Variety (January 1920)

.-. .-• .■ .■r.T.,"".>..-.>. ■■■ :■*■.-.■ •.• •■■r : r ■". ir '• —.-.;.•••. '".^ : .":-" ■ '' ■• ' ■'. '•■'••■ '.'■'• ' ' '. . . ■ • ' -.' VA -/• ■ ; ■ . • ••'..-.• . — - . , ■-..-- .- i -•;. I £-•■-" ■ j %''■-■ ut. SPANISH CRAZE SPREADING ON PARISIAN BOULEVARDS Raquel Miller on Crest of Wave. She Is Likened to Yvette Guilbert. Amalia Molina Leads Dancers. Leo Carilos a Success in Jardins de Me veil. Shuberts May Produce It Here. *■■'% Paris, Jan. 28. The craze for Spanish works, singers and dancers that lately struck the Parisian stage is steadily increasing. Raquel Miller is on the crest of the Spanish invasion.* She is likened to Yvette'Guilbert and audiences arc enthuiastic over her. Less than three years ago this Spanish girl could not secure an" engagement on the Conti- nent. ' . . . . Arnalia Molina is uT the lead among the Spanish dancers here just now. She is small, pretty and vivacious, a blend of all of the best of the Spanish dan- cers in days past. . Les Caritos are a team of Spanish dancers, said to excel all Spanish danc- ■ ing teams of the usual kind Paris has seen. They are a huge success in the Spanish show, "Jardins de Mercie." Kb reported here this show is to go to America and that the Shuberts may put it on.over there. The two dancers are to go with it.' \ - BERNHARDT FOR LONDON. • < Paris, Jan. 28. Negotiations are in hand for Mrae. Sarah Bernhardt to appear in London ; in the near future. In spite of her infirmity, the great actress is anxious to * appear at her own house in Paris once more, in a classical drama, but she may be per- suaded to first visit London. If not she will probably go immediately after her appearance at the Theatre Sarah' 'Bernhardt here. PARIS AGENTS ACCOMMODATING. Paris, Jan. 28. •Howell & Baud, theatrical agents at 6 Hue de la Paix, have placed three rooms,in their suite fpr visiting show- men. • •".''. Included among, those . entitled to have the free use of the rooms, mak- ing their .headquarters there while in Paris, are American theatrical man- agers. The New York representative of Howell & Baud is Charles Bornhaupt. REVUE IN BRUSSELS. Paris, Jan. 28. Volterra is opening the Alhambra, Brussels, presenting the Casino de Paris revue, "Laissez Tomber," Jacques Charles production with Rose Amy; also Morton and Fred Pascal. Rasimi is presenting a French revue shortly at the Gaiety, Brussels. JOE COYNE SAVES LIVES. London, Jan. 28. Joe Coyne and the theatrical party with him at Davos owe their lives to his presence of mind during the re- cent, avalanche according to word re- ceived from correspondents. Accompanied by Herbert Jones, the King's jockey, Harry M. Vernon, the playwright, Sari Petrass and Don Miguel de Jose, Coyne was climbing the mountain side with a guide. ■ They heard an ominous crack and Coyne turned to the right. The others were roped to him. "Keep, to the path," the guide shouted. Coyne refused." Te,n minutes later the avalanche swept over the path carrying everything with it. ■ Hotels were uprooted, many lives; lost and great damage done. The wind and fly- ing snow froze the party where they stood, but they were dug out by rescu- ers and are recovering. SUIT DELAYS FIGHT. London, Jan. 28. Bernard Mortimer, manager of the pugilist Beckett, is suing him for $15,- 000 and has obtained an injunction pro- hibiting Beckett fighting until the case is heard. ' ThiS means a postponement of the heavyweight championship ■ of Great Britain fight set for Jan. 30 at Albert Hall. ' .' . . OPRETTA LIKED AT APOLLO- • Paris, Jan. 28. M.' Pa vie, having secured a lease at. the Apollo, after his temporary man- agement of the Varietes, presented, January 24, an. operetta entitled "Prin- cess Carnival," by Hirchman, which met with a good reception. It "is in three acts, well mounted by producer . Girard. • • \ The present troupe of the Apollo comprises: Fernand Frey, Aime Simon Girard, Mile. Simone Judic, Andree MMTly. For six months the Apollo has been a dancing hall, and the policy may be/ retained when restrictions for early closing (11 JO p. m.) are removed, danc- ing being given after the operetta. •> FATHER AND SON IN COMEDY. . Paris, Jan. 28. The biographical study of the famous French song writer Beranger was giv- en in-the form of a comedy in three acts and ah analogy by Sacha Guitry at the Theatre de la Porte Saint Mar- tin, Jan. 23. It was extremely well received and Will have the same vogue as Sacha's "La Fontaine." though not his best work. Lucien Guitry holds the role of Tally- rand, the statesman of Napoleon I. Sacha Guitry is in the title role. Father and son are excellent.. Yvonne VPr in temps has-the role of Lysette, one of the finest things she has ever done. NO MINIMUM WANTED. London, Jan. 28. The Variety Artists Federation- dis- cussed the minimum