Variety (March 1921)

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Friday, March 11, 1921 "S CHICAGO OFFICE Chicago STATE-LAKE THEATRE BUILDING » STATE-LAKE, CHICAGO. \'i' Chicago, March t. XH* Nadjo opened the shovr, gbowlnsT "form" and class. She could ea«ll7 hold a spot on the bill. Price and Bernie followed and handled themselves nicely. Third, Man toll's Mannlkins drew laughs, ADDlause and complimentary com- menta. I*. Wolfe Gilbert and Co. occupied the stage next. Wolfe has a new number, "Down Yonder," that should bring him the jack. He goaled tha houtre with.&U Ma woiH. After Gilbert came a George Choos production, "Under the Apple Tree." Choos puts out girl acts that have snap, clever lines and trick props. His knack for picking talent is sec- ond to none. The plot is based on a lost pocketbook which exchanges hands, causing predicaments and funny situations. The garden set with the tree is good, The costumes are attractive and the chorus step and sing in style. / Next to closing, Lillian Shaw Slew them and delayed proceedings. Ben Beyer, in blackface, closed. Henry B. Toomcr and Co. and Claudius and Scarlet were not seen at this show. •*■ A PALACE, CHICAGO Acts 2, 3, 4 and 6 are each a girl and a boy in song, dance and com- edy; act 6 is a girl and two boys in song, dance and comedy; act 7 is a man in song and comedy; act S is a girl In song and comedy; act 9 is song. This is either ii.spired or radical booking. It is doggone good vaudeville, though, whether it reads like it or not. In acts 2, 3 and 4. three as pretty girls as ever walked across one vaudeville stage follow on each other's French heels, followed im- mediately by another peach who is succeeded by still another. Fay Cole (Mason and Cole) comes first, a strapping light brunette of dim- pled charms and healthy curves; diminltive Betty Byron (Byron and ace tit !■. 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Hal*) followed, very dark, like a cute Parle doll; then wafts 00 Helen Storey (Dooley and Storey), blonde and sub-deblike, with a model profile and a magazine poster formlet; Edith Clasper, the lithe danseuse. trips past next, and Anna Seymour, an Ideal example of the athletic American girl with a ser.se of humor and nature vibrating in her every fibre, tags the parade. Hubert Dyer, very droll fuller, doing everything Rice and Prevost ever did and a few bends and eg- cehtrfques that scored to boot, got heavy laughter and rounds of ap- plause to tee off. Mason and Cole started like a house afire, attain- ing extraordinary speed for the lo- cation. The kissing bit, done with a sincerity that stamps the fair Miss Cole as a future-great comeddler.e of the seductive type, got them in solid, and when she reappeared in a whizz wedding dress she had them gasping for air. Fast dances and a change showing even more of Miss Cole's irresistible attractions, made it a cinch success with bows and bows, not customary to No. 2 teams. Betty Byron was recognized by a few. She got a reception. Those who applauded beforehand were those who remembered her as Billy Billiken, before she broke Into the stage end; she used to be Ernie Young's principal bull artist in his ticket ecalpery* an d when the Johns looked at her they forgot to look at the prices on the pasteboards. She broke into the limelight with Wil-. Ham Rock's act last year, and today is a featured performer under the management of Claude W. Bostock, replacing Sylvia Jason, the girl orig- inally in the act with William Haig. She shows no marks of a yearling. She is poised and peppy and an ac- complished comedienne. The rou- tine ran peachy in the smacking set, and through the switches of song, dance and burlesque, and delivered for four after-curtain calls, and crammed home a "wallop that showed up the usual sketch that draws the tray spot. Bill Dooley. the elongated trick dancer, brought on Miss Storey in a little toy wagon. All kidding aside* boys, Helen Storey Is a darbV She is formed like a child, yet like a woman; she talks like a kid without attempting kid talk; when she is on she makes the footlights look dull. She resembles Ir.a Claire when Ina first broke in hereabouts, before she began to look like a star, and only looked like she was going to be a star. There is a lot in Dooley and Storey's act that has been in other acts; in fact, there is lot in their act that was right in the two they fol- lowed. That was a trifle cruel. But it never flickered. When Miss Storey turned her baby incandescents on the mob and Dooley hoofed a few, everything else faded away for the time. This team stopped the show. Miss Clasper is delightful, but there is so little of her. She lets Snow and Columbus, her boys, do 75 per cent, of the dancing, start a contest for her hand (or, since they dance for It, it may be her foot), and never settles it. She is fleecy and feminine, but