Variety (May 1939)

Weanesday, May 31, 19S9 VARIETY Color«9 Merrill 3 IjombahellB Beverly Fleher I^rene Rhoop Little Ernie Slhellnd Terry FoHy-OM Club Jackie Curtis Bobby Dell Frank Moore Three Deba Lea Dixon Billy Brill Vernon Sla Harry Bohn Ore Franhle Palambo'e Ben Perry Serge Flash Dorothy Landy Tvonettea (<) Bobby Morrow Ore Hurls TkTcra Alsbsma Corlnne Bobby Lyons Orets LaMarr Betty Thonias Hlldebrand's Charlie Neld Sandy McPheraon Baydell IjA Rue Sla ainger Dunn Blllle Richmond Del Le Roy Burns A Dunn Blohard Bach Bobby Lee Ore Jack Lyacb's Charles Smith Vincent RIsso Ore Baritey Zesman Powers (iouraud E ft J Iioarh Eddie Peabody Berry Bros. O Andre Martin Benrlce Stone Glamour Ola (12) Heiene Heath Maolovla Ruls Jimmy Blake Joe Frasetto Ore Ude Venice Jack Orlffin Almee Joy Dolores I^achro Kusble. Jimmy Parker^ Frank Dumont Bill Plumly Jerry Jay Oro Carmen liUle Bathaheller jKokle Oieason Una Cooper - 4 Ink Spota Mammy Jimmy VInce ft Anlla M;ie. Adra Victor Hugo OrO' Manle's Helen Maxwell Walt Wolford Ore Uaaoa Ina Leonard Cook Blllle Richmond Faye A Alexander Mystery Dancer Four Blosfloms Bomalne & Can'rne Allworth ft Yvonne Billy Gates Oro Open Door Bob Ridley Viola Klaiss Oro Purplo Derby Buck Calhoun Andy Russell Bay Allen Oro ^ M ft B Mealey Anna IVhIte Dotty Moore Coster ft Rich Bud ft Kay Balnbow Terrace ■ (Strairard, Fa.) leo Zollo Oro Mildred Rogers Ralph Eastwood BcodeiToas Rita White Paul Rich Jerry Tapps Bob Hargrave'e Ore Showboat .Bobby Evans Blanche Saunders Red ft Curley Edith King Day Break Nelson Gladdls Harlem Dictators O Stamp's Cafe Bert Lemtah Ore Jack Hutchinson Johnny Welsh Bubbles Stewart Duval Sla Park & Jjsne Larry Wyle Ruth Warren BIlTcr Lake Ina (Clementon) MIokey Pamllaat 0> Alice Lucey Florodora Sextet Jane Pntteraon Rush Bros. Lillian Huaso Barbara Joan Marie Heir George Reed Living Statues (4) Sua Boy Oardcu Peggy Frame NIcke Oalluccl Dick Taylor Oro ISM Cafe Bob Frame Nan Roberta Texas Plant Twentieth Centoiy John Steel 3 Parisians Flash Lane Styllata Tommy Cullen Ore Venice Orlile' Claire Evans Fay Ray Joey Hayes Ore Lucille Nolan Vlhlng Cafe Jerry Delmar Ore Danny Montgomery Billy :Callahan Joe Kearns Watson Sla Lee Lamont Rol Zeltz Rosalie Helen Brooks Wocon Trhcel Pat Purcell Steppe ft Carlos Al Wilson Walt BchaufTer George Peber Bob Adama. . Johnny Trebon Al Bastlan Ore Weber's Hot Bran (Camden) Ilae Hart Rudy Bruder- Julea Flacco Ore Helen WorthlngtOD Ralph Corabl Joe Bonell Doria Day Claude & Chlorine Sara Lee Oreano ft Vog BUI Evana Sid Golden Signer Kermlno J A T Shellenh'mer Eldoradlans Taeht CInb Jimmy Bailey Kltiy Helmlliig Ore UUWADKEE AthleHo CInb Hal Munro Ore Chet ft Marcia Bert PhUllp'a Pep Babler Ore ■Ihel Beldel Gabby Rogers Blata Falm Garden Gabby Rogers Ore Al Buettner Oro Cardinal CInb Jay Burt Oro Cbotean Clob ■tan Jacobaen Ore Johnny Peat Keller Slaters Paul Maul Taylor ft Allen Alice Kavan Helen Honan Millie Wayne Dick Ware Fredrlik ft Arden Ctorer CInb Harry Weber Ore Marge Toung Bleanor Gall Jean Hurley Flo Radke Don Kk'anich Margo Cole Twina CMb Forest Virginia Grey Berdlne Dlckaon. ..Helen Kaye vera Welah CInb Madrid . Jimmy Rolaa Oro Lola Marie Tony Gray Ann Davia Jhelma Marnnn Martlnler ft Bern'd Jean Marlon CInb Mllwaukean Otto RIchter Oro „ Clob Sahara Gordle Bennett Ore CInb Terrls Gordon Oenschore Mona Henderson Bthel Warren Pbll Keatin Kathleen Kaye Dale A Dale Congo Club Ruth Johnson WM.'