Variety (March 1950)

HOUSE REVIEWS Wednesday, March 1, ]95Q Capltol« K« Y* some terp* with the aid of the Benny Fields, Gene Sheldon, Sisters (2). His ballroom "rnnfrM” lT,r„.T ’-..i+i, than the musicT which* gamer the Tho VA * r , ,, Paul Sydell, Blue Barron Orch ology is^^brief and gr aceful, and applause.. Perhaps, one ytune done r* S?.p l hrJ( tn nh „ t ’ Jack Soo, < 15 ) with Bobby Beets, Betty ( ^ ««ts °® to » warm .hand, Waltfr G^I^Le^Marx^^ ‘" Standard fashion, might show ^Bobbl GMmeB%%,,F<rderic3 Clarke, Helen Lowe* Alan Comer; 1 The show topper is in on a Aiio rgill£, the real possibilities of the band. & Brencla Slin?%imhiii?’ ^lcc?Id» "Malaya" ( M-G > , reviewed in V* ^3 000^ guarantee plus 50% of the £*?• /oral de Bali etRockfS Wvelty, “Somebody Done Snagged gsS%eSd™l,S^LCo, , (31 nimr Dec. ,7. ’49. ■ AlTnset ll^T’M^eTii tZ rev™% fa? The Capitol’s stageshow is dis days hit about 84 000' p ‘ 8 sell Markert; setting, Bruno Mainer — " * Music Ball, N. Ve rations and gymnastics, rather Palace, Bi. ¥• exclusively in the past. He’s, on a 7?’,.“ *!e ft ??ve to get issue of Variety. bill generally marked by good play aJl English^ line of chatter^ among ing values. The Blue Barron band ^he* things, to qualify him for The Music Hall has a handsome is designed . for vauderies. with w? ■ ®*sewnere. stage show this stanza; one with Capitol, Wash* Washington, Feb; 24. Marion Sc Miller, Toni Arden, yeuos. nesrot tne bill is standard with enough entertainment values to get by, but without arty sock audience payoff, v is designed . for yauderies, with 'W®Y • fiisewnere. stage show this stanza; one with Marion : Sc Miller, Toni .Arden, The Whirlwinds open with a stress upon elements that makes A lengthy show accompanies appeal for a variety of tastes. Good Bob Williains, Bunhills {3), .Milt standard acro-rollerskating stunu the band an entertainment factor. Romero., Firstly, there’s Perucho, dancing and singing, in both solo Slosser at organ, Sam Jack Kauf’ (New Acts),; As the only vocalist Novelty and comedy are by Paul who’s dressed in a leopard-skin and ensemble /work, are backed by Man House Orch; “ When Willie In the show, Jack S|oo registers Sydell and Gene Sheldon. sports jacket and who occasionally some impressive settings and cos Coinee Marching Home” ( 2Qth)i : okay with a brAce of romantic bal Fields is a durable performer makes like a comic in burlesquing turning, with the revue sprinkled ;■ fo lads, Chinese crooner closes • with considerable verve. Per usual, the act that just completed taking with a couple of good vaude turns Capitol comes up with a good, strongly with a powerful baritone lie comes equipped with a set of a bow. The major outside act is for spice and variety. lively layout this week, following rendition of “Lucky Old Sun work, his numbers are * fashioned midtown cafe. Their harmonic de ballet does some neat variations house regular, deserves kudoes for edy and music to build into a fast for modern audiences; His. recep Work with their own guitar accom^ on its own, before forming back his appeal to patrons with com -and diversified offering, Pivot tion indicates that there’s always a paniment is colorful. They also ground pattern for sortie fine solo, munity sing and organ solo, always man is a versatile performer who Broadway audience for bis Work; show lengthy , talk routines which Work by ballerina Patricia Hrylie. a factor , here in getting the gal plays several Instruments expertlv He gets off to an appreciative rated oles with those digging the Dancer shows good technique and leries