Variety (June 1924)

WtdnMdqr. Jom 4» 1M4 VARIETY TO THE VAUDEVILLE ARTISTS AND MANAGERS: I TAKE THIS MEANS OF SINCERELY THANKING EVERY ARTIST AND MANAGER OF THE DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF OUR PROFESSION WHO SO GRACIOUSLY AND UBERALLY GAVE OF THEIR SERVICES AND TIME, CONTRIBUTED FINANCIALLY, AND WHO WORKED SO CONSCIEN- TIOUSLY IN THE INTEREST OF AND FOR THE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME OF THE N. V. A. SICK AND BENEFIT WEEK, WHICH COMMENCED APRIL 20TH AND ENDED APRIL 27TH. IT WAS A GLORIOUS RECORD, AND AS A RESULT OF YOUR SPLENDID CO-OPERATION AND ASSISTANCE, WE SECURED ENOUGH FUNDS TO TAKE CARE OF THE UNFORTUNATE OF OUR PROFESSION DURING THE COMING YEAR. The paat year was a record one a* far a* the caring for those who required assistance is concerned. IndiTidoal cases are recorded from all parts of. the world where artists following their profession, whether menibers of the N. V. A. or not, were cared for. The interest and financial support extended by people of erery calling were most encouraging this year. Prompted by the work the N. V. A. is doing to harmonize the ▼andeville business, to raise its standards and to eliminate any and all evils which tend to lower its ethics as well as to establish a human consideration for the unfor- tunate, the Church, the business community including some of the most prominent men in financial, ccnnmercial and professional life, recognized these facts and gave us their generous support. The Mas<mic Order, the Knights of Columbus, the Elks, Kiwanis Clubs, Rotary Clubs, Board of Trade, et al., enthusiastically and gen- erously contributed. All of these institutions have for their rituals the extending of a helping hand to the unfortunate, and the N. V. A., for its ritual, has established the same brotherly and helpful spirit SM these institutions. Hotels, throughout the United States and Canada, contributed most j^enerously by giving their ballrooms for oitertainments during the Drive; in fact, all institutions and citizens genenjly, with tender hearts and generous impulse, joined with our own people in making the week a gala evenL This was all done in return for the liberal contribution the artists have given of their time and talent to the above named individuals and institutions for the purpose of raising money for organizations or personal charities which those in professional and business institu- tions were interested in. In behalf of the National Vaudeville Artists, Inc., and the Vaudo* ville Managers' Protective Association, I want to extend their and my heartfelt and grateful thanks. The Actors' Fund of America, which has been established upwards of forty years, is doing the same work that the N. V. A. has so successfully carried on, and I would like to see our profession give it the same support. Mr. Daniel Frohmsin, and the officers and directors, both men and women, have done stupendous work. Their method 6f raising funds calls for individual sacrifice and I hope and trust that the members of our profession will give serious thought to those who toil so hard in the interest of the Actors' Fund and con* tribute' liberally towards its support. The membership fee is $2 a year, and contributions should be made to Mr. Darnel Frohman, President, Actors' Fund of America, 701 Seventh avenue. New York City. I sincerely trust that the teachings of the Nazarine^ who sacrificed so much for us, will prompt our hearts and minds to unselfishly con> tinue this good wwk and by so doing receive the blessings of our Good Lord. Gratefully and Faithfully your*. F. ALBEE DETROIT By JACOB SMITH SHUBEBT-DETROIT—"A Trial Boneymoon," Sd week, indeflnite. SHUBERT-MICHIGAN — The Bat," 2d week. NEW DETROIT—Bavarian Paa- ■lon Play pictures. .OARRICK—Bonstelle players. In njp tba Ladder." Next. "So This Xa London." IfAJBSTIC—^Woodward players. In "Up In liabel'B Room." Next, "Nishtle Nlsht" Photoplays — "Secrets," Adams; "Just Mary." Madison; "Olrl of PZootlight i ^Jootwear! TBX lATSHT VOOin Df WHITE KID AMD WHITE BUCK SLIPPERS A Vailaty •< Btrtea CAPEZIO 1634 Broadway WInUr OardtD Bid*. Mmt 5Mk StTMi ■8TABU8HBD MS7 the Llmberlost." Colonial; "Law Forbids," Broadway-Strand; "Out of the DusC Fox-Washington. Metro and Qoldwyn have com- bined the Detroit branches. Lester Sturm has been appointed manager. He was former Qoldwyn manager at Pittsburgh. Phtl Olelchman has practically closed a deal with Universal on the Broadway-Strand theatre, effective June 1. Universal plans to operate the house until July I and then to close for Improvemens. Tom Moule, manager of the Capitol, Madison and Adams, leaves June 10 for Callfomla.^ accom- panied by Mike Schoenherr, man- ager of the Columbia. They will be gone four weeks. company and municipal dramatic class companies opened the open air park theatre Mason this week. "Q\t\ Shy" remained four weeks at the Adams, creating new box office records. It is understood that the manage- ment hopes to keep "Abie's Irish Rose," oi>ening at the Capitol June 8. here, through most of the sum- mer. The eocperiment will be watched locally. Due to the fact that stock companies hold leases upon the two legitimate houses, English's and the Murat, through the summer, "Abie's Irish Rose" had to take the burlesque house. The interest Ues In whether "Able" is strong enough to live several months in the face of the difHculty of pnlUng the legitimate theatre crowd to the burlesque house for a legitimate attraction and in the face of the compeUtion of three first-class stock companies. