Variety (May 1918)

VAUDEVILLE ENTERTAINERS' QUESTIONNAIRE A copy of the Questionnaire required to be filled out by all applicants to the America's Over There Theatre League, as entertainers for the soldiers in France. (This reproduction as published here in Variety can NOT be employed by an applicant. The form with proper spaces provided may be secured through the offices of the League at the Little Theatre, New York.) AMERICA'S OVER-THERE THEATRE LEAGUE PRELIMINARY QUESTIONNAIRE Note: The Question* and referenoe asked for on page* two and three of thle folder are required by the Intelligence Bureau of the Government, and mutt be submitted to them be- fore application for a Paeeport can be made. The Questions on page four are for the Information of the League. Name Age Where were you born ? , Have you, or can you obtain your birth certificate? P. O. Address Telepbone Number Father's name Where was he born ? If not a native American, was be naturalized? When and where? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 0. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 16. Mother's maiden name Where was she born? Are you married? If married woman—give maiden name If married woman—give husband's nationality If married, give wife's or husband's occupation I f married woman—are you divorced What relatives have you serving under the colors ? Are you a native American ? If not, were you naturalized, and when If not, state nationality Have you, or can you get, physician's certificate of reasonable physical fltness'?'.'.'. What Is your present occupation If employed, give employer's name and address Give names and addresses of three nearest relatives Give your residence addresses, and positions occupied by you for past five years. Have you been outside of the United States during the past five years? If so. give list of countries, and reason for absence from the United States If of draft age. what la your class If exempt or discharged, state why Are you In sympathy with, and loyal to, the war aims of the' United States'?'.'.'.'.'.".".'. Give sis references, with names, addresses, and occupations —persons to whom Inquiry may be made regarding you— Pereonal DncrripHcm Height Month Weight. Chin Forehead. Hair Byes Complexion Nose. Face. Distinguishing Marks Attach photograph. Full face view If possible. 3x3 passport size preferred. Kodak will do. Signature. AMERICA'S OVER-THERE THEATRE LEAGUE When could you sail from America T How long could you remain absent from America? '.' .'.'.".'.'.' .'.".''".''. Could you pay all your own expenses? iiLj/J!L can 2 0t P* 7 , T2H r own expenses, the Y. M. c. A.' offers to pay ocean trans'-' portatlon and actual living and traveling expenses while abroad. Tha "America's Over-There Theatre League" offers, in addition, a "soldier's wage" of $2.00 a day, Wk . [or extras and incidentals while In France.) What type of Entertainment la your specialty?. Do you sing? If so. what voice? !\7..,7... Can you play any musical instrument? '.'..'.".'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.".'.'.'.". What have been your recent engagements T Do you contemplate going In company with others, if so give their' n'a'mes^-' •**•*••• BIG BENEFIT SUNDAY. The Benefit Performance Sunday night at the New York Hippodrome for the National Vaudeville Artists had 75 acts listed for it early in the week. The billing for the show carried the names of the volunteers in alpha- betical order. It was stated all turns had agreed to limit their stage time to from three to five minutes. A large sale of seats has been re- ported and it was said around Wednesday the program advertising exceeded that of last year's. The acts listed as appearing are: Alexander Trio Nat Goodwin Arnaut Brothers Nan Halperin Julia Arthur Harry Houdini Barney Bernard Howard and Clark Brice and King Florence Moore Fanny Brice Rooney and Bent Lew Brice and Barr Slayman Ali Arabs Twins Swor and Avey Brown Brothers Herman Timberg Eddie Cantor and Violin Girls Leo Carrillo Tack Wilson Emma Cams May Irwin Clark and Bergman Dorothy Jardon Bessie Clayton Al Jolson Conroy and Le- Karl Jorn Maire B F Keith's Boys' Will Rogers Band Savoy and Bren- Mollie Kins nan Theodore Kosloff Seven Bracks Grace La Rue Fay Templeton George McFarlane Van and Schenck Mclntyre and George White and Heath Emma Haig McKay and Ardine Courtney Sisters Christie McDonald Clifton Crawford Stella Mayhew Dolly Sisters Florence Moore Three Dooleys Victor Moore Louise Dresser Liyian Russell Lady Duff Gordon Valeska Suratt Gus Edwards and Eva Tanguay Girls Sophie Tucker Frank Fay Ben Welch Harry Fox Wright & Dietrich Trixie Friganza The Vaudeville Managers' Protective Association, after a special meeting held Tuesday afternoon, directed Pat Casey to forward a letter to Henry Chesterfield, secretary