Variety (December 1924)

O^.rVi*^;*. \ A , ->. V *'■ ■vj' ^..^">7yvtwvTfn^ . JfftdntBiSff, DecemlMr 3,19£4 FOREIGN VARIETY- -»w<^ fAUDEVniE BOOM DYING OFF: lit ACTS imiNG TO PICTURES .H':(■': ^usic Halls Playing Everything but 'Acts—^Film Theatres Offer Long and Consecutive Time with li^v S2 Weeks* Work Sometimes ».'- ■■..?, 1'.-' "■•■ r '-■>,>• -«*»,. rnr . - London, Dec. 2. With the falling: off of the vaude- TlUe boom, Elgnallzed by the Em- pire forsaking lt« variety policy while the music balla are playing revue, '4MttHi and super pictures to the ex- ••■■Uti of the vaudeville artists, the „4^t^W are turning to the klnema tl{ea^rea, which offer work 52 weeks the year. ■^hV movement has the entire ap- . pro^til' o{ the Variety Artists' Fed- eration and Its officials. W an interview tflth a Variety r*<>ftrter, Monty Bayley, secretary of the V. A. F., stated his organ- '^mtion will do all in its power to 'e&ltlVate the new order of things an'd'educate Its niembers to obtain suitable acts. One stipulation is ,' that the actors must be prepared i*lb'Wiange their presentations irild- sTUHiekly, evej^wlth the picture pro- f grama. '^ ' '' One Liverpool agent Is offering ■hc-'tionsocutive weeks' work with fftalfh stand within a few minutes' *^de of one another. t^' ' f*' Tr.-)^ Stoll Route—Visited Doctor pW"! t-r- ' ""^ Disappeared k London, Dec. 2. gr. Win Solar left this country Hat f last week for no apparent reason. ^i^,After scoring strongly at the Al- 't!:.,_liambra (Stoll Circuit) a route was laid out for Solar, and ha was billed for Bristol last week. .. I Solor aeked for a release, com- ,n^ilning of a bad throat, but upon tlelng requested to make the effort Xf>, appear was present at rehearsal. Jiik than ostensibly visited a doctor, Attar which he completely disap- peared. Wednesday, t4ie Stoll offices re- ceived a wireless from Solar saying be was aboard the 'Xovlathan." which had sailed Tuesday, and would write. REINHARDrSSll TOPCOULDNT STAIfl)!)? $6.50 Too High Also for Character of Pres- entations ;$OLAR ABRUPTLY SAILS BciUn, Dec. 2. The Comoedie, the new Max Relnhardt repertory theatre of the Intimate type, opened at an $11 top scale. It dropped to $6.50 after the flrst week. The house is charm- ing, but the tx'lces are much too high for the small cast farces pre- sented. Three plays have already been given, namely. "Aimer," by Ger- aldy; "Servant of Two Masters," by Goldonl, and "The Imaginary Sick Man," by Moiiere. of which the latter was probably the best money getter. KRLIN'S MEW PLAYS Berlin. Dec t. "Wenn Man . Terllebt" at th* Kommandaliten Is an operetta with caCtohy music by HXnch' and a snappy though conventional li- bretto by Zickel and Rebner. Molty Wessely predominates in the lead- ing role. At the Kletnes, "Koenlgin von Neapel," a drama by Ranewsky, is made to order to show off TlUa Durleux. The piece should serve Its purpose for a short, time. O'NeU's "Hairy Ape" CAmerlcan) —ems capable of sustaining a brief run at the Trlbuene. A comftetent production has been provided and Eugen Kloepfer Is in the name role. "David aiMl Qoliath" Hit "David and Goliath." a comedy by George ICaiser, is a clever bit of writing at the Wallner. The story revolves around a lottery ticket and is well played by Stcin- rueck and Saltner. It looks like a substantial hit. Katie Dorsch scored In the - title part of "Zaza," auiliored by Berton and Simon, at the Kuenstlcr the- atre. "Clo CIq" Not So Good An overly ^orchestrated score, credited to Lehar, emphasized "Clo Clo." the operetta at the Berliner. The book has been mediocrely adapted from the farce of the same name. Of the cast Gisele Werbeslrk in a character role stole the eve- ning. At the Luebecker City theatre was produced a fantastic comedy founded on supposed incidents In the life of Charlie Chaplin, the film connedian. There is nothing autlien- tic about the piece, but tbey like it here. ■ ■ * t BANKRUPTCY AND SALARY CUTS ARE OVERWHELMING IN BERLIN Rotter Bros. Get Rid of Three Theatres—Stars Or- ganizing for Reprisal Against $600 Salary Limit —Jeritza Cancels at $250 Nightly Scale Set LONDON HALLS LOSE OUT ON UCENSE Liquor for Hieatres Beaten by Narrow * Margin London, Dec. 2. The Coliseum and many others of the major music halls will get no drink licenses ffir another year. This was decided at a meeting Bf the London Ct unty Councilr when the vote was-43 in favor of granting the refreshtnent tacUities, and 4T against. -'^■\ GABSON WITH SACHS London, Dec: I. !