Variety (January 1925)

r " VARIETY'S LONDON OFFICE Wednesday, January 7, 1925 2096-3199 Regent CABLE ADDRESS* VARIETY, LONDON Fn D E* I r* KI CABLE ADDRESS* VARIETY, LONE Vi I\ IL 1 ij m 8 St. Martin's Place, Trafalgar Squar« DEMANDED DRESS STERILIZATION, 7 AMERICAN SHOW GIRLS STRIKE ——J Moulin Rouge Revue, Paris, Paying Passage for Girls to New York—French Co-workers Wore Amer- -^icans' Gowns While Collecting in Auditorium for ■, Charity During Entre' Acts—All Gertrude Hoff- man, "Follies'* Girls—MUs Hoffman Siding with Management " ' 1~:" ^ t>arla, Jan. C. S*ven Zlegfeld "Follies*' erlrls (Qertru(!^e^ Hoffman Oirla) have been discharged from the Moulin Rouge and are returning to New York. This action follows variouM con- troversies which climaxed in a strike by the American girls be- cause their French co-workers wore their dresse:^ while taking up collections for charity in the audi- torium during the intervals, which la th« usual custom here. The "Follies" girls refused to again wear the dresses until they had been •terilized and then went on strike, whereupon the management, exas- j>erated because of alleged previous objectionable behavior, cancelled the contracU although paying' an extra fortnight's salary and return passage to America. In an Interview Gertrude Hoff- man stated she could not blame the management, explaining the "Amer- ican show girls had been treated like queens since their arrival," and had become unbearably exacting besides making themselves conspic- uous, with the management meekly overlooking their disobed>ence of stage regulations during rehearsals until the strike at Christmsus Ume. Tire Moulin Rouge management has expressed regret at the occur- rence and. Miss Hoffman has en- deayored to arrange a reconcillla- tlon. But the girls seemed perfectly ■atlsded to consider themselves discharged. NORA BAYES MARRIED? . London, Jan. 1. A report her* is that Nora Bayes was married three weeks ago. around New York, to Ben FrlcOand, non-professional. The cabled rumor may be preioa- turek Mr. Frleland. said to be a wealthy garage owner, has been frequently seen of late with Miss Bayes but no report, beyond their engageinent to wed, has been heard In New York of their marriage. Miss Bayes is living at her West End avenue home with three adopted children. ^^^- Th« Bttl 0^:arnM:i Instrudtcn "*■ SixriRl ni.utinoii Crrniofl NEDWAYBURH STUDMS OF SIMEBIAIKIMC , Mil U'tvii.> (Kni. on 60lh St.) N. V. { B«ci Write fji Alt Uooklrt V -J OLD AND YOUNG Musical Parisian Play of Prefer- ences in Ages->Amusins Paris, Jan. 6. With the press show given a week after the ofRcial premier, tl.e critics Anally saw Jean Chariot's presenta- tion of "Men Vieux" ("Old Chap"), a musical by Andre Blrabeau and Batallle-Henri. The piece is at the fashionable and little Potinlere. The l^ok is of a boy in love >rith a girl who finds she prefers elderly men. He therefore imper8onatt.s his own father, and successfully. Etchelare plays the youth. Mile. Marken is the girl and Marguerite Deval the mother, who amusingly prefers young escorts. Nicely received, the script Is played to music arranged from popular current' airs by P. Chalg- non, A. Crantrler, G. Gabaroche, Moretti, Fred Pearly and Joseph ScuU. FUTURE PARIS PLATS Paris, Dec. 80. EJarly in the new year we are promised "I^ Vol Nuptial," by Pi- card, at the Madeleine, during the absence of the manager-actor, An- dre Brule. The cast will comprise Baron Julnir, Alcover, Stephen and Mme. Sipnelly. Two playa by Andre Pascal (Baron Henri de Rothschild), en^ titled "Tout s'arrange" and 'X'Af- falre Juliette," wiU form the next bill at the Raunou, with Tramel, R. Hasti, Harry James, Marthe Reg- nter, Madeleine Lambert in the cast, after whlph the fashionable (ittle theatre of Jane Renouardt will mount another musical comedy for which Christine will fumlah the musla "Poiiche," operetta, from a com- edy given last season at the Poti- nlere, musio by Hlrsct jann. haa been spoken of (or some time at the Theatre Edouard "VTL /"La Vie de Garcon," by F. Gan- dera, is listed for the Athcnee early in the new year. "L'Eternelle Chanson,- by H. Chaumet at the Odeon. "Mon Cure chez lea Riches," by P. Chalne (from a novel by C. Vaulel), at the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. A musi- cal show, signed by Rip, at the Ca- puclnea. "Pepette," by the Spanish composer Pad ilia, at the Etoile or Avenue (Champs Elysees). The C. Mocdona British troup, at the Fe- mina during the month of January. "Prince Charmant," by T. Ber- nard, will be given at the Michel, to follow "Elle Au^l." Burton and Frank Agree On Frank Play Adaptation London, Jan. %. Percy Burton has come to an ar- rangement with Julian Frank for the la iter's production and presen- tation here of