Variety (January 1954)

74 CflATTEII Vcdnesdiy, Jariuary 13, 1954 Broadway Chi disk Jockey Bill Evans and wife due in next week to catch the current legit shows, . Sylvia Raskin, theatre Owners of America staffer, engaged over the weekend to Herbert Baer, of C oates ville, Pa. , ■ Agnes de Miile (a U. of Calif or*, nia grad) elected to the board of trustees of Sarah Lawrence College, Yonkers, N. Y. Publisher Eddie joy and his wife; thrush Mindy Carson, returned to New York from a Nassau vacation Monday (11). Gus Lampe, director of entertainment and music for Schme Hotels, moving from Gloversville to New York. Lampe formerly was general manager of the Scnine Circuit. Richard Barstow, choreographer for the Judy Garland starrer, A Star Is Born," took a short leave of absence to stage the General Motors spectacle, “Motorama of 1954/' at the Waldorf, Jan. 21-27; The Harry Salters have adopted three children through Foster Parents’ Plan for War Children. Three children are Korean, German and Italian war orphans. Salter is currently producing N3CTV’s “Name That Tune.” George Jessel and Jan Peerce will top the guest list at a dinner climaxing the Long Island drive for State of Israel bonds at the Forest Hills Jewish Center Sunday 117). Both have been active in the bond drive throughout the country. A classic film museum is being started here undjer government sudsidy. Maurice Chevalier into new Henri-Diamant Berger . pie, “Without Family.” t On her return to France, Claudette Colbert will star in a twolanguage pic, “Women’s Battle.’’ Luis Mariano inked to play opposite Yvonne De Carlo in “The Sea Eagle’’ set for Rome production. Patachou will head the Theatre De L’Etoile variety show , 4when Yves Montand exits his one main production next month; i Edith Piaf and Jacques Pills will play the Alhambra here this month arid then go on three-month tour of France with the SUper-Circus. Humphrey Bogart pa s s i n g . through on his way to Rome to start “The Barefoot Contessa” (UA) under Joseph Mankiewicz’s direction. New theatre here, Theatre Des Arts, now rehearsing the French version of the Anita Loos adaptation of Colette’s “Gigi” for February rep. By Hal V. Cohen Sol Hellers decided against staying in Florida and are back at Carousel. Vinnie Faye, Joey Faye’s kid brother, has returned to Casino as house singer. Jacqueline. Hurley signed for next 11 months with Pollock Bros, indoor circus. Fred Favorite is back home, having left the Mia Slavenska-Frederic Franklin ballet. Mark Lewis, stage electrician at the Fulton for last 18 years, has retired at age of 65. Bernard Novak, business manager of Catholic Theatre Guild, left to study for priesthood. Johnny Harris has signed Ron Fletcher again to do the choreography for his 1955 “Ice Capades.” Larry Carra, formerly of Tech drama faculty, producing-directing winter stock company near Philadelphia. .1 By Hans; Hoehn Curt Bois was pacted by DEFA to direct a him and to star in it. Berlin’s traditional Press Ball will be held Jan. 16 at Festhalle am Funkturm. r .. William Dieterle in Munich for confabs on possible German-American coproduction. Paul Henreid playing lead in ‘Cabaret,” first German film which Willi Forst is directing in Munich. Gustaf Gruendgens, Germany’s ace legit star and director, given the Federal Merit Cross with Star. Tatjana Gsovsky invited by SCala of Milan to direct Stravinsky’s scenical oratorio, “Les Noces. "Arsenic and Old Lace” preemed at Theatre in Nurnberger Stfasse, With Leopoldine Konstantin in femme lead. Martin Hellberg, DEFA pic director and holder of Commie . National and World Peace Award) vacationing in the Caucasus (Soviet Russia). Bambi winners of 1953, awards for the most popular German screen stars, went to O. W. FischSr and Ruth Leuwerik. Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck topped the foreign field. : Maxie Rosenbloom, Gladys and Will Ahearn, Dru and, Kay Dalton, Jack O’Connor, Pat Moran, Cathy Downs, Donna Brown, Maxine Marlowe. Joan Elms, Ludwig Drefus and his combo were here for a GI Yule show. By Matty Brescia Don Reid to Hotel Peabody’s Skyway for two weeks. Hoyt Wooten, prexy of WREC, Memphis CBS outlet, to Washington on . tv biz. Cliff Winehill, vet vaude performer and line of girls, at Silver Slipper, Memphis’ only nitery. Carl Sands orch shuttered the Hotel Claridge’s Balinese Room at the conclusion of holiday booking. Clarence Camp, Jr., son of southern jukebox fave, Clarence Camp, , now singing with Tommy Reed orch, Hal Mclhtyre checked in here for a day's rest and resumed his one nighters through North Carolina. The orch leader and his crew have been penciled in for the Peabody during the week of the1 Cotton Carnival here in May. Jose Ortiz, formerly with Ken Murray’s “Blackouts,” has settled in ■ Houston with a cocktail lounge. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Inked for one or two nights in 12, 000-seat Sam Houston Coliseum in March, . ■ JOe Sudy orch, at Shamrock since September, closed New Year’s Eve. Opens Baker Hotel, Dallas, this week. Joanne Wheatiy broke Shamrock Room records during recent twoweek stint, inked for earliest possible return by Frank Briggs, Shamrock Hotel maager. Adman’s Victory SSm Continued from page ! 5^! alluded to the fact that “from the date of its formation, Jones has continued to be the dominating personality and the policymaker of plaintiff corporation, which by 1951 had ^acquitted accounts in such number and quality as produced a gross billing of $9,000,000.” To effect service, Jones referred each of his principal customers to one or more account executives in his employ— men who “worked' in close cooperation with the customer and were directly responsible for the handling of the account thus serviced. Jones agency employed 132 persons, of whom 15 were “key men.” This business talent was the core of the charge of conspiracy and was Unaffected; as the high court now rules, by the question of whether Jones himself drank too much or was guilty of unbusinesslike "behavior at business conferences. Employes were not justified in scuttling his business. Issue of ‘Piracy* Duane Jones was first “invited” to sell out and get out but when this deal fell through his “key men” then made *the invitation academic by removing themselves and a substantial portion of the agency billings. Jones has maintained and the trial jury agreed that this was business “piracy.” Precedent in the Jones case is crucial to advertising agency practice and will have a permanent influence on the conduct of account executive raids within advertising. That could be extended, presumably, to talent raids of the sort much in trade headlines since World War II. Scheideler, Werner and Beck ‘within six weeks after its formal opening,” had in its employee “71 Of the 132 persons formerly employed by plaintiff.” Coming to the heart of the decision, Judge Lewis said: “Evidence has led us to conclude that the conduct of the individual defendants-appellants as officers, directors or employees of the plaintiff corporation — ‘fell below the standard required by the law of one acting as an agent or employer’ (Lamdin v, Broadway Surface Advertising Corp.). Each of these defendants Was— “prohibited from acting in any manner, inconsistent with his agency or trust and (was) at all times bound to exercise the utmost good. faith and loyalty in the performance of his du j ties” (same case). * 1 London ! Don Angel to New York and Hollywood on the prowl for hew talent for GI shows in Europe. The Voltaires, a husband and wife magico act, currently filling a cabaret season at QuagUnOs and the Allegro Room. 1 Kathleen Ferrier, who died last October at the age of 41, left more j thah $39,000. Most of the estate passes to her sister. John Gordon, editor-in-chief of the Sunday Express, was dipnoi* guest at Variety Club's first luncheon of the new year. John Wildberg planed to the U. S. last week with his, bride for. a two-month stay during which he will look over possible properties for London legit. ' Diane. Cilento, who captured, critical appreciation for her role in “The Big Knife,” has been given a five-year contract by the Alexander Korda Organization. In between a series of radio, TV and recording sessions, Jose Ferrer is showing Rosemary Clooney the sights of London. They were both feted at an MCA press reception. Erich von Stroheim collared big sca’e iiatiohal publicity on his first visit to London in more than 12 years in connection with a revival of “Greed” at the National Film Theatre, Christopher Hewett, one of the stars of Jack Hylton’s production of “Wish You Were Here,” was knocked unconscious after he hit the bottom of the bathing pool. Two other members of the cast dived to his rescue and first aid was applied on the stage. By Geeno Garr Mario Cabre pacted to do two pix in Italy starting this month. “A Letter From Paris,” by Jose A. Gimenez Arnau, a hit at Teatro Alcazar. Chilean singing duo of Hilda Sour and Arturo Gatica sock at the Parrilla Alcazar.. Lina Rosales and Ruben; Rojo Under contract to director Antonio Delamo for his film, “Sierra Carbonera.” A new producing company, Ansara Films, started its first pic, “The Patrol.” It is being directed by Pedro