Variety (December 1951)

Wi A i wJiy . U t itmhtr 16, 1*51 47 BILLS WEEK OF DECEMBER Zi Numerals In «#nn®«t , ^^*} r bJH*ltoylmw^lnrtlcjjm spsnlng day •# the* ■ .mr in MrsnthMM indiestss circuit. <FM) Fsnehon Marco; <i> Ihdapandanti a* i*i.w< SXmwu <w i») (mu (t> tiv.ii; (w'w!""; new YORK CITY Music Hall Cl) at rs sss p “" ■iSn %Ibvrt Eric Hutson - WcK Stewart t Corps de Ballet Rockett^* n.?«. <«>»» Judy Garland Smith & Dale «r. Wences (i & F Szonjr Poodles & Spider Crislanis 8 Boy Friends Paramount (P> II. Art Mooney Ore ■Tony Bennett pa Marco Sis . Joey Adams & Al Kelly. 4 Step Bros Roxy (•) 27 Guy Mitchell Paul Remos A Toy Boys Bela Kremo a Polinoff A Raya Sis .Bob Fosse Norwood Smith Evelyn Case CHICAGO. : Chicago. (P) SI Lane Brbs '■ Ade Duval Co Skeets Minton . Helene A Howard Regal <P) SI Sarah Vaughn Dominoes JayBurkhardt Orb Lewi* A Allyn Harold King , LIMA, O. v Ohio <W> SI Only Asylum of Horrors LORRAIN, O. Palace <W> 3 Only Asylum of Horrors. MANSFIELD, O. Ohio <W) S9 Only Asylum of Horrors , Oriental . Ames Bros (4) Mulchayes (2) Miss LJonl. ... Elsa A Waldo Brian Farnon^s-Ore PHILADELPHIA Earls (W> 11 Josephine Baker Fat Henning Count Basie Ore; ROCKFORD III Palace (1M0) > Bud Carlell A Rose Joe McKenna The Smethtonas Nelson's Trained P1 ?One to fill) WASHINGTON Capitol <L> 37 Kirby Stone 5 Richard Hayes Rowena ' Rollins Berk & Hallow Howard (l) SI Lionel Hampton O Curley Hamner. Clark Bros Arnold. Dover AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE Tivoli <T) 34 Roger Ray , Donald Novis . Marquis A Family Wally Boag 3 , - Rosita. Alexander A Vlolette Pan Yue Jen Tp 3 Glens Celebrity Singers Charlotte McGuire , Tracy Laurence . Dancihg Bdys Tivoli Ballet SYDNEY Empire (T) 34 Jon Pertwee Guus Brox A Myrna 6 Los Triarias J Carsony Bros Tipsy A Brow Bobby: Limb: Alan Clive Evy A Everts Moskani Slgrlta Babs MacWnnon Moira Claux Horrie Dargie 4 Celebrity Singers Les .Models Les Debonaires Tivoli Ballet Lina Gomber Tivoli (T) 34 Armahd Perren Fayes 3 Devine A King Gerd.Bjornstaa Chribl ■; Marika Saary Phillip Tappin Wiiri da Jong Jacques Cartaux Jimmy 1 Elder . Joe whltehousa Cissy Trenholra TerryScanlon BRITAIN BLACKPOOL . Palace (I) 84 NOble A King Tollefson . Arthur Worsley Joan Turner Jack Muldoon 3 Chuck. Brown A . Rita S Ledaa Joe King Cromwells EAST HAMPTON .Metropolitan (I) 34 Cavan O’Connor Hall Norman A Ladd Harold Berens 8 Kellys A l J. Powers Charmony 3. Pauline A Eddie Regan A Royal Flavlas. Teenagers NOTTINGHAM Empire (M) 84 Lee* Lee A Lea. Dr Crock A Crackpots Walthon ADorraifle Jack Radcllffe Co Elsie Bower Maurice Colleano Co PORTSMOUTH Prince sf Wales' (M) 14 Peter Byough Ronald Chesney Tony Hancock Royal (M) 14 Olga Verona Leon Cortez 2-JLinares ■ ■ Doreen Harris Joan St Paul Bernard MUea Gold A Cordell Kay Cavendish Archie Elray A J A M Klnson Dpt CANADA BAST HAMPTON ... Gfanada. (I) 14 Dump -Harris A Stan Levanda A Van Lorenizos Ann Carroll Syd Makin NEW YORK CITY Blrdlana izzy Gillespie Ch .*!»• Angel Chas Trenet Kirkwood 1 A ..Goodman. Amjette Warren Bart Howard I®* 11 * A Rack §iM*ri Ross Kills Larkin Trio .. . lair Mao Barns Jimmy Daniels Tony a Eddie Norene Tate feEJT* ° £l;n G* l |* br, ’ P p a doc\, S ** W * rt ««poie on Re^ pii C »** t# 2. u M * d,r ld Pilarin Tavarin Alonso Ore .; Abbe Lane Dulclnaa wi?