Variety (March 1922)

Friday, March g4, 1922 LEGITIMATE 10 \ BED-SIDE CHATS BT NETTiTFi E£V£LL (N«ll«« R«v«'' ^** **••" **•' "••»**y three yean confined to her room and cot In the 8t. Vincent'e Hospital, Seventh avenue and Twelfth street, New York City. Without havinji moved from one position within the past six months (Miss Rtvell having lost the use of her spine) she has written uid dicUted these weekly articles for Variety, at the same time havino variously contributed to other periodicals. Miss Revell has been called the bravest woman in the world by many.) You remember Carrie Scott, don't you? Of course you do—the old- time Bowery girl who wds the first to use a pickaninny In her act? No, I don't mean Ada Lewis, who played tougli girla with Harrlgan and Hart and is still on the stage (in "Good Morning Dearie") and was with the ''Night Boat" last year. Neither do I mean Nina Harrington, who formerly appeared at Tony Pastor's about every sLx weeks, she and her husband, Ed Lawrence, who played with her as the Bowery boy. By the way, they have retired and are living in Long Island City. Ed is working at the Ford plant. Nina is still as handsome as ever and her gray hair makes the prettiest frame for that pink, dimpled face. Did you know that she is an aunt of the Farber siater.s, Irene and Constance? Well, ■he Is. And Constance gets more like her every day. Let's £ct\ where was I? Oh. yes. I was talking about Canie Scott. I received a letter from her yesterday. Slio. too. ha.s retired and lives at Paterson. N. J., on Straight street. She nay.*!, "If.s alright to live on, but hard to live up to." I -liad the added joy of dividin.T candy, jelly, fruit, flouors. oaUos and strawberry pi*- vvltli fonio of the less fcutunaio patients v,iio were riOt lucky cnour:h to have been born in the mo.st wourtorfiil prorosplou in the world. Fancy my tiirill at receivinpr a letter from llios.* old blackface vaude- ville favcr:ie.«. the Nicol.i Sisters. They have retired and are living in Huntington. Long Island. Hal Mcrrit-t (Lula's luisband) is in the carpet and rug cleaning busineis. but got out the ctimio pencil aiut crayon long enough to draw a funny picture on t:.c cnveloj)o which c;.u.c<l mueh mirth rmoiig the hospital attendants who sort and distribute our mail. Tnanks for the walnut?. Frank \an Hoven fcnd.s lljis: A follow runs into a hotfl and .'ays, "Is Henry I'ord in here?" They all say "No." The fellow tays. "Well, he o'lght to be. His car's outside." Oh. I suppose that's old to you. You mix witli Bela.^co and that gang and hear all the latest. RADICALS CONTROL 810 (Continued from page 6) ident Joseph N. Weber of the A. F. of Mf to go back to work. The U. M. P. U. replied by Issuing a counter manfesto of defiance to Weber, telling him to keep his hands off, that they (M. M. P. U.) were competent to run the local situa- tion. Weber and the M. M. P. U. ofllcials engaged in further hectic ultimatums for a few days, when Weber suddenly pulled tho props from the M. M. P. U. by revoking the organization's charter. The formation of 802 followed. This was around tho end of September, 1921. 2—The ofllcers of 802 and its di- rectorial board ure appointed by tho M. M. P. U. officers was generally known and never denied. 7—An attempt was made last week to bring the new offlcers and board of the M. M. P. U. back Into the prevlons friendly understanding with 802, but failed. Local 802 made an offer of $15,000 a year for the use of the M. M. P. U. assembly room, and it was turned down. 8—Wednesday afternoon, this week, it looked a.s If 802 had severed all relations with the M. M. P. I'., and had given up tho attempt to hire the M. M. P. U. assembly room, negotiations being on by 802 for a tloor In a buikli|iK at 57th street and Broadway to be used as headquar- ters for the organization. 