Variety (October 1921)

VARIETY'S LONDON OFFICE Q ^ B L E S * "*"*'*'' "' °''"'"° "' ™ Frid.,. Oc»b.r 14. IMI CHAPUN KNIGHT. AND ENGLAND NEW HOME FOR DOUG AND MARY Comedian Down for Title in New Birthday List of Honort—Famous Married Pair to Desert Native Land—Selling Coast Home. London. Oct. 12. Changes In the plans of three American picture stars became ap- parent with the return here from Paris of Charles Chaplin, now on his way to America. That he, Douglas Falrbanl<3 and Mary Pick- ford intended deaerting the States for EnKland became known during discussion of the next birthday hon- ors, when it was planned by the Prime Minister to have tho King bestow an order of knighthood on the comedian. Chaplin is understood to have demurred, preferring either to wait for recognition of his services or else In place of a knighthood to ask a baronetcy, The latter is inherited from father to son. In either case he would be known as Sir Charles Chaplin. Interest in the ennobling of the comedian Is quite overshadowed In England by the reported attitude of Fairbanks and Plckford toward their native cou.Ury as a result of treatment regarding a divorce suit accorded Miss Plckford In one of the States. As a result of the strain to which she has been put, she has retired to the country for several months' complete rest, and win not work until that Is finished. Fairbanks, meanwhile, has advised his friends he will live abroad In the future and sell bis Los i^geles home. Ills determlndtlon has been strengthened by the cordial wel- come extended him by all classes in France, and Cecile Sorel, the leading actress of the Comedle Francaise. This led up to an In- terchange of Ideas among a trio consisting of Mme. Sorel. Mr. Fair- banks and Mme. Sarah Bernhardt, the last reproaching the American I for the blood and thunder quality of | American films generally. To this Fairbanks replied that he wanted to do a super-feature based on French history. Would the two appear in it and lend their valuable aid to- ward creating a distinct advance in motion picture accomplishment? It is understood they have ac- cepted, but even with these ambi- tious plans on the cards. It Is known that the final objective of the Amer- ican and his wife is Ehigland. Chap- lin has had a French decoration be- itowed upon him, and Fairbanks is likely to succeed to similar honors, but England, to which Miss Plck- ford has transferred many of her investments, is listed as the final "home of the famous couple. duce them on the other side. He explained he is considering the pro- duction in London of entirely new plays. Mr. Cohan when asked as to the handicaps reported applying to pro- ducers in England who do not have pre-war standing, stated he did not caro about the profit mafting that might attend hia proposed Enp^lish activity. The general attitude of the manager was that ho was not "tlirougli" and would not "lay down" despite conditions. COLORED MUSICIANS LOST IN SEA ACaOENT Seven Missing Members of Southern Syncopated Orchestra from S. S. '^Rowsn^-^Many Deaths London, Oct. 12. The steamer Rowan off the coast of Scotland Oct. 9 was rammed by an America jjargo boat and Lntu cut in two by the steamer Clan Mal- colm coming to the rescue. There were many deaths. The Southern Syncopated Orches- tra, on its way from Dublin to Glas- gow, was on board. Seven are miss- ing. Peter Robinson, the famous drummer, was rescued by a destroyer but died from exhaustion. All the orchestra's instruments, valued at 1.600 pounds, were lost. The missing musicians included F. Bates. M. Greer, J. Jaeger. George Lattimore, W. B. Williams, F. Lac- ton. Survivors lost everything and arc practically destitute. WmETTE KERSHAW TO UVE ONLY IN