* B °Uvar ... E David Norman Dale Nunn ally 5f purso Ore * Alvarez Ore B Elxhica s a Riot Escudera jirl or, . a Bwcelo J°sc Amaya Ramon Torres Ore Teddy WQsot 4 Joe Bushkin Kathy Barr ft* M Viera |*npy A Cobina Jeffrey Clj> y “ Vadja bet Oro Leila A Steffen Line Calvin Holt Ron: Roger* Hablbl Chana Klpness Arno Tenney RikkUd-Am 3 Felix Leneman. Gleb Yeliln Hevane-Medrld • Bertica Serrano Tony Moro Carlbbeans La Minerva .Hotel Amba ss ador Jules Lande Ore ' Hotel Blltmarf Mlscha Rajinsky O .. Natal Edison Henry _Jerome Ore Natal New Yorker Tommy Reynolds ■ Ore. Adrian Rolllnl Trio .Syd Krofft Karen PSt Terry Hotel Plorre HRdegarde Chico RelU Ore Stanley Melba Ora , Hotel Plaza Jang. Morgan Hamilton Trio Mark. Monts Ore Dick LaSalle Ore _ Hotel Roosevelt Guy Lombardo Orr _ natal St. Ragla Polly Bergen MUTShaw ore Horace Diaz Ora . Hotel ttaHor Jimmy Doroey Ore Hotel Taft - Vincent Lopez Ore Hotel Warwick Page Morton „ Latin Quarter Noonan A Marshall Trio Basil ‘ Jack Kilty Ganjou Bros A Juanita Beverly Richards * Can Can Dcra Art Waner Ore . La Via En Rosa Les Main Joly Ernie Warren Ore La Ruvan Blau Blbi Osterwald 'March Hares. Bea Arthur 3 Riffs Julius Monk Norman Paris S' Leon A Eddie's Eddie Davis Crosby Sis Kenny 1 Davis . Szilards Ruth Rogers Irma 'Henriquez June Oliver Line Little Club Sonny Kendls Ore No. 1 Fifth Ave Bob Downey . Harold Fonville Hazel. Webster Old Knlck Sammy Smith Dolly Dawson DlckDlana Jerri Talbot Old Roumanian Sadie Bahks ■. Johnny Howard Nina Dova Buster Burnell Charles Julian Joe LaPorte .Orc D'Aqulla Ore Park Avo. Scotty Graham Ruth Webb Mickey Deane 1 Park Sheraton MimiWarren Ernestine Holmes Psnthouto Paul. Taubman ' , Sugar Hill Larry Steele’s Smart Affairs Two Guitars Arena Bane Elena A Anatole Eli SpiVak - Mlscha Usdanoll Michel Michon Kostya Poliansky „ Vgrtaillts Carmen Torres Beverlee Dennis Arthur Maxwell . Constance Towera Gene: Rowlands Two Shirts A . Skirt Bill Norvbs A . -Upstarts Geo Hale Revuo Emile Petti Oro Panchlto Ore. Village Barn Zeb Carver Celia Cabot George Hopkins Mary Sullivan. * Harris A Louise. Bill McCune Ore Vlllago Vanguard PhU.Leeds Harry Belafonte Clarence. Williams Veuvrsy Glgi Durston Waldorf-Astoria Campagnons de la Chanson D'Angelo A Ana Nat. Brandwynne O Mischa Borr Ore Wlvol Beverly Becker . Sal Noble ~ Bob Lee mtamt. mtamt beach Albl.il HM.I Sam Bari. Rose Gallo Bar ef Music BUI Jordan David Elliott Sammy Morris Betty. Barclay Harvey Bell , Beachcomber Lili St. Cyr Norma Parker The Holidays Faith Dane Patsy Davis June Korby Ayn Martin Lonni Legors Iru Harmon Dick Towers Joni Mack Chavez Sula Levltch Ore Juan .Cortes Ore 1 Brook Club-Lounge ' Stan Free. Trio Wayne A Fontaine Zig A Vivian Baker Lynne SteVens Jack Almeida 1 Casablanca Hefsl George Arnold's Ice-Revue. San Kanez Ore Clover Club BUly Gray Ben LesSy Patti Moore The Cheerleaders Arden-Fletcher Line Tony Lopez Ore Sans. Soucl Hotsl Lenny. Kent . Delano Hotol Zina Reyes WUUo Hollander Tommy Nunez Ore Five O'clock Club Martha Raye Jack Durant Novelites (3) Yost Guardsmen (5) Len Dawson Oro Osloty Club Zorlta Olga Barrett Sam Bowitt Marie Stowe GUda Rogers Rusty Russell Gaiety Girls Frenchy • Ernie BeU Ore Johnlna Hotel Michael Strange Tony Matas Libby Dean Jimmy Woods Jewel Box Jackie Mayo T C Jones Art West- Mickey Mercer Danny A-Doc Rev Leoh. A Eddie's Eddie Guertln Sandye Wilbert BroWhe Chuckle Fontaine Dave Lewis- . Gaby DtUni BiUy Austin MacFsddsn Dsavllla Hughle Barrett Rollo 1 Laylan B - Martinique Hotel Manolo A Ethel " Danny Yates Ore Mother Kelly’s Pat Morrissey Bobby Ramsen