?" Brown Willis nation Alberta Reed » Bsqulrea Pearl Moaa Mary Reed Leonard Gay Ore Comics Ship Joe Voss Ore Bobble Stuart fill Davidson.Ore 5» ph Lewla "alley A Latharr Bert Gilbert '-ouls Streeur Derlnes Eaglef Billy Baer Oro Bob Garrlty Ore Mabel Drake Red Roberts Ore Gloria Gale Mamie's Grotto Gus Brhley Oro VIrg Hoffman notel Schrocder (Empire Boon) Herble Holmes Oro Nancy Hutson Karl Batscb'i Sepple Boch Ore Helane Sturn Walter MerhoS Larsen'a Ray Meadows Ore last Ronnd Cp Jimmy Rays Oro Ken Keck Undy'i Marty Hoff Victor Edith Rae' Leg Cabin Carl Bergman Ore Miami Club ' Francia Ellwood Virginia O'Brien Janice O'Brien Wanda Lavon Evelyn Santley Peggy Geary Gene Emerald Johnny Davis Ore Modemlstle Ted Weems Oro ■Tony Salerno Ore Steve Swedls Oro ' Oasis Leo Shaw Oro Snooks Hartmaii. Old Heidelberg Eddie Zlpp Oro Donna LuPau Allen Dunn Alma Williams Oabe Collins Suzanne Claudia Ferris Jean PeiiHrd ninnne Lane nin De Vere Peggy Hall- Paris George Cerwin Ore rianlatlon CInb' Bert Bailey Oro Mary Webb Plantation < Brown A' Lyons Hunky Brown Ruddy Tenler 3 Jokers Rendetfona Bob Mathesnn Ore Grace Brown Rendezvous li Nore Sis Marge O'Brien Helen Shower Evelyn Parr Jerry Lynn Billy Lamont Bern* Babe Laway Pat Marvin Rose Vine Jean Hamilton Harvey Lee Oro Bealer'r Tony Bauer Ore Marie Kecky Jessie A Viola Dorothy Hamilton BIng Burdiek Roma Costello SehwartB Skipper Leone Oro Ray WIek Irene Griggs Claude Pamienter Ed FItzpatrIck Ore Lynne Honeycutt 81s Point Chib Casper Reda Ore State Oardeas Earl RIgg Oro Irene Schrank Anita Allen Rose Marie June Herman Eddie Kube' Flo Bell Betty Lane Jean Jacaues Snaset CInb Eddie Apple Tie Top Tap Joey Feldstein Ore Natalie A Howard Eleanor ticonard Al Gale Betty Louis Virginia Grey Rosco Alls Al Samuala Cliff Winehlll Town and Coantry CInb Tlnney Llveng'd Ore Larry Powell Cameo Gls Johnny Little Irene Burke Helen Savage Dorothy Starr Laureen Nevelle Duke Mallne Toy's esse l..andls Ore Mth A North CInb Kay Crandell Oro Troendero MIron Stuart Ore Jane Rubey Shutta A Kent Dolly O'Dea Woodard Sis WIrtb's Fntarlstle Bill Schweitzer Ore Jack Fezer Vsllle Jay Ore Maureen Rosay Regan A Mann Wisconsin Roof Frank Cooper Oro M Merrymaker Ore NIo Harper Oro Tom Sheridan Cappy I.ewls Arnold Dnpre Maxine. Beguette Znnker Gardens Lyle Stann Oro CIXVELASl) Alpine Village Otto Thurn Ore McNsllle Sisters Vox ValeAtlne Margaret Aemmar Herman PIrchner ATaloa Hy Barron Ore Verna Bnrke Bessie Brown Thelma Stone Airway CInb Troy Singer Oro Judy Black Cedar Garden* Doke Melvin Ore Trlza RIeh'd Montgomery Mary Dixon Howard A Carlta Helen Wiles Chntcaa Pete Gerael Ore Leon LeVerdle Art West Elaine Castle Four Brucettes College Ina Norman Brill Oro Robbie Collins Jack Raynor EVeddie'e Caf* Tony Emma Ore Carmen Avon Sisters Doralne A Ellis Eddie Barnes Goldea Oknr Paul SImonettI Ore Mary Lou Gladys Delmar Camllle Gourmet CInb B Robinson Oro Harold Copeland Walter Ashby Hatton's CInb Lenny Colyer Bob Armstrong Marsha Stone Ruth Parker Hotel Cleveland Gene Brwln Ore Walt Bergen Ore Hotel Fenway Hall Wlllard Potte Ore Bottle Allen Hotel Sterling Marty Lake Oro Babe Sliormiin James ft Peltz Chl-Chl Hotel Hiollendea Rob Millar's Oro Judy Janis Four Bachelors Loyanne A Renard Romany Three Hotel Statler C Hoagland Oro Jeanne Stewart Dor!8 Eaton Curtis Andrews Jack A Eddie's Chick Williams Arlene Rice Oro Vic Corpora Lindsay's Shy-Glob Poison Gardner Rita White Pearl De Luca Monaco's Cafe Ross Pierce Ore Marilyn Maynard Monnds CInb Orvelle Rand Oro Ohio VIIU Freddie Carlone Or Mickey Katz Three Wilds - Paul A Petite Barbara Long Pol-Mar line SonCbern Tsvera Ted King Ore Kirk Wood DbaagI CInb Tommy Barnes- Ore