might go in more for work. Act went well all the way. Harry and Anna Seymour goaled 'em and brought on Miss Seymour's Bayes' impersonation for a single- handed post-encore. The laughs were hefty and the applause was hearty. Henry Santrey far exceeded his success at the Majestic. He drew the most thunderous hand-clapping of the day. His band registered splendidly, and Santrey's robust baritone blues and ballads left nothing to be desired except some more thereof. This one honestly tied it up and left it that way. Margaret Young, following all this singing and clowning, had her work cut out for her. Her first num- ber, a band-leader thing with a tin- can lyric and one of those attempts at having fun with the musicians, passed away. At the end of this a few got up and walked out. Miss Young's individual classic, "They Don't Make 'Em That Way Any More," stopped the exodus, but she insisted on taking an exit, which, in view of the precarious situation, was poor judgment. When she left (Continued on page 22.) NEW ERBER OPENING. St Louis Premier* Chicago Shvwmen Draws Chicago, March t. March 10 was set for the opening of Jos Erber's new theatre in East St. Louis, A special train was en- gaged to leave Chicago over the C- E. & I. at 10 o'clock Thursday morning, arriving in East St. Louis at 5 p. m.i where, after a bc*quct,- the theatre was due to open for Its first show at 7.30 p. m. A delegation of 50 theatrical men accepted bids to attend the opening. The opening show consists of Mijares, Newell and Most, Brown and Weston, Donovan and Lee and "Rubeville," besides a feature pic- ture. The house will play two shows a day and three Saturday and Sun- day, booked by Nat Kalscheiim through the W. V. M. A. CHICAGO NOTES. CUtcago, March 9. Tom Burke has started another newspaper. This time it Is "The Sporring World,' devoted to baseball. Burkes "Telegraph" is defunct. FILMS AS SERMON. Chicago, March I. Apple Tree Girl," a five-reel film, featuring Shirley Mason, was shown last week at the Summerdale Congregational Church, Farragut avenue and Paulina street. A week ago the innovation of a picture In the place of the sermon by the pas- tor was started with "The Problems of Pin Hols Parish." The result was a crowded church. BURDICK LARSEN, NEWEST Chicago Productions to Scenio Displays. Feature Harry Mitchell's son. Jack, mar- ried his vaudeville partner, Miss Dove, as the two youngsters started on a tour of the W. V. M. A.. Harry Mitchell is manager of the Empress. "Kissing Time" is advertising "Origin;! 1 New York Cast." When was that show in New York? Jack Rose withdrew from the Winter Garden cabaret-revue show after one week as principal com- edian. Jack Duffy (Bernan and Duffy) replaced Rose. Chicago, March 9. Burdlck-Larsen Productions, with offices in the State-Lake Building, arrived this week as the newest lo- cal theatrical firm. Clarence Bur- dick was general representative for Ralph Dunbar, and Lawrence P. Larsen is owner of Universal Scenic Studios. Several touring companies are being organized. William Owen, Shakespearean star, will be the first routed, supported by a complete company and lavish repertoire pro- ductions. Laxsen recently designed and built settings for the sensational Tivoli, the Riviera and Central Park theatres, and has been equipping many musical shows and vaudeville acts here. The firm will specialize in attractions featuring magnificent scenic investitures. FOX REINSTATED Chicago Pan Office Notifies Agent Of Reinstatement. Chicago, March t. Ths Jack Fox office was notified by James O'Neil, the local Pantages manager, it had been restored to ths former standing and floor privilege in the Pantages office. tf'oi had been denied the" floor of the Pan office since early in Feb- ruary, following an attachment whieh Fox slapped on Wilbur Cush- man's "The Little Cafe," alleging the money due as commission. The .matter was later settled for $750, following which James O Neil notified Fox he was "Out." Fox received word of his- rein- statement in his New York office Tuesday. A Three-a-Day Show Played by All Headline™ "THE 13th CHAIR" "PETE" Soteros Next Door to Colonial Theatre, 30 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO THE FOLLOWING HKADLINER8 ATE HERE LAST WKEK:— **Kh r tan per — Margaret Young — Henry Santrey — Anim Seymore — Willie Haig OllMon — Ilnrry Seymore — Leo lleer* — Herbert Clifton — Tommy l'utruola Roy Hnrrali — I^o Greenwood — Hen Beyer — ticne Brintol Lillian Leltzel announces going to England shortly vaudeville engagements. she is to fill The State-Lake will be two years old on March 17, two years of the moat consistent prosperity in the hintory of vaudeville. The gross re- ceipts for the period were consider- ably in exeea* of $2,000,000. Charles J. Grow, formerly with Lovett's Concentration, quit the act to go with Waterson, lici lln & Sny- der. Gil