Variety (Jan 1930)

CCRT ee ee ore: '-. will. please, ‘but more in the prav '. 80 heavy a production as “Wings” | Berlin, Dec. 31, crowding in. ‘Of the. ‘additions, prob Hotel, ” remembered as a Pola Negri fitm, Americans. | . Another is. “Hula Dibulla," farce which has. possibilities. ‘States : -under ‘a: clever hands. . a. *Frotel Stadt Lemberg” is the ‘new title. for the. story in musical form, founded .on : ‘Paramount’s picture. starring Pola Negri and offered ‘at the Westerns. theatre here. © Tt was favorably. received in a mild way. Music. ‘by Jean Gilbert’ does nicely,. but ‘the book’ is heavy: Kaethe Dorsch scores ‘a. triumph in . the feminine lead, with Leo Schuet zendort. and ‘Karl J oeken contend: ets ‘for ‘honors; ArnoldBach Farce | “The. last farce by: Arnold . and ‘Bach: (the: Jatter : having. died reently), . “Hulla Dibulla”. at -the Komische: Opera. theatre, is revealed ‘as the. usual effective piece for the exploitation of the immensely popu-. ‘lap comedian, Guido Tielscher, and Ances. than in the capital -Story has to do with a. ‘maenifi cently uniformed picture: extra who -gets by mistake into the entourage of the visiting monarch Ahmanulla, | where he unearths a conspiracy |. against the: royal person. : It is this. piece. that. seems: to promise. posei-: bilities for American adaptation. . ' Patriotic Theme ‘The Lessing theatre offers “The * Red Eagle of the Tyrol, ” by Anger “Mayer, a red hot patriotic: story dealing ‘with the: Italian policy. of ‘hostility: ‘toward the German people’ and language of the newly annexed | Tyrolian ‘territory. “structed play. te ANNA MIARES SEIZED IN DRUG PEDDLING CASE Paris, Dec. $1. . wife of Maurice ’ Anna Miares, “yvain, the French. composer, -has been admitted to. bail following her |: halls, scored nicely yesterday at the Palladium with a new. song cycle by. arrest on a.charge of trafffeking in narcotics... She is the divorced wife .of Dranem, leading French comedian, Yvain also is now suing for. a . divorce. The actress, while free, has been ordered to. remain at her home in Nice to await police in vestigation. Fall’s Posthumous ‘ Opera Good for U. S. : Prague, | Ded, 31. “Rose in Florida,” a osthumous operetta by the late Leo Fall, fin-. ished by E. W. Korngold, was an unqualified success ‘at the Arena here. : Marsak, leading. pahy, and Miss Balentova, popular. in the Jeading roles. _ Score: of the work is extremely | tuneful and it probably would have’ . ® good chance in the States. Musical: for Dominion ve . London, Dec.’ 8h. : “ugitver. Wings, ” new: Clayton’ & Waller musical, is destined for the ‘new Dominion, ‘it is learned,. despite every effort to maintain secrecy. Clayton & Waller hold @ contract for the Hippodrome, but “Mr. Cinders,” a stubbofh. success there, is = holding. on.until: along in February, and it would be expensive to keep on. the road for that length ‘of time. ‘-It is intimated also that William sons want to continue: production at the Hip: The Dominion can ao. $1; 000 more. per performance than’. the Hippodrome and is ideally situated for a ~ Spectacular” musical like “Wings. ” Lee’s 8 Name ‘Added London, Dec, 31. Lee Shubert’s . name has-been addea on the programs of the five theatres ‘in this city the Shuberts are interested. in. The name of J, J.. Shubert does: not appear, “V ARIETY’S” LONDON OFFICE 8 St. Martin’s Place, Trafalgar. Square “Grand Hotel” Made Into Operette, Mild Start in Berlin—Other Shows if Drury Lane Xmas Panto a _ Beautiful; Lacks Laughs | Holidays found new attractions ‘ably. the operetta made from “Grand. will. be ‘most’ interesting _ to for the ‘adaptor’s. ‘| territory. . immediately. ‘her new play, ce {. DOWaArde= ‘Laurillard.-isproducing. ‘London, Dec. “31. The ‘Drury Lane Christmas pan tomime, “Sleeping Beauty,” opened |. .Christmas eve under favorable cir-| _ . cumstances, with .audience in-holi|... 