Variety (March 1914)

VARIETY Geschwister Weise cc Die Biedermeier With BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS 99 Psrmanont AddrMS, Care PAUL TAUSIQ, 104 E. 14th StrMt, N«w York William Hurlbut. "The Man Who Would Uje." SAVOY (Frank L. Callahan, mgr.).—"The Olrl or thti Goldin West." by the Calsmlth Stock Co., l^lah Mullock featured. NIXON (Harry Urown, Jr., mgr.). Vaude- Tllle—pop prices. Frances Clare it. Guy Raw- son In "JuHt KIdB" ; "A $10,000 Hunco." with Glbney Earle A Co. ; Fox & Ward. Ryan Sis- ters, Godlcwskl Troupe. MILLION DOLLAR PIER (John L. Young, mgr.). —Dances, roller skating, pictures. De Vlto'B Artillery Hand oppus April 1. STEEL PIER (Jacob Hothwoll. mgr.).— Vessella's Band, pictures, dancing. Jake Isaacs, former manager of the Savoy, now resident manager of the New Garden Pier theatre, Is superintending the preliminary de- tail work prior to the opening April i\. Marshall Wilder, world famoup humorist, will hereafter make his home at the I^ambs' Club In New York City. The new addition to the Steeplechase Pier, for which plans had been fllod by George C. Tllyou, the owner of the structure, and which Improvements were not to be begun until after the 1914 season, have undergone a change, and the contractor Is now at work sinking the pilings for the seaward extension. P. Tennlson Neely will lecture at the Savoy on Mexico March 2R; while a lecture on the Holy Lands will be presented at the Apollo the same date. Friends of Victor Frelslnger, the Old Vienna proprietor, have given up hope to save the popular Boardwalk cafe man. After a linger- ing Illness, a part of which was spent at the Jefferson hospital, Philadelphia, Mr. Frelslnger will be brought to his home here In an effort to help his condition. Blood poisoning of the Jaw la said to bo his malady. Atlantic City Is entertaining the largest Lenten crowd In the history of the resort. NEW ORLEANS. B7 O. M. SAMUBIm ORPHEUM (Arthur White, mgr.).—Julius Tannen, transcends all else this week; Paul Gorden, opening, agile; Dagwelb Sisters, scant WE'VE PLEASE! iMtfy Tt Wtar Ma^ Tt MMMTt Mtrriif After MOR CittllM F«r TbMtrkal F«lk IrMdway Mtfl aid tba Ctntrvative King Banot Frank Tinney Paul Morton John Bunny Junie MeCroo J. Francis Dooley Lew Kelly Jas. Slevin Lon Haskell Jos. P. Mack Abe Reynolds Chas. Cartmell Harry Hewitt Robt. Nolan, Etc. And We Can Please You 1SI2-1SS4 BROADWAY (Between 47lh-48th St8.) (OPPOSITE STRAND THEATRE) NEW YORK CITY MODERN DANCC EXPERTS LAYMAN and GHAULSAE At HEALY'S t4Stli ST. Direction, AL MEYER appreciation ; Robt. L. Dailey Co.. "nut stuff," did little; Lyons and Yosco, scored; S. Miller Kent, engaging; "Romeo," performed natur- ally. TULANE (T. C. Campbell, mgr.).—"Adele, ' melodious ; farre presented In drab and color- lesH fashion drawing fairly well. CUESCE.NT (T. C. Campbell, mgr.). -'A .Modern Eve." IJVFAYETTE (H. C. Fourton. mgr.).—Vera de Ha'i.slni, Stanley A: Conover, Norwood ik Norwood, Livingston Trio. HIPPODROME (Lew Rose. mgr.).-Aero- plano Girls, Novelda Duo, William Curtis, Harmony Trio, Rilly Polk. ALAMO (Will Gucrlnger, mgr). Vaude- ville. NEW GRAND CENTRAL.