Variety (January 1922)

Friday, January 80, MM VARIETY == £7 HU EHI Professional Manager of HARMS, INC. WiU Be at the HOTEL SHERMAN, CHICAGO, Jan. 23rd, with BALTIMORE FORD'S.—"The Czarina." AUDITORIUM.—••Maytime." LYCEUM.—'Dark. PALACEs— u Tit for Tat." CENTURY. — "Peacock Alley" (f NEW— "Over the Hill" (film). PARKWAY.—"Morals" tfilm). RIVOLI.—"Stardust" (film). MARYLAND (Keith vaudeville). —Harry Houdini is the feature, but far from being the favored one, from applause or entertaining. Houdini's acttor the most part now is a boost for his pictures which compose the greater part of his turn and show signs of considerable usage and a lot of talk, telling how good he is or was. The hits of the ordinary bill were Harry Jolson, who kindly acknowledges his brother Al's greatness, Frank Gabby and Janet of France. Others are Ames and "Winthrop, Margaret IfcKee, and T^ola and^Senia. Mme: Bradna with her horses opened and Houdini did his Chinese water tor- ture cell escape for the finale. ACADEMY (shubert).—Four of the nine acts this week hart ap- peared bore this season. The re- peaters are beginning to work havoc with the business, as It fell off con- siderably last week and the houses this week are far from good. James Barton tops the bill and scored. Sharing honors with the headliner are Green and Blyler in songs and Rath Brothers. Arturo Bernardi in his lightning change act was also well received. The acts making a return appearance are the Masters and Kraft Revue. Brengks Bronze Horse, Ford and Truly and Bernard and Townes. The stockholders of the Circle Theatre Co. at a meeting Tuesday decided to continue the erection of tho theatre, which is located* oppo- site Carlin'b Park. Objections were raised about the elaborateness of the project, but were overruled by the majority of the stockholders present. This project has bcc*ft ly- ing dormant for some time due to the fact that E. J. Wiley and A. F. Buck, who were mixed up in the Boulevard theatre scandal, are here interested in th d stock promotion of the proposed Circle theatre. A. Jimesley of New York, one of the Three waldanos, while appear- ing at the Ciayety in an aerial act, as an added attraction to the "Cab- aret Girls" burlesque show, fell and broke his left leg. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital, where it was said he nustained a compound frac- ture and will be laid up for several weeks. Cist Lear takes off his wrinkles almost as easily as hit crows when he uses ALBOLENE If you are still being annoyed by •ticky of watery creams, just try ALBOLENE—you will find it a joy. C*ts the grease instantly and keeps the face smooth and soft, preventing make-up poisoning. la i tad f m. tubes far th« ■She- IP has: Abo in 4 lb. and l U>. * »ns flpr Up dreaefne UM«. At «U JW W Shi i ««d 4**Urt *•£ McKISSON « BOBBINS, lite. MAirvrACTCRina XrtaM<**«d i$as- Hew York The first gun in the announced war between the Columbia and American Wheel was* fired Saturday when the paper for the "Some Girl*' show was refused the agent by the manager of the Gayety and not re- leased by him until Monday. Mean- while Wade Morton, who claims to be the American Wheel representa- tive, had the front of the Playhouse plastered with signs telling of the "new home of American burlesque" and announcing the admission of ladies to all matinees for ten cents. This will no doubt affect the Palace (Columbia Wheel), for they (the Palace) have built up quite a mati- nee trade of women and the popular "dime" will doubtless bring results. CLEVELAND By J. WILSON ROY OHIO.— "The Gold Diggers"; capacity Monday. Next, Milton Nobles in "LightninV THEATEICAI OUTFITTEES 1580 Broadway New York City Harry L. Webb HANNA. —- "Orphans of the Storm" (film), second week. Good Ihjs in €*ss SHUBERT - COLONIAL. — "The Emperor Jones." Next, "The Silver Fox." STAR.—"Jingle-Jingle." EMPIRE.—"Bell Mell." PIUSCILLA— Harvey Orr and Co., Vera E. Walton, Pete Terkins, Miller, Gorman and Steadman, and pictures. MILES.—Zeno, Carl and Mull, Carter and Cornich, "The Highway- man," La Pine and Emery, Zaza Adele and Co., and pictures. METROPOLITAN. —.Marie Toll- man Revue, James Kennedy and Co., Chase and La Tour, Luccianna Lucca, Monte and Parti, and pic- tures. GORDON SQUARE.—"The Lost Melody," Howard and Gramm, Mitchell and Po<t, and pictures. FILMS.—Allen, "The Poverty of Riches"; Circle, "Rip Van Winkle"; Heights, "Experience"; Euclid, Battle -»f the Century"; Rialto, "Her Social Value"; Standard, "Across the Deadline"; Strand, 'God's Country and the Law"; Or- pheum, "Crossing Trails"; Lorain- Fulton, "The Secret of the Hills"; Stillman, "Queen of Sheba." son put on a turn *hat bristles with pep; the Pearsons are overloaded with dancing and acrobatic stunts that border on the uncanny, und they win easily. Buckridge and Ca^ey have an In- teresting singing and dancing num- ber, the hoofing of the Trado Twins being a feature of the act. "A Dress Rehearsal," by Frank Ellis and a company of good as- sistants, is a scream. Ellis carries the principal comedy part from the orchestra floor, while his actors help considerably in putting the turn over to hearty plaudits. The Three Lordons offer a good closing number