into receptive mood for before making them disappear palm. : , lingo. ; ; style in some smart twirls and showj J i ■ . Comedy factors are dished up by Sheldon’s pantomime is always There?s a novelty turn, Nagle Jurjs: , , ; The Dunhills, show headliners, the two partners, who have dummy pleasing. There are some classic and Hilja, who come hut in cat change of mood cpmes rate marquee attention, for their replicas of themselves which thev tits to his routine, including his { costumes for some feline antics. Marx’s comedy juggling smooth routine of precision terp use to confuse the audience. Sic and his encore piece of “sewing" tive. Dancers in the troupe are ®na ?ln? is standard stuff, and ana terp tecnmque. Boys, wno accent. Neat impression is made up his hand. Loretta Fischer as Dorian Iris and Enriqueta Faubert, --but the latter have just returned from a British by their smooth and graceful sists him in his encore bit for ex both of whom do okay, especially ^sn t overdone while the juggling tour, still stick to their ^standard routines. • !■ 'ii'-1 . « . . l/". ic Avnatir HT a «««r'A f Anmnf itrAil.rim am iSnMf.f.mA'iMnrf . /^ii’ . . • » . . cel lent results. Miss Faubert, who does a major is expert. Marx’s .stunt of walking format of well-timed, swift-nioving CKester Frederics & Bobbie turn Other act on the: bill is Sydell, amount of grinds. Rosarlto Durcal a rubberball up and down a teeter hoofing. There’s the usual stunting jn 4 snappy session of hoofin* who puts a set of pooches through finds favor with .her songs, and I boar^» a?l<i IhppmS rope on the and individual turns, hut class with Frederics, a yet performer a pleasing display for good results. Moreno deadpans his way iii sax ls good for a rousing finish terping puts the troupe into upper executing a fancy series of routHp Rarrnw nc— _ to strong applause. ;; . brackets. Walk off to hefty mitt tines; Gal partner fills in with self-contained entertainment unit. Pianiif imhiiiv Mor«„n-, i. d„ TJiyUucuon liumbeiv ‘ . Singers are kept on stage to make mwo’s coimlm a ioX^who'Dlfvs ‘Sboemakeris Holiday,’’ starts off _Surpnse. of show is . chantoosey joins Frederics in a cute jitterbug : it look like a big act at all times, a good elassieal ^ ngeniously wlth an idea apparent Toni Arden, of disk fame, who impression; 8 and; routines are so designed that ciafs touched ^“the ^ DroBram^ ^ 2abs ™u£v !?0^ appi-eciatipn for George Beatty launches his ’com. the band is able tn dispense huge ^ st!j' pretty, smart— a .dancing bit her warbling, than Capitol audi edy turn weakly with a patter of * *058. , wirn nnlv luminAiic chnac tri^Kla pnppc nnvrtialltr nllnf tn this tvno l ^ . ■ * Ul the band is able to dispense huge chunks of entertainment for comparatively long periods. There's a semblance of activity at all times. Appearance of the crew is Jilso excellent. Uniforms are bette^ap Jose. FoxtSlLLoiiis St, 'Louis, Feb; 23. uem. viiugrms are weiter-ap ThTnwtin'-'nw'ii^wnifh' R*n* :■ 'Z — ft K*ve Heavier accent 10 HIS panto aring than those of the average Wollu & VerS’stSS TteTiK d1 ‘ va».bein.d.onei,?iefore, by the eas/ ®,n..the «*»• StlAs to current mime bits. p ' iee orch w any to verayn btapietoni Ting & Rockettps, but is still good. and oldie pop numbers, opening In next-to-rlncimr <;iim The ^ iristrumentation, comprising an^ ^’Orch ' ■ : ' “Sometimes I’m Happyj” & Co. are dishing out an oldtime brass sextet, four rhythms, and “por+ of ’New tVnrk*> f-FM ^rc^' sock hand-to-hand balancing, start then on to ^ Just _ a Little Love, a blackface routine. Timblin has ur reeds, results in some smooth • ‘ mg with their difficulty balancing Little Kiss, I Can Dream and been doing this act for years. The rangemehts. There’s a second .. '• ..