Hertet Collins Ethel Avery Rose Morgan Sonny Carr DETBOIT Ambassador Bill Tracey Belva White Rene Danny Beck De Malse Sis >tel-Lowe Oro Boob-CadlOae Hotel . (Book Casino) Lowry Clark Oro (Motor Bar) Vie Abbs Oro Oheae-Tromblcy Jimmy Gargane Or P'Egy McColl Del Klo Dorothy Sarrest Blllle (jerber Cammodoi« CInb Gardner Smith Ore Coley A Adair Virginia Ballon Irving Grandy Jack Farrell Margo Gavin CInb Frontenae Frank Glllen Oro Vl-Mar Duo Lynn Sherrlll Gloria Miller Blaine Manzl Jay Jason Sweethaarta <8) Cllir BeU's Kaye Andre Harker Thomaa Ore Eastwood Gardens Joe Sanders Oro Jane Kaye Imperial CInb Boyd Senter Nub Brown Oro Northwood Ina Zev Clay Oro Roberta Jonay Eddie Colllne Rnthania A Mal'm Val Sets Ben Toung Oasis Charles Lazin Ore Ken Conroy Fredez A Laurenza Rowenna Gray Jack Williams Palm Beach Amos Jacobs B, Chevez A Dolores Kitty Lee Don Pablo Ore Almes A VIvlenne Powatan Sammy Walsh Bob-O-Lynn Gls Sammy DIbert Ore Saha Don Harris Buddy Lester Santoro A Lorraine Eddie Farley Oro Htntler Hotel (Terrace Room) Chuck Shanks Ore George Reglstsr Al Shanks Fred Nole To-Jo Farms Four Old Timers rarroll A Gorman Hal Boorn Oro Walled Ijtke Casino Johnny Hamp Ore FTTTSBUSGH Anchorage Rughle Morton Ore Maynard Deane Arlington Lodge Art Norkua Ore Balronades Clyde Knight Ore Janet Lee Bill Green's Jack McLean Ore Johnny Duffy Crest Johnny Roberts Or«' Everett Haydn Cainevale Puppets Club Carilslo Red Mitchell Oro Club Petite Piccolo Pete Ore Marlon Mason Vera Barnett Dave Jeffreys Allen A Davis Cork and Bottle Jack Davis Eddie Peyton's .Mike Peyton Phil Cavezza Ore Joyce Palmer Marlon Muller El Congo King Bass Ore ' Tondelayo A Lopez Grant. Page Nick Brooks Ruth Baker Hazel Calloway Blllle McAlllHter Evergreen Gardens Curley Stewart Ore Rollo Plaza Kitty Carr Marie Harmon Hotel Henry .M Contrerss Ore Conch lla Hotel Jacktown Freddy Castle Oro Hotel Booeorelt Bon Aire 3 Hotel Schenley Howard Baora Oro Buzz Aston Jack Rogers Hotel WlUlom Peaa (Chatterbox) M'Farland Twins Jean Arnold Burt Ennis (Continental Bar) Billy Catlzone Harry Martin Johnny Fritz . Al DILernIa Itollaa. Gardens Btsl Covato Oro Bernle Perella Michael Strange Johnny Morris DIok Smith Betty Nylaiider Larry A Davis Nora Lewie Keanywood Tommy Carlyn Ore Olga Petroff ' Watklns Circus New Pena Kler Morrison Oro MIxon Cafo Al Marsico Oro Bob Carter Ramoet A Nanette 6 Whirlwinds Angela Ol Palma Mat Hoose Boogy.-Woogy Nick Sett Harry Nosohoa Reggie Dvorak Al Mercnr Jim Buchanan rineo J Livingstone Oro Plaza Cafo Jimmy Peyton Ore Adel* Curtis i Queens Dewey Moon Jack Morgan Chlcqulta BlTlera Baron Elliott Oro Beverly Bennett Show Boat H Middleman Ore Billy Keaton Rosa Kenny Betty Benaon Co-Eda ((> Talon. GriU Art Tsgello Frank Natale . Webster Hall Nelson Maples Ore Buzzy Kountz George Weber West View Earl Mellon Oro Del Florescue Wlltow* Cecil Golly oro Mgr. Exch. Moves (Continued from page 19) Sam Horwltz of Marshalltown to re- open this iK^use, darlK for several years. ^ Worlc under way on new theatre Ijeing erected at Pocahontas, la., by Jack Bouma. HIstorle Honso Passes' Walla Walla, Wash.. May 30. The historic Keylor Grand was sold under the sheriffs hammer this weelc. Since 1905 the greats of the theatre had trod its boards. In the early '30s It was converted un- successfully into a Icture house, but because it was removed from the business section it was a failure. After being vacant for several years it was condemned and turned into a hay and grain storehouse. Aztell Vpped Sacramento, lilay 30. Harvey W. Smith, in charge