7 ‘day. gpirit and in: receptive. mood,. applauding every quip.and mechani|. . | cal effect, even though some ‘of them ee ‘are pretty old.. The show is elaborately mounted and beautifully dressed, with Julian | ‘Wylie .credited as producer and Eddie Dolly as dance arranger. Production is not strong in comedy and has nooutstanding song hit, Out of 20 numbers only: two are of American. origin, stop. gap giving Sir Alfred Butt a chance to get. a new musical. forthe spot. ‘It. should, however; ‘make ‘money | for the 10° weeks sched scheduled, CUBA DEPORTS U. 8. ORCHESTRA... Havana, Dec, 31. “ Jackie’ “Moore and his band of American. jazzists, 14 in’ number, have been deported ‘at the instance of:native musicians‘ union, ..’ The Moore outfit, which had béen playing dates in INinois and around | ‘the middle west, came to the Island two: weeks or more ‘ago and’ signed | for Havana dates without making any . arrangement. with. ; the local |: musi¢ ‘union; | Ixpertly con-|! two. weeks when the union men]: They played. the Tokio club for brought a complaint before the. im“| migration. authorities andthe bandsmen were directed to” leave Cuban Natives. replaced. them | Dora ‘Maughan ‘ Scores | In Spite: of Illness ° _ ‘London, Dec. 31. : “Dora: ‘Maughan, returning to’ ‘the Blanche Merrill. Good showing was in spite of a bad throat and the fact. she was hurried in a week ahead of . ‘schedule. because the management. was at a loss for a headliner. ' Miss ‘Maughan today (Tuesday) asked ‘the, management .to release her from the. date owing to her indisposition, but ‘they realized she was working under a haridicap, expressed their satisfaction and persuaded her to continue. . She. opened the same evening. at the’ Hotel’ Splendide, but’ appeared only during supper, reserving herself for New Year's Eve. Patty Moore and Sammy Lewis also appeared ‘in the Palladium bill, ‘{pack after a Continental tour, and actor of the’ ‘Czech National ‘theatre and formerly ‘with the Chicago Opera. com-. were stopped the. Show. ‘COCHRAN HOUSE FIGURES London, Dec. $1. ¢. 'B. Cochran takes exception ‘to Variety’s: figures on ‘per night :capacities of his three London houses and cables his squawk to London, ‘although he’s in New York himself. ‘}and could.‘ just as easily. have phoned his: kick -to. the home office, -.Anyhow here are the real figures,. making allowance in. all éases for’ the 6%: agency discount. His Majesty’s, $2, 700 a. night ‘in ‘stead of $2,500, . ‘Palace, $2,700 instead ‘of $2,600. Pavilion, $2,900 a night instead of $1, 900. “Virtue For Sale” New. London, Dec. 81. ; ‘Lillian ‘Tremble Bradley arrives from France today (Tues.) and will start supervision of rehearsals for “Virtue for Sale.”. the piece. TURNER’S HOLIDAY London, Dee. 31. Terry Turner, here for the past week, has gone on to Paris, not on business but on recreation bent. Terry, whose wife reads Variety, left word that it would be tactful not to mention the Paris side trip. Piece ig a}. . carried. the name of. Musical. Plays,. Ltd., since. the: Shuberts took them o added, | reputable agents declare. they should FOREIGN SHOW NEWS ‘WILL MAHONEY . .:In Barl Carroll's “Sketch Book,” . 44th St. Theatre, N. ¥.:C. The “Evening World” said: “will ‘Mahoney’s' presence and: gifts cer-: tainly strengthen the show. « He {s positively. superb. " Direction | RALPH G. FARNUM Se 1560 Broadway “Programs Ignore J. J. London,,. Dec, 81. ; ‘Shubert allied: ‘theatres here seem | to have undergone some ‘change of ‘direction lately. Programs have all over: “Recently: a. new line has’ “Lee Shubert, with no. mention of J. ‘of J. J. ‘Shubert. yeen FRENCH AGENTS WARNED | .tion.. ‘proffers to: synchronize his ‘masterpiece, “Ca} alleria Rusticana, ”. ON WHITE SLAVE. PERIL ‘ Paris, Dec. 31. ' Phe Prefecture of Police. has. directed a warning ‘to all Paris vaudeville agents: ‘Instructing... them to a