Variety (April 1950)

M April 1950 WEJlit OF APRIL 6 c. Numtralk In conriacHon with bills balow Indkata apanliit day of show wbathar full or split waak tattar In paranthasas Indleatos circuit (FM Fanehon .Marepjv tiJ IndapaPdaht;. (L) Uoew; (M) MoSs; <P) Paramount; (R) RKO; <t), Stall; (Wl Warnarr (WR) Waltar Raada NIW YORK'fCITY : Capitol (Li: » , Sammy Kaye Oio Nancy Walker Bay Malone . MOsIc Hall (1) I . t :argery May el’ eaii Crane ettiha Dearborn . Ronnie Ronal.de Jaywalkers . Alphonse. Berga Helan Dodge Bockettes ' . . .Corps de Ballet . Glee Club Palace (R) .4 King Bros Freda Wing Leonard Sues Clifford Si Maripn Lee Sullivan . . Gautier's . Bricklayers- Buck & Bubbles : Bari, Jack &■ Betty Paramount <P) S Mel Tonne Ma Fitrgerald Sara Donahue Oro Johnny' Morgan- Vic & Adio Rafael Meiidez Roxy (I) 7 £ rart Warren armphicata Sonny Howard Bill Callahan Elsa & Waldo Strand (W) 7 M Valdes Ore Hayea Sc Healy DiGitanos BALTIMORI : State (I) 4-S f unny Dae Co red Werner Johnny AUadin Nathahe Bros. ’ •• .f-ll"- Haynes & Perry. LRlian Halpert Henny Nadel . • Clem Belling Co . CAMDEN Towers (I) 7-f J A E Hayden Senor Cortez Jimraie Jiniae . Co A* Sc M Havel N Toomey Co CHICAGO ^ Chicago (P) .7 Dean Martin ■ ' Jerry Lewis Dick Stabile . Oro Step Bros Carllyn Grey Oriental (I) 7. Lena Horne Condo's & - Brandow George De 'Witt Carl Sands Ore Paradise (P) 7 Ink Spots Boyd Raeburn Ora Ginny Powell S eiro Bros U Lamb HARTFORD State (1) Xavier Cugat O Tato Sc Julia Wally Brown tos ANGELES Orphoum (I) 9. Dale Sis Johnny Dugan Steve* Sally , Phillips I'. Lee Dorin... Vivian Marshall Brother Bones ; Gifford Sc-. Pearl Jeffreys MIAMI Olympia. (P)- 9 Brick Bros, St G Til Tories De May Sc Moore . . Freddie. Stewart Gene Baylos ; NEWARK Adams (I), 9 N Morales Ore 4 Airies Bros GUy Rayriiond Eileen O'Dare PHILADELPHIA Carman (I) 9 . Joyce A Selderi Jack Sob Freddie Stritt Juanita A Anita.. BarU (W) 7 jack Carson ReV Janls Paige Robt Alda • . - Tbmmy Wells -. . D A D Remy Arden A Hartman Tawar (P) 10 Only Billy Eckstine Henny Younsman Lane A Claire P Rugolb Ore ROCHESTER : Palace (R> 9 Roulettes D A. D Workman Think-Drink Hoffman Rex Weber M A M Viera Alan Carney Sallci Puppets ROCKFORD Palace (1) 7-» Laurenler Twins Jack Montez Co 2 LesselU Marionettes Joe Termini 4 Befredys ^ ST LOUIS :F0X (FM).'■ George GiVbt Keye Luke Alwhite A Blue Prof ISpector . Ruth Nichols Serge Flash Kay A Kay 5 Amandis SPRINGFIELD Court Sg (I) 4-9 Laine A ■ Crawford Rosemarie King Nichols A Haley Burinell Sis Frank Keenan Lott A Anders WASHINGTON Capitol (L) • Kay De Witt BelatKremb Bernle George . Howard (I) 7 Artie Shaw Ore. Hadda Brooks John Mason Co ' Billy A Ann BBITAIN ASTON Hippodrome (I) t Cecil Sheridan Joy Brennan .Mickey Reid Billy MUler Joe O’ReiUy Jimmy Inglis Cass A Keegan 2-M's Irene Dickson -Terry O'Brien Nemacs A Violet May Moxan Girls BLACKPOOL Palace (I) 9 Anona Wlrin Ray Ellington 4 , • Hamilton A VaSSi 4 Bbtonds Aimee Foritenay Co Freddie Sales Cleef A Moroney Henry Neuvy Co Calienta A Lolita Tower* Circus (1) 7 Charlie CairOll Paul Co, ■ Ernie's Sealions Gilbert Houcke Pierre Alizes Jacques' A Maryse 7 Ashtons . Roberto Ghiesa Co 3 Peters Bandy's Animals Knic’s Horses 3 Goetachis Dbrehesters Laconas . Jiinmy Scott Annettes Circusettbs , S alcombes . Ittle Jimmy BRADFORD . Alhambra (M) I. Martell Sis Lee Lawrence. 2 Valettos .. Wood A Harmer . Morecambe A Wise Manley A Austin Terry Hall , . Dick Henderson , . Don' Saunders -. BRISTOL Empire (I) 9 g bodes A ;Lane orothi Neal Paul Newington Avril .A Grant • Tommy Dee Boil Soir Mesdames DERBY Orarid .'