of the New Roseville and Roxy. theatres, Roseville, Cal., anoointed Norman Axtell manager of th ■ Roxy. Axtell served under Smith as assistant In the New Roseville for three years. Lawrence Davis, Roseville, selected by Smith as his new assistant Cantor's Garrlek Indianapolis, May 30. Garrlclc, film nabe, hi.s been ac- quired imder long-term lease by Joe Cantor, who also operates the Rivoli and Emerson nabes here. He will close tlie Garriclc for .repairs and modemizatlori, etcj to reopen imder a new name, the Esquire, Garriclc formerly operated by Frank Sanders. Hampton Vice Stone Spartanburg, S. C, May 30. C. Ervine Stone, manager of State here, succeeded by Nelson Hampton, transferred by Wilby-Kincey from its local Strand. Wheeler Smith be- ing brought from Monroe, N. C. W-K house to take over Strand. Hampton came to Strand several months ago. Stone goes to W-K headquarters, Charlotte, N. C, for next assignment Buddy Turner remains at State as assistant New Bamlsh-Gore Link Los Angeles, May 30. Adolph Ramish and Gore Bros, o'pened the new Grand in Torrence as an addition to their Pacific States chain. Astor Film Co. of Southern Cali- fornia took over franchise of Se- lected Pictures, Inc., to distribute product of Astor Pictures of New York in this territory. Clarence Mullen sold his two nabes, Dreamland and Mission, to Charles Terrizo, recent arrival from Wisconsin. Desb Vice Darlaad Kansas City, May 30. New manager of Monogram ex-^ change is Douglas Desh, who re- places Les Durland, in charge past year. Desh was formerly with Grand National and 20th-Fox. Ralph Scherzer holds down post of booker and office manager. Durland left last week on a vaca- tion trip and will be gone several weeks before returning to another association in the film biz lonally. Past winter and spring Durland has been under doctor's care at times, and present trip is largely in inter- est of health. Schlnes Shift Mgrs. Rochester, N. Y., May 30. With houses Schines took over from Fenyvessys doing nAg., com- panv Is shakine ud managers and cutting advertising in dailies. Paul Ketchum succeeds Edward Brant- hurst at Monroe; Bill Shirley comes from New York to take charge of the Madison with shift of Joe Klein to other territory. Jack Goodman takes charge of Cameo as Jacob Weber moves to Ogdensburg. Buddy Freeman, brother of Charles Free- man, Century, in at State, with Sam Shafer transferred to Herkimer. Newman Vice Smith (Continued from page 5) sessment was 'I paid it like every- body else.' He said that at the .time of the assessment the total member- ship of the lATSE was about 125,000, liaving increased from 23,000 in 1934. He added that the treasury had also increased from $70,000 to $300,000, and that every local in the country had received a wage Increase. The witness charged that the pro- ducers instigated jurisdictional dis- putes between film unions in an ef- fort to .l)eat the wage scales and hire cheap rneii. He insisted that Com- munists and Committee of Industrial Organizations also, were trying to break up the American Federation of Labor closed shop agreement in the industry when he was assigned here as personal representative of Presi- dent Browne. He said there was no discipline in union ranks, that lATSE had lost most of its jurisdiction, and that one man was holding three jobs while others were unemployed. Irving P. Hehtschel, member of Local 37, told of his efforts at the Cleveland convention in 1038 to have autonomy restored to the studio lo- cals. The worker said he was intimi- dated by