of the National Vaudeville Artists, in which the latter is requested to advise the managerial association of those acts who have neglected to aid their own benefit through the purchase of tickets. The managers, while giving gener- ously to the Liberty Loan and the varied other war benefits, have also given their weight to the benefit for the artists' association. Late reports showed a decided small ticket sale, and while the managers previously de- cided to tax the artists a week's sal- ary, they finally decided to pass that idea up, but to make certain that a sale of tickets was guaranteed. The letter follows : Mr. Henry Chesterfield, Secy., National Vaudeville Artists, 1587 Broadway, City. Dear Sir: I wlflta you would advise me the names of eucb members of N. V. A. an returned tickets' for the Benefit. Am led to believe tbst there were several of them, and this Association would like to be Informed as to Just who were no indifferent to the needs of their organisa- tion. Our membership has exerted Itself In every way, and we would like to know whether oar efforts are being expended in behalf of Just a few loyal and Interested actors, or of the great majority of your large membership. It would appear to us that any member of N. V. A., by sending back to you a pair of tickets for the Benefit, had clearly Indicated that his Interest In N. V. A. was extremely shallow and selfish, and that he was only a member of N. V. A. for such personal advan- tage he might gain. An early response will be appreciated: Yours very truly, VAUDEVILLE MANAGERS' PROTECTIVB ASSOCIATION, By Pat Casey. CALLED UPON TO REGISTER. Cincinnati, May 8. Among the native American women who will be obliged to register as alien enemies because they married for- eigners, is Mrs. Emil Heermann, wife of the concertmeister of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. She was born at New Pans, O. Heermann was recently arrested for violating his permit, but is now at liberty, on probation. MORE STARS FOR "OUT THERE." Washington, May 8. New stars are constantly being add- ed to the galaxy of players that is to appear at the National Theatre in this city on May 13 in "Out There." The proceeds of this production are to be given in their entirety to the Dis- trict's Chapter of the National Red Cross. The cast now includes an array of theatrical "big" names that has sel- dom been gathered together before in the history of the stage. They are George Arliss, Julia Arthur, James T. Powers, George MacFarlane, Laurette Taylor, George M. Cohan, James K. Hackett, H. B. Warner, Mrs. Fiske, Burr Mcintosh and Chauncey Olcott. The National theatre management has donated the theatre and the open- ing here inaugurates what is planned to be a country-wide tour for the bene- fit of the Red Cross, as the theatrical world's donation to the one hundred million dollar fund being raised by the Red Cross. Show Aids Bond Selling. Adrian, Mich., May 8. In aid of the Red Cross, a patriotic musical comedy entitled "Somewhere in America," was produced here three nights last week, at the Croswell. The piece was a huge success and played to capacity at each performance. Partly due to the entertainment, this city has oversubscribed its quota of Liberty Bonds. WHITE AND ROCK TOUR. William Rock and Frances White are continuing their tour which has been quite successful in spite of jumping all over the east, for at least two weeks more. Next week they play the first two days at the Auditorium, Baltimore, the balance of the week being split between Newport News and Norfolk, playing two days in each town. The latter two dates are repeats, with the attrac- tion getting 80 per cent, of the gross and guaranteed $3,000 in each town. The week of May 20 they will play Atlantic City for the first three days, although the date may be extended for the entire week. Since the tour started several weeks ago the lowest week's gross was $6,800 and the high- est, $8,900. Jack Gardner is the "only other artist, he appearing between costume changes of the team. The col- ored orchestra of 20 pieces is also car- ried. Drops are carted in trunks, 16 of which makes up the entire baggage of the "troupe." Up to date Rock and White have played four weeks of one and two nighters. Arthur Levy is busi- ness manager for the tour. Vaudeville for Salem. Lowell, May 8. The Federal in Salem, which has been running stock for many seasons, has changed its policy. In future the house will be devoted exclusively to vaudeville. Vi - . /*|iss Vaudeville Souvenir Vaudeville AKTiSTS AY^Y 12*1918 /irwrbrX N. V. A. PROGRAM COVER DESIGN The above design executed by Bert I^vy will »>*• the frontispiece «>f the Souvenir Program Tor the National Vaudeville Artists' Benefit performum-v ut the Hippodrome, New York. this Sunday (May 13) evening.