(S)- 1' .Toriy Jennings Mickey Roiiton Roy Lee - EDINBURGH Empire (M) 3 Dergk Roy J A R Arriaut Nino Rialtor Winifred' Atwell 3 Jokers ? opper Martyn Volants Rona Ricardo Charles Stephen 8. Sophisticated., .. Ladies FINSBURY pApir Empire (M) 3 Joser ; j < 'Alan Clive Sheridan Bros 20 Palladiuiri Girls Skyrockets Ore - NEWBASTLE Empire (M) 3 Cheerful C Chester Ken Morris . Fred Ferrari Arthur Hayes Edwlna .Carol Leri Marten v 'Grip-' 4.". Manotti A Wenman 5 Brahms Gene Anderson Harry Richards 12 Tiller Girls NORWICH Hippodrome (I) 3 Phil Strickland Joanne Gaye Johnnie- Laycock 3 Lamarres Noel Talbot . Jackie Crosby . Gordon Jones , 10 Adoreables ’ Fred Renwick Matt Lamar Vee Suzette NOTTINGHAM Empire (M) 3 Tessie . O'Shea Billy Cotton Bd 3 .Hellos Arthur DoWler George Meaton Cooper Twins Bartlett A Massey PORTSMOUTH . Royal (Ml 3 Frankie Hbwerd Payne A Hilliard SteUa Marie A P Jose Moreno- Co Mena Minzi A F; \ 3 Robertis . Linda A Lane Freddie Harrison ;Peter Raiyrior Prince of Walei • (I) -3 Jimmy Edwards. Joy Nichols Dick Bentley Wallas Eiaton SCUNTHORPE Savoy (I) 3: Woods A Jarrett 4 Tune Tellers Eddie ' Emerson Pep Graham . Eddie WllUams Shorty Mounsey Creblb Steppers SHEFFIELD' Empire. (M). 3 Donald B Stuart 5 smith Bros Chris ^ndsK> Robb Wuton Cyntlila: A Gladys Johnny Lawson 3 Fayne A Evans Kay Cavendish . SHEPHERDS ; BUSH Empire (Si 3 Phyllis Dlxey Max WaU E Arriley A Gloria Howard de Coiircy Davif A Lee. WOiVER- V HAMPTOH Hippodrome (1) 1 . Ken Roberts Kenton 'A Keen . . Ronald! A Karina 'Teddy RUey Leslie Lester Derick Donn . . Rhona Roland Felix Burns Dick Day Lana Crawford ' Girls Tp WOOD GREEN . Empire (8) 3 Plddingtons . ’ Lale< Andersen Peter Sellers Eddie Gordon A N Revel A Fields Playboys Marie de .Vere 8 . YORKHr, Empire (1) 3 Davey Kaye . Hazel Wilson. Les: Shannon Ken Flower Johnnie Rairisell Pat Revere Ken Dorvilles Earl A Oscar Margo Doherty Ada Hanson NEW tOKK CITY Sandy Powell Albert Burdon Karina Peter Webster Vadio A Hertz Sweet Serenaders GLASGOW Empire (M) 3 Rex Roper A Pat Monte Rey Kemble Bros A C Jimmy James Co Levanda A- Van . B A B Brown Jon Pertwee Kermond Bros George Prentice Iris Sadler GRIMSBY Palace (I) I Jane Joyce Golding Flying Comets Roger Carrie Harry Shells Delmonlca Dcre BAB Brown HACKNEY Empire (S) 3, Leo Fuld A1 Burnett 4 Catrons George Williame. Aerial Kenways Shane Sis Percy Edwards Skating , Typhoons LEEDS Empire- (M) 3 Ryan A McDonald Maurice French Co D A J Q’Goi man : v Rei<J Twins ' Boris . ; . A A L Ward Bobble Kimber LEICESTER Palace (S) 3 Alfred Marks Freddie Frinton -Finlay Bros Willie Carlisle Victoria Palace Gls Harmony 4 : Chevalier. Bros LINCOLN Royal (I) 3 Edwlna Walton David Ashley- - Bernadette Mills... •Van Boolen Mariville Tarrant ~ B Granville-Barker Elizabeth .llisse Daphne Jonathan Jariet Moffat ' Charles . Carter '• David . Johnston , LIVERPOOL Empire (M). 3 Jean Sablori a E va A Lillian 5 A M Harrison Zlo 3 Tovarich Tp 3 Cottas Eriksori Hackford A Doyle ■ LONDON Palladium <M) 3 Danriy Thbinas G A B Bernard , Cass Owen A Topsy [ Ross A• Llpietre ■ Jimmy Wheeler Birdland Charlie Parker Stan Getz Blue Angel Chas. Trenet Stuart Ross Eadie A Rack Naricy Andrews John Kelly. Jr H Chittison 3 Portia Nelson Bop City Lionel Hamptbri O George Shearing Cafe Society * Mervyn Nelson Thelma Carpenter Cliff Jackson CepacaBailo Frank Sinatra Larry Storch 'Fred A Sledge Patricia Adair Lorna Lynri RUss Eriiery M Dursb Ore Alvaree Ore . Diamoiid Horsethoo Walter Dare