Variety (November 1917)

16 ■ • '* I LEGITIMATE, NEWS FROM THE DAILIES (Below it tww mmttor not coitoctod by Vabiity but rewritten m eondensed form from the items retotmg to thoairkoU ofpeormg m the New York doUy mewsffers between the dotes of Vauity's weekly "Mr. Jubilee Dru," with Walker White- aide, opened at Stamford Monday. It oomee to New York In a few weeks. "Papa" will be produced shortly by Billot, Comstock A Oest. It has been produoed In the west. The cast of "Oood Morning, Rosamond." Includes Lowell Sherman, Lily Cahlll, Annie Hughes, Mrs. A. E. Eberle, Pauline Whltaon. "Cinderella Jane," Marjorie Benton Cooke's norel. is being dramatised and will be pro- duced In the spring. "Kitty Darlln'" opens at the Casino Not. S. It Is a musical comedy adapted from "Sweet Kitty Belalrs," by David Belasoo. i "Oood Morning, Rosamond," recently done In stock by Jessie Bonstelle In Buffalo and Detroit, will soon be seen In the east with Annie Hughes. ApproTal has been given by the War De- partment to Ignace Psderew*kl's project of raising a Polish Legion In this country for service In Europe. Mme. Schumsnn-Helnk has become a Red Cross nurse end will leave May 1 for Prance. She has cancelled all engagements after that time. Leo Dttiichsteln's New York season will stsrt with "The King" and not with "The Judte of Zalamea" as originally planned. "The King" Is now being rehearsed In Chicago. Cohan ft Harris will produce a comedy by Harry James 8mlth shortly. Mary Ryan and Curtis Cooksey have been engaged for the leading roles. Mrs. Flske opened her season Oct. 29 at the Academy. Baltimore, with her In the title role of "Madame Sands." a piece which deals with the life of George Sands, the French novelist. 'The Star Oarer." the new musical piece by Franz Lehar. Cosmo Hamilton and Mat- thew C. Woodward, will open at the Majestic. Boston. Nov. \ with John Charles Thomas and Beth Lydy in the stellar roles. Grace George's next production at the Play- house will be Henri Bernstein's "L'Eleva- tlon " which ran at the Comedle Francalse, Paris. Holbrook Bllnn and Lionel Atwell will be in support of Miss George. The Theatre Work Shop will present a series of plays monthly at the People's House, 7 East l. r »th street, beginning Nov. 1. Tol- stoy. Maeterlinck and Glacosa are among the authors represented. "Service'' and "A Night at an Inn." both one-act plays, will be done out of town shortly on a double bill. Harrison Grey Flske ptH Madison Corey are making the produc- tion. A. E Anson will be laurette Taylor's lead- ing roan In her forthcoming "The Wooing of Eve" at the Liberty. The piece will have Itn premiere Nov. 0. "Out There," the pres- ent play with Laurette Taylor, will close Nov. 6. Mme. Carrpno Biol*, of New Rochelle, a concert pianist and daughter of Teresa Car- reno. Is on her way to New York after being held by the French as an accomplice in the bombardment In August, 1914, of Bona, Al- giers, by the Germans. PasaportH have been given to Jacques Copeau'f company of actors that will appear here shortly at the French theatre and are on tbelr way now. Some of Copeau's men have been released from war service In France. "Anthony In Wonderland," after one week's run at the Criterion, cloned Saturday. "The Love Drive," a comedy by Sydney Rosenfeld, opened at that bouse Tuesday night. "The Love Drive" wan originally known as "Under Pressure." and will have Fred Nlblo. Violet Hemming and Hilda Hpong at the bead. The Shubert'K announce the following cast for Maria Thompnon Davids' "The Melting of Molly." which will open phortly. Alma Tell, James L. Crane, GeorRe Trimble, Maude Turner Gordon. Nellie Fillmore, Jeanette Hor- ton. Evelyn Duncan, Gladys Wilson, Freeman V/»:cd. Grace George will appear In Henri Bern- stein's play about the pre»'-nt war, "\je Eleva- tion," denplte a warning from the Estate of Charlen Fr f >hman, who rlalm that they hold the ri^'htH for the I'nlted Suites under an agree- ment wjfh ibe author Arthur Hopkins' supporting east for "Barbara," the romantlo fantasy by Florence Lincoln, In which Marie Doro will appear at the Plymouth Nor. 5, la John Mlntcrn. Marga- ret Fealey, Lillian Dtr, Frank Baoon, Helen Tracy, Robert Hudson, Walter Oreeae, Edna Baker. "The Pipes of Pan," a comedy by Edward Chllds Carpenter, will he produced at the Hudson, Election Night, succeeding The Res- cuing Angel" with Blllle Burke. The cast In- cludes Janet Beecher, Norman Trevor, Rita Stanwood, Reginald Mason, Florence Pendleton and Rosalie Mathlen. "What's Your Husband Doing?" the new farce by George V. Hobart, presented by the Hobart Jordan Company opened at Parson's, Hartford, Oonn., Oct. 20. In the east are Hale Hamilton, Virginia Hammond, Charlotte Ives, Jane Cooper, Clara Mackln, Alios Lloyd, Jed Proudy, Walter Lewis, Joseph Connyers. "Hero Land" Is to