Variety (February 1914)

Record Details:

Title:
Variety
Date:
February 1914
Publisher:
New York, NY: Variety Publishing Company
Volume:
Variety (February 1914)
Leaf #:
000135
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Trade Magazine",Vaudeville,Theatr
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System, Early Cinema, and Theatre and Vaudeville
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Communication Arts
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Founded in 1905 by Sime Silverman, Variety is the best known and most important trade paper in the history of American entertainment. Variety began as a New York weekly publication covering vaudeville, however, its scope expanded over time to include legitimate theatre, burlesque, motion pictures, radio, and television (transitions that the MHDL will eventually document within this record). In 1933, Daily Variety was launched in Los Angeles to offer in-depth coverage of the motion picture industry and serve as a competitor to The Hollywood Reporter, which was founded 'on the Coast' in 1930. In March 2013, Variety's owner ended the print edition of Daily Variety, though as of this writing, the weekly publication and a website offering non-stop news updates still exist. Variety may ultimately be best remembered for its integration of show business slang into entertainment trade coverage. Boffo. Hokum. Quickies. Svelte. Climaxer. Tenpercenter. Coastlander. Skein. We're still feeling zowied. -- Eric Hoyt, 2013
Date Added:
August 29, 2022
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Nextj "Where the Trail Divides." LYRIC (H. Marcus, mgr.; agent, Loew; re- hearsal Mon. 10).—Eldrldge, agile; Dena Coop- er A Co., tense; Herman Seits, versatile; Reed A Tuttle. nifty; Zelaya, talented; Johnson, Burt A Johnson, hit. GAIETY (John M. Ward, mgr. ; Columbia). —Wataon Sisters, Buffalo products, tremend- ous ovation. SHEA'S (Henry J. Carr. mgr.; U. P. O. ; rehearsal Mon. 10).—Belle Onra, accepUble; Wallace O&lvln, mysterious; Daniels A Con- rad, appreciated ; Charley Qrapewln.- hilarious ; Kramer A Morton, liked ; Valeska Suratt A Co.. pretentious; Kelly A Harrison, amused; Les Jonleys, capable. TBCK (John R. Oishel. mgr.).—"The Whip" crowded houses, return. Next, "Prunella." PLAZA (Slotkln, Rosing A Michaels, mgrs.; McMahon A Dee; rehearsals Mon-Thurs 6).— 23-2S, Barlowe, Kramer A Morley, good ; Pow- ers A Joyce, scream; I^oreene A Mason, very good; Texiwana, novel. Coming 26-28, Shaw A Lamar. Thorp A Thomas. Fields A Trump, Great Artane. STAR (P. C. Cornell, mgr.).—"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" ; last half, Zlegfeld's "Pol- lies." FILLMORE (Geo. Rosing, mgr. ; McMahon A Dee: rehearsal Mon 6).— The Girl & the Baron Musical Comedy Co., drew large. GARDEN (W. F. Graham, mgr.; Progres- sive).—Zallah, Oriental dancer, heads fine bill and delighted a big audience. ABBOTT (Max Jacobson. mgr.; agent. Grif- fin; rehearsal Mon 6.30).—Baby Patricia, pe- tite ; Phil Cook, humorous; Miss Dummond. attractive. AMHERST (Sol Swerdloff, mgr.; McMahon A Dee; rehearsal Mon. 6).—Zampa, clever; Texawanna. novel; Pauline Chase, scored; Ed. Demond, hit. ACADEMY (M. B. Scbleslnger, mgr.; agent, Loew; rehearsal Mon. 10).