Variety (Apr 1939)

Wednesday, April 26. 1939 VARIETY 87 Dowa Bart najry Roberta hSIt Patrick . BtyllitB (9> - pntkU'i Bathskeller FraoK FonU Keller Bl» • Irene Kay Blllle-Ke Uargle Drummona Cleo Valentine brlDi Braelow Ore S Ohlco Kay l*Terly Margaret^MarahftU Virginia Howard Jean Sutherland Ivan Tasbman Ore EntbaMT Junia Culbertaon Vera Kane . , genorlta Monteria Solorea O'Neill At Moore Ore redre Bianco or* Oeorcii Clifford Lollta Cordoba IieMarr & Martin ErercnoD Casino Tommy Monro* ■Andrews Sis 'Sea Saxon Manor & MIgnor Blllle Franze Al BIdrlch Jo Miles Ore. 1S2S Glob Bwing King Oro Ben Alley .Beth Chains Dolly Parker June Davis Dorothy Tanner Betty McKee Francis Irenes UltsI lAne Fronkle •Falomb*'* Ben Perry De Mayos 'Tvonettes <() : Bobby Morrow Or* Dino & Iiee Daisy the Horse Hairli TaTem .Alabama Corinn* Bobby' Lyons aret% LaMarr Betty Thomas Blldebraiid'g 'Ohoflle' Neld ' 't Whlrllilg'Toriiad'B Norma Norton Bobby Ferguson Barnes Bis Kitty Barnes Baddy Boberta Frankle Mlltoo Richard Bach ' Bobby' Lee Or.s.' Jack lyach's Charles" Smith ' ▼InoenI Rlsso Or* Barney Zeemaa Joe B. Lewis MIoholas Bros Uarjorle Oalnsw'rth Evelyn Martin Sherry Lee Susan Sayen' ' NInl Liggett MaoIoTla Rula Herb Dubrow Jimmy BUke° J Lynch Ols <1!) °Joe FreSetfo Oro - Uttl* Bathskcltor ' Tatara Ruth 'Wayn* Al Schenk Cleo Barr ' Duval Sis -Victor Hugo Or* Johnny d> Georg* Haggle's Helen' Maxwell Marl* Clair Lena Arista Buoky Shore* .Toung Sis ■Walt 'Wolford Oro Martlnettes <2) Helene Sinclair 'Vlenoe Dr Hudspeth & Dog Mme Iris UaiKia Ina Leo'nard Cook Blllle Richmond' Judy lAne Dick Gale ' irhlrllng Dervishes lioulae Seymour Bradshaw & Fenton Billy Gates Oro Pnrple Derby Buck Calhoun Margie Mealey Jean Lamar Jean O'Nelle Andy Russell 3 Coslmleraa Joe Burns Ray Allen Oro Bendenoa* Joe Kirk Pearl 'Williams Bdlth Delaney Margie Carroll Charles & Barbara Bob Hargraves Uro Stamp's Cafe Bert Lemlsh Oro Jack Hutchinson Johnny Welsh . Tremore & Clair* Bubbles Stewart 'Watson Bis Frances Carroll Vlo BarlBon Sliver Lake laa (Clemealon) Mickey Famllsat Qr Alice Lucey -Florodora Sextet Jane Patterson LUIIaa Russo Marie Holz George Reed Russo & Duval 13M Cafe Blsle Jones Nan Roberts . Camllle Roberts Esther Leeds Texas Plant Tweatleth. Centary Deauvllle Boys Bobby Bernard Jean VlckerS Madeline Sherman Tommy Cullen Oro Venlee Orlll* ■ - Jack Rich - ' - Joey Hayes Oro Ginger Dunn TlklaB Caf* Blllle Callahan ,Jo« Kesms Jerry Delmar Oro . Chfck Dorrow Andre A Francis Ginger Lynn. Anna- Debt Helea Brooks VlUag* Ban Bobby Evans Jackie Miles Jaok Marston JaQqnellne Herman Remos Baddy Uyera Alex Gray Oro Wagoa Wbeel Joe O'Shea Al Wilson ■■ Al Bastlan Oro Weber's .Hot Btaa .(Comdea) ' n** Hart Rudy Bruder Jules Fla^o Olt Helen Worthlngton Ruth 'Warren ■ Paul & Pettit Kirk & Lawrence O'Connor 2 & St. C P&Prlncess Bel'ndra Bill Evans Sid Golden Signer Karrolno J A T Shellenb'mer International* Bldoradlans inLWAUKEE Athletle Clah Bal Munro Oro Bert Phillip's 'Pep Babler Oro Bthel Seldel Blata Palm Cardea Eddie Sonth. Oro .Blue UooB D Davidson Oro Virginia Rosen Jay Jayson .Gale Parker Cardinal Cleb Jay Burt Oro ~ Cbatean Clnb Stan Jacttbsen Oro -Johnny Poat Martin Barnett Patsy Marr .Sonyfi &.Romero Jaokeon & Nedra 'Marlon Vlnay .Hazel Kennedy Dow.