scrutinize ‘carefully all foreign booka ings cand notifying. them that. they. must observe all agency reguia-|* tions, Purpose, to safeguard against white slave traffic, particularly . in Hgypt and South’ America... ‘Warning, with. legislation. to back | ‘it if necessary, is almed against ‘sending. girls to North Africa and South America, among other ‘points, where it is declared. white slavers’ have been. active. Paris agénts see in ‘tie’ move an. '1 effort to restrict their business. and have formed a protective association opposing limitations — on their for-. eign’ business. ‘Bookings within the French borders are not affected, since that field already is under the ‘supervision of the police, although they do not interfere: with intraFrench. activity. The new ruling makes no change in domestic pooking affairs, but.calls for: a. special license for agencies doing international business. . It is recognized that: the white | slave. ‘question is no myth, but the not be tied down because of criminal. operations by others outside | their circle. New ‘association was formed at @ meeting in the Empire theatre, at which these officers were chosen: P. B. Arnaud, president; Georges Baudx and 3B. Audiffred, vicepresidents, and.Ramon Zahm, secretary. . Practically. all the .recognized: agents are. included in. the ‘membership except Henri Lartigue, Paris branch of the William. Morris office, which is not. concerned in the erugade. : WORLD’S BIGGEST FAIR” . : who will continue producing : Hippodrome. ON IN PARIS STREETS Paris, Dec. 31, The grand boulevards of .Paris this: week are converted into the| world’s greatest fair grounds. It is part of the French holiday. cus‘tom to line the sidewalks. with stalls" merchandising everything. “in. the .| range of commercial goods. Pitchmen from all over the Con ‘\-tinent mobilize here for the week. between Christmas and New Year. The Parias Chrstmas corresponds to New Year’s in the States.. The French signalize Christmas with whoopee, exchanging presents on New Year's, reversing the Amerlcan custom. chairman,” : CABLE ADDRESS: VARIETY, LONDON Temple Bar 5041-5042 \London’s. Holiday Business Best Tn Years in All Amusement Lines Hat-Passing 3 in Paris . Brings Meagre Help| * Paris,.Dec. 31. Extreme” “general depression in -business here is strikingly. reflected in the. ‘state. ‘of. ‘the . theatre. and of show people, : Theatre’ pusiness | ‘ig ‘shot to the |.extent that. theannual hat-passing |‘among: holiday audiences in: behalf lof indigent . professionals has’ pro| duced ~ negligible results. Contributions are reported the smallest in the history ‘of the annual event. ’ Appeal. to. ‘audiences ° “yesembles | the: annual drive of. the N. V. A. in ‘the States. -the French theatre address. ‘pleas The’ biggest: stars in for the profession before audiences, after which the women principals of the shows go through the. aisles carrying baskets, “|MASCAGNI WILL | DO FILM OPERA Enemy of Jazz and Films Falls for: ‘Hollywood Rome, Dec. 1. ‘ Maestro Pletro: Mascagni, world famous composer, . jazz. and callingsound pictures -“an ‘artistic sin,”: is succumbing to the lure. of Hollywood lucre. -: = . Mascagni rejected with indigna or any ‘of his. other works, but is said to have agreed. to write. an ‘original opera for the’ ‘sightrsound screen, company: he has had dealings, | ‘de-.: He doesn’t say with which claring . Beveral ° have approached him. It is well known ‘that “Metro long ago made him an offer. French: Mayor’s Satire ” Paris, ° “Dec. . 