Lezaga at the Sevilla Films Studios. New producing company, Cinesol S.A., apparently has a hit in “Zalamea’s Lord Mayor” directed , by J. P. Maesso. It now has started “North Wind,” from a novel by Elena Quiroga. First Italo-Spanish co-production after signing recent film pact started here under the direction of Juan Orduna. It is tagged “Chalk” from a novel by Blasco Ibanez and will be produced by Orduna Films and Pico Films (for Italy).. Pic stars Virillo Teixeira, Ana Maria Amendola, Sara Urzi, and Pepe Nieto. By Lewis Garyo Mexican impresario Candido Hernandez visiting Lisbon and Madrid in search of talent. Legit company of Maria Lalande presenting “An Inspector Call” at Teatro Sa Bandeira of Oporto. Legit star Joao Villaret back in Portugal after two years working in radio, tv and niteries in Brazil. Radio singer Maria Bertini left the Lisbon Nacional Radio to go to Angola under a six-month contract to Radio Club de Quanza Sul, Brazilian chantoosies Alzirinha Camargo and Solange Franca, who have been working in Portugal for the last few years, Went back to Brazil. Ballet master Charles arranging dances for the revue company impresario Giuseppe Basto is prepP.ing for a tour of Portugese Africa starting in April. \ Newly .founded Symphony of City of Lisbon, with 83 musicians and directed by Maestro Fernando Cabral, made its bow at the 8,000seat Sports Palace. r By Les Rees Hotel Radisson Flame Room has the Four Lads. Edyth Bush Little Theatre presenting “Skin of Our Teeth.” Pianist Walter Gieseking flew direct from Paris here for a concert. ' r-_." Shipstad-Johnson “Ice Follies” to make 18, th local Arena visit April 1-25. J,ony & sally DeMarco returninj to Hotel Radisson Flame Roon Jan, 14 for a fortnight. Duke Ellington and his “Paradi of Youth’ at St. Paul Auditoriun for one-nighter Jan. 12; Northwest Variety club inductee new chief barker LeRoy J. Millei and other officers and director: recently chosen. St. Paul’s annual Winter Carni [val set for Jan. 29-Feb. 7 with several film stars expected tp 'participate in the mardi grasi , Minneapolis Symphony orch embarks Jan. 30. on first of three tours, visiting 21 cities, among them Detroit, Boston and Toledo. Met Opera star Salvatore Baccaloni to play lead in St. Paul Civic Opera’s production of. “Merry Wives of Windsor” starting Jan. 14. Gene Autry and his “Hit Show of 1954” played two March of Dimes benefit performances at Auditorium here Jan. 9 under radio station WCCO sponsorship. Scotland By Gordon Irving Val Parnell, Moss Empires boss, to Edinburgh to gander shows. Teddy Johnson, British singer, to Glasgow for Waxing of radio pro* grams. “Starlight for You” revue at Lyceum, Edinburgh, ends current run Jan. 23. Evy & Everto, cycling duo at Empire, Glasgow, pacted to join Ringlings’ Circus in America. George Daniels’ Irish company set for Scot vaude seasons at Paisley, Greenock and Glasgow. Finlay Macdonald inked to new post of second drama producer in Scotland for British Broadcasting Corp. Margo Henderson, pianist-impressionist, teed off as solo act at Palace, Blackpool. Her husband and. former stage partner, Sam Kemp, is directing her act. By Emil W. Maass Gschnas Balls scheduled for Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and Feb 13 in Kuenstler Haus. Marcel Praw y* s “Broadway Singers” appearing in Wiener Werkel. Zitherplayer Anton Karas will contribute music to “Pearl of Tokay” film. Raimund Theatre opened successfully with the Carl Zeller operetta, “Der Obersteiger.” Swiss singer Vico Torriani signed contract for role in next Sievering studio production. Friedrich Gulda, Austrian pianist, to hold master ' courses for piano . at . next Salzburg festival season. ‘No Smoking’ f = Continued from page 1 the machines, is nearly 500 orders behind in deliveries to the United States. Show business enters the tobacco picture very directly since cigar ets represent a whopping segment .of both radio and tv; sponsorship.. Entertainers, along with the networks, and the involved advertising agencies, have ai stake of self-interest in the status quo. Just how far the reform elements can get in 1954 with their anti-cigaret campaign is anybody’s guess, but it is increasingly clear that the main target is television. Not hard to figure why. Sight-and-sound broadcasting hits the entire family circle in a group as does no other medium. Hollywood Zukor celebrated his 8lst birthday. Luigi JLuraschi to Italy , to attend his mother’s funeral, Jeanette MacDonald and Gene Raymond planed in from N.Y. Joseph A. Walsh fh town on a tour of Paramount exchanges. Gene Autry and his troupe