Variety (March 1921)

/ARIETY Friday, March 11. 1921 i ■ =ac THOMAS MEAOr EO. f. PIOQEON A. BALDWIN SIOANE GOLDEN GLADES ROOF ■ROADWAY aaf Ntk STREET RENDEZVOUS OF THE WORLD'S NOTABLES HANDSOMEST BALLROOM IN THE WORLD FEATURING TUB HIGHEST SALARIED ORGANIZATION Or DANCE MELODISTS IN NEW YORK 8EN8ATION OF THE 8EA80N MAKE CERTAIN OF RECEIVING VARIETY A . . - V ' A. BALDWIN AND HIS CHALLENGE ORCHESTRA OF TEN PEERLESS SOLOISTS DANCING and DINING NEW and PERFECT CUI8INE 7 P. M. TO CLOSING 8URPA88ING SERVICE SUBSCRIBE FOR • - '. !'■*,» .. ' - , •• • I ■ • NO COVER CHARGE. 7 to 9 P. M. director for the new company open- ins at the Princess on March 14. The San Carlo Grand Opera Co. plays a three-day engagement at the Grand next week. From the advance sale it looks good. sasaaasftasaaB The new Famous Players' house, tha Capital, is scheduled to open April 15, with John Hazza handling the managerial reins. There have been several impor- tant developments in the local film exchange situation during the last week. D. G. Walkeley. in control of Universale western Canada activities for the past six years, resigned to give his time to his other theatrical interests, which in- clude the Regent and Dreamland in Edmonton, and the Theatre Sup- plies, Ltd. Fred Bryant, in charge of the local Fox offices, tendered his resignation and will in future be identified with a mercantile firm here. ■Bajajaaaaajaaai The Isis. built some years ago on a rather elaborate scale, and which owing to a poor location was never a success, came into the limelight once more last week, when the owners appeared before the City Council, asking to have the prop- erty, which had come into the pos- session of the city through non- payment of taxes, restored. The matter has been laid over until the next meeting of the Council. With the exception of a few prin- cipals, the entire company at the Princess received their notice last week. The new company, opening March 21, will present dramas and musical farces, minus the chorus. residents will pay $6 for a 30-day permit. Two quarts will be the probable limit of any single pur- chase. Beer and light wines may be dispensed by hotels and cafes, served only in scaled packages. A sealed package may mean anything from a bottle to a barrel. However, there will be no bars or drink signs displayed. There seems to be no end to the wave of so-called "reform." We're getting it, too. The upllfters have commenced in our neck of the woods, with the result that they're condemning anything and every- thing that might give a bit of real enjoyment or pleasure to the aver- age every-day human being. Not satisfied with our regularly ap- pointed censor board, the different societies commenced a crusade against pictures, girl shows, tight » rope walkers in tights, cabarets, dance halls, etc. '" Through Variety now getting out earlier than formerly, Variety by; mail through subscription is reaching earlier and more regularly ii subscribers, often reaching them before appearing upon the newsstand To those desirous of Variety each week at the quickest possible moment, a subscription is suggested. Constant complaint of inability to secure Variety on a newsstand, through supply having been exhausted may be* obviated through a stand- ing subscription. Subscription, $7 yearly. Canada and foreign countries, $8. Bone dry prohibition seems to be gasping its last breath in British Columbia, the new laws allowing a freedom in that respect being a di- rect reversal of conditions which have been in existence for several years. The provincial government will handle all liquor business, with residents securing a yearly permit which will cost $&. There will be a unifrora price on all liquor throughout the province. Non- CLEVELAND. By J. WIL80N ROY. OHIO.—"Listen, Lester." SHUBERT-COLONIAL.—Al Jol- son in "Slnbad." . PROSPECT:—"Very Good Eddie" (stock). BURLESQUE.—Star, "Joy Bells"; Empire, "Cute Cuties." FILMS.—Opera House, "Way Down East" (fifth week); State, "Brewster's Millions"; Euclid. "For- bidden Fruit"; Hoffman's Palace, "Out of the Snows"; Orpheum, "The Shepherd of the Hills"; Knicker- bocker, "Big Happiness"; Gaiety, "The Mark of Zorro"; Metropolitan, "The Woman in His House"; Stand- ard, "Outside the Law." Eileen Robinson, who has just finished a six-week tour of the Pacific Coast with Frank Keenan in "John Ferguson," will begin s leading woman for the Wilkes play- ers at the Denham. Coincidence joins the feminine leada at t'-ls house. Louise Orth, who is retir- ing, followed Doris Wooldridge in a touring v company of "The Wan- derer," in the same role, and Miss Robinson has won her highest laurels as Hannah in "John Fergu- son," the role created by Miss Free- man, who played with Wilkes play- ers Last summer. Next week,—"The Storm," Ohio; Tickle Me," Shubert-Colonial. PRICES REDUCED ON ATX H & M TRUNKS Writ* for .New Catalog or See Our Agent* NEW YORK 8. NATHAN, 531 Seventh Ave. CHICAGO BARNES T. CO., 75 W. Randolph HERKERT & MEISEL T. CO. 910 WASHINGTON AVK. ST. LOUIS "Way Down East," film, still drawing capacity at the Opera house, fifth week. At the close of engagement Fanchon and Marcho follow. The Chicago Opera Co. at Keith's, 14-17 Inclusive; regular vaudeville starts Friday, 18. Robert McLaughlin Is planning schedules for the summer—musical shows at the Opera house, and legit at Ohio. Two premieres are prom- ised at the latter house, "Mrs. Hope's Husband," by George Scar- borough, and "The Marionette Man," with Ilolbrook Blinn in the lead. George Barnes, leading man at the Denham, passed his 1,000th per- formance there Wednesday night, breaking all records for Denver. The third series of plays to be given here this season by the I.it- tile theatre organization were pro- duced Thursday and Friday eve- nings of this week. They were "The Price of Orchids," "The Sweetmeat Game" and "The Shep- herd in the Distance." a panto- mime. DENVER. By THOMAS H. FERRIL. BROADWAY. — "Way Down East." DENHAM—Wilkes Players In "The Song of Songs." ■ AMERICA.