9—The previous officers and board of the M. M. P. U. were defeated American Federation of Musicians' by the present officers and board on executive committee. In this way ^he ground that the old officers were the A. F. of M. directly controls the radical. According to leaders of 802 local. Members of the former i 802. the present M. M. P. U. board 310, when it dawned upon them that they could not secure work without belonging to the new 802 local, joined 802 in droves, the now 802 local now having a membership of 15,000. 3—With the influx of member:;. 802 acouired a number of the t)id radicals of the M. M. P. l', wlio quieted down wlien realizing tlie strike of September was lost, and the best thing under the circum- stances v/as to stomach their di;- iatisfuciion and sail with the tide. At tho time of the organization o' 802, Variety carried a story that a large eltment of 802 people h;td joined tiiat body with tho expres intenlioa of "boring from within" s soon as the opportunity presented itself. This is what has take i I>lace: The disaffected former 310 meniLer.^ got together once they go! into the 802 local and about a moiuh ago quietly laid plans to agitat<' for a change of the government ot and officers have out-radicaled the old board in that respect. .. ^ _,.,,, ^ . . , the organization, to have the ofllce: s My man went to Chicago to get the Orpheum tickets and I came In tho ! ,,,,,^ directors of 802 elected and not room ju.st in time. He was sitting there with a .scissors, just starting to cut them up. He said, "Clcod God, man. you don't mean to say we have to cany this long thing about?" ffood-bye and all tho best. Keep smiling and be glad you don't have to play Soo City. I wonder if ou:* own Itube Goldberg remembers sitting tlirougli "The Poor Little Rich Girl" with me at the Hudson theatre one evening nine years ago this week and introducing«ne to a young woman. ,.onMding in me that they were to be married within a few days, but a.sked me to keep it a secret? And just to prove to my old San Francisco friend that I could keep a secret I did not tell him that I had just been married that very afternoon to the manager of the .jhow we were looking at. Flske O'Hara and his charming wife found time while playing tho •uit-case circuit to run in between shows to visit and to tell me of Bome of the humorous as well as tragic incidents attending their road tour. William Collier wants me to scrap the Al Woods show I am in and come back to 44th street. Oh, Lord, how I would love to. Put, Willie, I admit there is much bed-room, but deny there is any farce. It's a tragedy. . For years, most three, we've been to see you, on your bed of pain. And all these daya in various ways we've tried with might and main To make you feel that we were real friends standing by your side Through thick and thin to help you win back health—so long denied. And now, my dear, your birthday's here, another milestone by. Though no white hair nor lines of care suggest-that age Is nigh: Your eyes are bright, your spirits light, your wit and humor quick; One would not know who sees you so that you arc really siclv. My gloom chasers for last week were: .Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stafford, Mrs. Judge Weeks, Marilyn Miller's mother and sister Clare, Mrs. John Cort, Laura Bennett, Carl Bernstein, Harry Jacoby, Bonnie Gaylord, Wm. Sleeper, John Pollock, Henry Parker, Alice Lloyd, Dr. Sam Gilmore, Lizzie Wilson, Horace Goldin, Dazie, Tom Martin, Edna Morn, Kva Daven- port, Charlotte Osgood, Mrs. Tom Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gould, Constance Talmadge, Walter C. Kelly, George Robinson, Agatha Dubarry, B. Warendorf, Mabel Frenyear, B. O. McAnney, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Grifllith, Mrs. J. J. Murdock, Louise Groody, Frank Evans. I like the spirit and the theme. But confess I am rather dubious about Sadie's ability as a prognosticator. I don't know whether I am In for a summer run or going to be sent on the road to play the sticks, but anyway they arc changing my cast this week. The casting director has also taken out some of my lines, but, unlike Director Lorenz, he has not attempted to eliminate my laughs. How- ever, I hive rather been expecting a change of cast because 1 have been «n the cut rates so long. But I can't help wondering if my new fiupport ^ill recognize that I have some rights and not crowd me for the center •'the stage all the time. That was a failing of the old cast which pave me many an uncom- fortable hour. I never cared much for the old .support, anyway. I realized that I was tho only person connected iti this cast that the public ^as inter<-sted In. Johnnie Hyums is a much better actor thiiu l)otanist. He brought '"e a Keli>-s lily or calilily or something like th.