Variety (Dec 1944)

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88 HOUSE REVIEWS TTednrsiIay, December 20, 1914 !»luslc llnll, K. V. Scliiifl Koi/e, Brauton Lewis, C/iornI ejisetiible, Van Leer's Horses, Cliarlcs Cofnij. Janice Cioffi, Tliclmo Corel/, Marie Grimaldi, Grace Tlioiiias, Pauline Kaye, Corps dc Bollci, Roclcettcs. Jiidv tlie Elepliant, Glee Club. Ganticr's Steep?ccha.<c. Enio Rnpcc aiid Si/i)iplioiiu Orcli.; "Nadonnl Velwcl" (M-G-JM), re- victocd ill "Vaviely" Dec. 0. '44. "Come Back to Sorrento," "White Xmas," "I'll Walk AWiie," ''How Many HcarU-!," and "I Don't Want to Love Yoil,". Bi7. good. Colt. IVnf ionni, l.'vlllo Loiiisfille. Dec. IC. Le Roy Bros.; Sciior Corlez; Joy- nri- & fo.s-tcr; 3 Oroiitos; Motia /ll)d; "Crdpp.'j of Wratli" (20t)n and "To- bacco Rond" (20lli) ireissiies). .•othcr.s. open ..with piipijels ; turn quite interesting, dark sIhkp, with piippcls acccnlualcd with pho.<;phorescent cos- tumes.,. Work a couple puppets in dnricc numbri's. c.ttrcmcly lifelike. has: long ,since:be- »l't,;^^X.m^' ' ''''""P" P"'"^'^' Joyner & Foster, sepia comics, Rarn'er InughS with their cross talk, and close iiitorcslindly with a slow, mbtion dance, a la old lime dickers, aided by the spolliijlU operator. Caught a nice hand. Local talent hunt winner. Moiia Abel, ficts nice round of applause from the home folks. Displays a warm voice in her singing of "Take It Easy," "Good Night Wherever You Are'' and "White Christmas." ■ Doubling as ni.c. , Senor . Cortez warms' the audience op , with his bouncy and. infectious humor in his introes. Gets; a lot of melody out of a mandolin with"Indian Love Call," and .voeals in a sprightly manner, and \viyi a charming accent"Mamma Yo- chero".and'-Tico Tico," "Three Orontos, a thrilling closing act, has the. audience with them all the way.. Tiirn is a standard circus balancing act, nnd have a tiirn which is ideal for vaudei Hold. Deluxe .stage showmanship liits the truly bolTo class in the Music Hall s Xmas feature, an array, which, cou- pled with its long-established "Na- tivity" production, and "National Velvet" should make the big house bulge at the seams with trade. It's surefire for the holiday kid trade and adults alike. . "The Nativity' come an established Yuletlde feature In N. Y. and it's mood of religious austerity. coMpled with the supW'b hvmn singing, just doesn't pale, even though repeated year in and year out. It begins this stage presentation, with the liewsreel sandwiched in so s to keep the religibits mood from be- ing too rudely intcrrupled the sprightly and colorful layout which follows. Show itself has a circus motif, opening with a parade of various ca-- cus attractions—clowns, mock ani- mals in cages, and Van Leer's hags. After the fanfare, the revolving stage, reveals a cage of "tigcis"—only the cats are the Corps de Ballet, effec- tively' costumed in striped yellow and black getups, their "trainer" be- ing Charles Cotay. Routine isn't the standard Music Hall flimsy, but a f[ay comedy affair, done to the crack- ng of Cotay's "whip." An excellent specialty is an eccentric lion dance with Marie Grimaldi. Grace Thdmas and Pauline Kay. It's ballet cleverly designed for kid consumption. Also strong for the moppets . is Judy the Elephant, a dancing pachy- derm that closes with a tightrope bit —actually a plank but to Judy it probably does look like .a high wire —and Gautier's Steeplechase. Stand- ard comedy with the ponies, pooches and a monk scores as. usual. HigWy ingenious costuming gets the glee club over with wham pro- portions. They wear evening dress, witli clown masks, ruffles and hats added, and everything they wear,ex-, cept the tails,-is used as a prop in the act. Their hats become, colored- concertinas; their ruflles-flrst become mock'ballet skii-ts and then are con- verted into a large black-and white piano keyboard to accompany a boogie woogie