Arne. Barnett 3 Dick Forrest ^ Peddock Club < Larry Wyle Jockeyettes (4) Terry White Bob . Morris Ore Connie .. Del Monte Eljean Al Golden. . Jr 1 Park Avenue Charlie FarreU 3 Continentals Alfredo Seville Leonardo A Anita Polnclanna Hotsl Leroy Lang Ore . Robert Rlchtsf H't’t Don Lanning Roberta Sherwood Charles Castel 3 Roney Plaza Hotol George Hines Ore Sans Soucl Hotel Stuart Harris : Eddie Snyder Sacasas Ore Herman-Magner Dancers Saxony Hotol Rosetta Shaw Henri Rose. Miguellto Valdez O Tano A Deo Sea Gull Hotel- Elaine Dexter: Terry Stands Mae SUva. Dcra Rafael's Ore Sts Isle Hotel Frances Lager Seymour Hoffman O Shelbourne Hotel -Juan A Marilyn ' .Alan Kolo Ore Shore Club Rajah Raboid Nick A Dlxene Arthur Warren Ore Club 83 Blue Drake Danny Bishop 4 Debutants Sherry Panay Hy Grossman Ore Sorrento Hotol Mai Malkin Ore Vagabonds Club Vagabonds (4)- Hal Winters . Nlta Bieber Dawers Jerri Sullivan Paul MaUory Frank Linale Oro Golden Slipper Michel Rosenberg Hy Sands Bernie Sloane Zenith- Sisters Bella Smara Sascha Leonoff Ore Clro’s Tony A .Sally DeMarco Larry Storch Dorothy Dandridge Jose CurbeUo Ore Copa City v J Jahe 'PoWeU • ’ Gene Baylos Mary Kay Trio Steve Gibson Redcaps June- Taylor Line US) Dave Tyler Ore Latin Quarter Frank Libuse Margot Brander Collette Fleuriot Danielle -LaMar Marilyn Rosa- Gay A Harry Walls Gautier's Dogs Andre Philippe Geneve Dawn Les Patios WaUer Twins Mdllen Twins Line (16) Pupl Campo Ore Jose Cortes Ore CHICAGO Blackhawb Gloria Marlowe Pat Hamraerlle Don Liberto Al Checco Bobo Lewis Larry La,wrenco Marlin Kraft Tessi Carrano Eleanor LUckey Henry Brandon Ore . Blackstohe Hotel ;Sherman .Jbyfi Ore Chez Parse Danny Thomas Ginny Scott . Marion Callahan Johhny Morton Chez- Adorables (8) Cee Davidson O (8) Edgewater Beach Freddie • Martin - Ore Merv Griffin • Murray Arnold Rita Sc Alan Farrel- UO SulUvan . D Hild Dcra (6) Conrad. Hilton^ Scarecrows (3) ftomaynO A Brent Jo Barnutn Elimar Jerry Mapefe Jack Raffloer Harper .Flaherty Bob Fitzgerald - Buddy Rust Olie Clarks Boulevar-Deara (4) Mariana Fitzgerald Scottec Marsh Orrtn Tucker Ore 1 Palmer House. Louise Hoff Bomb) Linn:- Rod. Alexander /ody Miller Cabots (3) Songsmltta < 3 ) Tommy Wonder Margaret Banin Georgia Kaya Eddie O'Neal Ora EOS ANGELES AmbasMdor Hotel Yma Sumac Blackburn Twins .A Pam Cavan Eddie Bergman Ore Biltmora * Hotel Romo Vincent Buster Shaver A . Olive Artie James Hal Derwln Oro Clro's Billy Daniel A Llta Baron . George de Witt Dick Stabile Ore Bobby Ramos oro Mocambe Billy Daniels - Benny Payne Eddie Oliver Latln-Atres ' LAS V^GAS, NEVADA Flamingo Andrews Sisters Michael Edwards Calendar Girls Will Osborne Orch - Last Frontier Dorothy Lamour Johnny Bachemin Gene Nash Jean Devlyn Girl Revue Bob Millar Oro Desert Inn Patti Page Jackie Green Lewis A Van Alan Gilbert Arden-Fletcher Dcrs Carlton Hayes Ore Thundor.blrd Mills Bros Irene Ryan Fedi A FedI Johnny O'Brien Kathryn Duffy Dansatlons Normandie Boys. | Al Jahns Ore ; El Rancho Vsgas Ritz Bros Gloria Leroy El Rancho Dcrs Ted Flo Rito Orch Skouras-Lichtman Continued from page 3 providing entertainment material for it. While his thinking is still neces> sarily vague, the 20th prez report- edly sees the. possibility of the com- pany adding theatre TV program- ming to its picture-making activi- ties. There’s a chancy of turning its stars , and staff into live ’show telecasting to Eldophor subscribers. Thus Lichtman’s ability to ab- sorb