-.t. Us all freck'.ed and J'eaemhies Swiss cjieese. The florist told hini that that is the t)eautiful Part of the plant. But neither of us know whothei or not Ihoj.- spul.s in ® leaves are beauty spots or calcimine stains. A trihutf (hat touchett me deeply and is n very strikinir illustr.ition of J"« l^indncss. love and .vvinpathy of tho th.t .iti i<\.l peoph* was paid me *«t Sunday, a special mass was said f<»r nu' in the cli-i|)<'l )u-i\'. ine nuns t,.i| njc it was i«-(|ue.-tcd and paid f..r by .Mrs.^Tom L'wi^. And For Xow >«-"-.s I wondoi-fd ir thcr*' really was s'.n'h a (hi.-ig as t (11 ,!,u! iun. I iiu\ convinced there is. 'I'Ik- day aft<r my favorite rn\^y vad'T 'TiiitiljiOit ;, pj.j^ u(,id of mine bcc. is«« it w;i^^ tf»o hu.-^, Wk- (.il-l-s '"^URlit ih,. n«-w.s from Buenos Avres that a no;.d .«- 'ientist was forminf,' '* «xi)(..i;,,f„i to captur- a prehistoric animal. Thy rrferrrJ to this "lonstfr .,H eitlu^r aa And-an plesiosaurus. a noM^afh.-.aim. an ann..dillo. "J « elyi.toden. I cant resist hoping that «.iie or all of its names reach reaT^''' 'hsk every day for tho ne.\t month or -.. T.y that time the copy ^'tr.i will j,e earnest advocates of wordles-- jrg'^rv. apj>ointed. 4—In order to accomplish this, the radical clement of 802, which in- cidentally is about the same as the radical element of the former CIO. will bring the New York situation before the coming convention of the American Federation of Musicians to bo held at Grand Rapids the first week in May. A resolution wll be intr(Kiuced by members of 802. asking the A. F. of M. to direct the executive committee of the A. !•'. M. to in turn order an election of oflicers and directors of 802. Tlu A. F. of M. as a body In convention has the power to change the ap- pointive system of olTlcerinq: 801' from A. F. M. headquarters in New York, to the elective system. Wheth- er the radicals can muster sufllcient votes among the delegates in th ^ A. F. of M. conventlo:. to win is problematical, both sides (conserva- ives and radicals) claiming strength with the out-of-town musical unions that will be represented in the convention at Grand Rapids. 5—Should the A. F. of M. conven- fon decide In favor of the 802 rad- icals, it is claimed by the latter they could easily elect a ticket. It is un- derstood by members of 802 that when it comes time to arrange for a new contract with the vaudeville, legitimate, picture and burlesque managers next season a much higher wage scale will be demanded. From appearances It would seem the radicals have an even chance of winning their point for elective rather than appointive officers and directors at the convention, with possibilities that a demand for higher wages and concessions In conditions made on the New York managers might bring a refusal by the managers, with another strkle resulting around July 1. 6—A sidelight on iTie 802 A. F. M. situation Is that the recently elected ofllcers and board of the Mutual Musical I'rotcctive Union, clecte<! as strong con.servatives, have evinced marked signs of having switched to the radical side since taking oHice early In January. 