number; and finally, their sashes become harp strings for a gag routine. It's b triumph of cos- tuming cleverness, by Willa 'Van and Marco Montedoro. Rockettes, of course, click with their precision work and then really draw mitting when the stage dark- ens revealing them in lighted Xmas tree costumes. Lights are flashed off and on for added effect, closing when the girls pyramid into one larger tree Throughout, the lighting, costum- ing and stage dressing is colorful, and freqijcntly spectacular. This time the M. H. has used its assets and L standard talent for a really potent presentation. Merr. Adams, Kewark Newark, Dec. 14 Will Osborne's Orch (14), Pegpi/ Greer, Georgie Koi/e, Jean Parker, PUil Britb, Siisi Miller; "Tlie Ad renfilre* of Kitty O'Dov" (Mono) SI w" th L. and Work ■ '1 nvc-act bill of vaudeville, i. bill of oUlios is the fare 6«-a«Bn<l IV V. ' I are' also okay. >' Then the Edwards r- , « V /i-A Yon^ .„i/h Sisters contrib their nifty Upology to .L'o'iel «<|'?'l'tf«'O«^j.-i20). t^^^^^^^ usual, giving way to the i.ia)i Waslwnpfon R«ber fllofcejy. I ^g^^ again for a brace of numbera, Zephyrs «ollyti^od Cotiteeti -stage Rhapsody" and "Jean Parka WB), ret'feti'cd in Wariety,' Dec. | jj^^fgy ,, p^Tnted up via torrid trum. peting by Edna Williams, Larry , . _ . „„j; I Steele, who iemcees this show affably. Few, it any, bands affect nn audi- chatter and song session in ence^ the way this^Liouer Hampton f^nowup to nice returns, outfit does. It works on kids -in sister Tharpe introes with "Before much the same manner as the old you Travel On," scgueing into "Rock Benny Goodman group d.id, working jyi ., ^^ich rock.s the house, and th«m up to a feverish pitcK of ex- Skinnv Pnpn" for getaway, citcmenl. However, the sock show- she had theni all the-way and could m.-jnship incorporated in the band s k,^,g ^g i„pj, f^,. i,,p evening, but delivery, whether planned or spon-1 smartly walked off without, knocking herself out with successive encores. taneous, achieves a similar effect on 2!"^^' ^'*','L°"^w-''J!]° ,'".'.^''lLlL^:ll'f^ ill*" 1 Jackie Mabley. in femme garb, has the comedy end all to himself since the usual stock hou.<!e comic.>i are not Included this week. Mabley pleases them .with the kuid of gags this: audi- ence eats up and withoul which any coiiiic'playing thi.-; house is a total los.<. pointing up hls.lingo with pa- rodie's' and shuffliiifi. Edba. blast of the band, but certainly ap predate its entertialnpient values. When Hampton's at work, his 'jazz with gesture."!" apparently has no age lirnit.s: Wutch an audience bciiig assaulted by ■ his "Hamp's Boogie Woogie.'' ' or his "Flying Home" and you'll .gel the idea. The mpact of the band's wild, but ter- iHcally. .stimulating drive is some- times ludicrous. Hampton him.^selt rontribulcs. in large way,, to the band's success. He's always moving around out front, taking over the drums'for a hot scs.iion. or working on his vibes with "Mooiiglow" and snatches of a dozen other melodies. He helps sock home "Flying Home'' by- working Orpbenin, L. A. Lo.<t Angeles, Dec 13. Lucky Millmder's, OrcU (14). /ca- (iiriii(7 Jndy Carol. Ben Jackson. Joe Ciiy: Deep River. Boys (5), Eddie Green. .Gciic Rodgers; "Strange Af /oir" (Col). '' . Current band layout has pep that been lacking last few weeks of straight vaude. O.sborne crew, six brass, five sax. three rbythm, has chan!;ed someVvhat since last seen. It'.s now laying off the schrrialtiy stuff—to good effect. Band gets only a few numbers but all of 'em enjoy- able. Maestro nasalizes "Trolley Song" with fair effect,'and joins ii) on gaggery with Rocky Ford who contribs a wham toy trumpet solo. Unusual note in a nod to Artie Shaw, "who's just back from the S. Pacific." by. playing his theme song, with Joe Adams doing a nifty clar- inet job. Blonde, huskv Peggy Greer sings "Straighten Up'/ and 'tprns for My Country" in a coon-shouter