, and orders were that nothing be said by any- one knowing about the defeat-vic- tory of 306. ' JuflUce Dept'g Frown On Thursday (6), deceiving an I official opinion of the Department of Justice that its strike was in viola- tion of the anti-trust laws, a meet- ing with the distributors, latter now being on the offensive, was quickly arranged at the Hotel Astor. Had not 306 been wining to accept the proportionately smaller victory of screening room increases, and stand the defeat of its major objective against Empire-manned booths, then the distributors were ready to start injunction proceedings. Such pro- ceedings were lield up until the- Dept of Justice had ruled on the strike. Its opinion, a blow to 306, automatically armed the distribs powerfully in ^plying for an in- junction. Only way out for 306 seemingly was to get increases for the screening room ops and drop the dream to bring into 306 the Co- calis, Century and other indie houses that employ Empire men. While 306 will no doubt continue its offensive against these Empire- boothed theatres, many of which. have been periodically picketed for' years now. It is doubtful whether j 306 will get the houses. They have' seven-year contracts with the Em- pire State Operators, N. Y.-char- tered union, under conditions which Cocalis and others say are satisfac- tory. Another absorption move may be sought, biit Cbcalla and other indies holding contracts having seven years to go, could insist on fulfillment. The Loew circuit owns a minority Interest in the Ontury chain of around 30 houses in Brooklyn and on Long Island, he£.ded by the late A. H. Schwartz, and of - which H. Clay Miner is now president While this circuit, operated by Miner and associates, is an indie and employs Empire, all. the Loew houses use 306 men. Strike, thus, has. placed Loew's in an odd position. Any' thought that because of the jitters the distribs have suffered over Cocalis, Century and other indies, they (distribs) may attempt to get these indies to switch to 306 or be reluctant to sell 1939-40 film to them unless they do something about the Empire-306 mess, is one of the wildest of possibilties, D:stribs, in such an event, would themselves be indulging in restraint of trade or coercion. . ., . , failure to do so, shall be guilty of conduct unbecoming a member of the Guild.' Vlolatloii of the rule is punishable by suspension or expul- sion from the SAG, which deprives an extra of right to appear before the camera. Threatened strike of building serv- ice employes at Columbia was averted when leaders of other crafts urged workers to remain on' the job until their' situation could be in- vestigated. Proposed contract with Building Service Employes Local Union will be discussed this week at conference between George Bodle, attorney for the workers, and Bill Holman, studio manage!: for Colum- bia. Designers Near Signing Deal between the producers and Screen Set Designers is expected to be set this week. Designers have t>een holding out for minimum of $80 week, with producers offering $1.70 an hour for a 44-hoiir week. De- signers also want a one-week sever- ance notice. Designers now receive from $1.46 to $1.50 an hour. / ' Three nominees for Junior Cow- . cil of the Screen Actors Guild have withdrawn, leainng 57 candidates who will go to the post in the annual election Sunday (16). Fred. Williams and Allan Watson notified the SAG they would ndt hav6 -sufficient time to devote 'to the worlc. Name of Johnny Meyers waa eliminated un- der rule prohibiting player from be- coming a candidate for Guild office if he had been suspended for rules violation within three years prioi: to election. First decision to be disclosed by the new Standing Committee of the producer-Screen Actors Guild Basic Agreement has resulted in a fiood of protesta by extras. Claim for adjustment was filed by SAG be- caiise Paramount cancelled a weather permitting call for 96 extras on Jan. 13 when studio executives did not believe weather would permit shoot- ing. Players were given a quarter check, but the SAG asked for pay- ment of an additional three-quarter check, claiming weather would not have Interfered with shooting. Case was considered on March 24, and a decision was annoiuced April 3, with notice sent to all signatories of Basic Agreement. Squawk by extras was because the names of the 96 players were revealed to studios although the protest w^ filed by the Guild itself, Eddie Aquillna, a can- didate for the Junior Council, ad- vised SAG that he had already T>een notified by the casting department of a studio that he would receive no further calls because he hald tried to collect a full check on a weather permitting call, although the Basic Agreement provided only for pay- ment of a quarter check. SAG tops admitted that Standing Committee should not have disclosed names of players to the studios and are trying to rectify situation. Stew- art McKee, Los Angeles business man, is chairman ot the committee. The actors are represented by Mur- ray KlnneU, former treasurer of SAG, and the producers by Lou Anger. Pact between the Artists Managers Guild and the SAG for!licensing of ' all agents Is expected to be cemented shortly after return of Kenneth Thomson, SAG. executive secretary, from Washington. ' Actor-executive went to capital in Interest of block booking biU. Golduyn's Attack (CMttinned from page 3) jured UA. The Goldwyn company, by suing UA, would actually have been suing itself and reducing its own property value.' Goldwyn accuses UA of deliberate- ly trying to delay disposition of Goldwyn's attempt to find out from the courts what the rights of the respective parties are. In respect to each otiier, by moving to transfer Goldwyn's suit from the N. Y. supreme court to the U. S. district court, where the Equity calendar is mjre than a year behind, and where the case would not have been reached. l>efore another year. Goldwyn has therefore moved for a speedier - determination by re- commencing Ills action in the U. SL (::ircuit Court in the Wilmington (Del.) Jurisdiction, where it waa filed' yesterday (Tues.), through Ward tt Gray, yTils^ington attorneys.