the French play "LInsoumiso" (literally "The Un- submissive One"), of which Burton secured the world rlghU and him- self adapted the piece during its success in Paris. Julian Frank tvlU present this Franco-Arabian play, wiih'a harem scene, to follow "The Rot" with Ivor Novcllo at the Ciarriclt, London. Meantime. I'orcy Burton is Join- ing Sir John Martin-Harvey as his personal rei>rese:ilatlve and nsso- ciote-nianagcr. ' I EDITfi DAY AND ROSE MARIE' London, Jan. 6. Editli Day, Rose licauinont and Lupino Lane liave been named as rartlclpants in tlie forthcoming pro- iluction of "Kcse M^rie," for which Dave Bennett (Antiericanj.wlU stage the dances. * DOROTHY QUINETTE of FULTON and QUINETTE Press-Herald, Portland Maine: "Fulton and Qulnette presented ihe snappiest act from i>oint of dialog and action that has graced this theatre in weeka Dorothy Quinette, a lovely blonde mtss. dances and kicks high, which la a grace in itself." Jan. 12. Keith's :05th Street, Cleveland; Jan. 18, Keith's. ■ In- diaporis: Jan. 26, Keith's. LoulsviUe and Dayton. Representative, TOM KENNEDY LEAD AMERICAN INVASION OF '24 Lasrton and Johnstone, Colored, Most Successful ■y...,.... . ,' 'SViIJ:«.-.. ^'.- :■,■, ; _ " liondon, Dec. S0. Probably the moat aucceasful act imported from America this season, all things considered, la Layton and Johnstone. Thia team of col- ored entertainera baa enjoyed a longer stay than any of the others and their income runa Into fancy figures. Originally appearing In an ob- scure night club they were seen by Elsie Janls when she waa framing her show for the Queens theatre, which opened laat Juna~ They proved one of the hlta of the en- tertainment and were Immediately In demand. cU one time playing simultaneously with Mlaa Janla, at a local mtnlc ball and a cabaret. At preaent they are playiag the halla and are practically the only act at the Cafe de Parla, at which they have been for the paat alx montha and where they now re- ceive a percentage of the groaa with I guarantea During the day they ooUeet hand- some fees for broadcaating and ap- pear at two or three private enter- tainments almost every week. They will shortly leave town Cor 12 weeks to play provincial oontraeta which were made before they became the rage here, after wbieh they will re- turn and reaume at the Cafe de Parla. •.• - - ''6 CYLINDER'' MOVING Replacing *The Rat* at Qarrick, Playing Regular Performanee. London, Jan. C "Six Cylinder Love" wUl take to the Qarrlck next Monday, playing regular performances Instead of a 6 o'clock show as It Is now doing. With the closing of "^^e Rat" this week at the Garrlok. Ivor No- vello starts rehearsals of "Lord and Master," an adaptation of "Llnaou- mise." It will follow "Six Cylinder Love" at the Garrick. making It plain no extended engagement tor the "Love" piece in that biuae la looked forward to. Anita Elson Remaining London, Jan. 1. Following a recent controversy Anita Elson has reconsidered her decision to quit "The Co-Optimists" .-ind will remain with that group of players. "Peter Pan" in London Jan. 14 London. Jan. I. •Teter Pan" In film form will be exhibited, starting Jan. 14. at the Pavilion by Fapaoua Plajrers. LONDON BUTT VS. DEAN War On at Drury Lane Between Directors a London, Dec. 20. There la war at Orury Lane be- tween the two directora. Sir Alfred Butt and Basil Dean. The latter is at the moment tri- umphant as he has managed to se- cure the board's support fur his revival of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," but Butt la getting busy and throwing out paragraphs about "Rose-Marie," which he will house at the Lane. From this it would appear he has little faith in the running powers of Shakespear« In a Dean production. Basil, In the meantime, is working morning, afternoon and night to make the "Dream" an overwhelming success. CUEZON'S NEW HOUSE London. Jan. 6. One of the many new theatres about which there is so much talk here Is a house to be built in Shaftesbury avenue to the east of the Palace. A developing company, at the bead of which is Herbert Jay, has acquired aufficient apace and the alte has been offered. Charlton Mann had a first option, but he allowed it to lapse and Frank Curzon, who is Jay's brother-in- law, has stepped in and secured the land. Already he ia - planning a one-tier house to hold #00 and building operationa will aoon be- «in. UOHT ITEW COMEDT Parte, Jan. 9. "La vie de Garcon,* a three-act comedy In four scenes by Felix Gandera, was given at the Theatre del'Athenee Dec. 21 to a poor recep- tion. X The cast includes Felix Hugueijet, Rosenberg, Arnaudy, Madeleine Soria, Ouvener and Mme. Cassive. The story la that of a provincial maiden who comes to Paris to earn her own way, Independently, but returns to her home