Browne, Bios and others, and tliat Browne finally became so abusive he insisted the lA top leave the room or he would.. Hentschel stated later that he was struck on the jaw, knocked down and kicked in the back. He 'said the request for autonomy was promptly vetoea. Not ConsoHed by Browne Bioff, Gatelee and Frank Stickling, another International representative, testified that the charter of Local 37 was revoked by prexy Browne with- out consulting them. Gatelee could not recall having seen the original charter since it was displayed in court during a former trial. Stick- ling said he tacked It on the wall of Local 37 headquarters, but had not seen it since a day or two before the charter was revoked. The charter was revoked by Browne and charters for five new unions issued at the request of J. W. Buzzell, executive secretary of the Central Labor Council. The latter stated he was acting under the au- thority of William Green, president of the American Federation of I^bor. Thousands of members of Local 37 have already been transferred'to the new unions, althou^ old.officers of Local '37 (ilaini the ranks of the new unions are being filled with out- siders. Steve B. Newman, former Interna- tional representative' for lATSE, tes- tified that the membership of studio locals jumped from less than 100 in 1935 to 5,193 early in 1936, and that within six months the membership reached a total of 12,000. Of this number he stated that 7,500 were af- filiated with Local 37. He admitted the big increase occurred after the unions negotiated a Studio Basic Agreement and the producers posted notices that all workers would have to aaUiate with the lATSE or one of the other unions which held juris- diction over ttieir work. 7-Tear Election Lapse James E. Shaw and others were called to show that a continuous fight had been waged for the restoration of autonomy to the local unions. It was disclosed that no local officers were elected between December, 1932 and September, 1939, although the constitution called for elections to be held every two years. Shaw also told of strike call in 1933 being Issued by Lew C. G. Bllx, then business agent of Local 37 but now acting as executive secretary under appointment by the Interna- tional. The i^itness stated he pro- tested the action and filed charges, but that he never received any re> sponse. He also testified he never received any response from Interna- tional officers to his demands for autonomy. Shaw stated the fight was led by the 37 White Rats, whose membership included 600 regular members of Local 37. The name of Tommy Malloy, mur. dered Chicago labor leader, was in- jected Into the hearing when New- man was asked if Browne and Mal- loy had not belonged to the same organization. He replied that the only connection was that each be- longed to a Chicago local' of the lATSE, Browne being affiliated with the stagehands and Malloy with the projectionists. Newman also disclosed how dele- gates handpicked here by the lATSE enabled Browne to extend his tenure of office from two to four years with- out an election. Newman stated that he selected delegates with 67 votes without Consulting thf deslries of the membership of the foup- studio locals. Even with these votes the resolution extending .Browne's term carried at the Kansas City convention in 1936 by only eight votes. In his opening statement to Hm court; Attorney Rose said: 'Our action Is to get rid of this racket element that has festered It- self on the labor movement We want our autonomous rights restored and protection