Theatrical War Signals Survival Of The Fittest
The article surveys a looming clash in vaudeville and film between Marcus Loew and the Sullivan circuit led by J. K. Emmet. It predicts price shifts toward drama, higher quality, and selective venues, with competition shaping the industry and keeping audiences engaged through strong talents and new offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atrica
Marcus Loew
Sullivan & Considine
Ctrovite
J. K. Emmet
Fetor
Emmet
Emmett
Slamson
Alwaye
Manafer
Mr. Emmet
United Booking
Atantic
Pacific
United Booking Offices
Loew
New York
For & Marter
Two Standard Dramas At The Ansonia Theater
The Ansonia offers The Idler as the day’s big feature in five reels by Box Office Attractions with Charles Richman and Catherine Counties In the Toad. It blends high society England with western plains life and marks a noted vaudeville pairing. The Seats of the Mighty, a seven reel feature, debuts Wednesday at the Auditorium Los Angeles in partnership with World Film to showcase Parker’s photoplay. The theater, run by Mr Clune, boasts top-tier attractions and a loyal Southern California audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angonia
Charles Richman
Catherine Counties
England
Daniel Prohman
Herr
Kelly
Rowe
Butte
Ansonia
Los Angeles
World Film Corporation
Gilbert Parker
Metropolitan Grand Opera
Pavlowara
Schwyn to solo with Butte Symphony at Tiroadway
Elizabeth Schwyn head of Montana College piano faculty will be the piano soloist with the Butte Symphony Orchestra at the Tiroadway theater next Sunday afternoon. Schwyn, born in Nebraska, trained under Maurice Aronson and has gained recognition for her rising standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Schwyn
The
College of Montana
Empress closes tonight with strong vaudeville bill
Empress theater showcases a star packed program headlined by Emmett and Viola Crane with Eddie Clark Clarissa Tove and Rose plus the Three Donals and the Oxden quartet. The Empresscope news reel and a lively orchestra complement two nightly performances promising a top vaudeville treat in town.
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Empress Theater
Teuton
Emmett
Viola Grane
Strona
Timmett
Frits” Uimmett Anda
Miss Crane
Eddie Clark
Clarissa Tove
Clark
Miss Rose
Oxden
Empresscope
Necine
Strong feature picture at the Ansonia two days
The Ansonia presents a strong feature picture of False Colors starring Phillips Smalley and Lois Weber for two days, with Daly Clawson photography and notable supporting cast. The release highlights dramatic themes and a 1200-person theater scene, while Mary Pickford rumors are denied. Homer Bond is to star in The Harbor of Hope by Randolph Hartley.
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Phillips Smalley
Lois Weber
Philips Smalley
Bosworth” (Inc
Miss Weber
Pa Smalley
Livya Phillips
Adele Farrington
Courtenay” Foote
Herman Standing
Charles” Marriott
Dixie Carr
Dal Clawson
Homer
Ind
the Harbor of Hope
Randolph Hartley
Marshall P Wilder Soon In Butte For Four Day Stand
World famous entertainer Marshall P Wilder, 87, signed a contract for a Marcus Loew circuit tour and will open at Loew's Empress Saturday January 16 for four days. He has memorized over 2000 tales and plans two distinct performances this week, recounting how he rose from physical handicap to stage mastery before kings, emperors, and common men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall P. Wilder
Marcus Loew
Loew
Wilder
aKoven
England
Edward
Prince of Wales
Boon
Theatrical Stars Alias in Tour and New Productions
Ellen Terry may join a short Chicago run of The Misleading Lady while May Vokes could appear in a Barthelmae musical. Vincent Serrano is slated for a key role in Phe Lie with Ba Garet Tilington, and The Highway and The Miracle Man tour plans progress. Notables like Marie Dressler and Mrs. Leslie Carter sign new vaudeville and musical commitments as the theater world announces tours and premiering works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Terry
Chicago
May Vokes
Philip Barthelmae
Andrew Mack
Marcus Loeweleult
West
Angelus
Melville
Vaughn Glaser
Hampton Revelle
Seret
Kate” Jordan
HH. Frazee
Lou Tetlegen
Etta Joerns
Globe Trotters
Irving M. Dittenhoefer
Liebler Company
Broadway Theatre Faces Legal Hurdles for Debuts and Fund Drives
The theater season in New York advances with Lydia Lopokova slated for a New York debut in a Shubert and cooperative venture. Katrina Trask’s Vanguard attracts attention as a peace play, while Victor Morley joins Marie Cahill in a new musical. Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play co-produces Edith Taliaferro’s upcoming photo play. Margaret Anglin’s Lady Windermere’s Fan has Boston roots with a starry cast. Frohman receives 3500 from H. Sothern and a 100 from David Warfield for fundraising. Pauline Welch to manage vaudeville, and Charles Frohman with David Belasco plan an all-star spring production. Sam Bernard’s The Belle of Bond Street promises elaborate costumes and a strong cast. Alice Johnson, once leading woman for Frawley, returns after illness and long association with May Irwin.
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New York
Lydia Lopokova
William A. Tere
Shuberts
Co-operative Produceg Company
the Vanguard
Katrina” ‘Trask
Jessie Bonstele
Cooper
Cliffe
Louise Ritter
Victor Morley
Daniel V
Margaret Angl
W'adermere
Boston
H. Sothern
David Warfield
Bud” Fisher
Pauline Welch
Arthur Hammerstein
York
Washington
Sam ‘Bernard
Bond Street
Oenery
Mollie Kins
Minerva Coverdale
Sammy Lee
Florence Nugent Jerome
Cyril Chadwick
Lilian Male
Jere McAuliffe
Howard Grane
Charles Burrows
Jack Mason
Alice Johnson
Frawley Company
W Liam Hodge
Nodiste
May Irwin
Ay Proxy
Frank Buller
Advertising tests favor newspapers for higher returns
In a large city a test compared streetcar advertising with newspaper ads for a single month. The article priced attractively sold 79 units via street cards but 200 units when advertised in one newspaper. The finding supports the view that great merchants prefer newspapers because returns are better.
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