Variety (March 1920)

--' 4 • CABLES »> "SOUVENIRS OF THE GREAT WAR MANUFACTURED IN THE U. S. Preparing on Battle Fields of France for Curiosity SeekersV Broken Bayonets and Helmets Buried, to Be Dug Up Before Tourists' Eyes. "Framing" for Visitors in -Every Way. Paris, March 3. "Where are the souvenirs?" asked a tourist of a guide while going over the battlefields of the late great war in France. t' "We will soon have them," answered the guide, "they are. now being made in America." Further conversation elicited that while the" Frenchmen have been wait- ing for the tourists to see the gory scenes of the. recent conflict, Ameri- cans,are preparing for them.. /. . Some Americans who were over here and surveyed the outlook decided the supply of souvenirs could not com- mence to equal the demand, if, in fact, genuine souvenirs to any extent may now be procured at all. The Ameri- cans sounded the natives, concluded the field would be fertile for U. S. , souvenirs and returned home to manu- facture them. . The most that has been done by native French guides has been to bury 'parts of broken bayonets, helmets or any other material resembling the ar- ray of a sotdier which could be pur- chased in French towns. These have been placed a few feet beneath the surface, with the guides "steering" current curiosity seekers to the spot. Explaining the battle was very fierce "at this point,"-the guide asks if a souvenir is wanted, and immediately digs down to bis burled treasure. ' The trade in buried souvenirs Is ex- pected to be highly remunerative as the summer approaches and the Ameri- cans arrive. ,. HONOR VESTA TILLEY. London, March 3. . i An address signed by all classes of the community will be presented to Vesta Tilley (Lady De Frece) when she retires at the Coliseum in May. ; FOR LITTLE THEATRE. London, March 3. Vedrenne and Vernon have plays by W. Somerset. Maughm, Harold Brig- house, C. Haddon Chambers and John Galsworthy for presentation at the Little Theatre. ROBEY A NAUGHTY BOY. London, March 3. "Little Johnny Jones," the adven- tures of.a naughty boy. wlll.be the title of the next Alhambra production. George Robey will appear as a naughty boy. i PRODUCING GERMAN PLAYS. • London, March. 3. . The British Incorporated State So- ciety will produce the German play by George Kaiser Von Morgan called "Bis Mitternachts" on March 28. OUT AT ELEVENTH HOUR. London, March 3 "The Mystery of the Yellow Room," adapted as a play from the French novel, fell through at the eleventh hour and "The Better 'Ole" had to be re- vived at the Oxford to replace it. LARGE COLISEUM DIVIDEND. London, March 3. The Coliseum is paying a dividend of twenty-five per cent, as well as a bonus. Moss Empires are paying fif- teen with a bonus of ten shillings for each share. CHANGES OF CAST. : London, March 3. ■•■ . Nancy Gibbs assumed the lead in "Sunshine of the World" and Amy Augarde joined the cast of "The Wild Geese" March 1. ENGAGED FOR "IRENE.", London,- March 3.' Robert Hale will be the leading com- edian in the production of "Irene" at the Empire featuring Edith Day. London Dancer Coming Over. London, March 3. The ShUberts. have engaged Alma Fleurette Fisher, now dancing at the Palace here, to appear this summer in a New York Winter Garden production. Approve "Little Visitors." London, March 3. London has indorsed the verdict of approval given v "The Little Visiters" by the provinces. i "MnniM" So So. . , ' London, March 3. "Mumsee," by Edward Knoblock, produced at the Little recently, is a very talky comedy of the war period. It Is getting a good reception but no enthusiasm. "Sinners Both" For Matinees. London, March 3. "Sinners Both," a four-act play, has been acquired for presentation at matinees at the Duke of York's. Sir Charles Santloy 86. London, March 3. Sir Charles Santley, England's great- est singer, was 86 years old Feb. 28. "Baas > Ban" Probably Closing. London, March 3. "Buzz Buzz" will probably finish this month at the Vaudeville'. Beech am Buys Daly's. ; . London, March 3. ' Sir Thomas Beecham has bought Daly's theatre. . •. "Over Sunday" Well Received. London, March 3. "Over Sundav" received a good re- ception at St. Martitu's, Feb. 28. Laddie Cliff, in French. London, March 3. Laddie Cliff opened at the Alhambra in Paris, February 27, playing in French. . It btho09m» mm f© War Is'when a lot of ua eld guys get together and say: "Well fight to