Variety (February 1914)

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VARIETY A. D. Mattfeldt Co. 730 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Contractors for Concessions and Manufacturers of Concessionnairs' Supplies GET IN THE BAND WAQON as we share our profits with everyone. If you arc not shiring profits with anyone, get in touch with us. We will share with you Cut this Advertisement Out CORRESPONDENCE Unltti Otherwitc noted, tht followiig rcportt are for the curreBt week. JOIK J. 0 CWiBR CHICAGO (WYNN) In Charge TABIETY*S CHICAGO OFFICE: MAJESTIC THEATRE BUILDINd PALACE (Harry Singer, mgr.; agent. Or- pheum).—Excellent bill with exception of final act. which let down considerably, al- though It had spots of fun and frolic In It. Early In the bill, Kathryn Kidder offered her tabloid "Madame Sana Oene" under the title of "The Washerwoman Duchess." The piece was admirably acted. Conlin, Steele and Carr, In third spot In a "nut" act had the audi- ence roaring all the time. Delro, a yonng man with a shock of black hair, played on what he termed a piano accordeon with much skill and considerable taste, and the result was that he came near stopping the show Monday after- noon. Marie McParland and "Madame?", who hare been heard In Tauderllle In this region on several occasions, offered their concert pro- gram and got over. Marshall Montgomery, next to closing, was a riot In his work as a ▼entrlloqulst. He has taken numeroui old storiea and brought them down to date and they are sure flre laugh getters. Will J. Ward and "Matinee Olrls" were on at cloalng. This act Monday afternoon did not hit things off well. Edgar Berger, an equilibrist, opened the show, followed by Mae West, who was on for some eccentric comedy. The audience was very large- Reed. MAJESTIC (L^man B. OIoTer. mgr.; agent, Orpheum).—Interesting bill without being in any way sensational. Oood Tariety. Odiva bad closing spot, and this familiar act did well enough. Harry Fox and Yansci Dolly, next to closing, offered numerous new Jokes and songK and their act was lively and full of ginger and go. Tne dancing of Miss Dolly was graceful and it added immensely to the general good effect- Following the Intermission Agnes Scott and Henry Keane played "Drifting." It brought the players applause. Bessie Wynn, dainty in dress and manner, sang ln"H" spot, where she did not have any trouble at all In winning her audience. Sam and Kitty Morton, two favorites, came on In "B" and were greeted warmly. Preceding the Mortons. Una Clayton and her players enacted her own sketch called "A Child Shall Lead Them." It is unique .and has considerable merit. The Blank Family opened the show and were fol- lowed by the Renter Brothers, billed as "Anatomic Wonders." Monday night the show ran smoothly and appeared to place the large audience greatly. Reed. McVICKBR'S (J.. Q. Burch, mgr.; J. L. A S.).—Field and Lewis had headline place and deserved the spot, for they were a big hit. "Richard the Qreat." a monk, more than made good and varied the program nicely. One of the funny spots was that furnished by Deaves' Manikins, opening. A very funny burlesque of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was pre- sented. Five Comedy Greens were funny In their unique style and they got over very nicely dancing. Juggling and Instrumental music. Don Carney, who plays the piano with his feet in the air, got considerable com- edy out of It. The Lclands. painting on trans- parent screens had something novel to offer, and It was well received. Eva Wescott In "The Butterfly Wife" has a gay little affair with a grim ending. The act Is played with spirit and Is well worth while. Blanch Gordon, who sings coon songs and knows how to put them over, was a favorite. Archie and IngersoU wore lively. Four Baldwins, a rathskeller musical Act. closed the show and did well. Monday night house not large, but rather enthuslnstlc. Herd. COHAN'S (Harry Ridings, mgr.) ; "Seven Keys to Baldpate" opened Sunday night. CORT (U. J. Hermann, mgr.) ; "Help Wan- ted" still drawing good houses. GARRICK (John J. Garrtty, mgr.) ; "The Pleasure Seekers" meeting with fair returns. HOWARD'S (Frank O. Peers, mgr.) ; "The Traffic" holding up nicely. ILLINOIS (Will J. Davis, mgr.) ; Christie MacDonald in "Sweethearts," ; a big success. LA SALLE (Joe Branskv, mgr.) ; "Septem- ber Mom," largely attended. NATIO.NAL (John Barrett, mgr.)—Thurston. OLYMPIC (George C. Warren, mgr.)