ENGLAND "Through with America*' — New York Effects Sold—Is at Globe, London, in Successful Play AMEBICANS IN FEAKCE Phrls, Oct. 7. Frederick S. Isham, tho play- wright, with Mrs. Isham. Ernest Scofield, brother of Edgar Scofleld, baritone (now with Geral- dine Farrar's concert tour in Amer- ica) will remain in Paris to continue his mu&ic studies after his course at the American summer conservatory at Fdntainebleau. Ruth Draper (daughter of the late Charles A. Dana, of the New York Sun) will appear as a monolog^uist at the Theatre de I'Oeuvre here at the end of October. Lionel Walden. an American painter living In Paris. Is going to Honolulu to decorate a theatre there. Mrs. Jackson, the American writ- er (mother of the director of the Providence Museum of Art) is ar- ranging to spend the winter in Rome. Walter Rtmnmel will give a recital in Rome Oct. 20. and will appear at a concert in Paris. Nov. 8. Elaine Halstead, granddaughter of Murat Halstead. who has been at Fontainebleau. haa returned to Paris for a few months. LAFABCEBIE AS ZAZA Paris, Oct. 12. A revival of the notable piece, "Zaza." created by the late Mme. Rejane. was given at the Theatre de la Renaissance Oct. 12. Cora Laparcerie impersonates the role of the sentimental actress; it Is diffi- cult to forget Rejane. Beliercs holds the part of Cascart. created Ly Felix Huguenet at the Vaude- ville: Georges Colin is a worthy successor to Pierre Magnler as Ber- nard Dufresne: while Henriette Miller takes Anais. created by the aged Mme. Daynes-Grassot. Others in the cast are Sulbac and Merque- vert The revival was well received. Mme. Laparcerie. manageress of the Renaissance, will mount a Jour- act dramatic comedy by Charles Mere. *'La Femme Masquee," during the season. London. Oct. 12. i Willette Kershaw, who now haa the Globe under lease and is appear- ing there in "Wom. n to Woman," is through 'With America. She has ar- ranged th sale of her home in tho United States and the effects of. her New York apartment have been dis- posed of. Miss Kershaw has taken a house in Cni-'/nn street and will spend the remainder of her days in England, according to her latest plans. Ray Samuels, Arthur Swanstrom, Topnmy Gray, Frank Van Hoven, Oakland Sisters, Davis and t>m'-m*ii, Stevens and Hollister. Cassidy's Hotel, Frank Van Hoven, Vivian Oakland. Fred Perry. John T. Mur- ray. Oakland Sisters. Shan and Furn. Ned Norworth. The Bar Maids r.t the American Bar, Liverpool, Kenith, Bill. Frank Van Hoven, Miss Easter, Keith's, Columbus. Gus Sun. Oakland Sisters. Dave Carter, Beth Berrl, Nevlns and Gordon, Jack Manning. Initial Gray, Thomas Shea, Liutn^y Haskell. Frank Van Hoven, Oakland Sisters, Beyer's Drug Store, J. Kirkham, Lewis and Norton. Norton and Mclnotte, Ham and Eggs. Frank Van Hoven, Coffee. No Sugar. All my. new ties. Mother Egerton, Joe Cotter. Joe Shoebrldge. Ernie LePard, Oakland Sisters. Gorringe Steamship Agency. The week I hav« open, Frank Va'h Hoven. George Richardson. Empire, Glasgow. The place on 49th, Bill and Byron, Vivian Oakland. Oakland Sisters' a long narrow car and the tin and paint and everything. • FRANK VAN HOVEN ) COHAN m ENOLAnD (Continued from page 1) Cohan's loss to the profesalon now is more keenly felt than anticipated. The deluge of closings emphasises the absence of Cohan's successes on the road and in New York. His plan of 16 productions for this season was shelved upon the entry of*the closed shop. Insiders were aware Mr. Cohan would leave New York after settling his "O'Brien Girl" on Broadway. That Is his sole attraction. It wa^ started before the closed shop, the manager having given play or pay (run of the play) contracts to a number of the cast engaged. "The O'lJrlon Girl'' is