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Musical Courier 1927-04-07: Vol 94 Iss 14, 1927
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1MOVIES
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3called Spring Time. The orchestra, under Carl Edouard, played the ever tuneful Rustle of Spring, by Sinding, after which Margaret Schilling, seeking shelter from the shower under an umbrella, sang with fresh voice the familiar April Showers. Mlle. Klemova, M. Daks, Kiddon and the ballet cavorted gracefully on the green, beneath trees heavy with blossoms, to Linche's Spring. Robert Stickney, as a scarecrow, did a Danse Grotesque on stilts; he is certainly a novelty and his skill was rewarded by the audience.
5This week also marks the return of the popular Australian tenor, Allan Prior, in a number of new songs. He was in good form and easily won the audience, especially with the power and clarity of his top notes.
7After the usual topical review came Fredric Fradkin, who by popular demand was held over a second week. His program was new and he played beautifully, revealing anew the qualities that have made him so fine an artist. Especially well liked was the clever arrangement of Logan's Pale Moon.
9The Gobs was a second Plunkett stage presentation participated in by the Mark Strand Male Chorus whose opening solo was Sail, Sail, Sail by Gitz Rice. What Does It Matter, by Berlin, and Dvorak's Going Home were other numbers, while the ballet ("Gobblies") added a touch in their jaunty sailor suits. The Three Gamble Boys, in a row boat, gave their bit—very clever too. The setting for this act was supposed to be on board one of Uncle Sam's ships, and at the end the Statue of Liberty was disclosed on the horizon, which brought down the house.
11See You In Jail, with Jack Mulhall and Alice Day, a First National, proved interesting, with frequent humorous touches that kept the audience laughing heartily. The scene in the elevator that could not be stopped was exceptionally well done. The picture is adapted from the story by William H. Clifford and is funny without being ridiculous, which is so often the case.
13Will Rogers, in the second of a series of twelve travel- ogues, In Holland, released by Pathe, was instructive as well as novel.
15SLIDE, KELLY, SLIDE
16Slide, Kelly, Slide has slid into popularity at the Embassy Theater and fans who are awaiting the opening of the baseball season next week are taking this sport in synthetic form. To an excellent cast, under capable direction, must go credit for this film, for the story is old and hackneyed, but so well done that it is not until the final close-out that one realizes he has been laughing, chuckling and being mighty well entertained by the familiar old hokum.
18Briefly, the story is that of a fresh rookie who goes to training camp, pitches in a fashion possible only in fiction, and is, in addition, a rival for Babe Ruth's cloutting honors. He has, however, an acute case of the swollen head, which puts him in "all wrong" with his team-mates. Add to this the love interest in the form of an affection for the daughter of the old, fast fading catcher; heart throbs furnished by a ragged urchin who becomes the team's mascot—and you have the picture. Pitcher breaks training rules and is suspended in disgrace, but after an accident to the boy he redeems himself by knocking a home run in the ninth inning of the deciding game of the World Series. Sounds trite, but, again, you won't realize it until the picture is over!
20William Haines, as the swaggering, egotistical young pitching sensation, is great; Sally O'Neil does good work, and those who enthused over Karl Dane's efforts in The Big Parade will be happy to see him in the part of Swede Hansen.
22Several of the scenes are laid in the Yankee Stadium, and, to add color, Mike Donlin, Irish and Bob Meusel and Tony Lazzeri appear for a moment or two. Praise to Joe Farnham, who wrote the titles, would not be amiss.
24The musical score, arranged by Major Edward Bowes, David Mendoza, and William Axt, added to the enjoyment. Blended with whatever new or original tunes used in the refreshing synchronizing, one heard such old favorites as Take Me Out to the Ball Game, Rocked in the Cradle of Your Heart, Smarty Mary, Dear Old Pal, Dirty Hands, beside many others. And the drummer "was there" with his realistic impressions of ball meeting bat—both in the overture and in the diamond scene in the ball park. one of two readings
25The musical score, arranged by Major Edward Bowes, David Mendoza, and William Axt, added to the enjoyment. Blended with whatever new or original tunes used in the refreshing synchronizing, one heard such old favorites as Take Me Out to the Ball Game, Rocked in the Cradle of Your Heart, Smarty, Mary, Dear Old Pal, Dirty Hands, beside many others. And the drummer "was there" with his realistic impressions of ball meeting bat—both in the overture and in the diamond scene in the ball park. one of two readings
27The fans of Slide, Kelly, Slide rushed out on Broadway discussing Kelly's home run in true baseball fashion as they were jostled in the theater crowd. The only thing missing were the "newsies" vying with each other in being the first on the street with the "complete story of the game."