voice, a' welcome change from the usual femme vocali.sl. as indicated by big returns. Comedy handled by Georgic Kaye. who impresses very strongly. Has clicko material, especially topi- cal songs, and fast patter delivery, except for occasional bad diction, earn plenty kudos. Russ Miller's canine act didn't jell when caught, pups failing to come, through sev- eral times. Redeemed, however, by last feat, which has Miller jumping rope with oiie pooch. Lukcwarn reception given Jean Parker is typical of what happens to movitf people on tour. Looks swell, has churin.' but material is n.g. Warbles "Don't Get Me Wrong, I Love Hollywood", in a thin voice, and then struggles through a .monolog about a Soldier's wife who r.eceives : a wire . that he's been wounded. Mitting' was polite, and she encored with anbttier tune. "Everything Happens to'Me;" about how she never gets .the roles she want.<!. , Phil Brito garners hefty, applause and has to beg off after four encores. He's a straight crootier, using |)o phrasing tricks or lush mannerisms. Has plenty of poise and ttait pres- .«nce. T,unes included "Aways/' All-Negro bill at the Orpheum this week is proving okay for pre-Chrisl- mas trade. Lucky Millinder's orches- tra gets off plenty of ; rhythrh and varies its offerings for .good response. Balance of stage turns also rate neat hand, with Eddie Green, Negro comic who plays the waiter on ''Duffy's Tavern" air show,' catching .plenty of. palm-pdunding ° for . his cnatter •about how a man has to be careful and his pantomime of a draw pbkcr game. Band gets underway with "Some Changes Made" and then slides into ^'Tivee Bones." both well on the rhythmic side. At mid-show, it offers its version- of "Elegy," featuring Ben Jackson on the tenor sax. Windup of orch's stint covers "Lover Come Back to Me," "I'll Get By," and "E^sy Does It." Both Jackson and Joe Guy on trumpet catch spotlight on tunes. Judy Carol, band vocalist, gives okay piping to "Play Me the Blues." "Is You Is-Or Is You Ain't My Baby and ''Don't Cry. Baby." Deep River Boys, vocal group, combines voices of four singers and piano work of fifth member of quin- tet for topnotch results, but needs to polish up stage business and mike stance a bit more. Ciroup tees off with "Take the A Train" and fol- lows with "I Walk Alone." "Lady Be Good." and two novelties. .Gene Rodgers^ king-sized boogi6 wooglst, is also on this week's bill and please; mightily with his accent on bass and encore on "Honeysuckle Rose." Tliere is an oldtime minstrel show touch to stage appearance made by Milllnder and his crew. Sidemen flaunt bright orange dinner jackets with" ' idhviEititlonal black trousers while leader is decked out in tails and striped trousers. Brog. Temper, K. €. Kansas City, Dec. 15. Steve & Sally Pliilltps, Miller Jeiie, Paddy Labato. Louise Belur, Beverly Sue Cosxidv, Totuer Orch (9) tiiifh Lei Harding; "Curse Cat People" (RKO) and "Pearl of Death" (U). Stnie, N. Y. Lec Cutle Orch (16); Dean Martin, Cookie Botvers, Dod Dodsoii Bertay .Sisters (2); •'Kis7iiet'' (Mefro), C'a|»i<ul. M'asli. Wd.sU.iiiploii. Dec. 14. . Joe Howard. Silly Wells niid -4 Foy.s, Afo.iite: dc Oia. Cvorge Beal(y. Sam Jack Kaufman's House Band; ■Abroad u'ifli Tu'o Yanks" (UA.). joe Howard, veteran composer, is onTtympanv and'on p'iano"d'u?in| |'^^adliner this week and leads audi- '•Bpogic " ence in community ,sing. He takes there's no point in itemizing what certain nostalgic iimcs frbm the this band does. It suffices to point Howard library, _and sells^them for out that there isn't a more exciting top values. He had the first show stage band available currently and crovvd in the palm of his hand. For Hampton won't have: to back water encore he sings, "Somewhere in to any of the oppo.sition he'll get on France Is the Lily, a song which he Broadway during the holidays. /Vnd wrote with the.late Philander John- what