7—liOcal 802 had been using tlo- assembly hall of the M. M. P. I*. headi|unrters In 86th street from Oc- tober last until a couple of weeks ago. when a resolution was intro- duced in the M. M. P. U. barring S02 out of tlie assembly room. This mo\c, it Is sai<1, amazed the oflicors and ' ons«'rvative3 of 802, who. ii is reported, believed the new bo'ird and ofTletrs of the M. M. P. U. w«iO particularly friendly to 801^ inas- much as all of the new M. M. 1*. l'. oflheis and directors belonged to HOL'. Apparently the 802 oPhcry ^^ t>\ not ref'ko?i''l on tho po?»Mlbiliti*s of a swit< h. if beim? gencrallj' und'-r- Ht<»f>«l th.il tie- iiet>' .M. M. P. l'. of- ficofs and b<»iir I and ROl' people hid had an und»rstanding bffoj*^ th-- new M. M. T. T. oniccrs were el«'Ctod last Novembf-r. That 802 had openly supported the election of the pr<^sent CABARET (Continued from page 12) type of re.sort. T'nere are several e: tabll.shments ojjc rating at pres- scnt-with all gettlne, a fair play, but ftone having th^ gold poured into their sacks. The entertainment Is commensurate with tho business done. The moKt Important besides the Marigold Gardens are the Kainbo Gardens -nd CJrecn Mill Gardens, in about the same locale. There are not tho numb< r of places operating in this section of the city a.M at this time a year ago. Most of the jdace^ which were closed or abandoned, the cabare'. policy are now being operated as cabarets or coffee shops. There wa.T ju.st one man who had enterprise enough this season to open an establishment. He Is Bert Kelly, who opene<l a place on the North i!?ide. a ten-minute walk from the Loop. No Interference had been en- countered by any of the places oper- ating as far as the police or fed- eral authoritie.5 aie concerned. In some places one has to bring their own, while In others there is an obliging host who sees that those who desire any jipiritual beverage ^ro nccommo«Iated. Mostly all of thi se places exact a convert charge of 50 cents while tho Marigold manages to take $1 a head from its customer for the ••ntcrtainment and •lancing privileg} provided. Chicago Cabarets' Entertainments Rainbo Gardens- Trank Westphal and orchestra. .Siieclal musical pub- lisher's nights. OJher special fea- tures also used. At present time place Is being rebtiilt, without in- terruption of bu.^iness. at a cost of $«00,000. that will make it one of the leading cabarets in the country. Fred Mann is the owner of this place and acts as his own host. Green Mill Gardens—Professional nights every Frid.iy under direction of Lew Kane, with from 13 to 25 acts appearing. Dan'o orchestra and several singer.s rest of week. Busi- ness fairly gootl of late. Marigold Garc'ena—Ernie Young is producer and in charge of en- tertainment. Has rcvuo of 40 people, with elaborate costuming. Two orchestras all the time, one for the revue and the other for dancing. Has a picturesque outdoor garden, seating 1,000, opened during the summer and attracts the elite of the city, as well as out of town visitors. Business has been poor but starting to pick up since the Young revue succeeded the Benson revue recently. Bert Kelly's—Located on Rush street, In quiet section, this Bo- hemian rcHort seems to have made a hit. ,Kelly is well known In Chi- cago, having been connected with several place.^. Kstablishment occu- l)ies three floors, and modelled on tho order tit a barn, with booths fitted out like stalls. Special at- traction, "Yellow Nunez" with band. In its first season place doing good husiness. College Inn -Lf»oated in basement of flotel Sheinian. Isham J«jnes and orciKStra sole attraction. Good play from guests of hotel. Was very e\f Insive place, but of l.itc "i»leb- ians' have been frequenting It. I'lectrical sign outside of hotel fla!<he.s .Tones' name. Business is heavy one or two nights a week, widi fair returns balance of week. Bal Tabarin—I^ocafed on parlor J'lOMf of Hotel Sherman. Operates «iiil> Saturday ev(r in^rs. Admission by card oiily wiili rnemlx i. hip beju- erif/jposed of aristocraey .