Variety (October 1925)

VARIETY VAUDEVILLE Wednesday, October 7, 1925 EYEK INCREASIl GOOD FELLOVSHIP IN VAUDEVILLE AGAIN INDICATED NATIONAL VAUDEVILLE ARTISTS, Inc. 56 West Randolph Street CHICAGO Thursday, September 10th, 1925. Mr. E. F. Albee: Just a line to express my gratitude in behalf of my brother and myself while playing the Golden Gate Theatre in 'Frisco. My brother was stricken with acute apjxjndicitis. He finished the week all right. We jumped from there to Denver. We wertt to our home, wjiich is in San Bernardino, Calif., for a couple of days, where my brother was operated on. I wired Manager Weber, who is my representative, of the fact that we would be unable to work, so through the kindness of the managers I was told to continue and do a single. I am now in Chicago working single until my brother will be able to join me. I do want to mention Mr. Louis Hellburn, the manager of the OrpheunT in Denver, and every one connected with the theatre in making my week so pleasant considering my handicap. Also Mr. Chesterfield and Mr. Harry Weber for their wonderful kindnesses. It is almost impos- sible to thank the managers enough, but I do wairt you to know that we are so grateful. Wishing the managers as much happiness as they have given my brother and myself, ' ^ Faithfully yours, ' • . AL WALDMAN (Of Ted anid Al Waldman) September 14th, 1925. Dear Mr. Waldman: Your letter of September 10th received. I am>orry indeed to hear of your brother's illness. It is great sat- isfaction to know ttiat the managers were prompt in their kindness ^ and consideration under such circumstaiKes as set forth in your letter. Many a heartache and discouraging condition is obviated by these gentle and generous deeds which are exchanged between managers and artists today. There is only one way to show appreciation for this work—the vaudeville artists should at all times consider the managers in fulfilling their contracts, showing the greatest interest in their work and extend- ing to the managers any favor they can graciously bestow during their engagements. In this way we will be able to continue this good work, which hasn't Wen one-sided by any means. The artists have been' very gracious, liberal and considerate. We want to keep this up and add to it on bdth sides, for it can bring nothing but contentment and success to both. I trust your brother will soon be able to join you. With all good wishes, ,.. Cordially and faithfully yours E.F. ALBEE, Mr. Al Waldman Ted and Al Waldman ^ 56 West Randolph Street Chicago,^ 111. ^ CABARET COMPETITiON (Continued from page 1) personal reflection upon the stellar card In the cabaret, but due to the fact that there are so many cafes to attract the spender. It Is only nat- — ural they distribut* ibeir patron- age nightly. The newcomer Into the field fig- ured on the spender in this wise, deducing that the "big checlt boys' are probably tired of the favorite •tamping grounds and would wel- come a change. Offering them a change, they manage to attract a little attention at first but not of any great importance, meantime hurting the others matei^ally. The »*anic situation is continued and ex- pan<1e>l ind«»f, so that tne many cabs row can't llnd enough of the cafe- j-'oliig patronage to really fill half of them with any degree of prosperity. The "butter and egg man" thing 1m L'uuHuItjred something of the past. No checks of $400 and $300 a night are 40 be had except intermittently where formerly the $900 to $1,200 k iiiglitly "sad news" was not un- I known. House Parties in Favor The ctife men vouchsafe the ex- :,f^ T>lanation „ that .th,e -'■li^ii;je parly" variation is growing lo a"n Imposing and damaging degrr-e. This situa- tion was treated with in Variety some weeks ago in its first general survey of Night Life of New York as part of the Night Life of the World series, setting forth that the privacy of the