Variety (Apr 1948)

47 New Acts ^'SSa^'TMnin is now WUed as rpdrid Howard, not eatacUy the happiest choice of noms-de-showbiz y^ra comedian^jvhose zanyisms belle that Very ttctiadilly billing. A? Don Tannen he is a vaude and cafe vet, starting as stooge for Lou Holtz, Phil Baker, et al., but latterly on his own. , _ Howard (Tannen) emcees the Ravov-Plaza's return to floorshow entertainment in its Cafe Lounge And also does a streamlmed spe- cialty of his own at the piano with French chanteur satire and another ad a Km officer doing a soulful oianolog with Bach and Brahms music, in between conducting his Prussian militaristic cruelties. Rou- tine is tied into a Hollywood film cvele on war fllm^, As a present- flay cafe entry it doesn't quite '^^Howard should forget the SP's billing—allegedly wished on him by the management—and get back to unadulterated laughs for best commercial results. Abel. MABV LOU BARTQ Sones 18 Mins. Cafe James, N. Y. Mary Lou Barto, daughter of vet vauder Dewey Barto, and sister of Nancy Walker, comedienne in "I^pok Ma, I'm Dancin'," impresses as a potent nitery fodder on her first cafe appearance. This pert miss is regarded as a potential in legit, being her sister's under- study in the musical, and previous- ly appeared in the road tryout of "Happy Birthday." Miss Barto's materijd and pro- jection makes use of her miniature size and youthfulness. Numbers like "Little Girl Blues," "Mad for that Boy" and. "Mama Says No," are excellently done with comedy embellishments. However, she does need some other tunes that would permit her a wider comedy range. For her present stage of der velopment, she has made an ex- cellent start. No doubt, she'll ac quire finesse and further polish as she continues In cafes. Miss Barto will ultimately be a safe bet in all visual fields. Jose. and back flips, act is 2^ spiijtted unit whiph gets over nicely with the payees here. Boys top efforts with a rope- skipping routine, sufficiently un- usual to gamer salvos, As the finale, the threesome coaji band- leader Sam Donahue in becoming the understander in prone position. Idea was an okay laugh-getter. With added polish, the Honeys should rate bookings in any spot in need of a good sight act, ■Gilb. ARLINE & DOIVLINCt Aero Id Mins. Leon & Eddie's, N. Y. Arline and Dowling show good novelty act potentialities once they get more experience. Their tricks are well designed and are often applause winners, but work at their present stage has some rough edges. Their straight terp passages are sub-par, but their hand-to-hand balancing and the lad's lifting of the girl while balancing himself on miniature teeter board with a movable base,. is good ajpplause getter. Once they acquire more ease in execution, they'll work out well on the family time. Jose. JACKIE PETTY Dancing 5 Mins. Apollo. N. Y. Slim colored gal, attractively garbed, opens by warbling a few bars of "I'm a Boogie Woogie Lady with" Dancin' Feet" then switches to some fast terping by way of exr ample. Unfortunately her work is mediocre at present. Tap routines are limited in scope. With more varied steps plus further experience, she'll probably build into a suitable turn. Drew fair reception at this Harlem house. Gilb. BAKBARA BARBIE £ouK and Dance 10 Mins. Savoy-Plaza, N. Y< Barbara Barrie is a bit out of her element—as yet-^in a class room like the Savoy-Plaza's Cafe Lounge