—Felix, artistic; Mile. Ameres & Ben Mulvery, refined; Sam Ash, flue; Drako's dogs, e<lucated ; Rose Mon- taire, dainty; Geo. Randell A Co., held inter- est : Wlnfred A Martin, laughs; Theo. Bam- berg, skillful. ORIOLE (John Neff mgr.; agent. Griffin; rehearsal Mon. 6..30).—Laura Davis, pleased; F. Madigan, clever; Roy Lee Wells, enjoy- able. CASINO (Ruderisch Bros., mgrs. ; McMahon A Dee; rehearsal Mon. 6).—Demond, Dins- more A Dixie, big; Tharp A Thomas, scored. SAVOY (J. Poffalardo, mgr.; Griffin; re- hearsal, Mon. fl.30).—Kuple A Belmont, went well; Art. King, laughs ; Gertrude King, win- some. GRANT (E. A. Durrls, mgr. ; McMahon & Dee; rehearsal Tues.-Thurs. fl).—Marguerite King, pleaqe^: John Hunniford. immense; Great Weber, excellent. Ed. L. Hyman. treasurer of the Lyric, has been appointed asHistant manager in place of Ia. Moses, resigned. An agreement has been made with the city by the Lafayette Theatre Co. whereby It will provide for exits on WashlnRton street and the taxpayers' suit dlHrontlnued. CLEVELAND. mr WAi.TKii n. holcoiib. MILES (Frank Hayman. mgr.).--Torcat. unique; WllUamn A Darrell, very Rood; Daisy Harcout, weJl rcreivod ; ".More Sinned Against Tom Jones COSTUMES for PRODUCTIONS and ACTS From your own or our dedgn at short notico PricM—Modcrmto GOULD AND CO. Formerly MAISON JACQUES NORMAN W. GOULD JOE SULLIVAN 1493 BROADWAY PUTNAM BLDO., 43rd aod 44th ST& Adjoining Shnnteja Frank Smithson *^^^ 'One man in his time plays many pejts^ and in his fickle humor he may smoke many different cigarettes be- fore he discovers Fatima, but once he learns its "distinctive" flavor there will be no more changes. ^ t ff Altmj My * * TSSaeec Car. For 60 FaHma coupons y>u can $ecure a White Satin PthotO Top, 24 inches square, decorated with hand- somely painted floners — 24 designs to select from. "Distinctively^ Individual" ao>6ri5<p Than Usual." bit; Clayton A Lennle, won fa- vor : The Royal Tokyo Troupe, good Japanese novelty. PRISCILLA (Proctor E. Sean, mgr.).—Mile. MalBee A Jules La Barbe. with "Tbe Waltz Dream," beadline the bill ; Melbourne Mac- Dowell A Co., "The Right Man," feature; Morse A De Laney, pleased; Fred Werner, fair; Nana Sullivan A Co., "A Woman's Way," clever playlet; Marmeen Four, very good. STAR (I)row A Campbell, mgrs.).—"The Liberty OirlB." good. EMPIHI«: (Geo. Chenet, mgr.).—The Cab- aret Girls, exceedingly entertaining. GRAND (Milt Wood. mgr.).—Prince Na- poleon, feature; Katherlne Mallery, singing comedian; Bob A Daisy Blondln. singing and dancing; Bircbland, coDtortloniat COLONIAL (R. H. McLaughlin, mgr.).— "Prunella," fantasy with music. OPERA HOUSE (Geo. A. Gardner, bus. mgr.).—"Joseph and His Brethren" with big cast. PROSPECT (J. W. Lyons, mgr.). -•Oscar A Adolph," with Rice A Cady. CLEVELAND (Harry Zlrker, mgr.). Hol- den Stock Co.. "Bachelor's Honeymoon." DUCHESS.—Dark on account of illness of Miss Haswell. Blue DENVER. ms MM. M. JAiHttON. BROADWAY (Peter M. Court, mgr.) Bird." good buslneas. TABOR ORA.NO (Peter McCourt. mgr.). - 15-20. "The Girl in the Taxi, " buslneas fair 16-18, Harry Lauder. S. R. O. DENHAM (Woodward & Homan, mgr.s). - Stock. Big business. BAKER (Mrs. Harry Ward, mgr.).