homo was now fa- vored by revelers as the scene of activity. The cabaret men know of this new Inclination of people spending their time In the homes as cafe talent i.s being sought after for the private parties. Formerly the hosts spen their time and money in the cafes, running up big chciks. The cabaret men are "putting the bee" on the household hosts heavy -*- 'Whenever cafe talent is sought after, the performers receiving fancy figures and the agents likely com- njlvsions, but after all Is said and done the gate at the public places riglitly finds tlie revenue beaucoup iindT the weather. Ev«^ything looked primed for a klg '.111. The cooi weutlier the past weeks should have spelled big re^ turns ordin.irily but nothing has' happened. / Couvert Plac«s Some of the $3 couve'rt places are getting a play from their own ex- clusive following but that is limited to certain nights. It is too early M predict a letting down of the bars to the informal visitor but that must follow if tl)ey are to remain open. The "sawdust" places with a pop priced cover %re geltAig sonie trade. The average $2 cover place, however, is the sufferer iind that goes for the majority of them. After one cafe man put, "There are more cabbies man lights on Hroadway Just now." And there are more coining. tievf>ral performers are planning to start their own with themselves as the attractions. Other performers who luid contemplated featuring themselves on their own this fall but for some reason failed to promote a bankroll now are crowing over their good fortune. Meantime the common garden variety of saloons are doing a flour- ishing trade. They come to drink and nothing else. There is no talent to distract them and keep them squatting over a glass of ginger ale AVIien they -^ave drunk their fill fhey eXIX and m.i1fe^B»4)« for new* comers. It can «if t'ourse last as long as the good luck with the liucktier hoys holds out. NEW ACT LASTED 3 WEEKS The vaude partnership of Jack lOdwards and I'.illy .Adams lasted ex- actly three weeks with the dissolu- tion brought about this week when Kdwarils rejoined his former part- ner, Italph Singer. The Singer and Kdwards combl- t nation re ently silit after several years of association with both claiming Inability to get along with each other. L. D. H. VISITING D. D. H., the monologist. returned to .\ew Voik from ."^^iianac Monday, for.a visit -of two weeks. D. I). H. iliuNiJ H. Hall) says he will not rMurn to the ."tage for another year at least, spondlnj that time at .Saranac. PAULINE HELD With Companions for Action of Grand Jury; $10,000 Bail Demanded MIDGETS ''BLUES" SINGER Oolly Kramor Hoading Midgat Jazz fiand Dr. Joseph Pauline, Jack Phillips and Henry Case, charged with toss- ing Sol Trencher from the ninth i floor of the Hotel Kianders were held for the action of the Grand Jury by Magistrate Uichard F. McKiniry in West Side Court. Dail in the case of (Ooc) Pauline and I'hilips was fixed at $10,000 each. Case's bail was set at $2,500. Tlie former two were unable to procure the neces- sary surety and were taken lo the Tombs. Case obtained bail. Trencher appeared in court. The alleged assault occurred on the. night of Sept. 11. Trencher went to Pauline's room with some food and an argument arose. During the scuffle Trencher fell from the win- dow. Trencher lives al .131 lOast Houston street and was euiployed at Jack's Restaurant on West 47th street. Pauline was represented by for- mer Judge Leonard Snitklti. He was the chief spokesman of the array of counsel apjjearing for the defendants. He -rgued with the court for almost 30 .ninutes pleading for lesser bail. The court was ad- amant. Assistant District A-ttfiffiey Magee stated that the district attor- ney's office was opposed to lower bail. Tlshman ft O'Nell have a new midget jazz band headed by a diminutive "blues" singer. Dolly Kramer, supported by the jazz double quintet. It's