Variety (February 1916)

Page scan 000200 from Variety

Record Details:

Title:
Variety
Date:
February 1916
Publisher:
New York, NY: Variety Publishing Company
Volume:
Variety (February 1916)
Leaf #:
000200
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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VARIETY 4* 3B WATSON SISTERS And The Way They Were Billed While Playing the Majestic, Chicago What The Press Said While in Chicago The Watson Sisters scored a big hit. The girls dress well, work like sisters and put over their numbers in tip-top shape. They have several songs that brought them big applause returns.—(Mark) Variety. The Watson Sisters were accorded a re- ception and a big hand at the close for their clever offering.—New York "Star." No. 5—The Watson Sisters, Fannie and Kit- tie, proved their exceptional ability as enter- tainers. Each of their song numbers pleased, and the bit of cross-fire chatter drew laughs. Several changes of costume added to the ef- fectiveness of the act Nineteen minutes in one. Hit.-(Walter) "Billboard." BOOKED SOLID U. B. O. The Classiest Act of Its Kind in Vaudeville What The Press Said in Grand Rapids The most elaborate display of wearing ap- parel that has been presented on the vaude- ville stage anywhere is Keith's "Million Dollar Fashion Show" at the Empress this week, and it not only pleased women, but men alike at the Monday opening performances. True, the act is not one of those that grips onlook- ers, such as a musical or talking sketch, but it has been cleverly worked out as a poor girl's dream, when she pines for good clothes "just for a day" and gets them through a fairy. When Fannie and Kittie Watson marched forth in gorgeous costumes, onlookers sur- mised that the fashion show was about to be opened wide, but this idea soon passed away as the sisters began their program of char- acter songs. Both sing cleverly.—News. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO The Watson Sisters present a specialty that is one of the biggest hits of the bill and like- wise one of the biggest of the season. They are prepossessing young women, have some nifty gowns and can sing popular songs in a way that wins for them bow after bow and makes it necessary for them > sing more or make a speech. They made a r tech Monday night. Direction, ALF. T. WILTON HAZEL MORAN Adelaide, Australia, Dec. 31st, 1911 War-Whoops from Kangaroo-Land Edward Marshall told me to start the new year right—hence this ad. When you're working for Hugh Mcin- tosh, you're his guest. When you're dashing madly along Broad- way in your furs tonight with the New Year's throng, remember, it's 96 in the shade over here. Regards to Ward and Ronair, and Con- nors and Edna Trio. Golden Crook 2-4 Park Bridgeport 6 New Hur- tlg A Seamon's New York. Gypsy Maids 28 Columbia New York 6 Ca- sino Brooklyn. Hastlng's Big Show 28 Casino Philadelphia 6 Palace Baltimore. Hello Girls 28 Garrick New York. Hello Paris 28 Empire Cleveland. High Life Girls 28 Academy Jersey City. Howe's Sam Own Show 28 Miner's Bronx New York 6 Orpheum Paterson. Lady Buccaneers 28 Penn Circuit. Liberty Girls 28 New Hurtlg a Seamon's New York 6 Empire Brooklyn. Maids of America 28 Gayety Detroit 6 Gayety Toronto. Manchester's Own Show 28 Palace Baltimore 6 Gayety Washington. Majestlc's 28 Gayety Washington 6 Oayety Pittsburgh. Marlon's Dave Own Show 28 Star ft Garter Chicago 8 Gayety Detroit. Merry Rounders 28 Gayety St Louis 8 Star A Garter Chicago. Midnight Maidens 28 Gayety Montreal 6 Em- pire Albany. Military Maids 28 So Bethlehem 20 Easton 2-4 Grand Trenton. Million Dollar Dolls 28 Gayety Toronto 6 Gayety Buffalo. Mischief Makers 28 Oayety Minneapolis. Monte Carlo Girls 28 Majestic Indanapolls. Parisian Flirts 28 Trocadero Philadelphia. Puss Pusa 28 Empire Albany 8 Casino Bos- September Morning Glories 28 Star Toronto. Smiling Beauties 28 Empire Toledo 6 Colum- bia Chicago. Social Maids 28 Colonial Columbus 6 Empire Toledo. Sporting Widows 28 Star Cleveland A Colonial Columbus. Star A Garter 28 Empire Hoboken 6 Casino Philadelphia. Strolling Players 28-1 Berehel Dea Moines 6 Gayety Omaha. Tango Queens 28 Corinthian Rochester. The Tempters 28 Century Kansas City. The Tourists 28 Oayety Boston 6 Grand Hart- ford. Tip Top Girls 28 Gayety Baltimore. 