■■■ • ' table, and following ka£k for Temptation ■ racial arid religious overtones have ano placed fof atmospheric ef-. ^ Top billing and honors go to through with more of their slick, Rob Williams . delights moppet a different context today, and what ct; There’s a trick whistler, Alan Jerry Colonna in the current lay mvolved tricks. Insertion of a bit crowds and adults -with his naive Was okay yesterday may be bad irrierV Who’s stationed at the out. Comedian is in fine fettle and co.medy, and the samba dance handling of his well-U’ained pups, taste today. Oswald Bemand’s ano throughout the proceedings’ not only does his own turn to swell in between tricks^ isn’t new, Jts dog act with a different bird turn is reviewed under New id frequently makes lil$e he’s audience reaction but also m.c.’s. ^ shH scores, and duo rate touch, and departure from the Acts. Herm orking the ivories, but it’s prob His rendition of “On the Road to strong hand at the firtish. usual .succession of tncks^is pleas : >le ..that he’d ruin the effect if he Mandalay,” “Carolina,” a satire on ?h2w, closes with an elaborate, ant. -■■Wdhams -woxte with a pair Olvmoia Hfinvnl rally did work that instrument, grand opera wafbling, plus a dra P,;}orfuL operetta excerpt, from of canines, a terrier and acocker, here’s a large vocal contingent, matic skit as an Italian organ ■ wi^. ^ssica Haist Playmg stooge to his animals. rrtnilw pncQ Mufiino a nArsnn. erinder whn spUi Me mnnir '» appealing in her solo and in duet: There s some delightful comedy. Lanny_ Ross, Professor Back* four reeds, results in some smooth arrangements. There’s a second piano placed for atmospheric effect; There’s a trick whistler, Alan Carrier^ who’s stationed at the piano throughout the proceedings, not only does h*s own turn to swell and frequently makes lil$e he’s audience reaction but also m.c.’s. working the ivories, but it?s prob His rendition of “On the Road to able that, he’d ruin the effect if he Mandalay,” “Carolina,” a satire on Show closes with an elaborate, ant. Williams works with a pair 1 m P _ *1 . 'J 1 ... « ' ^ j A • • 1 .* • m , umw. UU U l Uill . vuy AA *iv | VVU VJIUIU) U aHVAl W vu FI I •• . . rt I * . : ■*, really did work that instrument, grand opera warbling, plus a dra P,?}0 r^ul/r excerpt, from °f canines, a terrier and a -cocker, There’s a large vocal contingent, matic skit as an Italian organ N^w Moon, with Jessica Haist Playing stooge to his animals. . •_ _ • r-* . ■' _ • • -i i . . . . .• •. o .• . o lino oli *-» rt im U am Na1 . *i.* J i _ j T V* aha'o aawi a • *3 a! « wu if..1 aa^ > J-. appealing in her solo and in duet. There’s some delightful comedy, including Betty Clarke, a person grinder who sells his monk to a '.SSn^S®'^ ^ solo, and in duet, inere s some denghttul comedy, . *^3^ VhX/ ^ able chirper^ who makes the grade Circus, only to regret it and be with Frank Gamboni less sue Js trainer . does a proud mama rou p n j j ^ \ with “Mocking Bird;”: Helen Lowe come reconciled with the animal cessful with his baritomng chores. tine, enthusing over stunts that & iW^£?a S°-li and Bobby Beers provide some garners terrif applause. Chorus, handsomely garbed, gives never materialize. Then, at unex-.