Variety (March 1921)

IB ■** ■"• iday. March 11, 19*1 VARIETY ■ * i ■ =r=s 27 AS EVER YOURS—THE POPULAR SONG WRITER, COMEDIAN, NEXT WEEK (March 14), PALACE, CHICAGO STANDARD AND STAPLE VAUDEVILLE ATTRACTION !! Direction HARRY WEBER - the special occasion of the evening being the annual benefit of the em- ployes of the theatre. LYCEUM.—"Toto," Leo Ditrich- ftein's latest, had its first presenta- tion Monday evening, and through its translation from the Fn».cb teems to have lost little of its piquancy. ACADEMY.—White's "Scandals of 1920" got away to fair start open- ing night and with no other revue playing opposition should do well during its stay here. AUDITORIUM.—"Maytime" with- out John Charles Thomas and de- spite the frequency the music is heard, very well received. PLAYHOUSE—"Don't - Tell My aJ' H'>* King Lear takes off hit vriakles almost ai easily as bis crown when he u»c» ALBOLENE If you are still be tag annoyed by sticky of watery creams, just try ALBOLENE—you will find it a Joy. QMS the grease instantly and keeps the face smooth and soft, preventing make-up poisoning. la I and fas. tubes far the SBiks- apBSK: Alw> in Hlb. and 1 lb. caaa fpc U* drcarta* table. At mil <fru#ru«a «*4 d««C*» McKESSON aV ROBBINft, Inc. MAKUrACTUREaJ Kitabli+ed 1333 New York Wife," musical comedy with Sunday supplement theme and too generous supply of slapstick marks the first appearance here of Billy Allen, an able comedian, and who will replace Jimmie Hodges as leading man in the company playing this house. PALACE.—"The Liberty Belles," first touch of old time burlesque to this house this season, seemed to meet approval of audience. GAYETY.—"The Girls From Joy- land." FOLLY.—Burlesque with stock chorus. LYRIC.—The Chicago Grand Op- era opened local engagement Mon- day to capacity house with all tick- ets sold for remainder of stay. This engagement will be an annual oc- currence if the opera people live up to expectations. BOSTON* By LEN LIBBY There is every indication that the district where the Park Square Theatre is now located will be one of Boston's busiest theatrical sec- tions within a short time. The new street which will be built as soon as weather permits and which will cost millions will start about where this house is located. A new car termi- nal is also being established within a stone's throw of the house. A big hotel is planned practically in the shadow of the house. When the house was built by Cort it was in what was then considered an isolated district, and not very con- venient for audiences. The Selwyns took it over some years ago and it has been a steady money maker. Report is also current here that the Selwyns may have another house in Boston before another year passes. Agents for a theatrical realty concern In another city are at present in Boston and have been looking over some of the sites in close proximity to the Park Square. It is said the erection of a modern theatre is contemplated if the right conditions are found. When a fire started in the build- ing occupied by the Durrell Thea- tre, a picture house in Ware, a town a short distance from this city last week 600 persons, comprising the audience filed out quietly. Opening here Monday night the "Greenwich Village Follies," broke the house record of the Shubert Theatre for a Monday night per- formance. Playing at a $3 top the show drew $4125 for the opening performance and the house was practically sold out in advance. Dick Richards is in charge of the show while here. There is a strong possibility that the engagement of "Abraham Lincoln," now running at the Hollis may be extended. The show has played to capacity since coming here a couple of weeks ago. It was originally booked in for four weeks. In case of an extension of four weeks, which it could easily stand according to present indications, it would hold over until another strong attraction comes into the house, Blanche Bates and Henry Miller being due then. This would give the Hollis one of the most prosperous seasons in late years. local picture censorship were de- clared falsehoods by President Diehl of the Rotary Club. Saturday Diehl denied that he had resigned as chairman of the committee and stated that the organisation was drawing up its plan of campaign. Friday President J. M. Mosher. of the Managers' Association, and At- torney Roscoe R. Mitchell called on Mayor Buck and protested against the proposed measure. While will- ing to submit to a reasonable censorship, they stated, the associa- tion believes the present plan to he unjust and harmful. The mayor did not Indicate what his attitude might be. pictures. Allen, Regent, Bijou, Kin- press, Liberty—Pictures. A testimonial for the benefit of the widow and five children of Dominick F. Spellman, for many years a member of the advertising staff of the Park Square Theatre, who died recently, will be given at the theatre Sunday, March 13. Marjorie Reaney, a member of the chorus of a burlesque company playing at one of the local theatres last week, Te»ll out with the com- pany manager Saturday and found herself minus a Job and fare to get back to her home in Detroit. The assistance of the Legal Aid Bureau was enlisted and the manager of the show hearkened to the voice of the law. George Clarke, of the Allon's managerial staff and formerly in charge of the Bijou, has been sent to -the Vancouver Allen, relieving Oral Cloakley, who has been placed In charge of the Allen's Cleveland house. A report from London states that the Aliens failed to complete the purchase of the Empire, and the deposit of £30,000 sterling will be treated as forfeited. The directors of the London Empire value the property at £350,000. In the future all Alberta hotels, restaurants and rooming houses will be under strict rules as to lighting, heating and ventilating, according to a report from the office of the Minister of Health. LARGE REHEARSAL HALL BOOM FOB BIO COMPANIES. Klectrle Ught —II*at—Piano 42d St., Bet. 8th &. 