—"Joan of Arc' pictures. Heneflt performance was given at the Lyric Sunday for Gramllch's Durlesquers, financially bereft. Stegner and Muehlman, former employes of Oliver Morosco, who open the O'reenwall shortly with high class stock, w.lll make a specialty of presenting new and untried plays. It la aimed to make the Greenwall a southern pro- ducing center. All of the present scenery at the French opera house will be discarded. R dc Lap- ouyade has been commissioned by the man- agement to provide an entire new set. None other than Lew Rose has been seletced by Tulane University to produce the Varsity Circus this year. Tulane is Louisiana's most pretentious college. ST. LOUIS. By F. ANrBNGER. COLUMBIA (Harry Buckley, mgr. ; agent. Orph.).—Opening matinee normal business, no headllner; Lennett and Wilson, Alfred Bergen, Mullen and Coogan, Jackson and McLaren, all average well but hours are scattered between "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep," well sUged and done; The Zancigs, Muriel and Francis, and John B. Hazzard. PRINCES8 (William Flynn, mgr.; agent. S-C).—"More Sinned Against Than Usual," at Columbia this season; Hallen and Fuller, MoBcrop Sisters, Three Falcons, Dick Lynch. GRAND (Harry Wallace, mgr.).—Julie Ring in "The Man She Met." big; Brindamour, mys- tifying ; Merlan's dogs, novel ; Howard and Toolln, Lillian Maynard, Tony Cometto Trio, (Miss) Mike Berkln. Larkins and Burns, Hazel Moran. HIPPODROME (Frank Talbot, mgr.).—Rus- sell's Minstrels, Gertrude Dean, Forbes and Co., Marie Fltzglbbons, Phasma. Welsh Amer- ican Trio. Aerial Lafayettes, Margaret Braun and Sister. Kelly and Fern. PARK AND SHENANDOAH (William Flynn, mgr.; split week S-C).— Florenz Trio, Rena Arnold. Franklin Gale and Co., Bernard and Lloyd, Aldro and Mitchell at Park first half alternating with Jack Morrlssey and his Aus- tralian Bushmen, Ernest Dupllle, Harnr Bot- ter and Co., Field and Lorlng, Orvllle and Frank opening at the Shenandoah. EMPRESS (C. P. Helb, mgr.).—Six Musical Cuttys. "When Women Rule," Three Mus- kecteers, Weston and Young. Dancing Mars in "All for a Kiss," a miniature extravaganza. KING'S (Charles Crawford, mgr.).—Eckert and Berg, Bessie Down RIcker. The Harrisons, Billy Don Austin. Post and Devlin. OLYMPIC- Nazlmova In "Bella Donna." SHUBERT.—"The Lure" ; two weeks If busi- ness warrants. AMERICAN.- "What Happened to Mary" repeat from Olympic enrly In the season. GARRICK.—"House of Bondage Pictures," last week. STANDARD.-Mollle Williams company make good but pugilists are added attraction to compete. GAYETY.—"Rector Girls." CINCINNATI. Bj HARBT MARTIN LYRIC (C. Hubert Heuck. mgr.).-29, "Passing Show of 1913." GRAND (John H. Havlin. mgr.; Theo. Ayl- ward, mgr.),—"Sweethearts ": 30, "Nazlmova." WALNUT (Wllllg F. Jackson, mgr.j.—"The Girl from Mumms " ; 29, "Sheppherd of the Hills." GAYETY (Charles B. Arnold, mgr.).— "Beauty, Youth and Folly." HBUCKS (Hubert Heuck, mgr.; R. J. Gomes, agent).-^Feature picture. OLYMPIC (McMahan and Jackson, mgrs.). --"Parisian Beauties." STANDARD (A. L. Reisenberger, mgr.).— Stock burlesque. "Caught in the Act, and "Fun on the Water.' Kyra, dancer. EMPRESS (George F. Fish, mgr.; S-C).— Newport and Stirk opened to necessary laughs. Guy Matlera, using much old stuff, received only fair reception, "Five Violin Beauties, big applause, playing only popular stuff. Rose Enkel should do a rag single. Charles Baoh- mann and Co. in "Their Get Away, " got away nice. Grant Gardner, hit of bill. Oxford Trio, playing basketball on bikes, novel and well liked. LYCEUM (Harry Hart. mgr.. agent, Sun). —First balf, Maidie and Billy uneot; vV'hIi!»ii and Rio; Powers and Freed; Grace Hoops. Pictures. ORPHEUM.