&' Betty Sharon Hale Clover Olab Harry Weber Oro Ruth Phillips Eva Thornton Marge TOuhg Eleanor Gall Jean Hurley Flo Radke Don Kranlch Jaxon' Clnb Forest Virginia Grey Berdlne Dickson Helen Kaye Vera Welsh Clab Madrid Jimmy Rotas Oro Patricia Pago GIs Marguerite CInuilet Paul Burkette Club Saiiara Geo Cerwin Oro Club Terrls Gordon 'Genschoro Mona Henderson Ethel Warren Phil Kestin Kathleen Kaye CUudIa Ferris Bale ft Dale Congo Clob Alberta Reed 8 Esquires Pearl Moss Uary Reed I«onard Gay Ore Comles Ship Bill Davidson Oro gen Boe Oro naJpb Lkwl*. Bailey ti Lamorr • Bert quborf ,' Devlne* Eagles Billy Baer Oro Steve Swedish Ore Mabel Drake Dorothy Dale Red Roberto Oro Gloria Gale Jimmy De Palma' Howard Gelger Uamle's Grollo GUB Brhley Oro Clyde Thomas Hotel Schroeder (Empire Boom) Emery Deutsch Ore Bob Richards Mabel Crane* Karl Ratsch'* Sepple Boch Oro Helene Sturn 'Walter Uerhoff Larsen'* Ray Meadows Oro lAst Round. Dp Jimmy Raye Oro Ken Keck IJndy'* Rick ft Snyder Victor Edith Rao Log Cabia Carl Bergman Oro 'Miami Club Ann Saber Maxine ft Clayton Helen Holmes Peggy' Geary Gene Emerald Harriet Cross Therese Rudolph 4 Bobettes ' Johnny Davis Ore Oasis . Marty Gray Ore SnooUs Hartman Old Heidelberg Eddie Zlpp Oro Donna LuPau Allen Dunri Alma Williams Babe Collins Suzanne Open Door TInney LIveng'd Or Larry Powell Paris Joe Gumin Oro Plaatatloa Club Bert Bailey Oro' Mary Webb Plantation * Brown ft Lyons Myrtle Thomas Hunky Brown Flanldnton Boos* <Bed Boom) Walter Ubrace Bendexvoo* Bob Matheson Ore Jinny Blaney Marlon 'Walter Marcella Palgo Joan De Lee 4 La Marrs . Billy Stevens Dotty Norman Grace Brown ' Mary Douglas Rendezvous 13 Bepo. Babe Laway Jean Allen Pat Marvin Helen Allen Romona Brownwell Rose Vine Vlndlck Sis Jean Hamilton Harvey Lee Oro Scaler** Tony Bauer Or* Marl* Kecky Jessie ft Viola Dorothy Hamilton Blng Burdlok Roma CostelIo~' Sehwart* Benny Goodman Or Ir«ne Griggs Tony ^lerno Claude. Parmenter Six Point Clnb Casper Red* Oro State Gardens Earl Rigg Oro Irene Sehrank Flo Smith Peggy Hall Verne ft Evelyn Eleanor Rao Snaset Clab Eddie Apple Tie Top -Tap Joey Feldeteln Ore Ntftalle ft Howarl Eleanor Leonard Al Gale Betty Louis Virginia Grey Rosco Alls Al' Samuals ° TowB and Coantry Club ; Madeline Gardiner Betty Uarger Alleen Rondo Zaatro ft 'Welhi Marty HofI Cameo GIs Debutantes Joan Delangs Johnny Little Billy Joy Irene Burke Toy's Case Landls Oro t«th * North Club Kay Crandell Oro Trocadere MIron Stuart Oro Jane Rubey Shutta ft Kent Dolly O'Doa Woodard 61s Bobble Stuart WIrth's Fntnrlstle Bill Schweitzer Ore Jack Fexer . Vallle Jay Oro Maureen Rosay Rogan ft Mann Wlseoosla Boot Ramona Oro M Merrymaker Ore 'Nlo Harper Oro Tom Sheridan Cappy Lewis Joan Demarls . Arnold Dupre Zanber Gardeas ' Lyle' Stann Oro CLEVELAIID Alpine Tillage Otto 'Tburn Ore Stalao Bros ft P Barbarlna's Poms Margaret Aemmer Herman PIrchner AvaloB Hy Barron Oro Charlie Gordon Bossier Brow'n Ttaelma. Stone- Alrwiy Clnb Troy Singer Orb Judy Black Cedar Oardea* Duke MelvlB Oro Triza RIch'd Hont^omery Mary Dixon Howard ft Carlta Helen swile's Cbateaa Pete Gerad Oro Leon LeVerdIo Art West 3 Femmes 1 F«I.loW College laa Norman Brill. Oro Robbie Collins Jack Raynor Freddie's Cafe Tony Emma Oro i Old Timers Ballard ft Rao Alzena Margie' Harmon Eddie Barnett Texas Rockets Qoldea Glow Paul Slmenettl Ore Mary Lou Gladys Delraar Camllle Ooarmet Clab Louis CIna Oro Gloria Glenrooro Marjorle Bfack . Hatton's .Clab Lenny Colyer Bob Armstrong Roae-Maria . Hotel Cleveland Gene Brwin Oro Walt Bergen Oro Hotel Fenway BaD Wlllard Pott* Oro Bottle Allen Hotel Sterling: Marty Lake Oro Oayle'Gay lord JomeS ft Pelts Hotel HoUendea Sammy. Watklns Or Gas Van Crawford & Caskey Romany S Hotel Btatier C Hoagland Oro Jeanne Stewart OlOver ft LaMae Jaek .di Eddie's . Chick Williams Arlene Rice Ore Vic Corpora Lindsay's Bhy-CIo^ Polso'n Gardner ' Rita 'White - Pearl De Luca Uonaeo's Cafe Ross Pierce Oro Marllynd Maynard . Hounds .Clnb'. Orvelle Rand Oro Ohio VIIU Freddfe'Carlone Or Mickey