Variety (October 1922)

Friday, Octpber 0, 1909 ."»»^S'"nTr'^"^jijfjj«nB. '.f •wrr-^ijwT^i»- -.--;, -^^if^ > and a new sirl displayed txtraor- dinary ability on her toe«. Irving Newhoft and Dode Phelps were the hit of the show, cettingr the big laughs bm well as the em- {>hatic applause. Their style of de- Ivery and their catchy songs do the work. George Leoman and^Llule went big at the finish, with the elec- trical and fire demonstration. Cbong luid Rosy Moey held up the opening ppot with songs and dances. The twenty-third benefit In aid of the charity fund of the Theatrical Mutual Aeeociation is to be held at Wilkes Alcazar Theatre, Oct. 24. W. F. Schofleld Is in charge of the ar- rangements. Every Important the- atre In town win be represented on the program and the orchestra will l>e under the direction of Haymond Bone of the Orpheum. Downtown houses were handed a jolt last week when the San Fran- cisco "Chronicle" came out with a two column article written by Its dramatic editor tearing into the managements of these houses for the attitude of the girl ushers em- ployed. The article went on to cite instances of discourtesy on the part of the females who preside over the aisles of the theatres. There was no animus in the article but a straight from the shoulder criticism. Some ©f the houses took to the story with the right attitude and preceded to correct many so called abuses. Others got sore and voiced a big peeve. The article caused a great deal of comment and drew out a bunch of letters from the public commending the stand taken by the paper. Thomas Wilkes* production. "The Rear Car," opened Its road tour at Santa Rosa Oct. 2. E. B. Spofford is cut ahead and Arthur Harris Lack with the show. Dean Worley, general manaiprer for Thomas Wilkes, is due here from New York next week, He is coming lor a business consultation with Wilkes. ' W. J. Murphy, formerly with the Curran theatre, has been engaged to go out ahead of Thomas Wilkes* production of ".Vice People." W. A. Ruaoo has acquired the Bakerstield theatre from the Gore Brothers of Los Angeles for a $25,- 000 consideration and will play com- bination showH. paring the open time Bert I^xey vaudeville will be booked in the house. , Ackerman & Harris are renovat- liTg the Hippodrome for the Return of Will King and his company, to be housed in that theatre for a lengthy engagement The vaudeville that has been playing at the Hip will be transferred to the Casino. Bert Levey has returned from Los Angeles, where he went to attend to details In connection with his office In tliat city, which is In charge of Kd Browder and Kenneth Dalley. ROCHESTER, N. Y. By L. B. 8KEFFINGT0N LYCKUM—Walker Whiteside In •The Hindu," last half; first half, dark. FAY'S—Smith's Entertainers. Cal- vert and Shayne, Girl from Toyland, Jimmie Reynolds, Fred Detzel and Carroll Henry, Lucy Gillette and Co.; "What's Wrong with the Women," film feature. EASTMAN—"Sonny,' film, orig- inally booker for half week, shifted to full week; Eastman Symphony Orchestra, Clyde Cook in "The E.s- kimo," 'Walter Mills, baritone, and Eastman Theatre Magazine. FAMILY—Sam Raymond's com- pany in split week of Mutual bur- lesque. GAYETY—"Folly Town." Pictures — Norroar Talmadge In "Smllin* Through," all week. Re- gent; Charles Ray in "The Deuce of Spades" and Alice Lake in "Hate," Piccadllji'. SAN DIEGO, CAL. By ALLEN H. WRIGHT Tommy P. Getz, old-time theatri- cal man, who now manages "Ra- mona's Marriage Place,' a popular and Interesting museum and Span- ish garden in this city, will act as elownmaster for the "Community Circus," which is to be given in Bal- boa Park for several days, beginning Oct. 17, for the benefit of the munic- ipal zoo. VARIETY / WRITER OF WORLD FAMOUS SONG HITS Last week made his New Vork Vav/oeville DEbUT at Keith's Alhambra Theatre and created a veritable sensation with his latest and greatest fox trot novelty send CARRY ME BACK TO MV Msl.^ A 1 } i »Ejs^ ;:; M \mt :!:;i,iii,ii.i III! fllll llli'l 'i ill' lili'' IIRlillli I tar* ail* «U wnp-m-w-t MM kttck to tti ••« • I tn« iiin iiiiu IB n'tii(!iiii III i !'!|; nil! 'il'lll I'j ,' I ' uil till llllllllt lltl II It ;lllllll illlC .. ".I lillilli I ll I I II lllllilll ,1 Hi I Tl In nWTifl F. 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CRANK .-,I8S£»' NEW YORK iL^iVORE i^ASS^S CIT^' «AL »'NO ;alt lake city »/ n'. F «■ I _ .... C PASK r OSS here for two nights at the Spreckels, drawing full houses each evening. The local critics were very high In their commendation of the work of Frank McGIynn and the members of his company. •Abraham Lincoln" was presented Sam Griffin's Minstrels drew well u Thanks"-- YOU CAVE ME A HAND TO PUT OVER GoflPs Clothes 2t5 H>«t 4«fli f(f. Nmr York Vitr N«»t Ut N. V. A. TWO -^ UP-TO-DATE ^_ CLOTHES FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN I'AIKH TROlHERvS WITH EACH SriT for *thre6 performances Spreckels on Sept. 22-24. at the Excavation ban been completed for the new theatre building on B street, between Fifth and Sixth, upon which Alexander Pantagen has taken a lease. The first concrete on the foundation was poured the week of Sept. 25. Sixteen of the film houses In and around San Diego are now operating on the open shop plan, following strikes by the oprrator«, the mu- sicians and the stagehands. New men were brought here trom I>o* Angejefl, who took the local exam- inations and r#»placed the operatonj on the same day the latter's ulti- matum regarding Increasf'd pay went into effect. The musicians and stage hands remained on the Job a little longer, going out Sept. 19. at the end of their last «|ilft, and they, too, have been replaced. Only five strictly film houses are now left with union help. Joseph Sainton, formerly con- ductor of the Brighton music festl- v^s- In England and direct Bdroody-Manneri Opera cor that country before coi America, where he has b ductor of the Savage, All DcKovcn opera com pan taken up his residence In and In November will pres a local festival chorua "C Rusticana." ARE YOU GOING TO EUROP 8t«ninahlp accoBiniodatloDa arraaced on all t.lnrm, at Ma Prices. Boat* are SoIhk very t«lli arranae'enrlr- Vort-tai bousht and sold. Liberty non«la bonaht and aold. PALL TAUfllO 4t »0^, 104 i:aat 14tb ft.. Ifew York. Pbonct dtayvcaaat ei3U-A]37. GEORGE UPSCHUTZ, SAN FRANCISCO'S Sensational Violinist and Conductor /' LOEWS WARFi