be given at the Grand Central Palace for 19 days, beginning Nov. 24. Every available ioor In the building has bean leaved. The French Government have taken the larger part of the fourth floor for Its official war exhibit. Reproductions of dug- outs and trenches made by the aid of Allied officers will be In the basement. The case of Joseph Eckel against Max Hart, which was brought before Justice Oavegan in the Supreme Court last week, was settled out of court after one day's hearing, the con- sideration being $7,600. Eckel, husband of the late Clara Inge Eckel, alleged alienation of affections, and sued for $75,000. Special counsel was obtained to argue the trial, as Is the case In Important suits, David Podell appearing for the plaintiff and Edward L. Mooney for the defendant. Samuel McCracken, general manager of the Barnum 4 Bailey Circus, Is arranging a circus tournament which he will stage at the armory of the 1st Field Artillery, New York. Nov. 14-17. The show will be con- ducted under the auspices of the 8th Coast Artillery, N. Y. Guard, for the benefit of the 8th Coast Defense Command, N. G., U. S. His organization will be called "The Great American Circus," a title utilized by Mr. McCracken when he conducted performances In the Garden for Anne Morgan and the or- ganized Irishmen of the city. Among the acts engaged are Luplta Perea, Joseph DeKoe Troupe, May Wlrth. Hart Sisters, and clowns. An elephant act has also been arranged for. A parade Nov. 14 will Inaugurate the fes- tivities. CRITICISMS. THB TOBOHBI. A drama In three acts, by Henry Batallle. Adapted from the French by Charton An- drews. Produoed by the Shuoerts at the BIJou, Oct. 28. There was not an amusing line or char- acter In the play, and it is difficult to Imagine that It will greatly appeal to local playgoers. — Time: Unquestionably "The Torches" is the finest drama which has come out of Paris since Henri Bernstein's "The Thief," which was effective In an entirely different way. It is certainly the biggest play acted In New York since Galsworthy's "Justloe." though In Its pure Idealism it contains no propaganda to tie it to definite contemporaneous events. —World. Josephine Cohan-Nlblo, wife of Fred Nlblo and sister of George M. Cohan, left a gross estate of $8,850, with net assets of $6,816, all of which goes to her husband according to the transfer tax report filed In Surrogate's Court. Mrs. Nlblo died July 12. 1916. The • assets consist principally of property at Southold. L. I., appraised at $3,750, and cash $5,020. A pass of solid gold presented to the late James (Diamond Jim) Brady years ago and entitling him to free seats in any of the Klaw A Erlanger houses anywhere and at any tlrne,^ was never used by Mr. Brady. It formed an Interesting Item in his notable collection placed on exhibition at the Ameri- can Art Galleries, and was sold for $230. Two actions have been brought by Frances Alda against William C. Antwerp, formerly member of the Board of Governors of the Stock Exchange, to recover $135,875 lost In Wall street through the operations of and ad- vice of the defendants. The brokerage firm state that It Is a case of a customer losing money through speculation and who seeks to recover by charging the broker with her lot ON WITH THB DANCE. A drama in four sots, by Michael Morton. Produoed by A. H. Woods at the Republic, Oct. 29. There is a limit to the Broadway appetite for Third Avenue melodrama. And It is to be feared that this Is the limit— Time: Mr. Morton and Mr. Mason were the culprits responsible for the moat hilariously funny seriously Intended play of the year. A. H. Woods, who cannot resist a periodical Inclina- tion to hark back to the glad old days of "Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl," was the publlo benefactor who made so much amuse- ment possible to the first-nighters.—World. THB OLD COUNTRY. A comedy In three acts by Dion Calthrop, produced "by William Faversham at the 39th street. Oct 80. At the worst estimate, the play tells an amiable, agreeable, and wholesome story about people one would quite love If one met them In real life. On the stage, however, It may seem rather sentimental and thin, and all in an Enrllsh manner that has never been appreci- ated here as It no doubt deserves.— Timet. But as a whole, "The Old Country," even with Its undercurrent of conflict between the narrow prejudice of English village life and the broad-minded liberalty of the American point of view, was a little hard to take seri- ously.— World. BROKBN THREADS. A drama In a prologue and three acts by Ernest Wilkes. Produced by the Pacific Pro- ducing Corporation at the Fulton theatre Oct. 30. The ending of the play was as happy as that of any novel, and the presentation and acting put life Into the dangerously fictitious plot.