She needs an embellished routin- ing although bespeaking talent and background. Prime shortcoming is that her stuff is a little of every thing and not sufficiently definitive on its own. She opens vocally and finishes with taps. In between she does a Rose Murphy takeoff ("Can't Give You Anything But Love Baby") The dusky pianologist is (a) not sufficiently noteworthy to simulate, and (b) rather limited in general knowledge and/or appeal; so Miss Murphy is too specialized basically, then certainly any take off must suffer in like ratio. How ever, Miss Barriie lyith better rou' lining and general fortification should progress. Abel THE TANNOS (2) Baiioe , 11 Mins. Leon Sc Eddie's, N. Y. The Tannos, a well-groomed mixed duo, have developed a good line of terps that should make them eligible for cafes and vaude houses, once a few kinks are ironed out. The pair work vigor- vOusly, have a few nice routines and are neatly costumed. Major fault is that they attempt too much. Editing of their turn so that efforts are concentrated ir fewer numbers would aid cbnsid erably. They open with a Mexican number and finally wind with a Jitterbug display. In the interim, Doth do solos to permit change of costume. The girl contributes a hula while the lad does a straight They're nicely done, but with ^."11 of pruning, the better points 01 their act could be accentuated. Jose. paoe It properly. The comic also did his wrestling bit, and a few other pieces of business which in- dicates his extreme effectiveness as a comic, Faye is abetted by emcee Danny Dayton, who provides an effective foil for his j aperies. Bobbie Mar- tin, after doing a few rhythm tunes, also contributes to the droll- ery. The lull entertainment is by pianist^singer Georgette St. George. Marianne Fields, also on the bill, was unable to ^o on because of the hordes of extra entertainers, Andy Di Baise orch show-backs. The .Faye display proves that the burley did offer entertainment on a hearty scale, and the majority of clubs on that 52d streetr can lift themselves from the present pre- dicament by stressing entertain- ment instead of flesh-displays. „ Jose. Latin Casino, Philly Philadelphia, April 7, Belle Ba/cer, Jackie Wiitston, Eddie Fisher, Phyllis Claire, Irene Lopez, Sid Carney, Line (8), Horry Dobbs Grch (8); no cover or mirii/tnwn. Belle Baker tops the show at Jack Lynch's Latin Casino, Her tunes range from the sobby "Yid* dische Momma" to a bluish "No Can Do" patody. Jackie Winston, comic, knocks himself out trying to please and does. He shared a large (JUota of yaks with his antics. Eddie Fisher, singer, is a hold- over and doubles as :m.c. The lad has a fine set of pipes and shows, great promise/ He's best in bal- lads.;-' Phyllis Claire, a talented hoofer, wins nice returns. Irene Lopez, flamenco dancer, fronts the line of lookers in a series of well-turned out produc- tion numbers, ' Shal. DIANE MADISON Songs 6 Mins. Leon & Eddie's, N. Y. Diane Madison is the newest Al Siegel protege. She's a pleasant looker with a robust set of pipes and shows a proficiency in'execu tion. However, she needs consid erable more subtlety and shading in her renditions. This can be ac- quired with more playing time. Miss Madison, probably because of playing time, did only a pair of rhythm tunes. She shows inherent skill in that line, and should de velop nicely. Jose, RUTH KELLEY Dance 