expected to enjoy a run at the Liberty, where it opened lust week to the surprise of a n\imbfT of K«|iilty members who believed tlio attra<"tlon would be ••l(ept out" of New York. Colian'H ItitcTiUon boforo dorlfUng to retire was lo havo five "Mary" oompanirs and thrrc? "OHrirn (MrV shows out thiH season, b<!sl(los con- templated new proiliK.tions. In regard to pro<lu<^tion in F.iifT- liind, Mr. Cohan stato.il there wrre rine of liiJ^ plays wliich had ii(»l bi'en pitsciitc'd thoro, ami that if conditions favored, he mli,'lit pro- REViVK FONSON PLAT Paris. Oct 12. Awaiting the production of a new work, "Le Cousin de Valparaison." by Francois Fonson at the Theatre des Arts Rodolphe Darzens, revived Sept. 29 "La Demoiselle de Magasin." b^ the aame Belgian author. In which he holds the lead, supported by Jane Delmar, Jeanne Veniat, Helene Dieudonne, Jules Berry. Henri Richard and Arthur Devere. The reopening of the Arts has been delayed by alterations in the front of the house, whereby some additional rows of stalls have been made possible. DAISY HANCOX MARBIES London, Oct. 12. Daisy Hancoz was married at the registry office to C. A. Bendix. a rich stockbroker, Oct. 7. The wedding presents included a furnished town jnansion and two carp. RUSSIAN BALLETS Paris. Oct. 12. The ballet^ "Sleeping Beauty" (Belle au Bois Dormant), is to be given by Serge de Daghilew's troupe in London, end of October, and will probably cross to Paris early in May next. This work of Tchalkowsky is laid in the 18th century, the scenery be- ing designed by Bakst. "FUN OF FAYKE" POSTPONED London, Oct. 12. "Fun of the Fayre" at the Pavilion has been postponed until Oct. 17. Parrish and Peru opened In 'The League of Notions" at the Oxford, prior to their "Fun of the Fayre" showing and went big. American Band's Concert in Paris Paris. Oct. 14. The Headquarters. Band of the American Army Forces quartered in occupied Germany gave a concert on the Champs Elysee Sept. 6 and were hea**tily acclaimed. Bandmaster George Kazanlck conducted. "TIMOTHY" CLOSED London, Oct. 12. "Timothy," by David Belasco, with Cyril Maude in the leading role, closed at the Shaftesbury. Oct. 7 ./Lcr a week's run. It was received with laughter and ridiculed by the critics. The house will reopen Oct. 24 with "Two Little Girls in Red." ABBUCELE FILMS' BEQUEST London, Oct. 12. The Sheffield branch of the Cinematorgraph Exhibitors has re- quested the General Council to withdraw all Arbuckle Alms. Farce at Mathurins Paris, Oct. 12. *Xe Deux Monsieur de Madame," farce by Felix Gandera; opened the Theatre des Mathurins, taken from Sacha Gui»ry by B Igon and Trebor. The plot resembles closely that of "Ango Passa," been last season at the Potinlere, and was interpreted by Etchepare. Luclen Baroux and Mmes. Marken and Lariche. It met with fair success. Italian Increase Paris, Oct. 12. The Italian government is again proposing to in-rease the entertain- ment taxes. "ain't it fohnv? liic Further v/e CLIMB The EASIER WeCANXAKElT"! f» ToPPi»^ BiULS Good v^iNe,cc>CKTAii-s, -^, 37Vl I + «k« r>t "SO Kurd fo ♦ ikke , . "O^rjiiAp?] Wli^f will yov K^v«. dCKrie.lKiS ^ ■ ^ ''" tirnc,"Bmndy *jr\d sodn, or BIG SUCCESS IN EUROPE ELKINS FAY and ELKINS "MINSTREL SATIRISTS" FLAYIT^CJ MOSS, STOI.T and rrliirlpal Clrrui«a Dlrrctlon, W. 9. Ilenncsnry Knicks Bring Publicity Richmond. Va.. Oct. 12. Irene Rose and Peggy Collins, choristers with "Mutt and Jeff," were arrested here this week for wearing knickers on the street, taken to the police .station for three hours, then released without any charge being pressed. A column in the pa- pers resulted. Statue for Granados. Barcelona. Oct. 7. A public monument to the mem- ory of Granados, the Spanish