he will gel Is the cream of the son; former D.C. drama critic, names'. Woody Herman at the Para- George Bealty has a new. line of mount and Tommy Borsey at the patter. He is a smooth monplogist. Capitol. . . and his gags keeps '.em laughing. •Hampton needs only his two Montez dc Oza. does some .startling vocalists and the Two Zephyrs' acit feats on the trampoline; proving her- to whatn, over a 4,')-minute show, self an agile acrobat by leaping into Rubel Blakely .is on first with "Don't the arms of her partner. Take Yoijr Love From Me," a good Billy Wells and the Four Fays did job, and Dinah Washington follows not appear first show, when baggage immediately with "There'll Be a failed to arrive. Caught Inter, it iis Jubilee." . a fast six-minute act, crammed with Zephyrs, who have been around action Arke. for years, have one of the cleveriest. — r— —— St. Chavica, IV. O. - N«U) Orleans. Dec, 15: Shavo Shennan, Re.r. &: Betty, Troy Lynee, the Glenn.<;. (3). Ray Too bad Lee Castle couldn't liave had a week or two tryout time in Jersey or elsewhere before making his vaude debut on Broadway. His smart orrangements tip that, music- ally, the 16-man combo can hold its own with any of the newer young bands. And CostlcV own trumpet- tooting sounds good. But as an emcee the youthful maestro has plenty-to learn. First and foremost of which is to make jsurc.hLs announcements arc heard arid understood; At .show caught (14), he jumbled most of his chatter. Band boys also show the stage stuff is new to them: Castle's-trumpet, very much in tha Harry James groove, is well spot- lighted, and Gilil Meredith, blonde looker, is socko, virtually, but far from forte in the warbling dept: She does "Tree in Brooklyn" and "I Don't \yanna Love You." Randy Ryan, git boxer in. the band, is spotted for a .rive specialty, "Jum'p Trumpet," which he handles vocally while Cas- tle makes w-lth the valves and em- brochure. bean Martin, from the riiteries, and announced-as leaving soon for a film stint with Abbott & C()stcllo, proves a pleasing crooner, but ha gets c>n and off the stage like a sub- stitute halfback lumbering from tha bench to the gridiron; Handles most- ly sentimental pop stuff, biit livelier "Hot Time In Berlin-' sounds okay. Response to Martin pnly fair: Cookie Bowers' familiar mugging-impcr- sonash turn adds little strength to the bill, which could certainly use it.; Dod -Dodson's monkey act arid the Bertay Sisters ih aero, novelt.v and. eontorsh - terping, : likewise aren't strong enough to help sufficiently. Donn. pantomime acts available. They fit I into .this show like a glove and are a big hit. They-haven't changed theit- crap game routine appreci- ably. .. -„ . - - - Between the stage show and the Rifftr.'!; House Orch; "Carolina Blues' film, "Hollywood Canteen," the (Col) Strand .seems to have a combination I that will do big biz over the holi- days. Wood. UKO, Boston „ , Boston, Dec. 15. Vaiifllin Monroe Orch (16) plu» i. . , . , Jane Slater, Norton Sister* (4), Jan r^V' ■ ""''i °' and a mous Murray; others; "San Dieoo f Loie I'^'^'^'^ brings Hitl(:r, f"' You" (U); The current la.vout is high in en- tertainment, all of the acts register- ing with the customers, although slightly under standard of past, few weeks:. Shavo Sherman, with a few old Ted Lewis, Durante,: Bert Wheeler and some other flicker favcs to life with hilarious results. He also does ably as m.c. of show. Rex and Betty provide some thrills with their roller skate gyrations and Vaughn Monroe's band shows stack up to about the most satisfactory en- tertainment of their kind at this C°and:alwa%Tifh i^r^^^^^^^^ nice ^hand. Ray,Riggs; draws arrangements to appeal to all types'T^"'* of bravos with his mimicing in his audiences, with a tasteful selec- ' °* various musical instruments using tion of tunes and with a good crew of vocal and. Instrumental soloists. The result, as was evident here, is two harmonicas at once. Troy and Lynne contribute some eccentric precision terping that is clicko, and the Glenns finish strong with a danc- ing arid balancing act that's good for plenty of palm pounding. . Biz good when caught. Liu?. Earlf>. Phlll.y Philadelphia, Dec. 15^.