Katz Lester Cole Debs ' Jackson, Stone & H 2 Canslnos a Alblns Pol-Mar GIs 8ontl>e>n Tavera Ted King Oro Kirk 'Wood Vbaagl Olab Tommy Barnes Ore Hertel Collins Bthel Avery Rose Morgan Sonny Carr nrrsBUBGH Anchorage Rughl* Morton Ore Maynard Deane Arlington Lodge Art Norkus Oro Balconades Clyde Knight Oro Janet Lee DUI Green's Paul Burton Oro Johnny 'Duffy ' Clab Petite Piccolo Pete Oro Betty Greenwood Carol Goulo Crewe ft- Bumners Dave Jeftreye Corii and Bottle Jack Davis Eddie Peyton's Phil Cavezza Oro Joyce Palmer Marlon Muller Harlem Caeino Sherdlna Walker Or Oeorge Gould . Pete Nugent Monetto Moore Johnson ft Grlder Otto Basons Harlemettee <(> Larry- Steele Ozzle Dial Hotel Henry M Conlreras Oro Conchlta Hotel RooseyfIt Buddy Hussell 3 Hotel Bchenlry Howard Baum Oro Buzz 'Aston Jack Rogers Hotel William Penn (Chatterbox) B'ernle CUmmlns Or Connie Barleau Walter Cummins (Continental Bar) Versatlllans ItallaO Gardens Gtzl Covato Oro Bernle Perella Michael Strange Johnny Morrla Dick Smith ' Betty Nylander Johnsons Kennywood Baron Elliott Oro Mew Pena Emerson OIII Ore Gall Reed Millie Wayne Starr ft Dann Lowry ft Davis Mixon Cafe Al Marslco Oro * Bob Carter Martinet & Crow Jimmy Ray Woods ft Bray Angslo Dl Palma Claire R(iy Ols Not. Honso Boogy-Woogy Mike Zetz Harry Nosokoff George De Costa Al Mercur Jim Buchanan Plaza Cafe Jimmy Peyton Ore Adele Curtis Lynn ft. Davis Dewey Moon nelty Hurst Billy Cover T,e Rol Chlcqulta Show Boat Al Fremont Oro Leola Frazler Billy Kcaton Santos ft Elvira Betty Benson Betty Co-eds (t) Webster Hall Nelson Maples Ore Buzzy Kountz Will Ward George Weber Union Grill. Tony Lombardo Art Tagello Frank Natale Clab JFrontcnae Frank Olllen Oro VI-Mar Duo Lynn Sherrlll . Gloria Miller Blaine Mahzl Jay Jasoh . Sweethearts (3) Cllir Bell's Kaye Andre Gardner Smith Oro Imperial Clab Ralph Jarrard Don Carint Geo Balla ft Jo-Jo Bonnie Nlcbolaa Fill .LIvItes Margo Wade Woody Mosher Prank Rapp Or* Neblolo Cafe Leopard Seel Ore Frano Reynolds Navarre Bertray Sis Joyce- Anne . Northwood fan Zev Clay Ore Sally Jo Nelson John Hale Burns ft While Reynold ft Collett* Oasis Tom O'Neill May Blondell Carlos ft Dolores Josephine Campbell Harry Goodman Don RIcardo Oro Palm Beach Amos Jacobs . Esirelllta Palmer ft Morgan Brueettes Betty Harrington Don Pablo Oro Powataa Bob ShaCer Rogers Sis Phil Grogan Cameos Sammy Dibert Ore Sabs- Don Harris Buddy Lester Burt ft King Lonette Sis Geo Kavanagh Ore Eddie Farley Oro Morrissey Meets AFA And Law Snags; Plans For L A. Nhery Baiked . Los Angeles, April 2R. Will Morrissey's Big Show, sched- .uled to open Friday. (21) at the. re- modeled Criterion theatre, ran afoul of both the law and the American Federation ot Actors 24 hours before rise of first curtain, with the result that show is off, so far as the down- town ' tbeatrie ' is concerned, and there's , no telling what its fate may be. Board of Health moved in day be- fore scheduled opening and Insisted proper wiElshroom faculties be con- structed backsftdge before (dean bill of health would be givenr At same time John Co)rcoran, 'head of AFA here, refused to ' permit 24 c.honis girls to dress in makeshift dressing rooms located acrtiss the alley .from the stage. - 'Over the^weekend, Morrissey and his financial backers were reported seeking another location, with pos- -sibility revue would be sent out under canvas.. Meanwhile, 16 prin- cipals and ihe 24. chorines', wondered where they stood.. -Latter- had re- ceived rehearsal pay for several weeks. T. L. Tally, and bis son, Seymour Tally, owners of the Criterion, mean- tinie, had remodeled - the pnce ace film theatre in