^ James B. Carson has been engaged |. >7 J. Lk Sachs for the principal '^•comedy role In "The Bamboula," a Tomantlo operetta. The piece will go Into rehearsal .. shortly after Saohs returns from I Kew York. k h. ArbuckU'a Paris Ensaflement Paris, Deo. t. Negotiations are about concluded tor the appearance of Roscoe "Fat- i^ ty^ Arbuckle here and he will open ftt the Empire as a single sooit after he krrlves In Farla. f New and Better German Film in the Making Berlin, Dec. 2. "Wachsflgureln Cablnett," a new film directed by Paul Leni, with Jannlngs and Kraus in the leading roles, promises to be another "Dr. Callgarl." This later release Is more origi- nal and has a bigger popular appeal. "xom" cLosmo • •' London. Dec. I. /ack "Buchanan's starring vehicle, "Tonl," wUl close at the Shaftsbury Dep. 18, succeeded by "Cbarley'a Aunt." which comea In for alx weeka and Is, In tMm, to be trailad by "Llghtnln'." SKETCH WELL THOUaHT OF London, Dea t. At the Coliseum (vaudeville) yes- terday the Edwin Burke (American) sketch. "Tou Can't Beat Them," played by Yvonne Arnaud and Co., was well thought of. VABEETT ACTOBS* COaCESSIOH Berlin, Dee. 8. Th* vaudevUl* actors' union had mad* minor concessions to the managers, but the standard con- tract, won during the inflation p*- rlod. will be retained. "FOIXTABHA" AT ST. 7AMES liondon, Dec 8. "Pollyanna," currently touring th* provinces, will premier at the St. James, london. Dee. 18, with Joan Barry and Lyn Harding head- ing the cast. GOETHE THEATBE SEP FAHS Berlin, Dec. 2. The idealistic repertory com- pany at the Goethe theatre has failed, owing to amateurish pro- ductions and bad business manage- ment. BEMEMBESING OSCAB WILDE I Paris, Dec. 2. Friends organized services last Sunday commemorating the twen- ty-fourth anniversary of the death of Oscar Wilde. tXI.ErnONK KNRICOTT M^O I THE TILLER DANCING SCHOOLS JOHN TILt.ER PrMldent MART RKAr 8«cretanr OF AMERICA, Inc. TEMPORARY ADDRESS 225 West eeth Street NEW YORK Director* MART READ RE>fE TODD Attorney NATHAN BURKAN jiiHs "Sport of Ki>gs"Pro(ilabk London, Dec. 2. An estimate of current plays ap- pearing in Variety and of the Lon- doii legit theatres is taken excep- tion to by Robert Courtneidge In so far as "The Sport of Kings" at the Savoy was commented upon In the issue of Variety Just arriving here. Mr. Courtneidge states the esti- mate Is Incorrect, as the piece Is In for an indefinite run at the Sa- voy, and has yielded a handsome proflt. He bellves It is likely to continue for a year. A. H. Woods, has submitted a proposition to Mr. Courtneidge to send over the EngUeh company in the play. Intact, to New York for Mr. Woods* presentation. Negotia- tions are pending.. "VORTEX'* SMART PUT Satirsk Birt Loeks Without Chance sf Long Run London, Dee. 8. "T^ Vortex," a satire on the so- cial strata along the lines of "Our Betters," will probably enjoy the smartest cUentels, but appears doubtful of achlsTlnc any pennansat success. The piece opened at 'Bveryasasfs theatre. '^Nounette*' WeU liked Psrls, Deo. 8. "Nounette," another novel o( H. Deveronls* and his third ts be adapted for the stage so far this season, premiered at the Daunou Friday. It Was well received. The novel has been dramatized Into a three-act piece by Abel and Jac- ques Tarrlde. Belleres replaced Maurel in the cast as did Mile. Demlny for Mar- gueritte Plerry. Jacques Inqperson- ates a hustling American im- presario. WAlUffin.T.TO OFEEA OPEHIHG Paris, Dec. 2. T.he opening of the Marseilles Municipal Opera has been definitely set for tomorrow (Dec. 8). Crane Sisters for Week Only London, Dec. 2. The Crane Sisters played but one week at the Empire as their act was unsatisfactory. Tk« BMt OkUMsM* InlrMtiM ' 8p«clal Routine* Created STUDIOS or IStl U'wmr (Knt. on i«ib 8t.) N. rkM* edMBew'iM* S^m Wriu fit Sit r. EMPIRE CONFERENCES