—Feature pictures. PEOPLE'S.—Pictures. Robert I. Carter, editor of the Paris edition of the New York Herald, who died at White Plains, N. J., several days ago, was formerly dramatic critic of the Cincinnati Times-Star. "The Thunderbolt," by Pinero. will be pro- duced by the Dramatic Art Society at the Emery Auditorium, April 2, for the benefit of the Associated Charities. BALTIMORE. Mj 4. «. tHH>lMY. MARYLAND (F. C. Schanberger, mgr.; agent. U. B. O.).—Fanny Brlce, gayest single act of season; Louise Alexander and Clive Lo- gan, dantlest dancers ever here; Catherine Countlss, (air vehicle and poor support; Ed- mond Hayes & Co., rough comedy, but liked by many; "Jasper," novelty; Frosini, still has following; "Act Beautiful." real sur- prise : Leach ft Wallln, good to sUrt show off. VICTORIA (Pearce ft Scheck. mgrs.; agent, N-N).—Aletheia ft Aleke, novel setting and lively matter; Scotch Lads and Lassies, snap- py and full of good melody; Walker ft 111, up- roariously funny ; Mile. Emerle, daring and entertaining; Al Wild, versatile; Washburn ft Collins, along new lines. LORD BALTIMORE (Pearce ft Schck. mgrs. ; agent, N-N).—Charles Carlos, dainty; A, J, Farrell, clever cartoons; Harkins ft Harri- son, solid fun (first half) ; Cycling Reynards, fair; Bonner and Week, "sufflcient novelty; Mabel Janot, comical. PALACE (Coney Holmes, mgr. ; agent, U. B. O.).—"Old Soldier Fiddlers,"' affecting and Interesting; Lazwell ft Rowland, good step- pers; Helen Shlpman, brilliant comedienne; Mardo ft Hunter, satisfying little sketch ; Effle Tenley, fair. NEW (George Schneider, mgr.).—Musical Medley Monarchs, well received and deserv- ing of reeognitlon ; Ben Lewin, acLomplishcd in character work ; Jack Hawkins & Co.. neat sketch; Mr. and Mrs. Wills, real fun makers; Alvora, good dancer with a touch of mystery that added charm ; Dixon Sisters, classy girls. ACADEMY (Tunis F. Dean, mgr.).—Char- lotte Walker In "Trail of the Lonesome Pine," more accomplished than ever before and the play seems to improve with age. Business holding up well. COLONIAL (F. C. Lawrence, mgr). - Frank Smithson "RE-rRODUCING" LONDON HIPPODROME LONDON. ENGLAND CORRESPONDENCE INVITED EYE r's guaranteed AKE-UP BEST MADE WEYER'S Sa.gai«;H^^!/g^r 10c. and 25c. Thurston. Good work being appreciated by capacity houses. AUDITORIUM (Wedgwood Nowell. mgr.). — (Poll Playrs) "The White Sister." Medi- ocre presentation of this play and attendance fell off first part of week. HOLLIDAY STREET (Geo. W. Rife, mgr.). — (Stock) "East Lynne,"" well presented by company and attendance picked up after sev- eral weeks" slump. GAYETY (Wm. Ballauf. mgr.).—"Girls from Starland,"' weak In many spots, but show saved by Will J. Kenuedy"s comedy and sev- eral good numbers. Business good. PirrSBURGH. By OEOROE U. 8ELDERB. (IIIA.ND (Harry Davis, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.).—Marie ft Mary McFarland, unusual hit; Stuart Uarnos, splendid ; R. L. Goldberg, big; Frederick V. Bowers ft Co., scream ; The Ml- Jares, good ; Will ft Kemp, good ; Four Enter- tainer, three applauded, bass too loud; Lor- raine ft Burks, pleased ; Helen Page ft Co. HARRIS (C. K. Buchhelt, mgr. ; agent, U. B O.).—"Bell Boys and Belles," headline hit; Jane Weir ft Co., laugh ; Roach ft McCurdy, good, Dixon ft Dixon, funny; Fields ft Coco, good ; Camp Sisters, good ; Alfred. Scotch ven- trllloqulst. scored ; beach ft Carroll, excellent. SHERIDAN SQUARE (Frank H. Tooker mgr.; agent, U. B. O.).