| ' Rouse Orch; The Heir pleasing duets, and when choral Bin is opened bv Frank Pamis uSu p?21 ^°i. the various pected moments, ^the brace of dogs ess (Far), work is called for, several bands maestroine the tonterQ thmnaii n s9n&®> while the setting is impres come through with some really dif _ . .. * “ ■ men line UD ° Net’ affect of their A s*ye. . Bron. ficult stunts, much to payees’ de-l Jwenty-fourth onmyersary show Oriental, Clil worK is caiiea ior, several . Danas maestroing the footers through a ^ 5 ’ ■ v « impies men line up. Net effect of their medley of Jerome Kern’s ditties ' , Bron. efl&ts is ®ood, . for a neat -session and in the sec Arlnntni *-1.1 There’s even a finale m which ond slot are Ting & Tiing Chinese Wricntal, dll Fields does a bit uf terping. Glee lads, have plenty on file ball with ^Ke1lr Gnffin; Nellie Lutcher, Edclub arrangement and 'the vocal their soft shde dancing; comedy f Hu$>ard, Ames Bros . (4) , contingent give an entertaining ac and a swell impression of the Ink Fields Quintet, Carl Sands S?^TXf ‘<Yout LiPs Tell' Me No Spots, Frankie Lanl, Rose MUrphv QrcJl; “Quicksand” (UAL No;’ Its an effective curtain. and Frank Sinatra which ^ns u , “7^ Jose. merited applause. This disk jockey presentation of ’■ fnmmv Hhhihn ' Tr record stars might be more effec Tratro Puerto Bleo, N.Y. comely lalteSged’ Morphy do S mle" relierf^m steateht muJte Cesar Romero, with Cook Sis comedy skit highlighted with ia With only four acts and ^ible assist ters ( 2 V ! Ppiruchn. T^ris dimt.ps burlesk of using a miniature 011 il Mr UiiLUamJ tirT\rf\ ' • 1 ficult stuiits, much to payees’ de Twenty-fourth anniversary show light, This act is surefire. fpr this vaude flagship in south Marion & Miller make better Florida is a well-rounded one that Jose. feats: seen here in some time. Lowe. « * Missouri, K. f« Kansas City, Feb. 22, with this return impresses as having lost none of the vocalistic ability and personable approach that wins the plaudits. Works in the standards he’s been associated with, to blend with a “South Paci Cesar Romero, with Cook Sis comedy skit highlighted with a With Only four acts and ^ able^ssist Roulettes, (3) , Dave & Dot Work &c , ^ley. plus a French song ters (2 ); Perucho, Los Cuates burlesk of using a miniature guil by Eddie Hubbard WIND ioek t7ian* Virginia Lee (2), Think-a lhat £dds a fresh note. Had to Castillo (2), .Rosarito Durcal, Do lotine on a audience stooge in a there’s too much 0/ the same3 fol ?rink Hoffman (5), Rex Weber bef'Cff* . . rian Iris, Nagle & Hilja, Amelita head chopping act. a 111 UL“ 01 ine same 101 /«v ** j Marquez,: Enriqueta Faubert, Mo Wally and^ ^ Verdyn Stapleton, tap m^satfsfy^he^devote^^ • 'Carney/ 'Salim 'Puppets' (iY^konse. }^s mSu comedienne Rowena Rol reno, Carlos Piontvni House Orch; dancers please with some. intricate Urs might find^ thS 1 ^ bft wearing 0rch (11)> “TeuTto ke Jyjffi lms; The tallish blonde keeps the “ UnaMujer Con Pasado ” \Azteea). steps .With the gal, a blonde looker, After “the sne?/aT f JSf ’ fCol). • y focks Coming steadily with heav • ■ . equally as clever as her partner, senting platter^sbinner^^f rif’ lest howlmakers -her. -“cooldng les-. ThA Pnortn piaa fhnaMa m fv.o The Gaudsmith Bros, have a come fin iazz' oreaniS rp0icwi Missouri is back to vaude with a so.?, which she gets involved ^nTnf«i?Ut^H^1C0Afhefhie> nrnnv6 dy dog act With two highly trained untisual sound effprtd^nf^ci^u!1 regulation Palace-type bill, first JY1,4*1 cooking wine; incisive jL, ffi PUPS ^oe Schirmer, banjoist with associated with the Ha here in a couple of" months Like ^a^eoffs on Mrs, Eleanor Roosevelt of fop-flight names that the Latins I gu,?ni ’’ BK eood ® 8 Sah.? L?v®. Bloom” gets chuckles m^nt i?