Wahl Gloria Leroy ’ W. C. Handy BlUy Banks Noble Slssle Ore Chic Mbrrison Ore RlgOletto Bros Jack Spoons Frank Evans Tommy King Harry Meehan Billy Banks Harry Armstrong El Chico Rosita Rios Lbs Gitanos Pilarln Tavlrs Sarita Herrera D’Alonso. Ore Havaha-Madrid Trlrii Reyes San Juan 3 , Glavel A Farrar Fausto Ore Pupl Campo Ore , Hotoi Ambassador Jule^ Lande Ore Hotel Biltmoro Harold Nagel Oro Hetol Edison Heriry Jerome Ore Hotel New.. Yorker Tony Pastor Orb Connie. Haines Adele Castle Peter Kent Ore Hotel Piorro ' Jitnmy Carroll TalboLS Stanley Melba Ore Ralph Lane Ore Ralph Teferteller Hotel Plaze : Evelyn Knight Beatrice Kraft . Bob Grant Ore Mark Monte Ore M Bergere Emery Deutscli , . Hotel Roosevelt . Rudy Vallee Larry Green Ore Phelan 3 Hotel St. Moritz Roberta Welch Leo Pleskow Erwin TKent Ramoni Oi’c : Hotel St Regis Julie Wilson La.szlo A Pepito Milt Shaw Ore . Hotel ShelboUrne Monica Boyar PhU Leeds Eddy Marison Marjery Welles Paul VUlard Cy Coleman . , Hotel .;Statlor Jimmy Dorsey Oro Hotel Taft Lopez Ore Motel Warwick Johnny Thompson Airline Trio Hotel .Waylln Rudy Barron Ore Latin Quarter Russel Swann VU^gs . Linda Lombard Francis A Grey Ernestine Mercer Luclenne A Ashour Buster Shaver Art Waner Ore Lo Coq Rouge-' Oscar Calvet ^Oro Jack Towrie Oro Loon B Eddie's Eddie Davis Jean Gary Jean Mason Bella Smaro Lyda A Yannl Johnny 47rawford Macombe Ba'br A. Rosenbloom Roy Sedley Boylan A King Gordon Andrews " Monte Carlo Dick Gaspare Oro La Playa 6 No 1 Fifth Avo Walling A McHugh Downey A Fonville Hazel Webster Old Knick Billy Bryarit . Paul Kllliam Janie Stevbns Frank Wayne Charlotte Ray Bob Gallagher Al Cbbper Ore Old Roumahlsn Sadie Banks Steve Murray. Gerri Gale Joanne Florlo Joe. LaPorte Oro D'Aquila Ore , Park Avo Del Ca.sinb \ ■ Ruth Davis Glenn • AbbvTtt. ' . Penthouse . John Conte . Dorothy ^rih Noreen Ttate Rubin Bleu Kirkwood A Goodman Daphrie .Heilman- - Estelle Loring • ; Rorinie Graham Julius Monk Noririan Paris 3 VtrsBilios Kay Thompson Lee Scott Buzz Miller George Martin Emile Petti Oro Parichitb Ore Village Barn .f.llliari .Lee - . J. Kirk A Madeline Fletcher 3 ' David Blight Bobby Myers Village Vanguard -Weavers.- Clarence Williams Waldorf-Astoria Dorothy Shay Eddy Ditchin Ore Mtscha Borr Oro Tony Martin , Joey Bishop ; Betty A Jgne Ktsn ^Siocardl.A Brenda jAl Wallis Adorables <111 i Ce« Davidson Org ’ Chico Bd Hilslngs ' Ralph Lewis 1 Clhet ftoble I Mary P Kincaid } Jerry Marchand Billy' Chandler Oro Hbtol Bismarck Noble A King Joe Isbell Johnny Alladln Ore H Edgewater Beach Eric Thbrson . Ruth . Chib Charles Sheldon Lathrop. A Lee D Hlld Ders (12V Bernie Cummins 0 Hotai stovons Joan Hyldoft Arnpld Shoda Morgan 3 Dpu^as -Duffy Harper Flaherty . Bob Fitzgerald Skating Blvdeora Jack. Raffloer Buddy Rust > Jerry Mapes Frank Masters. Oro Palmer Hoiisii Victor Jiorge David Powell .Raymond - Chase M Abbott Dcra Eddie O’Neil Oro Shirmen Hotoi ^'College Inri * Story^^ PhyUla Gehrig Don WeIZmnuer ChrlNtirib: Nelson Carmen Albino Norman Fields Frank Wagtter Ward Gamer Kenneth Remo Eileen Green Cliff Norton Carolyn Gilbert Les Weinrott . -Vera Gbhari Bill Snyder Oro Sllvor Frbilce Nov-Elites (3) Stone A Shine . Ginger Kinney Kay Kentori Bud Prentiss Ore Pou; Pedro Bd Vino Qardeiig Adeline Nelcei - Lew Saxon Adams Bros Mel Cole Oro Pancho Ore CHICAGO Biackhawk Jaii?k Tygettn ; Janet Campbell Deon Sherman Joyce Harley Jejn, Stanley 9 -J Sammy Shore Sherirrian Hayes Ore Blackstone Hotel. Andy William.s Dick LaSalle (^rc- SDG Control Continued from page .3 that