—Musi- cal stock. DE'tROIT. By JACUH SMITH. TEMPLE (C. 0. Williams, mgr. ; U. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10).—"Celluloid Sara" most Interesting; Rolandow Bros., good; Richards A Kyle, well liked; Gliding O'Mearas, big: Cadets de Gascogne, good ; Bernard A. Rein- hold A Co., very good ; Fred Duprex, applause. MILES (C. W. Porter, mgr.; T. B. C. ; re- hearsal Monday 10).—"The Soul Kiss," good tabloid ; Rose Kendall, pleased ; Charles Kenna, very good; Beatrice Sweeney A Co., good; Copeland A Payton, fair; Agnes A Jack Connor, pleased. PALACE (C. A. Hoffman, mgr.; Earl Cox, agent).—The Okatoa. daring; Royal Russian Troupe, hit; Lawlor A Mack, laughs; Orpbeus Comedy Four, went big; Baseball Four, big hit; Helen Carlos A Co.. good ; Autumn Hall, clever violinist; West A Boyd, won favor; De- Kock Troupe, fine. This Is the second week of the Palace. It 1b one of tbe prettiest thea- tres In the middle west. Has capacity of 2,000. Prices are 10-15-20. Five acts and two pic- tures to each show. House played to over $8,000 opening week. Theatre has 28 exits. Patrons reach balcony by an incline from the street. House looks like a big winner. This week's bill cost over $2,(X)0. COLUMBIA (Eddie Murphy, mgr.; agent. Sun).—Harvey A Long, good; Hasson A Rodel, good; CastellottI, clever; The Boarding School Girls, excellent; Ward A Clayson, fair; Rob- ert Brister A Co.. laughs; McConnell A Lock- hart, good; Mable Fonda Troupe, big. FAMILY (J. H. McCarron. mgr.; agent. U. B. O.).—Sprague A Dixon, fair; Miller & Tempest, good ; May Sheldon A Kemp Sisters, excellent; Musical Coattas, very good; Gladys Corriell, pleased; McAlervey's Marvels, very good ; McMahon A Mayne, very good; Wm. K. Uence & Co.. laughs. WASHINGTON (Frank Whltbeck. mgr.).— Plays in "Green Stockings." Marlon Barney and Thurston Hall are permanent fixtures to play leads. Both well liked. DETROIT (Harry Parent, mgr.).—Fanny Ward in "Madam President." Business very light. GARRICK (Richard H. Lawrence, mgr.).— "Bird of Paradise." with Lenore Ulrlch. LYCEUM (A. R. Warner, mgr.).—"The Old Homestead."' GAYETY (William Roche. mgr.).—Pat White. C.\DILLAC (Sam Levey, mgr.).—"Monte Carlo Girls." AVENUE (Frank Drew, mgr.).-"A Wife's Secret." Under the policy of producing all of the old-time mellers, this house Is doing ca- pacity business every performance. The Forest, at Forest and Woodward ave- nues, has been purchased by Frank Drur and his associates. A. W. Blankmeyer will be manager. The house In the past has been devoted exclusively to pictures, whereas the new policy will be high-class vaudeville and pictures. Charles Preston, formerly manager at the Family, is for the present associated with the Empire on Woodward avenue. MONTREAL. By DAN WORDB^i. HIS MAJESTY (Qulntus Brooks, mgr.).— "Fine Feathers," scored. Full houses. PRINCESS (Abbie Wright, mgr.).—"No- body's Daughter." Delrdre Doyle and Moya Mannerlng took house by storm. Anson ca- pable as ever. ORPHEUM (Fred Crow, acting mgr.).— Lasky's "Clownland." good; Great Leon, en- ^ E R S GUARANTEED AKE-UP BEST MADE MEYER'S NEW STYLE PAINT. All Colors. r*r Stiok NEW LINERS. All Colors, PorStiok • - ■LENDING POWDER, H'Ib. Cons - 2Bo. 10c. and 25c.