20th Century Maids 28 Gayety Buffalo 6 L O 13-15 Bastable Syracuse 16-18 Lumberg Utlca. U 8 Beauties 28 L O. Watson Wrothe Show 28 Columbia Chicago 6-8 Berchel Des Moines. White Pat Show 28 Lyceum Columbus. Winners The 28 Cadillac Detroit. Yankee Doodle Girls 28 Savoy Hamilton Ont. DANCES PANTOMIME PRODUCTION IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BALLET FIRST TIME IN AMERICA THEODOR KOSLOFF LETTERS Where C follows name, letter la tn Variety's Chicago office. Where S F follows name, letter la ti Variety's San Francisco office. Advertising or circular letters will not be listed. P following name Indicates posta., advertised once only. Reg following name Indicates tered mall. J Record Breakers 28 Columbia Grand Rapids. Review of 1916 28 Gayety Brooklyn. Rose Sydell's Show 28 Gayety Pittsburgh 6 Star Cleveland. Roseland Girls 28 Gayety Omaha 6 Oayety Kansas City. Rosey Posey Girls 28 Colonial Providence 6 Gayety Boston. Adair Art (C) Adams Gene Mr Adams Geo W Aganst Max Alberts Lillian Albertson Lillian Aldert Joseph B Allen 8earle (C) Allman Jack K Anderson Howard Akin Ed Archer Kathryn Armstrong Will Atlantis A Flsk Austin Peggy B Backous C P Barnes A Roblnsoa Barnes A West Barnes Edward Barnes Jack (C) Barrett Leo Ho (C) Barry A Wolfert Batchelder Alios B Beane George (O) Beauohamp R T Ben Byron Mr A Mrs Benson Otis R Bently John H (C) Berliner R (C) Bernadlttl Miss (C) Bldwell Byron Blgelow Robert filssett A Scott Beane Jack Bimbos The (C) Block Billy Booker Mrs Boyle Billy Bordley C T Bowen Clarence fC) Bradley Oeorge (C) Brandhoff Louis Rrcen Harry Brlnkham Ernest Brlnkrnan A Steele(C) Broderlck Jerry Broderlck Larry Branson's Models An act that will fit in any bill and draw money to the box office!! HOYT AND MIDDLETON PRESENT "LADY GODIVA S RIDE" An artistic adaptation of Tennyson's immortal poem. A semi-modern conception of the famous legend of eleventh century English history. Fifteen intensely dramatic moments ending with a bold and daring ride by a beautiful woman on a horse running at full speed. It is the one real novelty of the season. A genuine thrill I Book written and production designed by M. T. Middleton. Staged by Mr. George Gorman. At Proctor's 58th Street Theatre, Feb. 24, 25, 26 and 27th. HOYT AND MIDDLETON Columbia Theatre Building, New York Bronston B Brown Geo N Buchanan Lorraine Burnes M Mrs Burns Miss Burns Joe Burnett Rezford Burton ft Jonee Buser Albertina By man Torks (C) Calahan Marie Cantwell John Carey J T Carbone E Mra Carlo's Helen 8 Carlotta Carlisle Grace (C) Carney Don (C) Case Charley Caxton Wm Cellman Charlie rhamp Billy Challender Katherlne Chambers Lizzie Chang C F ChnnlelKh Girls Chin Tun Tr C) Clayton Fred Clifford Nellie a if ton Ethel (C) Close Sidney Cohen Manny Cohn Harry Cole Geo Colkln A Miss Connoly Mrs Cook Joe Covin Josephine (C) Copoland Nick Costello John L Couch ft Davenport Cowan Rose Cowan Rosemore (C) Craig Wm Crosnman Chas Cummlngs A Oladlngs Curran Fay (C) Curtln Jack Dally Bob (C) Dale Wm Dameral Geo (C) Daraond Eugene (C) Darcy H Mrs Darcy Joe (C) Daren Th«> (C) Darley Brian B Davis Geo Davis Josephine Davis Lester Davis Warren (C) Day D E (C) Dayton Geo HeMar Grace (C) Dclmar Harry Delmar Fay C) DolRlo Mona DolVocchlo C T Doming Harry (C)