- Shep Fields Orcli (16) tuith Gene Martin, Meredith Blafce; Glenn Miller Modernaires (5), Cliff Na zoro, Tari Vance; "Notionol Born Dance" (Par). - Current stage show add» up to a fast-moving 40 minutes of entertain- ment, built from four standard acts, the usuaI"Discovery Night" ■\y inner and the house band. Show gets off to a good start as Les Harding, front man. and the orch re- vive a medley of such earlier pops as "Cuddle Up a Little Closer." "Mel- ancholy Baby" and '!! Cried for You;" Steve & Sally Phillips, terp duo, conlrib a breezy tap routine which clicks. Beverly Sue Cassidy, "Dis- covery Night" entry who follows, wins a nice liftnd for a chorus of "It Could Happen to You." Louise.Belur. shapely brunet con- tortionist, moves thiiough a graceful routine of acrobatic and control work. Her backbonds and headstands are tops. Next to closing, Paddy La- bato warbles such pops as "Hot Time in the Town of Berlin" and "I'll Walk Alone." playing-his own electric gui- tar accbnipaniment. He-also'doubles as m.c. ' ' Miller tc Jene close with an acro- batic T(6velty turn which gains In en- tertainment value because of deft comedy biz. Flips and somersaults by the girl are okay. Two bows. Biz fair. Eorl. pretty sOcky stuff. Shovi* begins with "Candy Bounce" to open up in high. .Then, as routined heit, follov^ Rose- mary Calvin, a top grade vocalist, iii Why Didn't You Kiss Me." and ''The Joiht Is Jumping." Next is "All the Things You Are." featuring Andy Dagin on the alto sax, then Monroe -sings 'Very Thought of You," "The Love I Long For," and"White ChrUt- mas (and is greeted with Sinatra- swoons which he waves off without offense). Mike Shelby follows with smart piano specialty on the War- I For an outfit which had just made sa .•.-.Concerto; Jolmri.y Bond is fea- a long overland trip and then had tuie(J on trumpet in "I'm Confcssin'," to scout around until 4 a.m. for a and Bobb.y Jllckey does a drum spe- hotel room; Shep Fields' music- clalty Its neat, smart and clean. makers showed a lot of pep In their In the meantime Jane Slater clicks opening show, in graceful dancing, the Norton Sis- Band tunes were well handled, ters get over big with hot vo(*als on although some of the accompani- Hot Time in Berlin" and "Don't ment to the other acts on th* bill Fence Me Iii." and Jan Murray wows was slightly on the ragged side due with imitations. A very superior apparently to lack of sufficient re show all around, but pre-Christmas hearsal. biz was .way .off. a.s Monroe Is ordi- Meredith Blake, femnie vocalist, narlly very big here. EHe. | and Gene Martin, male singer with Fields' troupe, are able melody-sell- ers. The gal has an excellent , change of pace, mixing up the zingy . - (15), "Corns for Mj' Country'* with the Sister Tharpe, Edwards Sisters (2), more schmaltzy "Making Believe,' Ann Jenkins, LOTTV Steele and Jocfcie and "Lost Chord.'' Latter giets « Mabley; 'One Mysterious NigJU" special. tii«h-claas treatment from ^Col.), . the orchestr> which simulates tone . of an organ. .Crooner Martin's, stint While Jean- Parks and her all- consists of pop tune package: "There femme sepia orchestra (with excep- Goes That Song Again.'