disappointed, afterwards marrying her former lover. JOE SCHEKCK "BUILDINO" London, Jan. 1. J09 Schenck visited Birmingham yesterday, expressed a liking for that olty and announced he would erect a $1,500,000 cinema theatre there. The aftermath was iront page pabllcity and the stunt will probably be repeated in other cities. "YOU AND r' IN DOUBT London, Jan. I. rron and I" at the Little theatre unwound itself before a friendly taouae. It'a la doubt, with the chances against it, notwithstanding Che boisterous reception at the premiere. "SILENCE" AT GLOBE, LONDON London. Jan. 0. X<ondon Is to get another Amer- ican play shortly when Godfrey Tearle produces "Silence* at the Olobe. The presentation will take place very ahortly. FOX AFTEB WEST END HOUSEE London. Jan. 1. Wniiam Fox wanta a theatre in the West End to present his picture production of "Dante's Inferno." Qulliver Wants American Writer London, Jan. 6. Charles Gulliver has sent for Paul Gerard Smith (American) and has commissioned him to write a new revue, headed for the Palladium. It is proposed to open the pro- duction here around the ESaater bolidaya De Courville'a "Wondcra" Revue London, Jan. 6. Ida May Chad wick has been signed by Albert de Courville for a new revue which opens Imme- diately and is titled "Wonders." London, Dea 24. The First Night Playgoers are ever in debate. The subject se- lected for their laat conference waa "la the Film the Lowest Form of Art?" Arthur Bourchler expressed hia dislike of film acting, particularly his own. It waa an exciting evening but the argument came in and went out by the aame door. "Barton'a Folly," by Gladys Par- rish, was done by the Three Hun- dred Club at a Sunday show. . It ia one of those plays which everybody professes to like but nobody under- sUnds. They do much work of thia nature on Sunday eveninga in the London theatres. Isidore d0 Lara is still talking oC a national opera house. He ia ask- ing for $5,000,000 to build the house and another $5,000,000 to subsidise the project. He only proposes to take $S from each subscriber. This means the financial interest of 2,000,000 people. There are as many people in England, but will they do it? Another musical play likely to reach London soon is "FrasQulta." In this Joae Collins, Robert MIchaella and Edmund Owenn all disport. If "Wildflower," imported from the SUtea. ia not done firat at the Gaiety, It win not be long before "Frasqulta" la in the bill, for the present production, "Poppy," la not an overwhelming success. There Is a distinct peaalblUty that Susan Glaspell'a "Inheritors" will be sUged here by one of the play- producing aocletles some time la 1026. The leading part la likely to be played by Josephine Victor, now appearing In "The Pelican." Managera are apprehensive con- cerning Sybil Thorndlke's season at the Regent, where she wfll reaume the run of "Saint Join." This the- atre has a large seating capacity. Though there will be a few stalls at West End prices, over 400 seats will be obUinable at half the rates charged when "Saint Joan" was at the New theatra Basil GUI has cecured the provin- cial rights to "The Foor and wlU commence his tour next August with himself in the leadla« rola. The next show at the Adelpbl will bo a musical called "The Tamarisk Maid." It will be Harry-Welch- mans venture and he will co-star with Helen Gllllland. The date fixed for the opening Is Jan. 20. The little theatre habit is spread- ing in England. At a place called Kew, on the westerh outsklrta of London, a bljou house will be opened with Milton Roamer aa pro- ducer. The directora are respon- sible for naming It the "Q" theatre. REAL SUCCESSI Hoffman Girls Only Billed for Paris' New Revue ^ • Paris, Dec. 20. Through the phenomenal success of the Gertrude Hoffman Girls (American) In the new "Grand Rc- vuV at the Moulin Rouge, their name only Is up in the lights and ^he advertising for the house. All other names have been re- moved from both. Fox's London Empire London, Jan. C. William Fox has leased the Em- pire here for a aeriea of film fea- turea, to be Inaugurated Jan. II with "Dante's Inferno." ACT STATED OVEBTIME London, Jan. 0. Chain and Archer scheduled to do it minutes at the, Holbom-Empire remained before the audience for 22, playing at will with the house In their hoke act. The present turn la entirely dif- ferent from the dress-suited affair they gave as a cabaret offering. GUTTBY'S PLAY AND CAST London. Jan. •. Sascha Oultry's new play opens In March at His Majesty'a with Oaoar Asche, Godfrey Tearle and Moyria MrfJill in the cast. TKLEPHONK RNDICOTT OnS THE TILLER DANCING SCHOOLS 1 JOHN TILI.BR rrealdrot UAIIT HBAr 8«cr«lary OF AMERICA, Inc. TEMPORARY ADDRESS 225 West 69th Street NEW YORK Dlr*etors MART RBAtk RKNB TODO Attomar NATHAN BURKAN