antlbip&ting the Mor- risey show. Bulk of seats on lower floor were removed, and replaced with tables, .and two bars had been -installed. - - Intention of Morrissey and his partner, Paul Krevitz, was to operate music hall style, serving drinks and eats with accompanying stage show. DEIBOIT Ambassador Bill Tracey Arlene Whitney Vlckl. Lauren Dale Lynn Dale Rhodes Geo Alfano Oro Book-Cadlllae Hotel (Boob Canine) Ben Cutler Oro Rod Drigo ft F '(Motor Bar) Peter Kent Oro Cbene-Trombley Jimmy Gargano Or Beebe, Bruce ft B Harry Jarkey Millie Obernor Stylettes Bob O'Neill Comawdore Club C Costello Oro Lee De Bala Don Arden Artist Models (6) Carlotta ft Myers DAN STEBBINS, A. C. CAFE OPERATOR, SHOT AUanUc City, April 25. Dan Stebbins, 55, operator of Babette's, nitery here, was shot early Friday (21) morning in his cafe, allegedly by a - former employe. Stebbins life was saved, physicians at Atlantic City hospital declared, by a tie clasp, which' deflected 'the bulr let Sliig passed thrqugh Stebbin^ flesh half an inch below his heart' He's expected to recover, Stebbins' assailant was identified by police as Morris Zatlin, of Phila- delphia, a former bodyguard of Stebbins.' Latter was said to have, been talking to his wife, Babette, part owner of the club, when Zatlin- came up and demanded money. Upon Stebbins' refusal, Zatlin is said to have shot him. Zatl(n is then said to have fled.. He's still at large. Hint was given by Stebbins that he would refuse to.prosecute Zatlin, but Atlantic City detectives fumed that they would <:arry the prosecu- tion through themselves it necessary. Stebbins. once before was the victim of a bullet while standing In a Philly barroom in 1918. The crowded nitery was thrown Into a turmoil by the shot SPIES OF THE AIR (Continued from page 12) role, but acts it wi.th dignity and strength. All of the men have' been intelligently cast, while the two women have ullid roles that give them little scope. Practically the entire story is filmed in the office and works of a secret airplane factory. Livesey is in charge of construction and Barnes is an ace aviator, who takes up the machines for testing. He's in love with Livesey's wife (Joan Marion) and she with him, desoite the fact Livesey is his friend. Not a very expensive production, with direction, editing and photog- raphy up to standard. JoUt, ■ Night Club Reviews MUSIC HALL, L. A. (Continued from page 34) La Crist mixes acrobatics with con- tortions, and the others slither around' with the usual flourish. Ted Blakely does most ot the vocaJizlngi his forte being Irish numbers, Brom- ley boys are khockabout stews. Evening's third session is an after- piece in which all hands take part in a series ot blackouts, supposed to be broad satire on the picture, 'Gone with the Wind.' By the time this rolls around those still left at the .tables are pushovers. for any kind 6t a laugh. Show throughout is kept clean and free of blue gags, which might not set so 'well with the table trade. Peggy Gilbert's all femme musikers play the show and dancing and, for the -workout they get do okay. Line girls perform adequately. Helm. LONDON CASINO London, April 13. Jock Harris orch, Hu0o Ritfnold orch. The London Casino reopened last night (12) with a repUca of the Bal Tabarin show from the New York In^mational Casino, . The produc- tion is adequate, but nothing of great consequence In specialty acts, probably due to the refusal on the part of the' authtirltles to grant labor permits -for some or the Intended foreign 'Importations. > ' There ' Is . too much posturing thrbughout the dance numbers, and « large proportion of the music