—"Dlnty." PRINCESS.—"The U. P. TraiL" RIALTO.—"Beau Revel." RIVOLI— "Mama's Affair." Liberty Loan Bonds Accepted as Cash at Full Face Value on Any *nd All Purchases HOEWASSER 1417-1423 THIRD AVENUE paaflBja*»NLAR 60~ -»Tr>tiT FURNITURE Cash or Credit Write for our 100-Page Catalog Illantrated With Engraving* — alao — Halftone 1*)-Page KperiaJ Sale Circular. DETROIT, MICH. By JACOB 8MITH. "Irene," second week at Garrick to capacity. Could easily stay here two weeks more. Next, "When We Are Young." "The Acquital" at New Detroit. Next, "The Famous Mrs. Fair." William Hodge in "The Guest of Honor." Next, "Broadway Brevi- ties." At the photoplays: "The Nut" at Madison; "The Gilded Lily" at Broadway Strand; "U. P. Trail" at Washington; "Mamma's Affair" at Adams. Sidney Smith, manager of the Majestic, announces that the house will return to a week stand picture policy Easter Sunday. John H. Kunsky has purchased "Kazan" and "The Mask" for Mich- igan. KANSAS CITY. By WILL R. HUGHE8. Business at all of the playhouses here was considerably off last week. Griffith's "Way Down East" at $2 top started a four-weeks' run at the Shubert Monday night with the largest and most fashionable audi- ence of the season. The picture was a sensation and was enthusi- astically received by patrons and press, with the exception of the Star's critic. GRAND—"The Dangerous Age," a comedy by Klrkpatrick Boone, which was first produced at the Illi- nois, Chicago, a couple of seasons igo. The leading parts were in the hands of Taylor Bennett and Eliza- beth Morrell. The story is an in- teresting one and the play should be a popular one for stock, as it is played in one set. Commencing March 6 return engagement of "Clarence," which did an exception- ally large business here last May. March 14, Leonore Ulrlc In "The Son - Daughter," with Herbert's Minstrels to follow. At the photoplays—"Lying Lips," Newman; "The Devil," Liberty; "Mid-Channel," Royal. William Collier in "The Hotten- tot" and Helen Hayes in "Bab" are early bookings at hte Grand theatre after Easter. the theatre Wednesday night. A well dressed thug compelled her to give up her diamonds valued at $2,250. Louie Oppenstcin, owner of the Globe, has just been reappointed by Governor Hyde as chairman of the Board of Election Commissioners of this city. He Is a Republican and has served as one of the Republican members of the board for the last four years. The National A. A. U. tournament, the basketball classic of the United States, will be held in Convention hall here, starting March 7. Thirty- two teams from all parts of the country are entered for the cham- pionship, which will cause a hot contest Joseph B. Click, manager of the Shubert, was an Interested spec- tator at the opening performance of the picture "Way Down East" at his house Monday evening. He at one time played "Hi Holler" in the stage version. The picture "Some Wild Oats" had its first Kansas City showing at the Palace theatre this week, Performances are given for "men only" and "women only" at differ- ent times during the day. Fifty cents is the top price. An ordinance closing all publlo dance halls at 12 o'clock has Just, been passed by the city counclL After the bill had gone through it was discovered by the management of the Hotels Baltimore and Muehlebach that it would affect "Summerland" In the former and the "Plantation Grill" In the latter house and the Mayor has been asked MEN AND WOMEN OF THE STAGE to whan the artistic In furniture preeenti ever Its etrongeet appeal, should follow the example of the hundreds of leading member* of the profession who have fur- nUhud their homes through us, and thereby not only eave from 85 to 40% on the price, but avail themselves of the privilege of our ronvenient deferred payment system, the most liberal In New York for over a quarter of a century. 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Mr. Ardell was selected by the auto men to crown the queen of the show and he performed his work with satisfaction to all. Ardell and Morton received flatter- ing mention in the dally papers, and were the big features of the show. Nazimova in "Billions." her latest photoplay, came to the New Lyric Saturday and proved a flivver. The picture will be lifted and a new one offered Monday. Nazimova has never been a hit on the local screen. "Billions" is elow of action and has proved the least successful of any of her pictures to date. COVERS FOR ORCHESTRATIONS ART BOOKBINDING CO. 119 WEST 42d STREET NI W VQHK CITY This season's bookings for Hie Grand have brought u number of the shows from Minneapolis and in several instances caused the attrac- tion to lose its Sunday, night open- ing. The best time that can be made from Minneapolis to Kansas City brings the show in at 6.40 p. m., which even if the train is on time is too late for a heavy produc- tion to make the haul and get up. 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