TV will supplant the motion picture theatre.” : Wh of 20,d00j000 sets is reached, DeMille saidv “the pageant of entertainment tequired conjures.up a spectacle beyond the dreams of a Jules Verne. But we believe it is coming. Until recent months there was no common meet- ing ground for Hollywood and the TV industry; Fbresighted men tried to effect an understanding; They were; none too' successful. However,; we now realize that we must work together. With the addi- tion of the TV screeni the Direct tors Guild; must embrace a hew medium as it has embraced others in the past and. will embrace them in the future,” Claiming that TV directors are fellow craftsmen to SDG members, DeMille said the video meii “are working under the handicap of a system of captive cameras and lim- ited space which affords no oppor- tunity for retakes of Scenes that fall below the standards of direc- torial excellence.” He eniphasized the SDG's belief that TV and films “are two ends of the same stick which is a system of releasing pics tures that move aerbss a screen.” Foin that reason: and since “many Of Us realize that we have access to the world's largest single audi- ence,”’DeMille said, “we must safe- guard-the ideals and standarils of the American home and the Amer- ican family through the manner in which the material is directed,” He 'also cited : what he clainied is ah obligation to the advertiser, averring the St>G has set prodUc- tmn standards “that the world rec- ognizes for technical excellence and artistry.” SDG, he said, will uphold those standards—“and do It at a cost that can be afforded by the advwtiser,” peMllle con- cliidedi “If the predictions for the future of TV are true, then the TV me- dium will demand even greater ef- forts than any bf- the motion pic- ture Industry’s boom times. This will include the skills and talents of many directors and assistants now working in TV, and who are now being Included into Guild membership. From these will come the Capras, Marshalls, Fords and Leo McCareys of tomorrow.” $350,DIM) Bid Continued from page 1 TV show, setting up the equipment in the Majestic theatre, N. Y., arid playing a! slightly revised perform'- ance on a Sunday night. It is as- sumed that the ' $350;000 price \vould have inclrided payment of a week's Salary fbr the cast, about $14,000, according to Actors Equity rules, The irianagerifient’s decision to turn down the offer was pririiarily based on the possibility that a telecast of “South Pacific,” par- tiGularly after such a long and In- tensive buildup as. that proposed, might take the edge off the .un- precedented public derpand to see the legit priginal. As it is, the stage prpductioh is a kh()wn value and there’s no indication of any slacikening of public interest in the Broadway edition or the forthcoin- ing road company. Therefore, the management would have no pros- pective advantage from the ex- ploitation involved. On the ccintrary, the publicity about tlie TV show might .crimp the public demand for the stage version. At the mciment, the ad- THE ZHBEi; C’S miislcal . . 11 Min8.