many of the daily problems of distribution tp which Skouras used to address himself has proved high- ly welcome to the 20th topper. The shift of responsibilities has been mad-e easily—and almost imper- ceptibly to the Fox staff—by the fact that.Skouras and-Lichtman at* personal friends. Skouras is said to be highly pleased with the job Lichtman has •done since he absorbed the duties of salesmanager with resignation of Andy W. Smith last May. 20th topper is also reported “delighted” with Lichtman’s ability to take on the. added distribution responsibili- ties which recently have been thrown on hiin. By turning to programming pos- sibilities for Eiddphor, Skouras will be able to keep his hand in the operation of the system even after divorcement of the company’s the- atre chain takes place. Otherwise, the TV setup,, since it applies to theatres, will probably all go to the theatre company set. up under the reorganization called for by the antitrust decree. Facing. Skouras as an immediate problem, regarding Eidophor is the recent National Production Au- thority order banning production of tele equipment capable of re- ceiving color. Tint is undergoing experiments on the Swiss system by combining it with either the CBS. color wheel method or a new three-color electronic tube devel- oped by .General Electric. NPA order is being fought by the industry as not applicable to theati'e tele. If the battle is suc- cessful, Skouras can, of course, go right ahead with theatre plans.. If the ban holds, however, it is un- derstood that 20th can profitably concentrate on military aspects of the system; Reportedly, the Government is interested in it, as well as in other large-screen systems, such as Par- amount's. It is believed that the companies will be able to go ahead with development on a military basis that might later be applicable to commercial use. s .‘Continued from page 3 1 border. It’S: understood that in- stead he’ll concentrate on .domestic probleins facing the industry. Among thesb are forthcoming hear- ings on. TV channels. Johnston is currently at his home in Spokane for the holidays; Meantime, two of his, public re- lations aides are to follow Johnston in moviiig their headquarters from Washington to New York. They are Kenneth Clark, press chief, and Manning (Tim) Clagett, Clark’s as- sistant. They’ll make the move as soon-as they can arrange housing for their families in New York. Clagett ahnpunced a month or so. ago that he was planning to Heave the MPA A to handle some pertonal biz; Situation has changed, however, and .he’ll accompany Clark to New York to augment the publicity, staff there. Night' Club Reviews Continued from gtf< 4f Gatineau CIub 9 Ottawa with a boff arrangement of “Walk- ing My Baby Back Home;” Marian France, working on a tra- peze four feet above the floor, Is mild. Her act might be okqy un- der canvas, but working close to the' customers with her muscles practically snapping in their faces, it was less than a filler. Manager Joe Saxe eliminated the line this week. Ken Campbell band plays' for, show and payee dancing; Al Costi works the piano and vocals in the lounge, . Gorni. Latin Quarter, Boston ^ . Boston, Dec. 24. Phil Foster, Whippoorwills . (5)., Le*. Diagoros (.3), ArdeibFletcheir Gtrl$ (8), Dave Lester Orch (9), Zarde Bros. Orch (4), Alan Mar- tin; $2 minimum. Phil Foster tops current lineup, at spacious L.Q., and if reaction of opening-nighters is any