Variety (October 1914)

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Alfred Latell, the animal actor who re- cently returned from Australia, and who will Join the Harry Lauder show October 18, will work with Dorothy Daly, instead of Elsie Vokes (Mrs. Alfred Latell), who will remain In San Francisco awaiting an Increase In family. The Majestic theatre, the W. S. V. A. house for the past few weeks playing musical com- edy and vaudeville, returned to the straight picture policy this week. Bothwell Brown Musical Comedy Company closed there last week, and will go to Phoenix, Ariz., for a four weeks' engagement. The Panama Canal motion pictures, with the views of fortifications eliminated, were re- cently shown at the Qalety, and, although con- siderable publicity was given the film prior to Its exhibition. It was a flivver from a busi- ness standpoint. The makers must stand trial on a charge of revealing government secrets. The Metropolitan Vaudeville Road show, un- der the direction of William K. Dalley, a local booking agent, was closed last week at Napa. Cal., without notice, after being nut one week. The causes are said to be dissensions among the players. After returning here, Margaret Manners, a principal In a feature dramatic sketch, went before the State Labor Commis- sioner and asked for assistance to recover a week's salary. The case was dismissed. It is understood the show will be reorganized. ATLANTA. By R. H. MeCAW. FORSYTH (Hugh Cardoza, mgr. ; agent, U. B. O.).—Marvelous Manchurlans, featured, liked ; Smith, Cook A Brandon, pleased ; Carll- lo & Frablto, go well; Salon Singers, big; Ryan & Lee, applause; Neher & Kappel, clev- er ; Lawrence & Bruce, ordinary. ATLANTA (Homer George, mgr.).—"Oh, Oh, Delphlne," fair business ; Al Field's Min- strels, l-.'i; "Today," 5-6. LYRIC (Hugh Cardoza, mgr.) —"Gay Morn- ing Glories," good houses. GRAND (Harry Hearne, mgr.; agent, U. B. 0.").—"Cabiria," big business at T> and 10 cents. BIJOU (lake Wolls. mgr).-Jewell Kelley Stock. Dan Mlchalovo is again managing Majestic, Ashvllle, a Lynch house. The Gold Blume palm garden Is the newest amusement place In Mobile. P. H. Hamel Is owner and manager. The show will consist of movies, cabaret entertainers and vaudeville. J. R. Melton, n pioneer In the theatrical field In Georgia, has leased the Majestic, Co- lumbus, Ga., and has taken over J. R. Dud- ley's Interest. Vaudeville and tabs will be put on. Iym Cnstro. former big league ball player. has been made manager of the Lyric, the local burlesque house. As a result of litigation, by the owners of the house against the lessees, the effects of the BIJou. Knoxvllle. were sold at auction last week. The house was to have opened with Keith vaudeville. It has no plans for the fu- ture. ATLANTIC CITY. ■y LOUIS WILLI AMI. APOLLO (Fred E. Moore, mgr.).—Sept. 28. premiere of George V. Honnrt's allegory "Ex- perience" produced bv William Elliott with the matter In the role of "Youth." Oct. 1. 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Frohman's production (premiere) of Paul Armstrong's new play "The Heart of a Thief," with Martha Hedman. NEW NIXON (Harry Brown, mgr.).—Oct 1. premiere performance of the Victor Her- bert-Henry Blossom's new musical farce. The Only Girl." Victor Herbert will con- duct the first performance. . The New Niion was dark for the first three'days. KEITH'S (Chas. Q. Anderson, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.).—W. C. Fields, solid hit; Jessie Busley & Co., "The Olrl at the Cigar Count- er," pleased ; Florence Tempest A Co., pleas- ing ; Mayo A Tally, get over well; Richards & Kyle. "Fifty Fifty," amusing; Ward Baker, violinist, made good Impression ; Flying Mar- tins, pleased; Two Romans and a Doll, scored. Garden of Dances on Garden pier now under management of John Levy, featuring dancing and photoplays. Prizes are offered Wednesday and Saturday nights. W. H. Godfrey 1« the business manager. r BALTIMORE. By J. K. DOOLEY. MARYLAND (F. C. Schanberger, mgr.; agt.. U B. O.).—A. Baldwin Bloane. warm recep- tion ; Sophye Barnard, charms; Lou Anger, many laughs; Edward Farrell and Co., ex- tremely funny; the Lelghtonn, amusing; Meyakos Sisters, do well; Xorcross and Holdsworth, well received; Chretlenne and Loulsctte, novelty; Reynolds and Donegan, give fine exhibition. VICTORIA (Pearce A Scheck. mgrs.; agt. N.-N.).—Frank Bush. humorous; Lillian Gwyn, pleasing; Beatrice Turner and Co.. different; Maglln, Eddy and Roy, quick and clever; Whltel** and Bell, good. NEW (Oootko Schneider, mgr.; agt., Ind.). —Five Romero*, over big ; Howard 81oat and Co., win out; Musette, pretty ; Malcolm, pretty good; "Pork Chop" Evers funmaker of ability; Rudolph, shows much strength. FORD'S 0. H. (Charles E. Ford, mgr.).— "The Phantom Rival" has its premiere. Busi- ness best so far this season. ACADEMY OF MUSIC (Tunis F. Dean, mgr.).—"The Ham Tree." Houses large. POLI'S AUDITORIUM (Wedgewood Nowell. mgr.).—"The Witching Hour," Intelligently acted by the Poll Players. The European struggle Is having no effect on the regular patronage. COLONIAL (C. F. Lawrence, mgr.).—"Re- becca of Sunnybrook Farm." Audlenoes ought to be considerably larger for a play of this kind. OAYETY (J. C. Sutherland, mgr.).