31, . ent Mayor ‘of “Aix les Bains, French resort, was. fairly well received In. ‘Paris, Story has a political flavor ‘ina satirical. vein, picturing ‘an honest treasury official. who refuses to: graft and thus interferes with the ‘schemes of crooked party. leaders, ut ‘As a result. he wins an important post in the foreign service, not as #] . reward for: his merit, but because crooked politicians want to get rid plot in the official’s woman secretary, who. alone appreciates: his -worthiness.her, but lets her go in order to escape complications. . Arquilllere plays the honest office holder and Ghyslaine the sym pathetic secretary, London Replacements | ‘London,-. Dec. 31. — “Love. Lies” is closing at the Gaiety Jan.-18 to be succeeded by |4 “I Love You, Darling” on the 22d. George Clarke plays the lead. ~ "Mr. Cinders” . February with new. English musical, “The Blue. Rose,” taking {ts place.. ‘Garardo || and Adair, a quintette of dancers Piece is now being cast.’ and. rris Harvey’ already have -been engaged by the Williamsons English » Equity Soon London, Dec. 31, The ° new. British Equity is fast taking shape. Advisory committee met last week and completed plans. Another, meeting is scheduled for January at which they will pass upon draft. of aconstitution and by-laws, ‘9 ‘features Lauri. after panning} “Beau Metier; pe work of. the pres ‘of him. . Play has: romantic sub| He fallg in love with. is folding up. in. al. thee |. ee Londor, Dec. 31. London, has enjoyed the ©. best Chr istmastide business in years with: ‘all branches. of showdom ‘sharing in’ prosperity _ and. the weather contributing. the principal. incentive. Days hayé been bright and dry and evenings mild and clear. . Picture houses, vaudeville, cab -arets and legitimate ‘attractions: call ar ew ‘capacity. Even’ the dancé halls... had crowds and the. Bast Side Jew=. ish theatre with Boris Tomashafsky: likewise shared’ the good spirit of the holiday throngs. Nothing was ‘brought forward asnew. fare that particularly inspired attendarice, but the continued bills sufficed. ° . oo “A ‘Warm Corner,” at Prince's | theatre, was. revealed Christmas eve. as a Continental farce that. evoked. no. gréat enthusiasm although it was" nicely received. It is the work. of : Arthur Wimperis as ‘adapter. and ‘Wylie. . Production: also. brings: “William Berry,. musical ‘comedy star, forward in his first. straight dramatic role. His’ musical. . comedy methods are scarcely legit, 7 imate enough, even for farce... 7 Piece reveals nothing new in plot ‘or ..treatment,but the dialog, 1a. bright in the way of drawing room’ crossfire. Success doubtful at this 3 writing. | GULLIVER’S R REASONS FOR NORA BAYES FUND 5 ‘London, Dec. 31, Story. “pehind Charles . Gulliver's. effort: to obtain ‘a: ‘fund for. a: per| manent resting place for. the body: . of Nora Bayes is now out... a The manager's ‘purpose: was. to. have English performers. contribute the. necessary amount in individual. — sums of $6 each, as. an example ‘to. ‘American players .of loyalty to the. profession, ‘Tt brought . not a single” donation... : Gulliver had ‘tent. Miss. “Bayes. 7 $20, 000, taking.a mortgage. upon her. _ , American property. Semi-Success . in: ‘Paris| When she died he: qwas ‘willing to cancel the mort-. gage.so that the.dead actress’ adopt. ed .children might -have the ‘estate’ Antact., When, he found,» hé says, | that her husband had. filed claims _ upon ¢éértain property, he instructed — his solicitor to recovér the amount of his mortgage. His. intention: is. .; that when, the sum: is. patd -to. him, * he will transfer it. to the children he says. : ° "Shaw: Has New Play . Mee London, Dec. 31. George ‘Bernard Shaw has finished another play. It is yet untitled,’ Praduction is planned for the Mal-. vern festival next summer, a Argentine Actor ‘Dies. . Buenos Aires, Dee. 81. Felix, Rico, ‘popular native actor,” died here at the age of 35.. His’ ‘parents are‘ widely known as performers in South .America and he — | Was extremely. popular as the: bearer Fo ‘of a familiar stage name. : INDEX Cease tocenbenece Foreign 2-4 IL Pictures teres een eeeeene 5~30 . Picture: Reviews ate eae 15~ 24 ait ‘Film House. 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