from this illegal em- ergency. We claim that a conspiracy . existed between the International and the producers to maintain a per- petual emergency. We claim we were sold down the river to the pro- ducers, and that one official was given a gratuity of $100,000. The idea of an emergency was so the International could maintain this 2% salary assessment on the workers. We don't know what happened to this fund, but we dp know it ran into millions.'' A commission has been Issued by the court to take the deposition of President Browne at Tucson, Ariz. Rose elected to take an oral inter- rogatory and Insisted oh the. full ten- days notice with one additional day for each 300 miles distance to. the point where the deposition was to be taken. lATSE attorneys de- sired to take a 'written Interrogatory and pleaded that ten days notice be waived. Steers Coanell Chairman Larry Steers beia been elected chairman of the. Screen Actors Guild Council) receiving a majority over Mayor Philip J. Kieffer, who was seeking reelection, Elliott Sullivan and Warren 'Doc' Dearborn, Kief- fer was named vice-chairman and Adabelle Driver was reelected sec- retary; Final tabulation of votes In the re- cent Screen Directors Guild election disclosed the following members had been elected to the board of direc- tors: John Ford, William K. How- ard, Gregory LaCava, Roland 'V. Lee Frank Lloyd, Reuben Mamoulian, Lewis Milestone, XjCo McCarey, King Vidor, William Wellman and William Wyler, Frank Capra Is prexy; 'W. S. 'Van Dyke, first v.p.; John Cromwell, second v.p.; Frank Tuttle, secretary, and Phil Rosen, treasurer, also are Ijoard. mendiers. The executive board of Screen Writers'Guild has appointed'Mary C. McCall, Jr., chairman of the nlem- bership committee to succeed Philip Dtmne, resigned. Nathanaei West is secretary. Motion Picture Painters Local 644 has nominated following candidates for election of officers scheduled June 19; business representative, Herl>ert Sorrell and Ralph Jester; president, Harry Stopel, Jack Holen, Otto Cielser, vice-president, Fred West, I^est^r Grimes, secretary. Gene Price, Clarence Thompson, William Ball, Charley King; treasurer, Tony Von Stitch; warden, Creorge Stout; conductor, A. Friedman; trustee, Frank McLean. State Labor Code has been In- voked by Society of Motion Picture Film Editors In an effort to stop as- serted wage chiseling by certain in- dependent producers. Robert Jaluis an editor, has filed suit against Ralph Like, American representative for a Mexican film produced at Tia Juana, to recover difference between the sum paid for editing and the Society scale. About $250 Is Involved. National Labor Relations Board has set June 12 as tentative date for hearing petition of Screen Cartoon Guild for certification as bargaining representative for employes for car- toon departments at Metro/ Schles- Inger, Katz, and Lantz. Johnson, Angel of St L., Symphony Is Reflected St Louis, May 30. Oscar Johnson, angel of the St Louis Symphony Society, last week was elected prez of the organization for the eighth consecutive year. During the past several yef>r.i John- son has kicked in wltl. approximate- ly $75,000 to erase deficits incurred by the organization. The coming season, the 60ih, will see, among others, Ray Lev, Simon Barer, 'Vladi- mir Horowitz and Walter Gleseking, pianists; Nathan Milstein, violinist; Raya Garbousova violln-celllsti Gladys Swarthout, soprano; Carlos Chavez, composer-conductor, and Charles Munch, guest conductor, 'Vladimir Golschmann .will tetym as baton waver.