°the vt^f,i5°^d«entertam' Na“tee Floridian and an annuil can go for. And when said names 8 U,n e’ Blz g00d’ ?a,lu‘ : and his train noises during “Sen ^,„1^tety„patter?’ , returnee her!' KS w2 !■ become available, salaries are fre ,, . ^ timental ^Journey” add a sock team'anrnh^Ji1/?, ^.dn.olien? 'W>. sen — : Professor Backwards °nis quently prohibitive. Casino, Toronto touch. However, it’s his straight ^am. acroba tic with solo gyrations ■ T?AM(i«*iAfAi*; . ihA iiAii'^h imnnAein r' . . FGnditiftri rif liiQ Tiif *4vah Ti to st3rt. the 70 miiiutGs off fo ■ P'SCKDO^ru ■ routine, on which Jie rib °r aHnt6 ivr’nitai hS ‘ Toronto, Fgb. 24, True Deaf” that ^ ?e snaPPy pace. Second is a musical 5Pdls words called from the audi T Pt Carlos Montalpan, Drother. of dammia' daLam piaaIh d^aa Dai i*. _ ■ . sells . best* . . hntrAHiT nrHi* '_i ^ \ _ pupa hsnirurQn/i o inc«i/lA rt’ainni'a’ same ^ Vrink Hoffman (5), Rex Weber vhUp thk {2)' Manuel & Marita Viera, Alan > Almost walking off with proceed VIUlc LniS rt • n„i* • '*%' ■ L itiffe ie aa»ma/]iamv.a ti n..i can go for; And when said names • fre Casino, Toronto touch. . Hoivmte^ it’s Ids Straight £anV ^^‘^ith sold gyraUoui S5S3 Wi.f ■ T?AMfi,^AfAi*; . ihA viAn'^h imnnAein m . • Feiidi ti on "‘-of liiQ iiif **vah Pauu ti to start, the 70 miiiut0s off in ■ *i pisCKDO^ru ■ routine, on which Jie rib °r^Hn«e Mnitai hanUSRri^^ ‘ Toronto, Fgb. 24, True Deaf” that Be snappy pace. Second is a musical spehs words called from the audi MeWs Ric^do1 Monta^ba? ^has ^Ronnie Baker, Clark Bros, Bob Nellie Lutcher hitsb h^rd with noVelty With Dave and Dot Work enfe backwards, inside, garners good connections in the film’ CaD^ O Neil, Murray Sc Hubert, Jimmy “Hurry on Down ” but fbe nf man rubbing goblets, ringing fiells Palm actl0li« Patter on topical matfal as well contacts^ih the en Cumeron, Mimo ElHlo, Charles the material seems sluffed and getting tunes out of horls 'and ln straight-panned man American countries. GUnsequently, y^ch, Cfimatown at Mid Guy. Her “Alexander’s Ragtime cam wtjo gal’^ hegms as an aero ff J . he’s able . to., come up with an oc (Col). Band” is fine except for the bop SnSv0" ?ragsl jn her plant and Wamfa nlif »5»1V via Casional attraction that can reap ’ ■ touches as a closer. Eddie Hub*^ £wti?r« 8 J^11 ^ rohkie-style their hen!? ZiaSnSnC<f fnr tremendous business. . Bonnie Baker is headliner for bard. besides filling the middle '''1^ yocks thl gasp^and tnUts b Marv Kafve For the current week; he has an enthusiastic reception. Diminu s}ot> emcees capably. His uke aThfSn,lv xx <* . Trio semi udth* tiW iiWrifmpni ‘il Gesar Romero, who cuts a dashing tive singer in white, strapless strumming on “Ghattanoogie Shoe cVwSifiwu11 Hj>toan is 0n COme v° ^ !■ i 6 n figure in a western costume. Rome gown, goes over weill with baby s-hme Boy” gets big applause; Se’S S W ^asS4 house ^ of ch^backffround^^ rp would probably attract a great voiced versions of her hit record ^An}.es Bros., four ypungsters, are f u1 lst of Jli hatiops ho se orch backgrounds smoothl}. number of the non-Hispanic pa ings and inevitable “Oh, Johnnv” the hit of the show. disnlavitiP m211? Jl1? ma£lc Plt(?her and supply Lai V' tfonage if he’d include some rou finish; but it’s the Clark Bros, who good voices and arrangements5 -X of WtolSei,sTn tlie way . . w 1* tines in English. As is, there’s a sock over, for greatest applause plus comedy. Quartet teesnff with pf'CVnCi?