in minor key does not .inspire much responise 'on the part of the audi- ence. The fiAale Can-Can danced by the.'English ^rls is competently executed, 'put :whplly lacking in the- .'abandon' with- which this number Is associated: Everything, id per- formed . by ' rote, with' always the suggestion of a pause between the numbers or the' specialty acts. In other .words, there is a total absence «f . rhythmic --'co-rordinatlon. The specialties are' carefully picked and all of them specially dressed for the entertainment NoAe is outstanding but all of them adequate-and Vtrould be effective with more speedy pro- gression, ■To predicate the entertainment by the first performance would be an injustice—especially as there was only one show tha); night spread over four hodrs. Separate dinner and supper routines with fresh spec- tators around midnight would give the whole auditorium the much needed fillip. - The new management Intends to follow on the policy of its prede- cessor ot the past tew years, Alfred Esdaile, now managing director, considers the Casino has been pre- senting the most generous enter- tainment ever offered to the British pubUc. He intends continuing along - the same lines, and the-house is controlling its o'vm cuisine, which will be entirely French. Hugo Rignold and his orchestra play for the revue, and Jack Harris and his band supply the music for the dancing ot the public on the stage. There have been no drastic alterations in the auditorium, but the seating arrangements seem to be 'more comfortable, and give a generally better view of the stage. While they charged f2S a pair for the premier show, the former prices will prevail,- namely $3.75 tor dinner with dancing and revue from 8 to 11, and supper $2.50 from 11 to 2; Saturday nights the prices are $4.25. Evening dress is 'essential' on the ground floor and optional on the balcony. Joto, MEADOWBROOK (CEDAB GBOVE, N. J.) Woodu HerTWin orc^ (15). ■ This Is Woody Herman's orches- tra,, coming -to you from Meadow- brook, Jersey's brightest night spot on Route 23, the Newark-Pomplon Turnpike just 15 miles from New York,' That announcement is about as familiar to sustaining band listen- ers as any, and more than most com- ing from remo'ie pickup spots. - . Meadowbrook seems to be the haven for every jitterbug of high- school age in those parts. It's owned by a family s^itdicate beaded by Frank Dailey, whose orchestra plays occasional dates there, but for the most part leaves the bandstand to name crews, or bands on the'upbeat to' whom the many wires the spot gets (usually at least 10 weekly) are valuable, It's a Rockwell General Amusement exclusive. Unusually large for such a remote location, Meadowbrook has a capac- ity for 1,200 and is more spacious than most ballrooms in New -York. When, eaueht there wefe at least 600-700 in ihe spot; it Was" a' two-to- one bet that there weren't 50 of vot- ing age. They come to dance and don't miss an opportunity. During every set the tables are almost de- serted. Latter are spread along each side, across the back under a etaix- way from the entrance and on bal> conies on each side of the room. Tap Is a $1 minimum per person, drinks tabbed at average prices. Though the house -was packed with youngsters, the parking space out back' was jammed with cars, which seems to indicate the house is able to get more than that minimum. Kids are all well''dressed, too. Impressing as a colonial mansion from the outside. It's sunk into the side ot a hill, with balconies seem- ingly flush with ' the surrounding grounds and the dance floor and bandstand area dug- out. Driving 'up to the parking area in the rear al- most requires first speed. Oppor- timities for accidents tor cars leav- ing down such an incline are plenti- ful. Inasmuch as the slope ends at the highway. . Young as it is, the spot's clientele Is. well behaved and seem to prefer moderate tempoes for terplng. Fast- er, hotter numbers find 'em standing around the bandstand listening, while tunes like 'Deep Purple,' 'Blue Evening* and 'Heaven Can Wait' brini! 