—The "Tempters." Cool weather makes business much better. PALACE (W. L. Ballauf, mgr.).—"The Roseland Girls." Women patronage shows decided Increase. HOLLIDAY STREET (Martin J. Dixon, mgr.).—Opens with "The House of Mystery." by a stock company. Fair attendances. The Dixie Entertainers, a troupe of six southern vocal and instrumental performers. Is the main attraction this week at the Suburban. Gertrude Bondhill. formerly of the Poll Players of Washington, has Joined the PjII Players In this city as Ingenue. Tompkln's Circus gave two performances Monday at Towson. The tents were pitched on the Jail lot. It has been announced that the Boston Symphony Orchestra will appear here the usual series of five concerts on Wednesday evenings the dates being Nov. 4, Deo. i, Jan. 6, Feb. 17 and March 17. John T. Ford, the well known theatrical man connected with Ford's, took his seat Monday evening as a member of the City Council. Are You Perfect? In STAGE DEPORTMENT Professionals instructed in acquiring art and Sace in Stage Deportment and perfected in e movements and details of Pantomime, Classical, Ballet and Toe Dancing. D1AMANT and ZANFRETTA Imperial School "Scale" St. Petersburg, Russia Milano, Italy S West fist Street Phone 1972 Pli WANTED Vaudeville Theatre Manager For on* of the best theatres In America. If you have old, antiquated and set Ideas, you neod not apply. WIro references, age and ex- Krlonce Immediately to C. H. MILES, Miles' leatra, Cleveland, O. YOUNG LADY WANTED AS DANCING PARTNER Must be a graceful dancer and be able to do a good comedy tough character. About 5 ft. 4 ins. in ballet pumps. ALBERT LA V ELLE, Care of White Rats, New York. MiTON. By J. GOOLTZ. KEITH'S (Robert O. Larsen, mgr.; agt., U. B. O.).—Comedy the key note of this week's bill and comedy an especially safe bet for Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Carter De- Haven were unexpectedly Jumped into the bookings as headliner In lieu of "The Bride Shop," which had been announced. The act did not open to enthusiasm, but quickly picked up because of the excellent staging of the songs and closed big. Joe Welch was good In his monolog, but seemed to drag In places in a manner there seemed to be no excuse for considering the wealth of material he has and does not use. Sam Barton, billed as "The 811ent Tramp." furnished some comedy that was a riot There is a big field In Boston for low brow comedy that Is abso- lutely clean and the way that Barton's act went demonstrated It effectively. The Depace Opera Company went big in a clean musical act that ran as smooth as a whistle. It wai the first time here. Hale Norcross and Co. In "Love In the Suburbs" contained so much small time stuff It opened the bill although originally planned to play B. It got a lot of laughs and went well enough to win the place originally scheduled. The remainder of the bill comprised Ruby Raymond and Fred Holder, who went fair; Franker Woods and Bunee Wyde, fair; Keller Mack and Frank Orth, snappy, and the Gaudschmldt Brothers, eccentric athletes, who closed. LOEW8 GLOBE (Frank Meagher, mgr.; agt, U. B. O.).—Opened Monday night after several months of darkness, was Jammed, liberal papering being done through a de- partment store. LOEWS ORPHEUM (Victor J. Morris, mgr.; agt, Loew).—Vaudeville and pictures. Capacity. LOEWS ST. JAMES (William Lovey. mgr.; agt, Loew).—Vaudeville and pictures. Ex- cellent NATIONAL (agt, U. B. O.).—Still dark. BIJOU (Harry Oustln, mgr.; agt, U. B. O.). —Vaudeville and pictures. Establishing an exclusive clientele. PARK—Dark. Will open in about two weeks entirely remodeled as a picture house using the Paramount service. BOWDOIN (Al. Somerbee, mgr.; agt.. U. B. O.).—Pop vaudeville. Good. HOLL1S (Charles J. Rich, mgr.).—Opened belated season Monday night with John Ma- son In "Drugged." Fashionable opening and should do good business. Hurt slightly by "The Follies." COLONIAL (Charles J. Rich, mgr.).—Z leg- fold's "Follies" opened Monday night to ca- pacity house, over $1,000 being turned away. Show met exceptional favor. SHUBERT (E. t>. Smith, mgr.).—Last week of "High Jinks." Business slumping. MAJESTIC (E. D. Smith, mgr.).—"The Trap," which opened Thursday night with a good show, although whaled by the critics. Is being whipped into shape on details. Fair business. WILBUR (E. D. Smith, mgr.).—William Hodge In "The Road to Happiness." Is Jam- ming the little theatre and being cleverly ad- vertised quietly. TREMONT (John B. Scboffel, mgr.).—Fan- nie Ward In * Madam President" held over this week Instead of letting the house go dark as was planned. "Potash and Perlmut- ter" next week for a run. BOSTON (William H. Leahy, mgr.).— Stock. The last week of the Majestic Play- ers under the visiting star policy brings Wil- ton Lackaye In "The Battle," drawing well. Last week Blanche Walsh In "The Woman In the Case" did not do the business expected Leahy's bold venture of twelve weeks of grand opera In Italian at $2.50 top starts next Mon- day and the outcome Is speculative. After thin venture he will return to stock. PLYMOUTH (Fred Wright mgr.).—Last week of "Along Came Ruth," which has been holding up well through clever advertising, Including a second edition of the Imitation "rube" newspaper. Next week brings