the first time a midget act Is being billed under the featured member's name, the turn being known as Dolly Kramer and her Boy Friends. It is also the flrsi time a midget warbler has had the endurance and voice power to head a midget sing- ing act. SKUNK IN THEATRE Syracuse, N. Y., Oct. 6. A large .skunk, calmly walked into the lobby of the new Sayrc Iheatre and curling up for a sleep beneath the box otrice window, gave Man- ager Edward Cangley and his aides something to think about. The police were called, but could offer no solution. Finally, a fire- man was summoned with a hand extinguisher aiid one dose was enough to rout the animal. IN ANT) OUT Prank De Voe, on account of a severe cold ha.^ to leave the bill at the HlUstreet, Los Angeles, before the matinee Saturday. Leslie and "Vandergrift. returned the day be- fore tioai Honolulu, replaced him. MAREI^&ES Harry Anger (formerly Anger .and I'arker) to Mary Kerry in New York, Oct. 3. Teddy Hayes, former secretary to Jack Dempsey, reported married to Dorothy Appleby ("Puzalea") Oct. 3, in Chicago. ^1 Alborn, assistant director, to I'.etty Venemen. non-profes.sional, at Hollywood, Cal., Sept. 30. Heorge Milton LlpschuUz, music- al director at Loew's WarHeld, San Francisco, to Joan Schirmer, non- prolfssJopa!. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm C. ("Johnny') Johnson, son, Sept. 4, in New York. The father is the dance orchestra leader. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hlnshel.vood at St. Vincent's Hospital, Los An- geles, Sept. 29, son. The father is with the art department at the Douglas B'alrbanks studio. Mr. and Mrs. Al Borde (Borde and Robinson) daughter, Chicago, Sept. 28. ENGAGEMENTS lijlda Spong, for 'Lucky Sam Mc- Carvor." Olive West, Bela Lugosl, Hor- ten.se Alden, Anna Duncan, Julia Ralph, Kitenne Olrardot, Kay Mc- Kay, Vlct^ Hammond, Conrad Cnntzen, George Thornton, Jacob Kingsbury. Nace Kondo Helen Judson, Boyd Davis, "Ar.il.e.s(jue." Bert Sabourin, general under- study, "What Price Glury?" (Bos- ton Co.). , ILL AND INJURED William J. Oillagher, cabaret man, Is confined nt home following an operation for mastoiditis. Christian Fie, veteran musician, is seriously 111 at his home. 17 Tay- lor street, Horne'.l, N. Y. Edith Clifford removed from Ho- tel Claridge to Plaza Hospll.al Oct. 2 with nervous breakdown. Ml«» Clifford played the Fifth Ave., .New York, last week but was forced to cancel other bookings. NEW ACTS Joe Slmtns and Arnold ^Viley. Ruth Hoy ward, assisted by Lenore Ewing. Buddy Bradley ("Dixie to Broad- way") and Kiilph Cooper (Cc.oper and Thompson) have framed a new iolored turn. Ju.mita Hatisen In a Paul (lerard Smith Skit. K, K. Nadel, producer. • r.attllng Buttler," the former George Choos show in vaudeville miniature, with Ted MaoNamara. Joe Shuster, songwriter, pianolog. Scott and Christy hav"^ dissolved. Ad;i Christy Is preii.Tring a neW sinf.:le turn. Sr-ott may do the for- mer act with a new partner. HOUSES OPENING The St«4er-««alelgh, N. C will open with the Kelth-AUiee Wlla, Oct. 15. The New Sanger, Pensa- cola, V\a., opens with the K-A hills Oct. 12. Both play a split weeK policy, Pensacola splitting Atlanta, Ga. The Strand. Hud.«on Falls, N. Y.. J. A. Fitzgerald, manairer. Is to play five acts of vniideville the last half, booked^through Fally -Markus. The Capitol. Elmira. N. Y.. seat- ing 1.000, opened Oct. 5 with straight pictures. Shea's, Jamestown, N. V.. closed for several months, has reopened with K-A vaudeville. The Strand, Messina, N. Y.. re- sumed vaudeville this week, playing four acts on the first half booked by Walter Plimmer and spllttins the week with Ogdensburg, ."^■- »•» booked out of tlio same a;TP"i'V- The Victoria, Grcenlleld, -Vlass^ will open the last half of n<xt wecK with Kelth-Albee pop vnndevilW .ind pictures. The house has been dark, due to diiTcreaces 'A Hi' '•»' atagc hands.