wage at a meet- ing held June 25. It was pointed out that under-the new'rules the Federa- tion should not decide between a man- ager and an artist as to the value of a particular performance The motion that the Federation 1 should endeavor to establish a mini- mum wage was defeated. DOZEN NEW THEATRES. Lofidon, Jan. 28. - Sites for a dozen newvtheatres have, been secured here. , -' Plans have been passed on and ap- proved. FLU IN AUSTRALIA London, Jan. 28. , J. A. 5. Malone reports bad times due to flu in Australia He says J. C. Williamson had to cancel tours, close theatres and abandon j the Christinas week program.due to the epidemic REVIVING "PYGMALION." London, Jan. 28. "Pygmalion," by Bernard Shaw, will be revived at the Aldwych, with Mrs; Patrick Campbell in her original part Sir Herbert Tree originally produced the play in April, 1914, at His Majesty's, when the use of the phrase "not bloody likely" created a sensation,. This is the worst form of swearing in England, but is not understood abroad. GILBERT MILLER SAILS. _ London, Jan. 28. Gilbert.Miller sailed to-day on the Adriatic lor New York. Stanley Bell, late of His Majesty's, and producer of "Julius Caesar" for Henry Ainley is on the same. boat. SECURES WOODS PLAYS. / London, Jan. 28. George B. McLellan has the rights to mapy American plays and has con- tracted with A. H. Woods for all his plays for three years. He hopes short- ly to produce the musical comedy, "The Kiss Burglar," with Wanda Lyons in the leading role. Fay Bainter played it in New York. NEW PARISIAN HOUSE. Paris, Jan. 28. Jane Renousrd will be directress of the Theatre Daunou, now being built in the Rue Daunou, to be ready for 'October. If will have 500 seats only, and a ball room on the second floor. Siuinson is interested in the enterprise ut a Belgian horse breeder is reported to be the angel. / ——— PEGGY O'NEIL MAY CROSS. ' London, Jan. 28. Robert Courtneidge has engaged Peggy O'Neil to star in his" new pro- duction, "Paddy," which opens in Man- chester Feb. 23, and plays a short tour before coming to the West End. Courtneidge also has the American rights so Miss O'Neil may play there. CLOSING "THE ECLIPSE." / - London; Jan. 28. Despite crowded houses and hun- dreds turned away at the Garrick, the closing notice of "The»Eclipse" has been posted. "Mr. Pim Passyes By" will succeed it. GLASS ROOF FALLS IN. London, Jan. 28. During a performance-of "The Pi- rates of Penzance," by amateurs at Hertford, the glass roof fell into the auditorium, severely injuring many in the audience. PRANK VAN HOVEN • Underneath the sheltering palms I stand. With a contract in my Rand; It's different to a Gus Sun route— Gosh, I think I'm awful cute. L E O N E K O L Pliylit a ompI* of iralaslil torn tor but Ma E iwM on VARIETY, " a fartalaht, NdrYtrk. HAS SACKS SELLS-FLOTO? London, Jan. 28. J. L. Sacks announces he has. bought the second largest circus in America for approximately $300,000 and hopes to. get it here in time to start a tour at the end of March along the Barnum and Bailey lings. . - . . , • • , -•. >- ' •Hagenbeck-Wallace is ■ the second largest circus in. this country. No an- * nouncement has been made as to its- sale r : ■ /~\ H:\JAd DRURY LANE WITHDRAWN. V London, Jan. 28. The Drury Lane show, offered for sale, was withdrawn, when the bid was only about half a million. ■ V < "SHOP GIRL" REVAMPED. London, Jan. 28. Herman Darewski and Arthur Wim- peris have been commissioned to bring an old piece up to date for the Gaiety —it is probably "The Shop Girl." IBSEN AND, MRS. PAT. ' London, Jan. 28. Mrs. Patrick 1 Campbell will appear in Ibsen's "John Gabriel Bookman" at matinees when "Pygmah'on" is revived. ADAPTING "FlFI." London,-Jan, 28. Arthur Wimperis, is adapting the Parisian success, "Fifi," for C B. Coch- ran, who will give it a production shortly. > ' SONG WRITER, DIES. * . : London, Jan. 28! Odorado Barri, composer of "Boys of the Old Brigade," among others, died here Jan. 23, aged 81. / ■ LINCOLN CLOSING. ' ' .London, Jan. 28. "Abraham Lincoln," by John Drink- water, will close at Hammersmith's, Feb. 21. i - STRIKE AFFECTS TOUR. v ' London, Jan.'28. The Dutch actors strike has affected the tour of the British company in Holland. It closed this week. ' Harry Pilcer at Casino, Maraeillea. Paris, Jan, 28. Harry Pilcer is apearing in the Vol- terra revue at the Casino, Marseilles, with Vilbert. Harvey's Revival Cordially Received. London, Jan. 28. Martin Harvey's revival of "The Only Way" at Covent Garden Jan- 22 had a cordial reception. (Qthe^ cables page 29, this issue) ' THE A8800IATEP OFFICES ERNEST EDELSTEN T. F. DA WE PAUL MURRAY JULIAN WYLTJB I m LI8L L i T - JhL ,ccaTE, L •»- LONDON Cabtaa aid wlru: "Eaatslaa, Waatraad. Londaa" NEW YORK Harry J. 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