7 Mins. Leon & Eddie's, N. Y. Ruth Kelley, youthful aero dancer, has a series of okay tricks to get audience attention. The acrobatics are nicely executed, but need reroutining. Some of her tricks are repeti- tious, and frequently, fail to follow in sequence. Miss Kelley, with fur- ther experience, can work hersell in a standard act. Jose. Cotillion Room, IV. Y. (HlOTEIi PIERRE) Ston Fisher, Patricio Windsor, Landre & Verna, Chorles Reader Orch with Stanley Worth, Van Smith's Latin Band; $3-$4 mini- mums. , ' Variety Oills IVEEK OF APRIL U NuiueratlB in conneetton wttb blUs below indicate openins :dny of iliow wliether fnU »r split week. Letter In piircnth«s«>i IncUoat,™ clreuil: (I) Iii(lep«iiiluiit; (lA l.oew) (M) Moim; (P) I'ariimouiit; (B) ISISO; (S) Stoll; (W) Waiiicr >'I!W YOUR <;1TV ciipkoi (r.) IS Tex Beiieico Ore Slate . Bros. Muiiic Hull (I) IS I'aul Haakon Stephanie Antls l^aHl Franke A Audree & Bonnie Bellalc & IDlaine Kockettes :' Corps' ae. Ballet ■Qleo Club ' Sym. Ore rnvamouiit iVi 14 BuQdy Klch Mills Bro9 pean Murphy The Colistons Itoxy (I) U EiV Wynn ■ HollRoe Shaw . Dick & Dot Remy 3 Rockets Davis CunninKham Stmnd (W) 16 Cab Calloway & Ore, I'earl Bailey- Deep Klver Bojfs Derby Wilson . BRONX WindNOr (I> 16-lB Coco Steve & Eddy. Al NesHor Nick:* Vicki . Collins Bobby Plnous Co <onB to All) riatbush <I) 16-^lS Milt Brittow Eevue .Tiiiniiira (I) 14.-17 Wilfred Mae 3 Gee & Whiz Fielder & Harriet Lee Noble Catherine Harris The Delmars . Boynl U) 1« Sabhy Lewis Ore Plgmeat Markham Collins & Lee The Eayens I.ott & .Toe Anders Kddie Vinson Ore BOSTON Kcitll'H <It) IS Ro.'^e Murphy 4 Evans Salicl Puppets Bert Wheeler .Pedro &,Burant CKD.ui liArins Iowa (R) 10-21 Spade Cooley Ore Smiley Burnett Pansy the Horse CHICAGO Ktnte Lake (V) 16 Martin Bros Lowe, HIte & Stanley 3 HONEY BROjS. Acrobatics ' Mins. ■ ■ ApoUo, N. Y. P'o of ofay youths has worked t 'J^P repertoire of aero stuff , .S?i^.]'o>'ders on a satirical vein. Nitery Reviews Continued from page 46 dull Ha Ha, IV. Y. fallen into disrepute, with virtually all cafes featuring strips, and cre- ating an atmosphere reminiscent of a Coney Island midway with noisy barkers. It's been a problem to get entertainers of stature to work the spots, and consequently, after the swing combo vogue ran its course, ops had no alternative but to And a new angle, which proved to be a revival of burlesque. Joey Faye is a graduate of the burley wheels, and the Club Ha Ha was at one time operated by Har- old Minsky, Silvers also served an apprenticeship in the burlesque field. It may be that the return of these ex-burlesquers' may re- store the street to its former re- spectability. Once it's ascertained that performers of stature will go into these spots and do business, the accent may revert to entertain- ment. Majority of burley patrons used to explain that they 'went to Min- skys for the comics only. In this case it wouldn't be a lie. There's a peeler here, Jacqueline Woods, but few paid much attention to her. Accent is on Faye, who went through many bits familiar to for- mer burlesque fans. For example, the famed "Flugle Street" which is still one of the funniest bits ex- Wf Mmt'i^fo^W aoli«.