- Charlotte Walker in "The Trail of the Lone- some Pine." Opened Sunday. POWERS' (Harry J. Powers, mgr.)—Fanny Ward meeting with success in "Madam Presl- PRINCESS (Frank Phelps, mgr.)—"The Lure," fair business. STUDEBAKER (Sam Lederer, mgr.)—"The Speckled Band," gripping detective yarn draw- ing well. VI( [(TTORIA (Howard Brolaski, mgr.)—"The Round Up." ZIEZFELD PICTURE PLAYHOUSE (Dick Harmeyer, mgr.) ; films. Will Spillard has gone back in the booking business. Al. Murphy will shortly open In a new single "nut" act The Gorman Brothers are appearing In Na- talby's cabaret shows. "Little Lost Sister" will come to Chicago soon to play the outskirting houses. "Prunella" will come to the Fine Arts March 16 after the Irish Players have closed. Benny Yanger and company are appearing in a new act called "Tipton Slashes' Directory." Gaston Palmer of the Periscotfs, is to marry Louise Athlettas of the Four Athlettas early in May. Karl Hewitt Is now managing a tabloid of "Salomey Jane" and is also playing one of the minor roles in the pieoe. Marvin Lee after being out of the music business for some time has been made man- ager of the Theodore Morse Music Publishing company. The Havllans, wire walkers, who recently returned from Australia have Joined the Eva Tanguay show. Gilbert Corbln, a monologist, has alHO Joined It. The Gilbert & Sullivan opera company which was scheduled to remain at the Auditorium for a month will only stay two weeks, this being the final week. Mnndel. proprietor of the Inter Ocean Hotel and father of several performers, will open a rcRtHurant at the corner of Clark and Madl- Hou streets, catering to the profession. "The Trafflo" which has ban plajrlac to good houses at Howard's will Imt* thMw ■at- urday. "The Deadlock" opens Bundaj sight with Bdith Wynn MathUon and Frank Loaee In leading roles. Late reports from Rochester, Minn., say Ella Oalvin is out of dangor. slia wUI ao to Florida for some months. The Uhlold "UtUe Miss Mix Up" in which she was appearing will be revived shortly. SAN FRANCISCO EDWARD SCOTT, Representative VARIKTY'S SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE PANTAGES' THEATRE BLDG. rhone, DooglBMs 2213 EMPRESS.—Nine-act bill of quality. Bar- ton A Lovera, genuine surprise, classy; Kath- erlne Klare, passed nicely; Richard Mllloy A Co. scored with "The Fighter and the Boas" ; Joe Whitehead put the "nut stuff" over to big laughing results. Sylvester did not get going and fell by the wayside. "A Day at the Circus" made a very good closing number. Male chorus from army of unemployed of city scored amidst the enthusiastic waving of the fiag. Another added feature, Lilly Irrlng, electrical posing act, did poorly. "Trafflo and Life in Underworld," a sketch in two scenes, also added, lacks punch. ORPHEUM.—George Dameral & Co., liked. Leo Carrillo, good. Louis Hardt, closing the show, equal to task. Sidney Phillips did but fairly. Chick Sales, hit of bill. Anna Lehr A Co., in "Little California," draggy and tire- some, tfaxine Bros, and "Bobby" gave show big opening. Gertrude Bsrnes changed open- ing number, doing better this week. PANTAOES.—"Vice" holding over and still drawing. "Little Hip" and "Napolean." amns- Ing closer holding them in. Rice A Franklin, passed nicely. Le Roy A Lytton, well liked. SylphonoB, did evenly. 3 Jahns, neat opener. CORT (Homer F. Curran, mgr.).—"The Firefly." with Etema Trentini (first week). COLUMBIA ((3ottlob. Marx A Co., mgrs.). —"Milestones" (second and last week). ALCAZAR (Belasco A Mayer, mgrs.).— Andrew Mack dramatic stock (fifth and last week). GAIETY (J. J. Rosenthal, gen. mgr.).— "Merry Gambol" (Marie Dressier). Dick Mack will Join Lord and Meeks Mu- sical Comedy Co. Bobby Burns, has been added to Bert Le- vey's official staff, with headquarters in Los Angeles. March 16. TItta Rutfo will make his San Francisco debut at the bead of the Chicago Grand Opera company at the Tivoli. Dale Wilson, who recently closed with the "Monte Carlo Girls" In Kansas City, has Joined her husband, F. K. Snowden, here. Phoenix. Arlj.. Is to hsve a new theatre under the management of Syd Hyman, of Lee Angeles. Policy has not been decided upon. The Christian Men and Women's Society of Red Bluff, Cal., have prevailed upon tlie city council to Issue an order closing all theatres on Sunday. riara Butt, the contralto soloist, who Is ap- pearing here In a series of concerts, tias been singing under rtlfTlculty. She twisted her an- kle and narrowly escaped being forced to can- cel her engagement. Ed. Redmond