cpm- poser, is to be erected here. He lost his life when the channel steamer Sussex was torpedoed by a German submarine. That Willette Kershaw has deter- mined to remain abroad will have something of an effect on the plans of A. H. Woods, Mr. Woods pre- sented Miss Kershaw in "Woman to Woman" in this country last spring for a tryout. At the time th.. play- was not deemed right for New York, and it was temporarily shelved. The contract existing between the star and the producer contained a claiise to the effect that Mr. Woods coa'd not produce the play in New York unless Miss Kershaw appeared in the leading role. The star later obtained the English rights to it. while Woods holds those for this country. Michael Morton, the author of the piece, later went to England on the same steamer with Miss Kershaw. She prevailed on him to write a new last act to the piece. The star leased the Globe Theatre from Marie lH>hr and produced the play, which has seemingly caught on abroad. Mr. Woods may deslr to do the play at some later date in this coun- try. Unless he and the star can come to some arrangement, ehe mi.^ht retard the production until such time as she wished to return to this side. The reason for the clause in the Woods-Kershaw contract providing that none but she could play the lead In the play came about at the insistence of the star to protect her- self against another experience of the nature she underwent with "The Crowded Hour." That production was bought by the Sclwyns for Jane Cowl, who refused to appear in it. MlRS^Kershaw was engaged for the role, and the piece opened In Chi- cago. It got over. Miss Cowl mean- time sufTered a failure In the pro- duction in which she was appearing, and when 'her managers decided to bring "The Crowded Hour" into New York, Miss Cowl insisted she be given the role instead of Miss Ker« shaw, and she succeeded In obtain* ing it Later Miss Kershaw returned to Chicago and financed her own pro« duction, "Peggy, Behave," which, while it scored as far as the star was concerned, was not brought to New York. Miss Kershaw, through the death of a relative, has fallen heir to over 1250.000. With this she financed her Londun engagement. The London critics pronounced her the greatest success since the English advent of Doris Keane. Last week Adelaide Murray, a life- long friend of Miss Kershaw, who accompanied her to London, re- turned to this country and sold the effects of Miss Kershaw's New York apartment on West 57th street. Miss Murray is returning abroad in a week or so. ■it .1 Crock Home. Paris. Oct, 8. The Ficiich musical clown, Grork, will return to tho Alhambra here during the pres».ent season. The pantomlmi.st Thalcs is book- ed to open at the London PaHadium in November. RICE and WERNER Americsnt at Alhambra Paris, Oct. 12. "^Tho Fred Sylvester Co., Nan Stuart and Harvard Holt Kenii<.k opened at ti^e Alhambra Oct. 7. GOOD FOR AMERICA Paris, Oct. 12. The Frenrh version of "La Dolores," by Felhi y Codina (origi- nal author of "Spanish Love' ), adapted by Georges Baud and Fvhx Michel, was presented by F. Geml'T at tho Theatre Antoino Oct. 5, with music arranged by Jacquet. The production mot with ."^ucoe.ss and is sure to be peon in Amorlta next season. Charles P.oyer, Vallee, Piorro Blanchard and Mmis. Mary Mar- quet and Clas.sis hold the leads. Mme. Marquet anci Mr. Blanchard mot with great succo.s.'^. On the .same bill wo ha\c "Daisy," a short play by Tri.stan Bernard, admirably int( rprrtcd by Firmin CJemier, which is its main attrac- tion. SAILINGS Oct. 8 (London for New York), Charles Chaplin, Alma Tayjor, Cecil Hepworth (Berengariar). Oct. 19 (London for New York), Challapin (Adriatic). PEGGY O'NEIL SAVOY THEATRE LONDON 2nd YEAR