Brown has produced a new act for Isabel Jason, with Kae Marsh ar.d a jazz band; also Cross and Strachale in a fashion revue by Will Bradshaw called "Ruffles." Blanche Kuhn (Kuhn Sisters) was discharged from a local hospital this week and immediately left for the coast, where she will recuperate. The branch office of the Lew Can- tor agency has been moved to the Masonic Temple. Charles Yates is located as Western manager and booking representative. MRS. KOHL, DIEECTRESa Chicago, March 9. At a meeting of the American Theatrical Hospital Board Judge Joseph Sabbath was re-elected chairman. Mrs. Caroline C. Kohl was added to the Board of Direct- ors. In an auction held for the sale of the boxes for the annual benefit Aaron J. Jones purchased the first for $1,000. ENLARGE GARRICK. Chicago, March 9. The Garrick, which reverted back to the Shuberts, is to undergo some heavy remodeling to start early In July. It is now necessary to walk up a small fight of stairs to get on the main floor. This will be done away with, besides putting in extra logos and lining the boxes up with the stage. Its capacity will be increased 600 by the changee. SHOWMEN'S CLUBHOUSE. Chicago, March t. At a meeting held March 4 the Showmen's League of America unanimously decided to build a downtown clubhouse. With an at- tendance of only 35 $1,900 was real- ized, besides the club treasury re- porting a. $30,000 surplus available for this purpose. Woodlands Park Off? Chicago, March t. It is reported that owing to the Illness of William Johnson, pro- moter of a new amusement park, the Woodlands, has been indefinitely called off. v . ■ - HAZEL RENE HATS - GOWNS - COSTUMES SOS-SOS Stats-Lake Building, Chleaso Tel. Onf ISM IKKNR 1>1 III Ql K » Formerly with HA/K1 HANOI'S I Rditb Mtrtrklund FRRD MANN'S' "RAINBO GARDENS" CLARK AT LAWRENCL ; CHICAGO THE ORIGINAL—KAINBQ ORCHEST&A CONTINUOUS DANCING AND VAUDEVILLE .AMOtig C MICK EN DINNERS A N i) A I A C ARTE SE RVICE SO. CHICAGO, CHICAGO. Chicago, March '». The "Association" supplies this house with six acts of vaudeville every Monday and Thursday and, with the motion picture, those in this vicinity enjoy themselves. Com- petition is growing keener, as the opening of the Tivoli and Aschers* Commercial, both motion picture houses, makes it necessary for a good bill. Swan Wood, offering barbaric dances, handled the initial spot nicely. The use of a dome light dispenses with all stage lights, in- cidentally avoiding the carrying of an electrician. She carries an or- chestra leader who has contributed some good music to the turn. All the dances surround an Incense pot. Expensive wardrobe, artful danc- ing, Impressive and Oriental music, place this act in a class with the best. Will and Gladys Ahem throw ropes, dance and succeed in cashing in for their share of applause. The girl is very attractive, while the man's smooth method of delivery offers a delightful contrast. There is a lot of talk on the man's part while throwing the rope. A few of his remarks show d&G, but amused, while the greater part is current topic* in jocular form. They work in "oiip." but with t'nc dunces and rope throwing together it seems they require "uvo," or at leant one and a half. Harry Bewley, assisted by three men and one woman, presents a sketch entitled "The Decorators." Strange as it may seem, just about five minutes is given > slapstick ac- tion, which justifies the billing. A ■OUS6, an almost hysterical wife, two dncorators who talk more than decorate, and a man who comes in for no reason at all. sing grand Opera. Worth Waytcn Four are harmony singers, whose voices 1 lend in certain numbers only. They could discontinue k, kidding M each other and add speed to tlieir numbers. In the closing number, which is an imitation of a taliope. they shine, and come back to many bows. I]llis- Nolan Troupe holds every one In until the final tin tain. This turn In different from most acrobatic acts and registered accordingly. Operators Re-elect Maloy. Chicago, March t. Tommy Maloy was overwhelm- ingly re-elected business manager of the Motion Picture Operators' Union. Sophie Tucker took "Chic'* Barry- more with her to New York. Miss Barry more recently had two separ- ations—she split with her dancing partner and divorced her husband. Jules Buffano, ths pianist in the Tucker band, left it here. DESIGNERS FASHION • for tha *«KWoW M of Original Coetumea MBsfiSm* W« can taka care or tea costuming of production* aa well aa tha Individual. Phona-Central 4114 MAYBELLE SMART SHOP LENORE BERNSTEIN MODISTK Room 503 Utt N. flarfc Rlree* THEATRICAL amo STREET FOOTWEAR <• Df SIGNERS MAKERS *-• BBTAILlftS AISTONS M INC 14 W.WASHINGTON STRUT CHICAOO PAVLEY-OUKRAINSKY BALLET SUPPIOS EIER & H E N R v ULLIVAN MERCHANT TAILORS r«i 1111, ncoh i »n>s 610 State-Lake Bldg. Chicago, lit. 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