Variety (May 1924)

^ednMtday, May 28, 1984 VARIETY ; ..-<(--, A DREAM OF 20 YEARS REALIZED 43 :yj>-,. -'t^ TOM AND SIX BROWN BROTHERS AUGMENTED WITH 30-PIECE SAXOPHONE BAND ix.'-:-'-.: A SENSATIONAL HIT NOW PLAYING BALABAN & KATZ» WONDER THEATRES. CHICAGO, ILL. CHICAGO nVQU RIVERIA CENTRAL PARK BOOKED INDEFINITELY AT STRAND THEATRE, NEW YORK CITY, OPENING JUNE 29 For Future EngasremenU Write KRAFT ATTRACTIONS, 1658 Broadway, N. Y. i CABARETS » (Continu«d from Page 7) could be Becured, and tb« mob trouped in. Eye witnesses to the event claimed that never was so much genuine liquor assembled under such a roof in New York. A ma- jority of the atult carried revenue •tamps placed on bottles at the time prohibition went into effect. During the ensuing festivities one man was overheard to remtirk be had engaged all the odd-numbered rooms on the 14th floor of pne of the larger hotels, and each room held an abundance of liquid refresh- ments, besides which the occupants thereof were guests. WSSi^S^ nrmaiMiit WwIri Btybh »»i •kiiilU Btba Htir TIallai . Mtrwlllni k» ArtM E«i«m ^t^KOllS.'^^ Dick CuHey's new cabaret at 125' West 46th street, featuring spa- ghetti, is in motion with a nine- piece band supplying the dance music and a floor show given in sections. A sextet of girls open the enter- tainment with an ensemble num- ber, succeeded by a feminine Span- ish dancer, a male comedy duo and a toe dancer. Besides tills the per- formers include two women pop singers and a retinue of male ver- tMUizers, all of whom combine on the floor in a parody opera num- ber. Barney Gallant, whose Club Gal- lant, in Greenwich Village, was "one of the nine Salvln cabarets pad- locked by the government, has sailed for Europe. During his three months abroad he will represent the Bohe- mains. Inc., in several important European negotiations. . ADEUIDE & HUGHES Studio of Dance « West 67th Street, New York Phone PIsM 7 63S iMKN'tt •WdES NEW YORK It is generally fair weather in Ben ReisB' restaurant in the Hermitage Hoter when press agents get to- gether, but even on theso fair days nobody wants to be robbed of his overcoat, as Barney Sobel calmly explained to Host Reiss. '•Stolen? And what was it worth?" asked Reiss. "Ninety dollars," Sobel confided. So Reiss gave Beiiny (40 in legal tender and a credit sl)p for |50 worth of "eats," and Benny turned to his brother press agents, saying: "•Now, boys. I will go out and get me a $90 coat." Edward Arlington, former out- door showman, has .recently ac- quired two new hotels in the struc- tures of the Richmond, on 46th street, and the San Rafael, one block down from there. The ac- quisitions run Arlington's string to seven hostelries, although there may be some doubt about the Rich- mond as another buyer Is favorably ^^pery and CoBtume Maieriah — Original Noveltiea Our Specialty 1 inclined towards B<ddle's resale price. Besides watching bis string of horses, Arlington has managed to find time to sell the Colonial Arms at Jamaica, !>. I. "BUTTLER'S" SECOND CUT Remaining at Timea 8quar« Until July B George Choos' "Mr. Battling But- tler" plans to atay at the Times Square, New Tork, until July S, as the reault of the cast agraelng to take another reduction In salary. The plan Is to close at that time for the summer, and then send the company on the road In the fall. The "Buttler" troupe experienced the salary slash before at which time the chorus was passed up, but the choristers are included In this recent cutting. 142 W. 44TH STREET, NEW YORK CITY Tighta — Ho»e — Silk* — TinteU—TrimmingM of All l>9»cription»—We Sell Tamieh-Proofed Fabrie» AMERICAN FIUIS LEAD (Continued from Page 1) an opportunity to boost "Made In America," as he states that on these films there is nothing to show the country of origin. The consul also believes that American manufac- turers could find a splendid means of advertising through the medium of short reel subjects. The consul recommends this for the considera- tion of American manufacturers. The two principal importers of films in the Soerabai^ district are the Australasian Films (East), Ltd., and the Middle East Films, Ltd., both British concerns. Films reaching the country first come through Singapore, where those which are meant for use in Nether- lands India are first translated Into the Dutch language. It is thought that the "Made in America^' may be deleted at the place where the films arc translated. As for Algeria, the American con- sul reports. '•ftloving pictures have spread throughout Algeria and have be- KENNARD'S SUPPORTERS Ul W. tU M., M. T. rkM* 40« Cel. ■•nd for Catalosuf come very popular along all classes of the 6,800,000 population, Arabs as well as Europeans. Cinemato- graph houses have been established in all the towns and some ex- hibitors travel about the country with an automobile equipi>ed with projection apparatus. A screen la placed in the open field or in an old bam to which a small admission fee is charged." In Algiers, states the consul, with a population in excess of 200,- 000, there are three first class theatres, seven second class, and some ten smaller places. Gran, with 123,000 Inhabitants, and Constan- tine, with 78,000, have a propor> tionate number of picture houses, one of these in Constantino com- pares favorably with the bettei houses in France. The Arab is fast becoming ad- mirers of the American produced pictures and his former liking for those of Italian production is wan- ing, says the consul. Here, It is stated, that "the ending of Ameri- can films do not agree with French ideas and for that reason it Is suggested that films be given alter- nate endings—to let the Algerian lessee pick the one most likely to appeal to his audience. Acrobatic pictures, wild west episodes, comic and sentimental films appeal to the local public, which likes quick ac- tion. Recently, superior American films have enabled theatre owners to double and triple charges with- out cutting down attendance." Prices paid for the rental of films run to about 10,000 franca per week, while one widely advertised film, it is reported, while more re- cently a film shown in Al- giers cost the exhibitor 60,000 francs for two weeks. Films that have already paid the custom duties in France are admitted free t(f-Al- giers. "Purchased Youth," with Anna Q. Xilsson as the star, is to he made by Gothic Pictures, Inc., which was recently Incorporated in Albany with Louis Baum ns president. The director will be William Neill. In reporting tha birth of a baby girl to Harold Uoyd. the film atar. and hia wife. Mildrad Davla. aoma of the New Tork dalHes stated that Lloyd lost $26,000 inauranoa be had taken out agalnat tbe Wrtb of twlna through the anivml of ttaa girL The Guardian oi a Goad U Complexion LASYIM 1658 Broadway, corner 61st St. NEW YORK Ballet, Acrobatic, Orientale If You Want JAMES MADISON to Write Your Next Act AddrcM niDi Vntll Farther Notice HOTEL GRANADA Salter and Ilyde Hta., San Fraarlaco ARE YOU GOING TO EUROPE? Steamahlp •«comroo4atlonii arrmaa'd on all Un«i at Mala Ofll«« Frl«f*. Uont* are soInK very full; arranco oarlx. Forrltn Monry boncht aad oold. Liberty Boodo boochl aad mM. PAUJL TAt'NIO a SON. 104 Eaat 14th St., Ittm Tork riionr 8lD)veMnt S1M-<II7