9th Aves. Inqolra Immediately. ROSENBLUM. 1482 Broadway Room 1116 Phone Bryant 2653 ' IMPORTANT NEWS! PRICES REDUCED!* PROFESSIONAL WARDROBES THEATRICAL TRUNKS FAMOUS HERKERT A MEISEL MAKE, OF ST. LOUIS CAN NOW BE BOUGHT IN N. Y. CITY $55 to $90 M ML OKDKKS FILLED F. O. B. NEW YORK CITY USED TRUNKS AND SHOPWORN SAMPLES EVERY Hartman, Indestructo, Belber EVERY M.i/r Taylor, Oshkosh, Murphy, gtvic MAKE Never break. Central, Bal MILt SAMUEL NATHANS SOLE AGENTS FOR H & M TRUNKS IN EAST T fcStaT" 531 7th Ave., New York *Sfi££ * Manager G. E. Lothrop, Jr., of the Howard, the oldest burlesque house in Boston, sails for Bermuda this week, accompained by his wife and mother. He is taking a rest for his health. Mrs. Annie Edson Taylor, known as the "heroine of Niagara," the first person and the only woman to go over Niagara Falls and survive, is in the Niagara Infirmary at Lock- port nearly blind, penniless and without friends. She is now nearly 75 years old. For many years she toured the country as a lecturer and novelty attraction. The leases on the two new Win- nipeg theatres—the Btarland, cost- ing $300,000. and the New Regent, costing 1 $?00.000—will be taken over by K M. 1>arh of Calgary, who will on the completion of the new houses have three theatres in Winnipeg, as he has .lust signed a ten-year lease on the Livreum at a rental said to ie ffio.ooo a year. BUFFALO. By 8IDNEY BURTON. MAJESTIC—"The Storm." Got off with rush Monday night at $1.60 top. Scaling $2 rest of week. This type of show always sure bet here. Will hang up best gate in many weeks. SHUBERT TECK. — "Broadway Brevities/* Bert Williams and George McKay featured. Looks good for money. Poor break with "Cin- derella on Broadway" last week and "Passing Show 1919" billed week after next. Dr. Peter C. Cornell, manager of the Majestic, is in New York to at- tend the premiere of "Nice People" in which his daughter, Katherine Cornell, is appearing. The Toronto National Stock (Yid- dish) dropped off in Buffalo Sunday night and got over $1,100 without difficulty. The showing was some- thing of a surprise. The offering was "The Jewish Point." Rumors afloat last weak that a split had occurred in the ranks of J the committee seeking to secure CALGARY, CAN. By FRANK MORTON. GRAND (M. Joiner, Mgr?)—Week March 7, Sir Martin Harvey in "The Only Way." ORPHEUM (R. MacLeod. Mgr.). —Last half, Harriet Rempel, Ford Sisters, Holmes and La Vere, Otto and Sheridan. Everest's Novelty Circus. Marguerite and Alvarez, and Moss and Frye. PANTAGES fD. O. Inverarlty Mgr.).—Ralph Cuminings and Co., Le Roy and Mabel Hartt. Ernest Hiatt, Four Paldrms, Temple Four. Shaw's Comedy Circus. PRINCESS (J. Clarke Belmont. Mgr.).—Stock musical comedy and The Alberta Censor Board has put the. ban on "Passion, 1 * giving as the reason that the picture was not suitable at the present time of world unrest, as jt tended to incite revo- lutionary and Inflammatory pas- sions. In 1920 there were 174 films con- demned in Alberta, with 112 elimi- nations from othera The Empress, now playing pic- tures only, has engaged Billy de Mussey and his girl revue for an indefinite period. The new show opons March 14. There is a noticeable dearth of small road attractions through this territory this season. In former years at this season tabs, dramatle one-nl»?hters. repertoire companies and vaudeville road shows were numerous Al Harris will be retained as stags E. Galizi <ft Bro. OrtataM Proff»- aonal Accord la » Man factiirwra ind Rcfwirvr* IhrvmtMrabl* 6 pa- Hal work I W„ W 1 rt # a PitNlad sain fm. Key a f'rl franklin Mf N«» Vart City til Canai Strati I'HONK GREELEY 08'iO SECOND SEASON ON ORPHEUM CIRCUIT KENNEY \ HOLLIS In a New Act, "THE TWODOCTORS" Simon Agency CRITICS' OPINION OF DILLON and BETTY PARKER IN THEIR NEW ACT, "NIC NACS OF NOW" VARIETY Alhambra, Feb. 18. Dillon and Parker followed in otto of Ilia prettiest and Cleverest song and dance conceits oT the season, They are * personable couple with oceans of cUuMi and personality. The production helps the stage dressing, being In exception- »Hy good taste. The dialog and songs were new and spark- Jhig, delivered with a polish that Insured them one of the hits of the program. BOOKED SOLID CLIPPER Riverside, March 7. Dillon and Parker, assisted by two unbilled, unmentloned voting people, offered a neat singing, talking und dancing skit which registered with a bang. The couple ure clever, have some good material and deliver with finish. The ward- rube worn by Miss Parker is elaborate and elegant, Bhe makes ■ most pleasing figure to the eye. billon knows the value of proper delivery and every line of his went over. They nwv* thun filled the hill in number tin-' MORNING TELEGRAM Riverside, March 7. Ja) Piii<.n and Betty Parker appear to be destined for that niche In vaudeville occupied for a considerable period by Jack Xoi worth and Nora Bayee, Not that they resemble these two erstwhile exponents of croowy moon songs, but -iMi'-r they look to pe capable «>f eventually filling the void left b) the dissolution of that once popular pai tin rship. Direction MAX HAYES