to Duluth to start eight-week tour; Van Johnson resumed work at Metro after holiday in Las Vegas Jack Donaldson joined the Ed Sherman Agency as an associate Adolf Zukor in from N. Y. for production huddles at Paramount Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker and Robert Pirosh planed in from Egypt.' Lawrence Weingarten checked in at Metro after four months in Europe. Seventeen magazine’s picture-bfmpnth for February is “Glenn Miller Story;” Charles Laughton booked for Mexico City reading engagement in February. Edmund Grainger in town after attending preem of “French Line” in St. Louis. Clark Gable ordered to pay $4000 damages because of auto acci* dent in Tucson. Lou Costello has recovered from his recent illness and will return to work March 21. Rex Allen and Slim Pickens to Denver for the convention of the Rodeo Cowboy Assn. Richard Fleischer to Nassau, Bahama Islands, to direct “20,000 Leagues Under Sea.” James Stewart to Clarinda, la., ■ to start three-week tour plugging “Glenn Miller Story.” ; Y. Frank Freeman named deputy board chairman of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank. J ackie Gleason was guest of honor at the Friars Club’s Roastmaster dinner, with Jack Benny presiding. , International production is the key to the future of the Hollywood film industry, according to Irving Allen after 18 months overseas where he and his partner, Cubby Broccoli make three pictures for Columbia release. Miami Beach By Lary Solloway Georgie Price and Jan Bart here to head up Bonds for Isrrael drive. Robert Q. . Lewis will emcee 16hour telethon for Cerebral Palsy on Jan. 23. Mary McCarty set for DiLido Hotel’s Moulin Rouge along with . Zero Mostel. Patio restaurant, new name for rebuilt Mother Kelly's, will feature Carmen Cavallaro’s trio and Har , old Stern strings. Casablanca discarded musicomedy-tab show idea and is prepping its Club Morocco for advent of Billy Daniels and a June Taylor production on Jan. 20. Georgia Gibbs follows Jackie Miles into the Nautilus Hotel’s Driftwood Room, with Jack Carter on booking agenda, as Well. as Larry Storch for a return date, . . Variety Tent 33 installation dinner staged at Lord . Tarleton with Sophie Tucker, International Chief Barker Jack Beresin and ex-Gov. Fuller Warren as guest speakers. Florida State Theatres Bill Dock is new Chief Barker for the tent. It has not gone unremarked in N. Y. broadcasting and advertising circles that magazines display some willingness to help along the lung cancer issue as a sideswipe at the lushily prosperous competitive advertising medium of tv. A strong possibility developed last Week that Roy N6rr, who has spearheaded much of the propaganda, may soon have at his disposal a fairly large donation from millionaire moralists for the purpose of “answering” in paid newspaper ads the statements of the Tobacco Industry Research Council, Whose public relations counsel is Hill & Knowlton. sumer excises, including the admission bite. This could be particularly confusing in New York, UN; headquarters and in Washington, headquarters of the embassies. Any of the exempted personnel may step up td the boxoffice of a legit theatre, film house, sports arena, etc., and demand a ticket exclusive of the admissibn tax, simply by identifying himself. In the same way he can get the 20% nitery tax removed from his tab in a night club. Similar exemption applies to such things as the taxes on club dues, telephone and telegraph bills, transportation tickets, etc. Igor Stravinsky in this week as guest conductor of Chicago Symphony Orch. Bob Harrison of Consolidated Radio Artists arranging personal tours for Jimmy Thompson. Boniface Jean Fardulli opened back room of his Blue Angel last Weekend and is calling it 801 Room, Myrna Hansen, Universal pactee* here to crown Mi.<;s Photo Flash. of 1954 who likewise will get a role in a U film. Eddie Cantor in town last week for brief appearances prior to. bow of Eddie Cantor “Story,” due . to open at McVickers Jan. 29. Jack Worth conducting new Nile Life Tour to Chez Paree, Crossroads, Old Heidelberg and Ireland's, all expenses paid at $1.2 per customer. Jamaica, W. Indies Dudley Macmillan set the Nicholas Bros, at Carib Theatre for Jan. 15 date. Peter Alt, of Rochester, N Y., here tp make full-length tinter of Jamaica, Anthony Capps, Hollywood pic. ture dance director, arrived at Tower Isle to make 16m color films of native dances/ costpms and folklore. '• Robert Camille and his Haitian Atomica orch proving hit at local clubs and theatres. Opening at the Colony, combo played the Sugar Hill Club and other niteries.