29TONY SARG'S MARIONETTES
30The performances of Tony Sarg's Marionettes at the Heckscher Theater during the week of March 28 did not fail to bring to light the fact that Mr. Sarg has put much time, thought and energy into perfecting his productions. Those presented were Ali Baba, Arabian Nights, etc., all of which were delightful and reached both the adult and child heart. The Marionettes are most realistic. There is beauty to Mr. Sarg's color schemes and to the compositions presented, and the little costumes worn by the Marionettes are charming.
32NOTES
33When A Man Loves has passed its 100th presentation at the Selwyn Theater and gives indication of being one of the most popular films in which John Barrymore has been starred. It is replete with action and on the whole expertly acted. Furthermore, it has just enough suspense to make it extremely interesting. In some of the early scenes showing the French countryside there are camera shots of real beauty. Mary Lewis, Charles Hackett, Beniamino Gigli, Marion Talley, Jeanne Gordon, Giuseppe De Luca, Van and Schneck and Waring's Pennsylvanians are participants in the Vitaphone part of the bill.
35Roxy has added another conductor to his staff. He is Maximilian Pilzer, who for several seasons was concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic Society; he is also known in the concert field and is an experienced motion picture director.
37The Circus Princess, music by Emmerich Kalman, opened last Monday in Atlantic City and will play in Philadelphia before coming to New York.
39Besides this new Kalman operetta, the Shuberts hope to send a Countess Maritza Company and Cherry Blossoms Company to their London theaters.
41The new lyric bill opened last Tuesday at the Neighborhood Playhouse. The next Grand Street Follies will come to the same theater, May 9.
43Fiesta had its first showing early this week at the Playwright's Theater and will be reviewed in the next issue.
45When the Better Ole is given at the Mark Strand Theater soon, the Vitaphone will also accompany it for the first time in this theater. Vitaphone will be used to accompany pictures when the orchestra is not used during rest intervals.
47The Vitaphone is enjoying success in the first few weeks of its showing in Philadelphia. Boston recognizes its value and now Chattanooga (April 7, 8 and 9) will hear it at the Municipal Auditorium.
49The guests of honor at the operatic dinner and concert to be held Sunday evening, April 10, at the Biltmore, for the benefit of the Actors' Fund of America, will be: Mary Bonetti, Julia Claussen, Ellep Dalossy, Minnie Egener, Nanette Guilford, Kathleen Howard, Leon Rothier, Antonio Scotti, Frances Alda, Grace Anthony, Cecil Arden, George Meader and Millo Picco, all of the Metropolitan Opera Company.
51Chicago is soon to have a new Roxy Theater somewhat similar to the New York one.
53The week-end of March 26, at Roxy's Theater, showed an increase in attendance of nearly 5,000 over the previous one.
55Theodore Mitchell has resigned from the Paramount roadshow department.
57Don Juan closes at the Warner Theater on April 10.
59Keith will have two new houses: one at 177th Street and Boston Road, New York, and the other at Kings Highway and Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn.
61The stage is set for the much discussed de Mille picture, King of Kings, with Harry Warner as star, which opens on April 17. Hugo Riesenfeld has arranged the musical score.
63Dr. Riesenfeld is also working on the scores for the two Paramount films soon to be seen: White Wings, and The Wedding March.
65By the way, King of Kings will open Sid Grauman's new Chinese Cinema Temple in Hollywood on May 2.
67The other night, during the intermission of Oh Kay, George Gershwin, its composer, delighted the audience by playing his equally famous Rhapsody in Blue, accompanied by the orchestra. He also gave several piano selections from his other successes, Lady Be Good and Tip Toes.
69Next fall, New York will have a theater for the exclusive showing of Shakespearian plays.