London, Dec. 2. Conferences are In session this week to decide If the Empire is to continue with its music hall vaudeville policy, or become a home for revue producing once again. fierlln, Dec. 2. The local theatrical situation is again overcast with financial straights. Bankruptcy proceedings, as well as drastic cuts In salaries are listed in the geheral show slump here. The Volkeoper Company, Peo- ple's. Opera, has gone' Into bank- ruptcy with Director Lante held re- sponsible. Unless the city Imme- diately decides to further finance the organisation it will throw >(H> people out of work. Another happening Is the renting of three theatres by the Rotter brothers, Berlin's biggest man- agers, who are also feeling the financial pinch, to Hellmer, of Frankfort. At a recent managers' meeting the salaries of actors were set and rated in classes. During the con- ference It was decided that only 11 stars will be allotted as much as $600 weekly, absolute top money. In retaliation ' to this measure the 11 leading stage luminaries are or- ganising against the ruling and trouble is anticipated. With the opera singers, $250 nightly is scbeduled as the salary peak. Michael Bohnen has accepted the cut, but Maria Jeritsa has oaA- celled all futut^ appearances over here. She is now at the ^et. New York. "Falling Leaves" Is Ripe for Big Money London, Dec. 2. "Falling Leaves,'' opening at the Little theatre, is a flimsy drama, unlikely of success. The piece has a small cast and Is played within one set. Suttofl Vane Is the author. SALTER LOSES LICENSE Met's Qermsn Agent Blames Lscsl Lsws Norbert Salter, agent of the Metropolitan Opera Company of New York, has lost his agent's license. It is Salter's claim that the loss of Bis permit is due to the new laws hers. STEAU88 LEAVES UHSEB FIBE • Berlin, Dee. 8. Richard Strauss has retired, fW>in the eonductorshlp of the Vienna Stats Opera. As iwevlously rumored and re- ported, the resignation followed disagreements between Strauss and bis «o-director, Schalk. BAiinras Dec. 17 (New York to London), Jos. M. Schenck and Mra Schenck (Norma Talmadge), (Majestic). Dec. 8 (London to I*sw York), Mr. and Mrs. L>oula B. Ifaysr and daughter^ (Aqultanla). Dec. I ^New York ts London), Mme.. Simone, Michael Fokine, Mr. and Mrs. Wtnchell Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Basil King, Francois I'orchs (husband of Ume. Simone) (Mau- retania). Nov. 2t (New York to London), Andre Chariot (Majestic). Nov. 2» (New York ts ParU) Andre Chariot, Mr. and Mrs. Mon- tague Glass and Daughter, Robert Rlngling, John D. Tlppetts, Edward J. Nally (R. G. A.), Charles A. An- sello (manager Clarldgs Hotel), Curt K. Kurthoft, Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Moses (Majestic). Nov. 28 (New York to Bermuda) Mr. Chd Mrs. Eugene O'Neill and son. Corliss Palmar (Fttrt 8t George). Nov. 28 (from London) Peggy Worthy Capt Balrnsfather, Major Oeoffrity Moss, Reird Albes. Nov. 28 (New York to London) Edmund Ooulding, Fanny Holzmann. Mme. Novello Davles (Berengaria). Nov. 22 (Paris to New York) Mr. and Mrs. DsvM Warfleld (Le- viathan). SIGHAKD HALE SCOldift Berlin, Dec. 8. Rlohard Hale, American baritone, suecessfuUy scored in a recital at the Bschsteln Saal. Minta Durfee Permanently in Paris Paris, Dee. 8. Roscos ("Fatty") Arbuckle's wife, Miota Durfee. has filed a pS- tliton for divorce here and Intends entering business in this country. Harry Pilcsr Reopens Csbsrst Paris, Nov. 2. Harry Pilcer has reopened the Acaciss cabaret after extensive al- terations. A faahionable crowd was at the inauguration last week. *'''^- ARRIVALS Nov. 21 at Boston (from London) Maris Athos, Sunny Alexendet (English Busloat comedy) (La- conla). Dee. 8 (from London), Jeaa Acker, Bud S'laher, George Bakla- noff. Laura Descard (Olymplo). Dec. 2 (from London), TlttoRttlTo, Yvonne Darle, John J. McOraw and wife, and New York Giants and Chi- cago Whits Sox bail teams (Le\ia- than). '.,-;'. Dee. t. (from Boutbampton) David Warfleld, Yvonne Darle, Titta Rufto, Mr. and Mrs. John Mc Oraw and the New York Giants and Chicago White Sox baseball teams (Leviathan). 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