'em all on the floor, Herman's orch is impressive In tha spot, Coming here from its more or less unveiling at the Famous Door, N. Y., if8 Dlaylng here ior the air time more than anyUiing. Kids seem to go for the outfit Mary Atan Mc- Cell, band's vocalist comes under that heading, too. She's liked. Hitler's Speech (Continued from page 33) itable for the 66-people iihlt. IJia net wasn't so big, he admits, whea Willie and Eugene Howard - were 'with the show for the first ig -weeks^ but Howard adds that rio show can play that territory and pay acts over $500 a week. The -Howards salary 'was much above that, plus a spli^ he says. One., uidooked-for. cpndltlos, ac- . cording to Howard, are the trequ^t brush-fires .in .Australia. There was one week of the 14 the show played in Melbourne ''that the entire city was blanketed by smoke tor the full sjeven days, even the inside of the theatre being affected. Yet lie dtatea, ttie house' grossed $7,200 tliat session, which was still profitable and Indicated the manner in which Australians go tor live entertain- ment They prefer hoke, but It must be dressed up; nudity is also okay, it tasteful, and Ainerlcan humor, un- like England, is quickly grasped. There's also a difference between the English and Atistrallan potmd, the latter equalling about four American dollars, against .five tor England's. Living expenses in Aus- tralia are about four-fifths' 'of what they are in England. Playing $1.65 Top With the exception ot the Theatre Royale, Sydney, where the admis- sion top was $2.5(1, 'Hotel' Is play- ing Australia at $1.65. It played 11 weeks- in Sydney; l4 In Melbourne (Princess), three weeks In. Brisbane (His Majesty's), three In Auckland, N. Z. (His Majesty's) and Is cur- rently at Her Majesty's In Dunedon, N. Z. After its second week at the latter, 'Hotel' goes to Christ'Church (His Majesty's) for two weeks, then to the Theatre Royale, 'Wellington, for three, .with a repeat' ot two weeks in Auckland following. It fias still 10 more weeks in Fairbanks, Adelaide, Perth and (Talgooll, plus a few one and two-day stands, prior to winding up its Australian nm and going to South Africa, or returning to the U. S., according to European conditions. The Schleslnger deal In South Africa will guarantee "Hotel' 20 weeks In Johannesburg, Cape- Town and Durbin, with a possibility of 30 or more being played. The A. B. Marcus show has played over 30 weeks on its South African tour. After his initial experiences with 'Hotel,' Howard states that no American producer taking a show Down Under- is safe paying acts inore. than the equivalent of $500 tops in weekly salary. His current top salary (Bobby May's) in 'Hotel' is around that figure. Bobby Morris and Murray Bisco. from burlesque, who replaced Willie and Eugene Howard, are receiving only a frac- tion of the-Howards' salary. 'Hotel' originally w^ produced as a vaudeville unit touring the U.S. as such until all available vaudfilm time was exhausted. It was the basis ot a suit against Warner Bros, by Howard, the latter claiming that the studio's production ot a picture by the same name was an infringement ot title rights. The case' was eventu- ally settled out ot cotirt