-md "cf»d- fish" arisfoeracy. who attend in evejilrt^; dre.sM, iHh.irn .lones and hand fu«ni>h entei tainment and music, pl.'ice opens after CtJIejj*. Inn suspends foi the ni^'ht. On most occasions they augment the enter- tainment by engaging a few stars appearing with musical attractions In town. Convert charge of |2 exacted. Business generally capacity. Terrace Gardens — In M(>rrison Hotel, seating capacity ?00. For more than a year had ice skatinjc rink with corps of >katers. Aban- doned Jan. 1 last, with rink re- moved. Revue substituted. After two months taken out and vaude- ville acts in its place. Dance music by Jimmie Travcr's orchestra. Acts appearing here are compelled to give a luncheon performance each day between 12 and 2 p. m., except- ing Sunday. Kvenlng admission charge of 50 cents; no charge, at noon. Business fair. Friars Inn—Mike Fritzel, who formerly operated a West Side cafe, has made this place ono of the llvef liest and most talked of In toww. Located on outskirts of Loop and gets II heavy play from the younger society element, performers and agsnts. Vses u syncopated orchestra of seven pieces, for dance and en- tertainers' music. Kntertalnerc at place for long time and have built up following; all do single special- ties as well as grouping for novelty stunt.s. Showing big returns. Moulin .Rouge— Operated a« French restaurant, with cookinff beins: great drawing feature. In- dividual entertainers used hero, with dance and entertainment niusio furnished by Jack Sharp's synco- pator.s. Business good. Short dis- tance from Friars Inn. Opened sev- eral months ago on premises for- merly used by Chinese restaurauL Cofisimo's — One of the most famous places In Chicago estab- lished by the late Jim Collslmo, who was murdered several years ago. Operated now by bis brother. Famous f(.r Its Italian dishes. 0«U its patronage mostly after midnight from "Loop" hounds, slummers, so- ciety people and out-of-town visi- tors. Entertainment under direction of Gus Krdman, who has ten Indi- vidual singers, Including several opera singers. Orchestra furnlshea music for dance and entertainers. Business good. Ike Bloom's Midnite Frolic -Biff draw Is tho Broadway Saxo Har- monlsU, who have been there six months and aro held over for an- other six months. Band Is drawing big patronage regularly. All girl revue running, first frolic starting at n.'iO, and the last ono ending S:00 a. m. Each of four frolics run half an hour, and a half hour dancing in l)etween. Gets n big play from "Bohemian lite," with an after mid- night crowd. Al Tearnty'o- Orchestra the draw. Among leaders of night life. Tear- ney Bets much individual publicity which draws to his place. A leader on the fc'outh Si .. among cabarets. The "Barn Club" Is regarded as a successor to tho "Fifty Club. " It is located on West 51st street, (|uite similarly to the latter, being up- stairs. Andy Boylo and Jack Mr- Cloud aro conducting the new niKht resort, acting as hosts and enter- tainers. Tho "Barn Club" is a cozy retreat, neatly fitted up. The walla aro hung with silk. There is a small dance lloor and a wcll-equipped kitchen. Harry Rose opened Mond ly at the Carlton Terrace. Cleveland, in conjunction with a personal appear- ance of the Allen theatre (pictures) there. Rose will be "master of ceremonies" at the Cleveland cab- aret for two weeks with anotljer fortnight's option. Frankie James accompanied Hose to the Ohio house. MIko Speclale's orchestra from the Carlton Terrace, New Vork, opened there at the same lime. Harry Cox's orchestra from tho Hotel Berwick. Newark, succeds Si)eciale In New York. Bee Palmer will continue her engagement at tho Carlton Terrace. Clevelanil. as co-attraction with Rose. Thelma Harvey, through her at- torneys, Hess ^ Kahn, ha-, nfarled suit against tho Midnight Supper Club, alleging breach of contract and asking for $4r.0 dnmap-es, sal- ary for six weeks. The- club Is Jack Lannlgan's room at the Club Mau- rice. Tho action Is the outcome of Miss Harvjy's arrest some we< ks ago on the charge of Ind»-i ent danclrjg. and her sub. ei|uent di.^- chiriio In court. According to the enrnplainint, bu'dn"i,s was bad at tlo' tim^. It was proposed ari • next would brintj publicity, with rttten- lion paid Miss Harve> as well as the fiuh. MisH Har\ey i.dvbed her attorneys yhc was against the plan, bijt w;is persuaded. .Subsenuently, It Is nlleged, she was dlsc'.iarped from the club. MitL.