-/igyatl0?s ?e*-wober cov _ . A|loIlof Y. predominance of femmes in the honors. The pair do fast and fu fasty, “I Lover Her, Oh Oh Oh” including voice Ink Spots ( 5), Bullmodse Jack* audience and, apparently, his rfiJtis tapping, throw in a truckin’ and follows with “Clancv Lbwerpd f , dialects and straight fon Band (10), 3 Chocolatcers, ^ m sne gives out with “R^ar’Gnnp .vymrapupns. -• • Virginia oAiiii *** touches1 as a® pfncp^ Partner for a turn at rookie?stvl> Bell sot zingy mce via backgrounds smoot lily, nuiwgc u iic m mviuuc await tun . iniifiu, vut ns uic vjicuik jdxus. who "vn-co oiiu axTaneement<j hi r. . ci *■* « «t tines in English. As is, there’s a sock over, for greatest applause plus comedy. Quartet teesnff with pf'CVnCi?-/igyatl0?s ?e*-wober cov _ . A|loIlof Y. predominance of femmes in the honors. The pair do fast and fu fasty, “I Lover Her, Oh Oh Oh” including voice Ink Spots (5), Bull moose . Jack audience and, apparently, his rfiJtis tapping, throw in a truckin’ and follows With “Clancy Lowered ?nd straight jow. Baud (10), 3 Chocolatcvrs, Spanish spiels contain a few notes roufine and finish with a jitterbug tho Boom.” In their vocaliric of v?n J115 estahlished “Brother ^^Phajn Tno\ Walter Green, Sain* that hit them right. There are fre* at terrific tempo. Had to beg-off. “Because,” youths display fine I a«M-YiOU ?p-arSt? Niche for my Hines Sc Eddie ; “Post Of fee quent outbursts of applause dur On comedy end is Bob O’Neil | harmony. Then a medley of “Wait ^ vi 18 • by ^anuel and Inspector” (Rep). ing his talking sessions, indicating with zany chatter, an impression ing for the Robert E. Lee” “Bv 1 PaiVa? J, i and their pair of ^ , — — — that he knows just what to say to of a little girl singing “Alice Blue the Light of the Silvery Moon” With comedy and . The Ink Spots, vocal quartet pi* his comparteros. After a few min Gown,” and some good eccentric and “Wait Till the Sun Shines 1 finh Latl}} style to satisfac l?^ by Billy Kenny and carrying utes of opening remarks, there’s dancing; Murray & Hubert contrib Nellie” interspersed with some I ?iaSi ■ — B their own piano accompanist; a discourse on Hollywood in com their domestic bickering, with the Soft shoe work arid some solid ! tnvJt I’04!1?,8 Alan Carney veil sparkplug current layout at this pany with the house emcee, the male finally asserting himself and mugging by Vic Ames, GroiiD re1 lighthearted chatter and Harlem vauder and should hypo singularly named Perucho. The Winning the whole-hearted ap turns for a mop up with “Rag Mod” iulIn ft.^sh, Italian and hiz plenty. Despite this being tlieir humor in this situation apparently plause of the males in audience, and bit of jitterbug. While sbirit1 tnWff ralects lr? his monologistic umpteeth stand here, audience en* lies in Perucho’s mispronunciation Gregory line girls have two pleas tial, “Who Built the Ark ” is a bit mAHoX;?11 a union meeting, for Jhusiasiti runs high throughout of various filmsters’ names, The ing production numbers, with anti-climactic they gbt hefty hand Xnslfc^a^?nw},r”^5, « Salid troupe their entire session, , payees laughed. . Mimo Elhlo clicking with a high and have to beg off, C| ir ^ hne-up of pup Bullmoose Jackson band and Romero, who used to be part 'kick and acrobatic specialty. Herbie Fields and his tooters v^h v cafry off a miniature supporting acts make for a divertof a dance team when working Whole bill Is well-paced and biz please the hep matinee attendees i n?P«QiniF 1 i aWa. X their 9^n right, ing and well-paced session. How around New York cafes, reprises good. McStay. Basically, a top quintet, It’s the gy pieasln® the customers all the way. ever, it’s the Ink Spots who clean * Quin; (Continued on page 60)