71Raggedy Rose was recently sung over the radio by the Happiness Boys. It is by Marian Gillespie and Milton Hagen and the Edward B. Marks Music Company publishes it.
73One of the New York critics sums up The Rough Riders as follows: "Realness of story, excellent direction, splendid photography and a superb cast."
75The Big Parade celebrated its 1003rd performance last Sunday. Beau Geste is going strong, and is it little wonder? The story means something and is screened and acted well.
77The Ministry of Musical Art will hold a performance at the Bijou Theater on Sunday evening, April 10, at nine o'clock, when an entirely new plan will be presented for bringing good music more easily within the reach of everyone.
79Florence Vidor in Afraid to Love will be at the Paramount next week.
81It would seem that the Rialto—"The House of Hits"—has a real hit in Metropolis, the unusual German film. All the critics advise one to see it!
83UNCLAIMED LETTERS
84The MUSICAL COURIER is holding letters addressed to the following persons. Any information concerning their whereabouts will be appreciated.
85Mrs. Aileen D'Orme-Baker
86Francisco Bucca-Fusco
87Herrold De Grosse
88Carmen Ferraro
89Dorothy Greathouse
90Arthur Kessler
91Mr. Pergain, director of the Pergain School of Music
92Victor Kasper
93Gay Mac Laren
94Josef Martin
95Joseph Mendelssohn
96Forel Rechold
97Mrs. Nina R. Warner
99What Price Glory is the most discussed film that has ever visited London. While the language read on the lips of the men on the screen has been censored and the sentimentality called cheap, still the consensus of opinion is that it touches the heart.
101The condensed form of Victor Herbert's operetta, The Fortune Teller, is the real "creme de la creme" of the Roxy bill this week.
103As an added attraction, Major Edward Bowes secured the services of Nanny Larsen-Todsen of the Metropolitan Opera Company last Sunday night when he and his family broadcasted from the Capitol Theater over WEAF.
105Constance Talmadge in Venus of Venice, with Antonio Moreno, is coming to the Capitol soon.
107The feature at the Strand, beginning April 9, will be The Notorious Lady with Lewis Stone.
109Monte Blue, in Wolf's Clothing, and the surrounding bill, was held over for the second week.
111Baron Eugen von Grona, a German dancer of nineteen years, made his American debut at Aeolian Hall on April 3 under the auspices of a prominent list of patronesses. His interpretations of music by classical and modern composers proved novel and interesting.
113The A. M. P. A. annual dinner was well attended on Saturday night last at the Hotel Astor. The guests of honor included diplomatic representatives from the South, and Central American countries, also Herbert Hoover, Will Hayes, Mayor James J. Walker, Charley Chaplin, Gilda Gray, and others. The best speeches of the evening came from Mayor Walker and A. M. Botsford, director of publicity for the Public Theaters. A typical Will Rogers telegram was read to everyone's amusement, and The Capitol Family, directed by Major Bowes, supplied the evening's music.
115The Constance Towne Greek Dancers recently were enjoyed in two recitals at the Stamford Theater, Stamford, Conn. The afternoon performance was given by the junior dancers and included old favorite numbers and some new ones. The professional dancers' program in the evening was made up of numbers which will be given at a New York recital and also will be presented during a forthcoming European tour.
117CHICAGO
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119concerto for violin, piano, and string orchestra, played by Jacques Gordon, Joseph Brinkman and the orchestra's strings. Though not a new composition the concerto nevertheless proved an interesting novelty of delicate coloring, poetical and of lovely melody. Concertmaster Gordon, pianist Brinkman and the strings, set forth a delightful performance of Cesar Franck's favorite pupil's concerto. Another novelty came in the first movement of Adolf Brune's second symphony. The Chicago composer's work is well scored, original, and it is the opus of a learned musician. It received hearty approval. Smetana's Bartered Bride overture opened the program and the second half contained Wagnerian excerpts—the introduction to act two and the Ride from The Valkyrie and excerpts from Die Gotterdammerung. In Wagnerian excerpts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Conductor Stock are at their best, and this was no exception to the rule. It was playing befitting a virtuoso orchestra.
120JEANNETTE COX.
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