indication, he should grab, himself plenty of new fans during the stanza. ■ Al- though at show caught he walked on to a tailor-made audience com- prised of younger set members of local .Beth Israel Hospital society, his kidding of borscht circuit wolves stalking their prey clicked with the linhep ringsiders just as solidly; Comic has;an affable delivery. His chatter, which included poking fun at modern day mothers’ af- finity for coupling inappropriate personal names, life In Brooklyn and the Army, nabbed strong yocks. Guy exits with a zany bit pantoing a sculptor modelling a nude in clay. Layout tecs off with a solid aero stint by Les Diagoros, two boys and a gal, who sock across with outstanding balancing and jug- gling. It’s the strongest act of this type to hit town in years, and shapes as a natural for vaudeo. The new (hereabouts) vocal group, the Whippoorwills, four boys and a femme, dish out some satisfactory yodelling pointed up by their neat, youthful appearance. Kids put plenty of action in their arrangements, with best results for hoked “Mamie is Minii, the Toast of the Rue de la Paix.” ArdenrFletcher girls skip through a brace pf production numbers to Alah Martin’s chirping and Dave Lesters batoning. Nitery will close for three days following New Year’s Eve, with Mme. Natalie Kamarova taking over the produc- tion at reopening. Elie. Montmartre, Mont‘1 ) Montreal, Dec. 20. Monique Leyrac, the Fredericks (2), Marcel Marcelly, Jean Rafa, Pastor & Fernando, Montmartre Line (6), Armand Meetre Orch (6); 60c admission. After a year of singing around the* boites of Paris, Monique Ley- rac returns to her hometown.. She has more polish, a new blonde coif, plus a collection of recent Gallic chansons. She is standout in cur- rent. Montmartre show despite the nondescript acts that precede her. Working at disadvantage in this topheavy revue, Miss Leyrac proves as great a fave as ever with localites and evidences chantootsie possibilities for the double-lan- guage intimeries. Lcadoff songs still lack necessary wallop and that, together with mike difficul- ties, prevented gal from scoring on night caught till she hit her encore set. A tour among ring* siders displayed her ease and firm- ness. Miss Leyrac’s voice is cleair at all times, but the basic chirp elements just heed smoothing Out to cinch act. Other than emcee-singer Jean Rafa, there is little to be said of the remaining acts, The Frede- ricks hoke up some interpretive aero routines that rely mainly on the slight, briefly-garbed figure of the femme half of duo. Marcel Marcelly walks a shaky slack wire that has too few bright moments to rate. A comedy drummer and straight accordion team, Pastor & Fernando, manage to overwhelm by sheer dint of noise and little else other than the trick hats sported by drummer Pastor. Ar- mand Meetre’s band does show backing and the Montmartre line looks well despite, or perhaps be- cause of, over-sexy routines. Newt. which preemed Thursday (20), is dishing out the sort of musical entertainment which should nab a hefty portion of the town’s growing entourage of jive devotees. With the music Showcased in intime surroundings, the Downbeat is a throwback to the halcyon days of 52d St. and should he the forerun- ner of similar styled boites. Club is set up in a compact manner, with a bar and tables downstairs and a balcony designed for a living room effect. It’s done in good taste, and acoustics are