^0iie Colonial, Albany Three C’S hit a reasonably high level of entertainment in..a turn that blends.Jiarmonica and. trufrir ' pet-playing with vocalizmg» At- tractive girl and two young men niouth-organ at opening. A vocal in which she leads with “Beguirie” Is followed by trumpet work; given a coraedy to]Lich at fUiale when femme comes back on the stage "with a toy instrument to blow sev- eral notes,: More, harriionica play- ing and then a harniony number, “Temptatibn” — nicely .done. ,, On show caught, trip offered five se- lections, ineliiding an encore. It’S a clean, wholesome tuiTii which has nightclub possibilities. The harmonica arrangements are not uniisual hut they are Inter- preted skillfully. ;Taller chap plays a fast-tempped: solo. Shorter boy hit a clinker in the riot-easy switch from harmonica to trumpet. Young lady, dressed in • elose fitting green gown, does not possess a biff or great voice;: she does use it smoothly, however. Might iriake a costume change; men are, neatly attired in tuxedos. Threesonie was well received in the fifth spot on a poorly balanceil bill-^heavy on iriusic and novelties, light on comedy. Jaco. MARK jk LUClLLE Bicycling 13 Mins.; Full Colonial, Albany . Man Is of the Joe Jackson school, but he lacks the mastery of timing, touch arid business for rirhlch the late pantomimist-bicylist was cele- brated and for which his sbri is well known. Funniest part is the routine with audience stooges. Two men or boys are inveigled to the stage by his partner, a inature blond . in abbreviated ^ costume. Mark switches character for. this, talking and even pulling off his wig (to place on the head of one of the volunteers). He “reassembles” the bicycle for the first bit, in which the rieophyte tries to: ride. The second stunt has the pair going two-high, the climax of which brings a fall that- ends with a mounter’s leg: stuck in Mark's baggy trousers. This pro- duces a big laugh. The pantomiriie portion has mo- riients of comedy, but its possibili- ties are never fully realizeili The approach is tob fast; even the mu- sic seems bri the quick tempo for the situations developed. Straight riding is fair; lady joins. Turn took two bows In No. 1 spot when seen. Jaco, OIVENA Novelty 10 Mins. Mickey's Theatre Club, Chicago While business generally, has been off In the smaller bistros In the Chi area, here is a spot, which is even packed during the middle of -the week. Draw is the newest twist, in one of the oldest forms of show business. It’s a strip—hut under water. Peculi^ly enough, although working in the aqua sur- roundings, pert gal does the smoothest and most unusual strip that wouW make some of her sis- ters ‘in the trade envious^ Swimmer - peeler works in a 5x4x4 foot tank with a plexiglass front.^ She does front and back dolphins with ease as she doffs her evening gown and then works down to her ff-string. All through the lO-mlnute peel, young mer- maid acts as if she’s on a lark; which places the stint out of ^ind and sexy class. She blows hubhlesv laughs and kicks her heels as she throws each garment surfaceward. While perhaps not suitable, for family; fare this should be a sbek stint for late-hour spots. Zabe., duction has reached an all-time record high of over $800,000, while the iriail orders for the schecluled road engagements show signs of going several times capacity. Refusal Of the TV offer for “South Pacific” is consistent with the regular policy of Rodgers and Hammersteiri not to sell the film rights, at least for many years, to any bf the musicals on which they’ve collaborated.: Their idea isTihat “Oklahoma!,” which is cur- rently touring,; as well as ”parou- sel” and ‘*Allegrp,” are prbperUes for the road and subsequently .for stock. In the case of “South Pacific,” the hiige amount offered for a single .telecast raises specu- lation hdw much the screen rights to the; show might bring. It’s blso seen as an indication of the potential revenue to 'he derived H 11 rt: rj' J11 