*?Sye did There's nothing of startling name value oh this bill'but layout has strong. playing value. It has youth, looks and diversity, and coupled with the charm and class atmosphere of the room, the^e are conducive to a proper reception whatever the audience. There's Stan Fisher for the opening, and the young, good-look- ing harmonica player, is continuing to show Improvement in all phases of his floor deportment. He has acquired more poise in making his announcements, although he should talk up more and with greater authority. Otherwise, he's still one of the better mouth-organists. Patricia Windsor is making a quick repeat at this spot after play- ing here just a couple of months ago. The lissome blonde looker makes an even greater impress than when first caught. She sings the lighter musicomedy numbers with remarkable savvy for one of her youth (21), and does operatics (from "Tosca," when caught), with equal aplomb. There's no mistak- ing her as a strong bet for mu- sicomedy. Closing att comprises Landre and Verna, a ballroom team that has some excellent lifts. Mostly in the acrobatic idiom, they're strong applause winners from their open- ing, though there's not nvuch pre- tense to dancing ability. They have a cute walkoff that gives the act just the right note of levity. Otherwise, Charles Reader, as director of the entertainment and leader of the straight band, is pac- ing the show neatly. Van Smith's Latin orch is okay for the one- two-three rhythms; , Kohn. Georgia Sothern Tagged Again on 'Lewd' Charge Wilmington, April 13. Georgia Sothern strip dancer, was arrested on a charge of "giving a lewd and indecent performance" in a tentshow revue at Wilmington Park here last night. She was re- leased in $500 bail for trial in Municipal. court, 62d St. Jam Miss Sothern, a former bur- lesque stripper, had been arrested several' weeks ago on similar charges, while appearing at the Club Samoa, N. Y. nitery. How- ever, she beat that rap when the court ruled there had been nothmg objectionable about her perforni- ance in the 52d St. sjpot. .Taclc Owen Fran Allison Oriental (I) 15 Tony Martin Raymond Scott G < Blsa Waldo Carl Sands <Orc CINCINNATI Albee (11) 18 Art Mooney Ore Rudy Cardenaa Gene Sheldon BAVKNrOKT Oriiheum (K) 15-18 Spade Cooley Ore Smiley Burnett Pan.sy the Horse , MIAMI Olympio <r) 14 I^ihdsay Girls ■ Bruce Stevens Barry Wood Jack ..Leonard. OMAHA Orpheum (P) lA Kins Cole 3 Yictor Lombardo Bd- ■ '. Leon Fields Dewey Sis, PHILAMISI.P1IIA Oorninn (I) 15 4 Fast Steppers Bruce Howard 3 Harpers . ROCHiESTBB Palace (R) 16 Horace Heidt Ore BOCKFOBD Palace (I) 18 ^*Let^s Make- Whoopee" Howard Nicols The Arwoods Ruth Petty Milton Douglas & Prisollla Wayne & Jordan Paul Walker Ore . SPRIMOFIEflLD Court S4 ()) Ifi-lS Barton & Brady .Sherman Bros & T Danny Crystal Chester' Fredericlts ■Co> Ray Dorey Morgan Sis WASHINGTON CttpituI (L) 16 The Arleys Peggy Mann Ray Walters Tony & Sally De Marco WOONSOCKEi: Capital (I) 18 only Radio Roffues .Tack Goldie Robert Sis & White Kxcess Baggage 2 to. Fill Joe Loss Bd NOTTINGHAM Knipfre <.H) 12 On With Modloy Albert Modley J. Curry Co Billy West & Harmony Boys Balagner 3 Lynda Ross Bert Llndon lli'ghland Pipers Zls Angels ^ Wonder Starlets SHKFH'KDS BL'SU Empire 4S) IS Donald Peers Appletons ■ Leh Young E Taylor & S Karris Rosalre's Pekinese ' Mr Lyons ? Peggy Mortimer Claude Lester Hengler Bros SHIS^FIELD ICmpire (M) 6 Trimler Show Tommy Trinder Banjou .Bros & Juanita ' B OrJanders Woods & Jarrett Bemand & Pigeon* Jerry Allen 3 SWANSKA Itlinpiro (M) 12 Pioeadilly Hayride . Nat Jackley 4 Hurricanes 4 Pagolas Marianne Lincoln Jack Francois Wolverhampton Hippodrnme (M> lll Snow White & 7 T)warfs Olga FlemlhK ' , Victor Standing 7 Dwarfs ' woon GBBBN Umpire (S) 12 New Happidrome Harry Korria Rob Vincent Cecil Fredorlolt White Jackets .Tach.son Girls Mildred Hammond : Anna Mac Patricia tt CoUn . Alien B'os & June Cabaret Bills NEW YOBK CITY BBITAin BRITAIN niBMlNOHAM Hippodrome (M) 12 Donald B Stuart Jose Moreno Co Geo & Bert Bernard O'Doyle Bros & Jean Fred Bamberger & Paw Chas Warren ,& Jean Cycla Bros Mackenzie Reid ,& Dorothy URIGHTON lUppodrnme (M) 12 Derek Roy B . Maxim & B Johnson Pop White & ■ Staler. Doug &. Eddie Wil- cox Thorn's Canine li'llm Stars Rona Ricai-do Chas Stephens 10 Charm School Girls 5 Boy Friends CHI8WICK Empire (S) 12 Billy Cotton Bd Geo Lacy Irene Manning . Johnny LockwOod Tnger Harry Shields Laureys BBBBY Grand (S) 12 Buster .Shaver Olive George & Richard Ronald Chosney Gaston Pnlmer Hetty .fume! Alec Halls Billy Matchett 2 Valors Floyd & .B'Nay KmNBDKGB Binpire (ML) 12 Tour Country Cousins Harry Lester Co Marie Lawton Chris Sands BI.I0U & Freda Bob Konyot & Marion FINSBUBT PABK Xlmpire (M) 12 Paradise Parade DjSbVe Morris Josef Locke ' , Albert Burden Karina Arthur White GLASGOW Alhambru. (M) 12 Ice Revue Cecilia College Bmpire (M) 12 Thanks Mettiory G H Elliott Gertie Gitana ■ ■ . Nellie Wallace •Ella .Shields Randolph Siitton, T O'Farrell Billy Dahvers HACKMCY Bmpire (M) 12 Holiday Mood ("aryll & MUndy .^nn .Scott Java Bros V & M Norman Danny Gray George Lavole Wyatt .Sis Moxham Bros T.KEUS Empire (M) 1* Ta Ra Rah Boom Krankie Bowerd ,,\drlenne Sc Leslie r, Rapids Morgan & Doyle Irving & Girdwood Royal <M) 12 Red Ridlni? Hood Norman Bvans Margery Manners Percy Garside Betty Martin Gray Austin & Worth i.ii;iCENTii;B ^ palace <S) 12 Monte Rey Suzette Tarrl Hubert & Pierre Pierrotys Brikson Ravel Bartlett & M.iasey Len. Williams Rob Murray rjIVKBPOOIy Empire (31) 12 Slim Bhyder Terry O'NelU Max Miller Tommy .Tover ■ * Rttf & Fe Len & Bill Lowe Duncan's Collies Alfred Thripp Cynthia & Gladys lHarle & Babette XONDON Hippodrome (M) 12 Vic Oliver rat Kirltwgod Fred Emney Melachrimo Ore Marilyn Hiiirhtower Michael Beiitine Julio Andrews .Tean Carson Santlgo Bd Casino (M) 12 Maurice Rocco Boral^ Minevitoh Irene Hervey Len Edwards Harrison & Fisher Herman Wisdom Wilson, Keppel & Betty Geo Doonan Bennett & Williams Newman Twins lijlwardoa Marie Wilson Fnllodinm (M) 12 Martha Raye ■ Yost Royal Guard Peter CaVanagh M Eddie Gray M & H Nesbitt C Warren & .loan S Baba & Rudsa 2 J Billings & Diana Olsen & Sea Lion Stoll (8) 12 Stars on Tee , MANCHESTEB Hippodrome (H) 12^ Rocky Mountain Rylhm Big BUI Campbell 8 Ace Girls « Ken Dorvilles Co Shek Ben All Peter Raynor Cooke'a Pohy Revue Vex & Peggy .Shamva . Peggy Bailey Buck Douglas Norman Harper .Scrgt O'Diiherty Ronnie Brohn Syd Mftkin . H A Milion A'ccordordian Girls I'ulace («> 12 Dancing Years Barry Slnflalr. Nicoletfe Roeg NEWCASTLE ISmpIro (M) 12 ,1 Jokers Dick Henderson Jr .Tohnson Clark frts Sadler Grafton Sis & Jacanea Bagatelle Dorothy Ross Blue Angel Irwin Corey. Alice PearCe Marc Iiawrenoe Monica Boyar , Ellis Larkin S Hal Cooke Jane Harvey Bradley's Hhiela Barrett Vin Reddle F Ourbello Ore Cafe James Mary Lou Barto Daphne Hellman Cafe jSocIet; (UowntoVirn) Timmie Rogers Ginnle Powell Gene Rodgers CllfE Jackson Edmund Hall