ex- cellent throughout the. room. Food is another plus factor. Billy Taylor Trio heads the open- ing lineup, displaying flist-rate musicianship in each set. With Taylor on the keyboard, Charles Mingus, bass, and Charlie Smith, drums, the combo clicks With its virtuosity. Group’s interpretation of jive classics and pop tunes makes for top listening and keeps payee gab at minimum. Taylor, who’s been prominent in such other Gotham spots such as Birdland and Cafe Society Downtown, is a. good bet to keep the new club it an overflow. Vibraharplst Terry Gibbs is more than adept in his turn. Gibbs is a complete master of the vibe and stirs the clientele with his imag- inative percussion work. Billy Taylor’s group backs him nicely. Beryl Booker, Negro pianist, rounds out the bill with some im- pressive keyboarding. Miss Booker works through the jazz and boogie beats with artistry. It’s a sock set. Gros. Colony A AstOr* London London, Dec. 18, Ruth .ClaytoUi Felix King Orch, Santiago Latin Band; Colony; $5 minimum; Astor, $3 minimum be - fore 11 p.m., $3 cover thereafter. In recent months, these two Ber- keley Square spots, on the initia- tive of operator Harry Morris, have been doing some valuable pioneer work in tne cabaret field. Mainly relying on American talent, they've brought over many artists virtually unknown to London, who have stayed on to make their tiiark In the West End. Latest In this category Is Ruth Clayton, who starred in the Chicago company of “Oklahoma.” She’s a highly personable gal, who, when she gets her routine in order, should settle down for a solid sea- son. Like other U. S. visitors before her, the chahteuse has learned that numbers Which may be cllckos back home don’t always get the same reaction in London. She dis- covered that on her opening-night routine, but It should be a com- paratively easy matter to make the necessary change. Miss Clayton has a pleasing voice, a good sense of timing and a pert personality which shows up best in her comedy numbers, al- though her main dramatic rendi- tion, “End of a Love Affair,” is one of the hits of her act. Num- bers like “I’m Going to Miss You Baby” and her nostalgic Viennese waltzes are solid—if standard-- stuff. The customers obviously liked her; but equally obviously, wanted to hear some of the “Okla- homa” hits. Show was caught opening night at the Colony, where Felix King’s combo did their usual okay job of backgrounding. Myro. New Year’s Eve Continued, from page .43 D»wnlM»at 9 X* Y. Billy Taylor Trio, Terry Gibbs, Beryl Booker; no; cover, no mini- mu \ii In line with Gotham’s jazz upbeat, the new Downbeat Club, spend both holidays at home. Spe- cial midnight shows will he staged, however, the following nights till 2 A Hi Montreal’s 9 p.m. nitery curfew for Xmas and New Year’s eves will up Toronto bonifaces’ biz. Toronto tabs will be $35 a couple at the Royal York Hotel; $22 at the Prince George; $26 at the King Edward, and $25 a duo at Ruth Low’s Club One-Two. These in- clude government tax, something to. eat, a floorshow but not drinks.. Dallas* Post-’51 Names Dallas, Dec. 25. Joe Bonds, owner of the Sky Club, is eliminating strip dancers. Will use a local band for dancing when no name acts are booked, with Dale Belmont putting on the show. Bond’s toppers for post-New Year’s include jan Garber Jan. 20; Ralph Flanagan, Jan. 27; Frankie Laine, Feb. 6, and Egyptian dancer Sarnia Gamal, tentatively set for Feb. 15. ^