-' "Without a tion of male drummer) sparks the Song," "Begin the Beguine," and current show for the hepcats, it-re- "Lorra-Loora." mains for Sister Tharpe; with her More ear-pleasing yodeling is pro solid sending song delivery to grab vided by Glenn Miller Modernaires, showstopper honors on this stanza, paced by Paula Kelly. They intro She .gives them everything as she duce a couple of hew tunes: "I Didn' -strums her guiUr and works them Know About You,","Tabby the Cat, up to a frenzied pitch of excitement a^ ■well as the . oldies "Jukebox and appreciation: Rest. of show is Saturday Night'.' arid"Come Out, just .standard vaude fare. Come Out" . Miss-Parks, good-looking gal of- Cliff Nazzaro's routine; is familiar willowy-type, does an okay job in to any steady vaude customer. Tlie fronting- the orch and handling a guy hasn't changed a line-of it couple of pop vocals. What she may few Hollywood gags: a couple of lack in the. chirping division she "On-my way to the. theatre" qUip.s, more than makes up in salesmaaship. a tussle with the piano, a song and Band tees off with a sizzling rendl- through It all the gibberish of his tion of "Blowing the Blues," which doubletalk. The formula sells, how- sets the outfronters in typical Har- ever, as he had to beg off. lem groove. Ann Jaynes, pianist, Tari Vance, petite terper, is aptly follows with some corking boogie billed the "Cinderella of Taps." Her woogie that rings the bell tor ap- hootbeats are real rhythm. elause dividends. Ann Jenkins than House only about three-£qurths ikes over for ■ brace of vocals that' filled at openlri^ sl>QW. - j Sml • Apollo, V. yean Parks and Mielodears Cliieai!(o, Chi •: Cliicago, Dec. 15.. ffarry Savoy, George Tapps, Hec- tor L Pals, with Marion; C'licapo Theatre Ballet (12): Lou Breese and Orch (15) tuitli Jean. Williams ond Ronald Ctlbcrl; "ConspiTafort". (WB). Yule :package at the Chicago this week has everything from a dog act to ballet wired with Christmas tree biilbs: to make a sock bid for kid trade. ■ , \ Harry Savoy.- -in--ne-xt-to'-elosing bcgoff stint, takes care of the laugh dept. capably and with' a gratifying dearth of blue material, topping w.k. stutter patter with, imitation of .an old-time balladecr talking his stuff to; I'll Walk Alone." George Tapps, who precedes; hlrri, ballet»taps—tor- "Diane" and "Dinah.'- working par- ticularly -hard for a big hand In Ra- vel's "Bolero" and "St. Louis Blues." Hector, and His Pals, with Marion, will mild plaudits in standard canine turn: Jean Williams, in her second work- out with Lou Breese's orch, scores nicely with vocals of "Is You Is," "Together," and "Hcv Tears Flowed Like Wine." Gal looks like Lynn Bari and will go over better wlieii. she learns to letjlhe tunes, especially hot nunibers, poiir out naturally In- stead of loading them down with se- pia vocal tricks, > Rest of the stanza is holiday-tin- seled, with chorus flashing varijpol- ored mazdas under ballet skirls in Doi'othy Hild's opening combo ot "White Christmas" and "Glowworm," Backdrop tor eye-fllling closer, "Come All Ye Faithful" and "Silent Night," vo.caled by Miss Williams and Ronald Gilbe'rt, boy soprano, is a cathedral window and candle-light gimmick in which ballet Is dres.sed as nuns for a smash windup. Mike. Showmen's League Has 45G for E-\-Servicemen .Chicago.Dec'. 19-' Showmen's League of America wound up. the ^2d annual icoiivensh here last week with announcement it has $45,000 in the till for its serv- icemen's mustering-out fund, which will be divided among 100 men now in service and 28 .who have been discharged: Men will receive, in a lump sum, tlS for each month served overseas and $10 tor each rnpnth in training. Biggest crowd on record—1,100— attended the'confab. .110 more than 1941. Officers elected were Sam Sol- omon, Royal American Shows, prez; M. J. Doolan, Chicago Ride Corp., 1st v.p,; E. Lawrence Phillips, Johnny J. Jones Shows. 2nd v.p.; Dave Endy, Endy Bros. Shows. 3rd v.p.; G. L. Wright.: Publishers Busi- ness Service, treas.-: and Joe Streibich, elected secretary for the 18th consecutive year. ART DAHLIL&N EX-AlUf^ Art Dahlman, former Cincinnati indie booker, released from the Army reiiently after four years. : Dahlman spen'l 15 year? in Cin- cinnati handlliTg talent through Indiana, K?ntcKy, Michigan .tnd Ohio. . ,-• . .