— Timet. The play, written by Ernest Wilkes, has no pretentions to greatness, but Is told In simple and straightforward manner, and Is excellently acted.— World. THE LOVE DRIVE. A comedy In four sets by Sydney Rosenfeld. produced by Klaw A Erlanger at the Criterion, Oct 30. It Is comedy which Is never very robust and generally dull, and the case Is aggravated by the fact that the hero Is such a thorough nuisance that It Is a distinct disappointment to see him fold the heroine in his arms as the final curtain falls.— Timet. If the frequent dull moments In the first two acts can be eliminated, the piece may achieve Its purpose of supplying light entertainment. The first, in fact, might be omitted.— World. JUDGMENTS. Judgments filed in the County Clerk's office. The first name is that of the Judgment debtor, the second the Judgment creditor, and the amount of Judgment. Peoples Moving Picture Corp.—N. Y. Tel. Co.. $82.53. Freeman Bernstein.—J. Golomb, et al. $40.65. Harry Tighe —E. J. Port eons, $130.55. ENGAGEMENTS. James L. Crane ("The Melting of Molly"). Beverly Sltgreaves, John Blair ("Service"). Lynn Pratt ("A Night at an Inn"). CARRIE REYNOLDS RETURNING. Carrie Reynolds will appear soon in a new single turn, comprising ex- clusive songs by Jean Havez. She opens November 12 and will be in New York later. Miss Reynolds was in vaudeville for a brief spell some time ago, leaving to join a production. She is a musical comedy girl. VARIETY'S MOVING PICTURE DEPARTMENT is on Pages 48 to 58 in this issue. (Variety's Moving Picture Department will hereafter be found in that section of the paper.) MAGICAL SHOW BENEFIT. What could be billed as the greatest galaxy of magical stars ever gathered in one place for exhibition purposes will occur Sunday evening, November 11, at the Hippodrome, New York, when a monster benefit is to be given for the families of the missing and the survivors of the "Anttiles, the torpedoed transports A The benefit will mark the final appearance of Harry Kellar, of world renown as a magician. Mr. Kellar came east from the Coast to be present, as the American Society of Magicians will supervise the enter- tainment, which is to be given under the auspices of the Junior Patriots. All the best known of the magicians, including Harry Houdini, will be pres- ent. Raymond Hitchcock, who is to preside as chairman, will be mystify- ingly produced from a cabinet. CARROLL LEAVES VAUDEVILLE. Harry Carroll, arriving in New York Tuesday morning, after withdrawing from the Palace, Chicago, program be- cause his name had been taken from the canopy lights at the demand of Elsie Janis, immediately canceled the balance of his vaudeville time. Tues- day night Carroll signed a contract with the Shuberts to collaborate in the musical end of the next Winter Gar- den production. Carroll's contract also calls for his appearance in the show which'will fea- ture Al Jolson. He will be on the Sunday concert bill at the Garden Sunday night. Harry Fox has collaborated with Harry Carroll in the composition of a new ballad which is titled "The Pret- tiest Story Of All." It is Fox's first attempt at writing. The number will be added to the catalogue of J. H. Remick & Co. N. V. A. SUSPENSION. Paul Barron, formerly of Barnes and Barron, was suspended from all the privileges of the National Vaude- ville Artists this week as the result of his participation in recent meetings said to be held under the supervision of Harry Mountford. Barron was one of the men reported on the undesirable list because of his interest in the recent strike, but was removed from the list with several hundred others after the settlement of difficulties. Barron is said to be in the Middle West now, where man- agers holding membership in the Vaudeville Managers' Protective Asso- ciation have been advised of his sus- pension. OBLIGED TO CANCEL Omaha, Oct. 31. Katherine Murray, appearing as a single turn at the Orpheum this week, will end the Orpheum tour Saturday, returning to New York, pressed to the step through an attack of appendi- citis. Miss Murray has had a successful Orpheum trip, but has been obliged to cancel every other week or so of late through the ailment. She goes to New York for immediate treatment. The artiste will play the remainder of the Orpheqm time following the completion of her Interstate engage- ments. ROUGH STRONG MAN. Boston, Oct. 31. Mrs. Ethel Azadian, wife of Paul Azadian, the professional strong man playing under the name of "Samson," had him in court in a divorce suit this week. She weighs about 100 pounds and tes- tified her 250-pound husband hit her across the face with a milk bottle and told her Armenians do not regard women as their equals. The wife is an American and has been appearing with her husband in his vaudeville engagements. The case was taken under advise- ment.