with some clever trapeze and bouncing stunts. closing turn, in which somtj, unusual jumping is offend. The Yanks ten by the houses here, night at the are not being forgot- Kelth and Shubert Monday was Legion Ohio, where a per eentago of the receipts for that (\»ning wis for the benefit of the local posts, ant* Jack Royal enter- tained one hundred "buddies" out of work at the Hip the sam»; evening. Keith's Hip Headlinera run wild this week at this downtown house, and the big audience at Monday's matinee had about everything in the vaudeville menu, all served up in tip-tot) courses. Trixie Friganza, Jack Nor- worth and Edith Taliaferro lead the talent, and each in their respective place is accorded well merited re- ward. Trixie, a native Buckeye, has some new things in her bag of tricks. As a comedy artist she stands on a pinnacle; her fun Is clean and refreshing She had her audience from the start, and while they clamored for more the wily Trixie knew when to shut 'em off. Riot spells her result. Jack Norworth scored one of his biggest hits here; his material Is well worthy of- his big reputation, while his personality and cleverness enabled him to grab off a big share of the premier honors. Edith Taliaferro offered a pre- tentious three-scene number, "Un- der the Same Old Moon,*' that was delightful in every detail. The lcrve theme throughout was portrayed effectively; the settings were good, and Miss Taliaferro has surrounded herself with four actors who are real Thespians with a complete un- derstanding of elocution, quite a lost art in many modern productions. The turn won high appreciation. Herschel Henlere got a hearty welcome with his planolog; the act has been changed to some extent, new material added, and Henlere has no trouble in registering heavily. Miss Ely showed speed and dex- terity in her juggling as an opener, while Pearson, Newport and Pear- Ohio (Shubert) Charming Alice Lloyd, undoubt- edly England's premier comedienne, is the bright and glittering star in the Shubert vaudeville firmament this week, and right worthily does she unhold the headline position. It is moot.whether her new songs are more attractive than some of her former numbers, but mutual satis- faction is secured by an even dis- tribution of old and new. At Sun- day's matinee Miss Lloyd scored heavily with her "First Wife" and "Kiss My Baby Goodnight," and there was a ring of true sincerity in the applause that greeted her old-timers, "What Are You Gettin' At, Eh?" and "Splash Me." Miss Lloyd is an artist to her finger-tips. "Poodles" Hannaford, assisted by the members of this talented family, easily held his title as the world's greatest riding comedian. The ) ig turn stopped the show. Tameo Kajayama repeats with his mental sensations and got over big. Ciccolini pays another visit here and renders some high-grade vocal selections in Italian and English with gratifying favor. Roode and Frances open with some good work on tho slack wire, and Sailor Bill Reilly uncorks his oft-repeated war and prohibition numbers. Really ought to know the war is over and tliat prohibition may be here to stay, yet some sym- pathizers stayed with him. The Glorias put on a clever danc- ing act with a whirlwind finish that earns good returns, and Charles Howard, assisted by James Graham and Alberta Fowler, get over in good shape with their anti-VoIstead skit. The Four Paldreos have a dandy COVERS FOR ORCHESTRATIONS AMI I.KATIIKK IIRIK* < ISKS I AKT BOOKBINDING CO. 119 WEST 42d STREET NEW YORK CITY Keith's 105th St. No signs of diminution In popu- larity are noticeable at this new house. Manager Brown seems to have surrounded himself with & clientele of "regulars," and the en- tertainment is maintained at stand- ard. A good audience greeted the current bill on Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Barry are headlined and this capable pair ex- tracted full measure of success. Hilarity was the watchword dur- ing the turn of the Yip Yip Yap- hankers, who put over their military camp comedy act to thunder* of applause. John Rothang and Frank Melino stand out for mention. All the "buddies" perform "heir parts well. A graceful and artistic dancing turn is that of Fordo and Sheehan, who arc ably assisted by Marlon Forde. Six special numbers axe presented, each in splendid style, and the act scores heavily. The musical act of the Rozellas Is unique and diverting; the lady is a good harpist while the male of the team gets a lot of comedy from..his » bassoon number. Booth and Nina have a clever cycling novelty as an opener, and Nina shows some skill as a banjo 1st. Sharkey, Roth and Witt have a . rollicking act of music and fun, and Murphy and Joseph ne carry on with some hokum that pleases. Some aerial thrills are offered by Reckless and .'.rley in the closing spot. H & M TRUNKS AT FACTORY PRICES From tire Follow in« Agents: S. NATHANS 531 7th Av«.. ft>w Y»rk - 1064 Broadway. New York M. SUGARMAN 453 Washington St.. Boston BARNES TRUNK CO. 73 w. Randolph St., Chkats J. M. SCHWEIG Fifth Avo. Areado. 232 Fifth Avo.. Pittthuroji Kansas City Trunk Co. 19-21 East 12th Street. Kansas City, Mo. 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