EABIE & BACK Piano 8 Mins* Blue Angel, N. V, Eadie and Rack, man-and-woman piano duo, have appeared in the Blue Angel lounge for a sustained run,'-but for the first time they’ve been promoted to duty in the main hall. They imptess as being able to hold down a spot of their own as wbll as provide backihg for some ;Of the acts on the show. . Their twin-Steinway offerings verge bn the classlcai, Pieces siich as “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue” and “Waltz in Swirigtime” have depth arid color. They weave some excellent musical figures and em- bellish their numbersvwith excel- lent arrangements. They’re ex- cellent bets for class rooiris and lounges. Jos^. - BOY Ab EMILY Dance 12 Mins. BudiaresL Montreal Roy arid Emily, personable young hoofers, have a self-effacing manner With their ballet-terping that is clicking in this intime boite. Team shows more than usual care with routines, and occasional rough Spots are Covered by youthful manner and obvious efforts to please patrons.. Challenge arid teairi numbersv rire okay and duo has shown good taste in music. With a little more polish couple have good possibilities for the small hotels and cafes. General costumirig^ is fair but femme . half could use a more effective makeup and still mafaitairi fresh appear- ance;-' Newt, PORTIA NELSON d Mins. Blue Arigcl, N. Y. Portia Nelson puts a wealth of feeling Into ball^ deliveries.. She gives an assortni%it of torchants a maturity and excellent interpreta- tions :^at make her eli^ble for the inlnric Tnnm<! Miss Nelson impresses with the good texture of her pipes. She knows how to: color a number and what to do to infuse variety in her tunes despite concentration bn the, slow chants. Also gives her tunes a good sense of drama. Not the least of her. assets is the fact that she looks well on the floor. Jose. KURT JONS ft DANCERS (6) Oriental Dance 9 Mins.; Full Palace, N; Y. This troupe of dancers is bit loo esoteric for the average/ vaude house. Comprising a male and six gals, this turn specializes in hokey versions of authentic east Indian, folk tunes. Trouble is, however, that it isn’t hokey enough to make a dent on the average patriori. Routines are all very miich alike , to the untrained eye with heavy accent on those strange heail and neck moveirierits. Costuming is firstrate but the choreography needs more flash. Hcrm. THE TWO ADAMS Bicyclists 9 Mths,: Full Palace, N. Y. -This Circus turn is a good vaude opener. Two Adams, Danish Im- pprts, have an Unusual bag of stunts, working various types of wheels solo and together. Male member of the team is particularly adept in the saddle with a flashy array of hicycle-spinhing and as- sorted handstands while in motion. Act closes strongly as the duo ride two miniature machines, one of them being a one-cylindered iriotprcycle. Herm, FOUR WALLABIES Acrobatic 8 Mins.; Full Palace, N. Y. Four gals in thi$ English troupe have a good tumbling routine suit- able for opening or closing spots. They work on a narrow mat stretched the length of the stage, giving out with a series Of fast flips and cartwheels. Turn, however, could usb more variety. All the gals terid to re- peat the same stunts. Finale is a well-executed human pyramid. • Herm. SPIC & SPAN Dance 8 Mins.; One Palace, f.-N.-. Y. , , Spic and Span are a fair hoofing duo with average routines. Young Negro;team lacl^ sufficient novelty ; to offset it from others in this class. Team^ has a* fast tap specially which they Use withbut a change 9^5 :? < £ f 8 > t) t ♦ V