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Summer Subscription for VARIETY 3 monthsy $1.75 Mail name snd addreM to VABIETT, 164 West 46tli Street, Hew Tork City. By ARTHUR J. BUSCH The curtain has about oome down on the season in Brooklyn. The Majestic wound up with Jane Cowl In "Romeo and Juliet" Weather breaking right, the week was a good one. The Alhambra players (stock) held out longest in Brooklyn. It is closing this week. INDIANAPOLIS By VOLNEY B. FOWLER KEITH'S—Aborn opera company. ENGLISH'S—"Here Comes the Bride," Berkell players. MURAT—"So This Is London," Murat players. _ „ ^ BROOKSIDE PARK—"The Road to Happiness," Municipal stock company. _. ^ GARFIELD PARK — "Right or Wrong," Municipal dramatic class O. Carlton Guy's municipal stocK 'WHEN^VlSltlNQ LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNL\ You Are Cordially Invited to Visit the LOS ANGELES VARIETY'S OFFICE OBAOMAirg Metropolitan Theatre BIdg.. Suite 261, Hill St E ntrance There was so much terpsichore on the bill last week at the Orpheum that when Bill Robinson, conclud- ing hlB second week, stepped out in the next-to-closlng spot to give the folks his line of inimitable steps they just did not seem to want them much, nor did they ask BiU to stay more than his allotted 12 minutes. And then to close the show there was more dance. As exquisite dancing as one would care to have by Elisabeth brown and Scdano, who received the in- spiration for their stepping from music furnished by a string quintet. However, when they were revealed ns a dancing agRrepatlon at the parting of the drapes the lower floor be^an emptying itself automatically, and bv the time the couple were through It was half occupied. The bookers meant well. They sot a good combination of acts to- gether, but they forgot that one In- Kredlent necessary—variety. There was too much of the flaah order on the bill, with Ave of the seven acts In full Btajte. The show was what Is railed In the east a "summer" bill. PLANTATION CAFE WHERE SCREENLAND LUMINARIES FROLIC WITH THEIR STAGE BRETHREN A Nice Drive Out Washington Blvd. to Culver City but as the season of the year means nothing here, the folks do not seem to relish this type of bill as Uiey would elsewhere. When it came to garnering the top honors of the bill it can truth- fully be said that Linda, the lithe young lassie who simply lets her long, loose legs go this way and that and who twirls her form around at a whirlwtnd pace, took all of the hon- ors. She took them away from every- body, even Harry Carroll, who worked like a trojan to make the customers like his novelty revue, 'Everything Will Be All Right." Thoflgh Linda was the outstanding light, Zelma and Bernlce O'Neal need not be overlooked, also Joe Donaghue. All In all, this turn, which ran 44 minutes, seemed to be the brightest spot. Next in favor came Al K. Hall and his trio of aids. Hall dispensed the only real oomedy on the bill. He was very liberal In handing out his portion, too, and the patrons en- joyed it. To conclude he added a little grotesque eccentric dancing, which made every one sit up and take notice. Opening the show were the Medinl Trio, two men and a woman, with a novelty ladder balancing offerteg. This trio are experts In their art and contribute a pleasing musical novelty as well as an equlllbrlstlc feat which was most thrilling. Nancy Decker came next with a catalog of popular numbers. Unfor- tunately, Miss Decker earn* with a ciulntet of numbers pretty well used here abouts, with the result that she did not move at the pace that might have been expected of her under other circumstances. Hockey and Green's "World of Make Believe," featuring Nola St Clair, was next. This Is as pretty a novelty flash offering as has t>een seen hereabouts this season. The quintet of women and trio of men presented a meritorious entertain- ment, with Miss St Clair excelling in her comedy endeavors. Scenloally the offering was superb and collec- tively it was well liked. L'sf. While an audience was witnessing the show at the Callpatria. Braw- ley, a picture house, a awarthy haad reached through the b<»>efflce win- dow from the lobby and elntehed tha throat of Mrs. William Gunn; treas- urer, while its eompanton band grabbed |260, the evening's reeelpts In bills. The robber then esoapeA In aa automobile. - ^ Mme. Ernestine Sohunaann-Heink Is to sing at the Pasadena Rose Bowl tor the graduation exercises of the Pasadena High School June 1% Ruth Matloek, daughter of Judge A. Lb Matloek, of San Antonio, made her professional stage debut as one of the dancing girls of the Fifth Avenue Follies Girls at the Fifth Avenue Monday. For the present she will work in the ensembles to acquire stage pres- ence. 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