has taken a lease on the Sac- AMERICAN Ml'Sir HALL (Sam P. Ger- nnn, mgr.) ; Eva Tanguay In the final week of her big run. AUDITORIUM (Bernard Ulrlch. mgr.) ; Gil- bert A Sullivan opera company in final week. BLACKSTONE (AuKUstus Pltou. Ir ) ; Ooo Arllss In "Disraeli" playing to good houses. EVA WESTCOTT and CO Now Playing ''A BUTTERFLY WIFE'' DON CARNlYp Manager ramento Deipenbrock theatre and acoording to rumor is contemplating Installing a per- manent stock company. "Jimmy Granger." Pacific Coast manager of the Edison t&lking movies, went over to San Quentln (California prison), Feb. 1, and gave two shows to the convicts. Isabelle Fletcher, will succeed Alice Flem- ing In leading business at Ye Liberty, Oak- land, early in March. It Is also rumored Thurston Hall may be seen at the same play- house for a season or summer stock. Frank Elliott has been engaged to create the leading male role in the coming produc- tion of "Her Soul and Her Body" which will receive its prepiiere at the Alcasar, upon con- clnsion of the Andrew Mack engagement. Lew Spaulding, in advance of Nat Mag- ner's company of "Madame Sherry." claims the coast aggregation has done well in the south and middle west and after a little bol- stering up win play Canada and the north- west. The Jules Mendel musical comedy "tab" ag- gregation brought from Los Angeles to play ten weeks at the Majestic by the W. 8. V. A., closed Saturday night The Mendel company followed the Jim Post company, but only worked two weeks of the ten contracted for. The Majestic has gone back to vaudeville. Weston's Models, one of the acts which Bert Levey brought out to the coast for his circuit, was hurriedly booked in at the Em- press to fill a gap and given the opening spot. The following day they were moved down on the bill and while appearing at the Empress were booked by A. R. Shepard, to play th» Brenan-Fuller Australian time. PHILADELPHIA. «r J. '• BVJBNS8. KEITH'S (Harry T. Jordan, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.).—With the assistance of tin whis- tles and a small boy "plant" In a stage box. Adele Ritchie succeeds in creating noise with her "Rover" song. The former musical com- edy star first sang two pleasing songs but the audience did not give them anythlnE like the reception accorded her final number. The bill is a clever combination of acts, but the house was only about two-thirds full Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Darrow enter- tained, opening. Handera and MlUiss were fair, and were followed by Fredrlka Siemens and an exceptionally capable company in "Lis," a playlet which gives plenty of oppor- tunity for humor. The sketch was well acted. Bert Errol gave a splendid exhibition of his faultless soprano and was well received. The Gliding O'Mearas made their first appearance here and won a good place. Miss Ritchie had the next spot, followed by Joe Boganny's troupe of tumblers who scored In their rapid fire act Harry Kelly and Lee Harrison ap- peared in their new conversational act. "Small Town Chatter," and were the big laughing hit of the show. Kelly gets the laughs with his indifferent manner and be- cause of the real humor of his lines ind actions. His partner did well as "feeder." Herzog's Russian Stslllons proved interesting. BROADWAY (Joseph Cohn, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.).—With one of the best and most evenly balanced bills shown this season the show was thoroughly enjoyed by a large audi- ence Monday afternoon. One of the acts which scored a tremendous hit was Al White's "Song Birds," in which a half dozen boys and girls show talent These youngsters know how to dance and sing and the turn is made up of lively comedy incidents, tuneful melodies and timely dances. A delightful comedy sketch was "Help Wanted." in which William Ed- munds and Co. appeared. The act is a laugh maker and Edmunds was never seen to better advantage. Another turn which went big was "A Day at Court," presented by W. 8. C'lf- ford and a company. Tom Kyle and his company scored in "The Doctored Widow" and Jules Marceau's Juggling was satisfactory. NIXON (F. G. NIxon-Nlrdllnger. mgr. ; agent, V. B. O.).—"Fun in a Turkish Bath- drew many laughs but the act could be Im- proved by smoothing down some of tho rough work. The excellent singing of Nellie Brew- ster in the tabloid musical comedy "Cali- fornia" brought forth much applause. The act Is well staged and the picturesque setting aids greatly. Pisano and Bingham pleased