Variety (October 1914)

VARIETY Elizabeth Otto In Musical Milestones Season Opened Week of Sept. 28th at Orpheum Theatre, Montreal, Canada Direction, GENE HUGHES BOOKED SOLID News emanates from the local Oliver Mo- rosco offices that "Help Wanted" with the original cast is still playing to good business in larger Ohio towns. The second company has closed and will be put in rehearsal for another try- Later on the first company will go east. Mr. Morosco contemplates bringing "Lady Eileen, his new prize play to Chicago some time this season.' Leon A. Brazeniak has obtained Judgment against John Nicholson of "For the Love of Mike," In the sum of $95 in favor of Miss Alice Raymond. Miss Raymond was formerly a member of the "Mike" company and claim- ed two weeks' salary after cancellation. Mr. Nicholson contended that as Miss Raymond Immediately Joined "The Elopers," she was not entitled to any money. AMERICAN MUSIC HALL (E. H. Wood, mgr.).—"My Friend from Kentucky," with Negro players, opened Sunday. AUDITORIUM (Bernard Ulrlch, mgr.).— "Joseph and His Brethren," getting good re- turns. COHAN'S (Harry Ridings, mgr.).—"Under Cover," meeting with favor. COLUMBIA (William Roche, mgr.).—Ed. Lee Wrothe and company opened Sunday. COMEDY (Al. Hamburger, mgr.).—Pictures. CORT (U. J. Herrmann, mgr.).—"A Pair of Sixes," getting good returns. CROWN (A. J. Kaufmann, mgr.).— "Maggie Pepper," opened Sunday. CA8INO (Frank Parry, mgr.).—Dallab's Own Show. FINE ARTS (Ed Harmeyer, mgr.).—Pic- tures. QARRICK (John J. Oarrity. mgr.).—"Peg o' My Heart," getting big returns. ILLINOIS (Will J. Davis. Jr., mgr.).—"The Belle of Bond Street," doing a fair business. IMPERIAL (Joe Pilgrim, mgr.).—"Winning of Barbara Worth," opened Sunday. LA SALLE (Joseph Bransky. mgr.).—"One Olrl In a Million." doing a nice business. NATIONAL (John P. Barrett, mgr.).—"The Call of the Cumberland." opened Sunday. OLYMPIC (George C. Warren, mgr.).— "Potash and Perlmutter," biggest hit in town. FOR HBADQ ANILINE, STREET, saleUaUiowood, CORRIDOR Inquire MILLER, 315 West 34th Street ORCHESTRA HALL (Trim ft Lubllner. mgr8.).—Pictures. POWERS* (Harry J. Powers, mgr.).—"The Yellow Ticket." PRINCESS (Sam P. Gerson, mgr.).—"To- day," playing to big houses. STAR & OARTER (Paul Roberts, mgr.).— ••Girls of the Moulin Rouge." VICTORIA (Howard Brolaski. mgr.).—"An- nie Laurie," opened Sunday. ZIEQFELD (Ed Harmeyer, mgr.).—Pic- tures. MAJESTIC (Lyman B. Qlover, mgr.; agent, Orpbeum).—Not in many weeks has there been such keen enthusiasm apparent as was evi- denced Monday afternoon. The Bell Family received an ovation and Frank Keenan and company came in for a stirring reception. The bill opened quietljrwith the Solti Duo, a dancing team wbo offered new phases of the modern dances. Paul Nevins and Miss Ruby Erwood, in cork offered some bright sayings, but had a bad spot Charles Yule, Fred Munier and Co. presented "The Stranger," which runs a bit slowly, but has some good lines and a little kick at the end. Jarrow, billed as the originator of the lemon trick, got into the good graces of his audience, and started the bill on its way to big success. He has a good line of new Jokes and works along original lines. Anna Chandler stepped in after this act, and made a decidedly good impression. She, too, bad to come back sev- eral times. She has personality, gets intimate with her audiences at once and makes good. Frank Keenan repeated the triumphs he has won before. He is ably assisted by Mac M. Barnes and Henley Edwards. Laddie Cliff, following the headline act, also went well. His sprightly style, his engaging manner and bis neat and natty appearance got him over in fine shape. Jackson & McLaren, cham- pion axmen, were next to closing, where they held 'em In their novel act In such a man- ner as to keep nearly ever person. The act is big and handsomely staged. War pic- tures brought the show to a close. The audi- ence wbi large. Reed. PALACE MU8IC HALL (Harry Singer, mgr.; agent, Orpheum).—Mercedes, held over as headliner for second week, was well liked. Herman Tlmberg scored and Bert Fitzglbbon In bis "nutologue" took first honors. Busi- ness very fair at Monday night performance and show seemed to strike popular fancy Dorothy and Madeline Cameron welcome in the opening spot. Two very pretty girls sing and dance as well as any recently seen here. Took half a dozen bows. Josephine Davis and Billy Oeller offer song and piano selec- toCOO RETAIL SUITS AT *P^O* vv WHOLESALE PRIC WHOLESALE PRICES STRAND THEATRE BUILDING, Room "NO BURLESQUE—ABSOLUTELY LEGITIMATE" $12-50 tlons successfully because of personality. Miss Davis's songs are a trifle slow, but she gets them over. Arnaut Brothers' musical acrobatic novelty held third spot nicely. They retain their whistling comedy finish with sub- stantial results. Ray Raymond and Florence Bain are liked for their little farce skit, "Locked Out." They do a clever bit of flirta- tion, sing lively songs and dance. Mercedes, entertained as ever. Herman Tlmberg should do more song and talk comedy and less fid- dling. Princess RadJah submits her Oriental dance creations with gratifying results. Bert Fitzglbbon keeps the hilarity on the ascend- ing pitch. Odiva and her Sea Lions, novel aquatic production, close the show and hold interest throughout. McVICKER'S (J. G. Burch. mgr.; Marcus Loew).