Ore China Uoll Katharine Chan^ Jack Soo Laurie Long Cantons llatt Tuck Nero Morales J Frase Copacahnua Martin &" Lewis Vivian Blaine Betty Bonnie Ward Donovan M D'urso Ore Alvares OrC' ' Diamond Horseshoe Mata & Ban Choral Octet 11 Sandler Ore Alverez Hera. Juenger Ballet Line El Cllico Fernanda Crespa C^onde Ljils Victoria 'Barcelo Rita & Rossino Los PanehoB Harem Frankie Laine- Elissa Jayno Beatrice Ka.y Laurette Clymas Alexis Rotov 4 Moroccans" John Billot Art Roman O Havann-Madrld JoacLUln Garay ' Pilar Oomez Vollta Arguesp Taylor Line Saccassas Ore Hotel Belm't-PIaia Georgie Price Eddie Stone Ore Machito Ore. Hotel Biltmore Carlos Molina Ore Harold Nagel Hotel Commodore Eddy Howard Ors Hotel EdlROB . A,lvy West Ore No 1 Fifth Ave Patricia Bright Tony Craig Hazel Webster Downey & Fonvlllo Hotel (.exmiirtan Pineapple Ore Hotel New Yorker .Shcp Fields Ore Marshal Beard Phil Romayne Terry Brent Jay Martin Muriel Pack iTanlce Ilantllton Hotel PennsylTanla Dick Jurgctts Ore ' Hotel Pierre Patricia Windsor Landre & Verna Stan Fisher Van Smith Ore Chas Reader Ore Hotel Plata Florence Desmond Aninl & Consuelo Monte Ore Zabach Org Hotel- KooseTelt Lawi'ence Wclk Ore Hotel 8t MorltB Menoonl Ore- \ Hotel St-Becl* Hal Saunders Ore Evalyn Tyner Frances Maddux Laszlo & Peplto Hotel Savoy Plant Johnny Thompson Cedrlc Howard Barbara Barrie Irving Conn Ore Hotel Kaft Vincent Lopez Or* Cliarlie Drew Hotel Warwick Alan McPaise 3 3 suns Iceland c & V Simpson Ginger Kinney Ben RIbblo Ore Jack Ripley Lin* I.U iMnctlnlqu* .Tacit Carter Frances Faye Freddie Stewart Ralph Font Ore Taylor Line Val Olman Ore l4itin Qnartei Marion Manners Buddy Lester Hermanos Wma t . Steve Condoa ■Patricia Adafr C & T Valdez > Arthur Bauront ) Bon Vivanta . Vincent Travers O" .. .I* Direetoire Kay Thompson Williams Bros Ted straeter - Ore Gao Ore I.eoQ * Bddte't Eddie Davis Art Waney Ore Sheri*y Britton Ruth IColly Diane Madison Tannos Boyd Heath Arline & Dowling Shepard Line Old BoumanlaB Sadie Bank* Bella Smaro Joe LaPorte- Or* D'Aqutla Ore Penthouse Clnb ' Maxlne Sullivan Oscar Walsser . Roban Blea Paula Bralce Bill Dlllard James 6 Normaun Paris I Wally Blacker SplW'» aplvy Pierre Cartler Jean March ' VerSHlIIes Carl. Brlsson ' Bob Grant Ore Pannhito Ore Village Bars Piute Pete Doris Faye Bourbon •& Bain Populalres Buccaneers Ore Village VanKinuA Mary MeOarty ■ Ram Ramires. Pete Seeger Melrose Colbert Don Frye Waldorf.Asteria - Tito Olitzar Emll Coleman Ore Ml-sha Borr Ore ' CHICAGO Blaelthanlt Art ICassel Gloria Hart' .Shirley Lane Phil Mariduin Hotel Blacfcstone Ray Morton Ore Lucienne, Boyer Hotel Bismarb .1 iSudy Or.c Tracy Sisters C2) Leonoro Georgie Gobel Paulens (2) HelBlngs Ralph Lewiis Mary Frances Kln- caid The Honeydream- ers (5) ■ Bill Chandler Ore H Edgewater Beach Orrin Tucker Ore E.stelle Sloan Phllharmonlca Tfio The Aristocrats of Song (3) D or 0 t h y H 11 d Dancers (12) ' CIlex Pare* Marty Gould Ore Jackie Green Jack Cole Dancers Alice Tyrell Willi Don WInslow Don Cbiesta Ore Chez Adorables (12) Hotel ShermaB Horbie Fields Ore Kay Starr .Sonny. Howard Mead Lux Iiewis Carl Marx Gingie Nicliols Darwin Dane Hotel Stevens Chuck Foster Ore Rudy Richards The PRatons (2) .Tean Arlen Marian Spelman. . Nfrini'ei Del Tore .Terry Rehileld tskating Blvdears Palmer House Skinnay Ennls Ore Rosalind Courtright McCarthy & Va.i'l a Kaly Dncrs (4) Lenora Edwin