the last boy (," - CHARLES WITHERS LADY TOWNSEND'S PLAY. London, March 3. The nobility's invasion of the drama has been .carried to Manchester where "The Fold," by the Marchioness of Townsend, opened' March 1 at the Horniman. It will stay there three weeks and then come to London for a run. It seeks to show how women lose-their husbands by careless dress- ing'and untidiness. ' "SHOP GIRL" AGAIN. London, March 3. "The Shop Girl" is due at the Gaiety March 25. Evelyn Laqe will assume Ellaline Terms' part, Roy Royston, that of Seymour Hicks. Several of the original cast will appear. Jeanette Harvey Marries Abroad. . Marcus Beeirran to Jeanette Harvey in London, Feb. 7. The groom was formerly in the picture branch of the Committee on Public Information dur- ing the,war and is now in London as representative 6f Robin son-Cole. The bride.is also known in picture circles. ■ ——— !-"•'; Maurice Dancing in London Hotel. ' London. March 3. Maurice and his new dancing, part- ner, Leonora Hughes, are to appear at the Piccadilly Hotel. They will at the same time perform in a current revue. ' To Star Arthur Roberta. London, March 3. .Arthur Roberts will be starred in a musical comedy called "Society Lim- ited" to be produced at the Scala this month. \ .' Po«gy O'NeiPs Success. London, March 3. Peggy O'Neil was an instant success in "Paddy" when it opened in Man- chester. The critics were unanimous in praising her. Officer Vokes Homing. London, March 3. Officer Vokes and his dog Don sail for, New York on the. "Imperator," April 17, and reopen here on the Moss tour, July 4, 1921. Lionel Rignold's Estate. \ London, March 3. Lionel Rignold left an estate valued at $90,000. A clause in his will made provision against being buried alive. l'KANK VAN HOVEN Do you know I've been thinking that every- thing In the world that Is near and dear to me Is In America.. My mother, my sweet- heart, a host of friends and Gus Sun. It Is "America, I love you," and I really would like to pay you a visit to your shores: but, dear as you are to me, the good old Scotch Is dearer, and I am sticking close to It. At that I understand It Is'dearer ini Amer- ica if you're able to get It at alL FREDDIE HEDGES DEAD. "• London, March 3. After a dispute with his partners, Freddie Hedges,. of Hedges Brothers and Jacobsen, was found dead in bed, with a gas tube in his mouth. They were appearing at Southsea. He had been' drinking heavily. Letters found in the room point to deliberate suicide. .'.■.-. It,was reported in Vabibth last week tli at this trio, all Americans, .had re- ceived a record variety contract in. England, calling for their annual tour of the Moss time over there for the next six years; The act went to Eng- land some years ago. PARIS THEATRES CLOSING AT 11. Paris, March 3.' V A ministerial decree closes the thea- tres at 11 o'clock after today, owing to the shortage of coal , . The managers are unconcerned and report they can easily terminate their Serformances at 11 instead of . 11.30, ut the dancing establishments are not pleased. , LONDON'S "JOHN FERGUSON." London, March 3. "John Ferguson," by St. John Er- vine, was produced at Hammersmith's, February 23, and by now seems cer- tain of huge success. t "CANDIDA'S" REVIVAL SUCCESS. London, March 3. "Candida" was revived March 1 at the Holborn Empire, with Sybil Thorn- dyke in the leading feminine role, with great success. GEMIER MANAGING NANCET. - Paris, March 3. Gemier is assuming the management of Theatre Nancey, reviving Shake- speare's "Shylock" at popular prices. CARPENTIER MARRYING. London, March 3. Georges' Carpentier, the European heavyweight champion, is to marry prior to sailing for America. ' THE FOLD" PRODUCED. London, March 3. Marchioness Townsend's play, "The Fold," was produced at Manchester, and was favorably received. J - Charles Gevlee Die*. ' London, March 3. Charles Garvice died March 1. He v,as a well known English writer, the author of many novels and one play, "The Fisherman's Daughter," which was produced at the Royalty Reviving -Better 'Ole.* London, March 3. Charles B. Cochran revived . "The Better 'Ole" at the Oxford March 1. ini AtaoetATiD orricn ERNEST EDELSTEN T.F.DAW1 PAUL MURRAY JULIAN WYLEB s lisle ST., leioester so., low dob C«Mh iid wlm: "IwKn, WMtnn*. u«#»a" NEW TORE Harry J. riti«.r«ld, 16M Bresflway REPRESEHTINE THE WORIO'S •RIAT- EST ARTISTS AMD A T T R A OT I 0 HI U; •■■ .;