—Bill without anything unusual, but still one to please the average vaudeville fan. Charles Terrls and his company presented "The Preacher and the Man," an entertaining sketch with unusual features. Mr. Terris, as a priest, did well. The little company was received warmly. Whitney's Operatic Dolls, a lively puppet show, got over easily. Ben M. Jerome & Co. (New Acts) had a good spot and found favor. Bowen Brothers, black face, have some live jokes in their repertoire, and use some of the old ones with good effect. Oldfleld & Drew pleased and the Five Yos- carrys were applauded. The Herald Weekly, showing scenes of Chicago life of interest, and some Keystone films helped to lengthen the entertainment. The attendance Monday night was only fair. Reed. WILLARD (Norman E. Field, mgr.; J. L. A S.).—Baron Llchter. a man with a real sense of humor, carried off the honors at the first show Monday night He plays the piano, sings, whistles, yodles and gives Imitations, and does them all very well. He stopped the show and had the house in an uproar. Her- many's Aerial Cats and Dogs opened the show going well. Ross and Farrell were on second to fill the place assigned to Lee Tung Foo, who failed to appear. They did not have anything of great moment to offer. Joe Ban- nister and company presented "The Waif," a dramatic playlet by Dan Kusel. This act has several picturesque points and is fairly well acted as to the young woman. Mr. Bannister is a trifle stiff In his performance. The American Newsboys Quartet got a good many laughs. Jewell's Manikins (New Acts) also came in for much laughter. Pathe pictures were offered. The audience at the first show Monday night was not large but It was full of enthusiasm. Reed. SAN FRANCISCO VARIETY'S SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE PANTAGES' THEATRE BLDG. Phone, Douglass 2213 JACK JOSEPHS in charge. songs and patter. William Egdirettes' dogs and horses entertained with posing stunts. Harry Tsuda was a capital opener. Six American Dancers and lamed were successful repeaters. Hermine Shone and Co., another of the "holdovers," were well received. Jones and Sylvester, who were tacked on to the bill Tuesday, acored. EMPRESS.—Pattee's Five Diving Nympha held attention with the usual routine of wa- ter feats. DeVoy, Faber and Co., offering The Victim," were enjoyed, the skit being well presented. Avellng and Lloyd scored a substantial hit. Swan opened nicely. Jos- eph, Laurie and Frances Allen were well liked. Miller, Moore and Gardner pleased Immensely. Ray Lawrence, female imper- sonator, a local product, was "added." Law- rence displayed a handsome wardrobe and a pleasing voice, the turn doing nicely. PANTAQES.—Silver Belle, posing horse, made a splendid impression. "The Night Hawks" displayed merit and gave satisfac- tion. Palfrey, Barton and Brown registered such a hit that they ware moved to closing position after the first show. Rotellaa pleased Wood's dogs opened satisfactorily. Vic Rich- ards and Joe Qulnlan, won laughs. Parkei and Butler, passed nicely. CORT (Homer F. Curran, mgr.).—"A Pali of Sizes" (first week). COLUMBIA (Gottlob, Marx 4k Co., mgrs.) —"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine.'' ALCAZAR (Belaaco ft Mayer, mgrs.).— Stock. GAIETY (Thos. O'Day, mgr.).—Kolb I Dill Co. in "Peck o" Pickles" (fifth week). WIGWAM (Jos. Bauer, mgr.).—Monti Carter Co. and vaudeville. PRINCESS (Bert Levey, lessee and mgr. agent, Levey).—Vaudeville. REPUBLIC (Ward Morris, mgr.; agent, W S. V. A.).—Vaudeville. Olive Fremstad will inaugurate the concert season at the Columbia Oct. 18. Claire Simpson, aoubret with Jacobs com- pany In Denver, was married to a Denvei man last week. Julie Sollee closed with the Monte Cartel company last week, and will return to hei home In New Mexico. Jack Hayes, for the past year on the Hip- podrome staff, In Los Angeles, will probsblj move to one of the W. 8. V. A. bouses. According to a report from Tacoma acti playing Loew's Empress there are naked t< out salaries owing to poor business. William Brewer and Florence Bell opened at the Princess this week In the first of i series of short dramatic sketches. ORPHEUM. — Ahearn's comedy cyclist proved a fast closer. Stan Stanley turn was a hit; Mack and Walker pleased with their Alsaoe, of Alsace and Lorraine, for the pssi year doing a "single" musical turn. Is one< more working with Lorraine (Mrs. Alsace). The Tlvoll Keating ft Flood's Seattle house which recently opened with musical comedy closed after a few weeks of bad business Several members of the company were re IM DE BUSSE N HIPPOO KING OF THE PIANO ACCORDEON ENGAGED FOR SIX MONTHS AFTER OPENING SALARY RAISED THREE TIMES E M I *C H U A IM OO 99