— Mabel McKlnley, hit; Charles E. Jackson Comedy Co., pretty; Nlch- old ft Croix Sisters, good; Shaw ft Packard, laugh ; Lora ft Payne, original ; Eddie Badger, good. ALVIN (J. P. Reynolds, mgr.).—"The Road to Happiness," return engagement to good house. Great applause but critics said play was poor. 30, Forbes-Robertson. NIXON (Thos. Kirk, mgr.).—May Irwin in Widow by Proxy," good welcome from critics, but audience only fair. 30, 'The New Henri- etU."' DUQUESNE (Harry Davis, mgr.; stock).- Constance Collier In "Trilby"' packed the the- atre. Performance excellent. 30, 'Oliver Twist." Beerbohm Tree version. PITT (Wm. McVicker, mgr.; stock).— Large audience for Mary Halls farewell In •The White Sister. " .'{0. Lizzie Hudson Collier in "The Duke of Klllleurankie." ROWLAND (P. B. Jones, mgr.; stock).— Kindling," liked by good audience. 30. "The Prince of Liars." LYCEUM (C . R. Wilson, mgr.).—"The Shepherd of the Hills,'" big welcome from good house. 30. "Busy Izzy." GAYETY (Henry Kurtzman. mgr) — •Miners 'Big Frolic," good. VICTORIA (Geo. Schaffer, mgr.).—"A Trip to Paris"' opeacJ to good house. The Grand opera bouse of Leeohburg was destroyed by fire and with it the postofflce and an apartment house; loss, $.')0,000. Pavlowa will break up the Pitt theatre's week by giving an evening performance Tues- day. The Pennsylvania College for Women pro- duced Bernard Shaw's "Arms and the Man" here for the first time last week. The Rodeph Shalom Temple Players will give "The Young Mrs. Wlnthrop" In April and the Young Folks Civic League anouncea the same play In re- hearsal for some time In the same month. MILV^AUKEE. Br P. O. MORGAN. MAJESTIC (James A. Hgler, mgr.; agent. Orph.).—Bertha Kallrh A Co.. scored In head- line spot of weak bill; Yvette. popular- Gal- lagher ft Carlin. fair; Call ft Sleeson. pleased; The I^lghtons, entertaining; Cecilia Wright fair; Natalie & Ferrari, good ;Charles ft Anna (Jlorker. average In opening. CRYSTAL (William Gray, mgr.; agent T. n. r.).—Anna Eva Fay. hit In headline spot: Markoe Bros., excellent; The Ooodalls, fine; I'loroo A Rossalyn, fair. E.MPRESS (Wllllnm Raynor. mgr; agent. S-C). Robinson's Elephants, fine; Clem Be- vins & Co.. good ; Coakland. McBrlde ft Mllo. fair; Three Newmans, excellent; Kammerer & Howland. ordinary. ORPHEU.M (Frank Cook, mgr.; agent, T. B C.).—Capt. Sigsbee. trained horse, excellent; The Warrle«, comedy hit; Leslie Thurston, fine; Maurice Downey ft Co., fair- Kate Fow- ler, ordinary. DAVinsO.N (Sherman Brown, mgr.; agent Ind.) -"The I>ady of the Slipper," first half' doini; fine; K. H. Southern last half PIirnRKT (Charles C. Newton, mgr.). -Shu- |)ort Stock Co. In "The Girl in the Taxi " uuslne.'is good. PABST (Ludwic Kreiss. niKr.).- Pabst Ger- man Stork Co. In "D.is .Mecriourhtrn." Ex- celh'Pt ho'.ises. GAYETY (J. W. Whifolio.nd. mijr ) "Gold- en Crook." Box ofTlf(> busy. Paviow.T. hooked l)y flio Saxe people for th.- Alhanibra for Mart M 2.". for two prrformanct"; has canrrllfMl, hut will .show March :tM. ATLANTA. ■•• n. If. MeTAW. FORSYTH (Hugh Cardozn. mgr ; agj^nt V n. O). Chip Ai .Marble, usual recfptlon ; How- ard K rjatllff. hit: I'rcsrofts riover • Elld.T Morris, kocs well ; Herbert & Fargeon' good* Tomboys, agile ATLANTA (Ilomor r,cor;:p ni^r ) \»>ii O'Brien's Mlnpfrrl.H, Rood buslncfis.