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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 27, 1929

Page

3

Gravestock reviews tour plans amid mixed signals

The article covers Mr. Gravestock’s bold statements on future concerts in Australasia and New Zealand, noting doubts about public support for a young, relatively unknown artist. It cites recent divisive reception of Glannin and Chorkauky visits, and contrasts Challapin’s acclaimed vocal prowess with a troubled, perverse performance at times.

My New Boweland Bo J. Gruyemock Mama Mo Dia Christ Amon Lisa New Zealand Gravintorn Douiks Gianoini Gravestock Chriatchmeeh Matula Mr. Graventock Challapin Albert Hall London Hone Flegier Iworld Tua Rabinatela Rabinovitch Dargomlahy Wong Hani

Orchestras Return to London Cinema Stages

London cinemas revive orchestras amid public demand for live music. Managers report audiences prefer human orchestras over canned tunes, with three major cinemas already reinstating orchestras and others considering the move. Shepherd’s Bush Pavilion and Astorig in Brixton note strong returns after reinserting live players.

England London Charlen Penley Astorig Brixton, Wild Rat-Claam Allen Hes Wan

Popular actors salaries and marquee names revealed

Kaleriow of actors and notable dancers draw weekly rates in American venues. The Astaire siblings Adele and Fred command about 1400 dollars weekly for musical numbers while Fields earns 1120 to perform in Vanities and Marilyn Miller receives 1300. Lily Damita headlines at 600 per week amid other listed salaries.

Kaleriow America New York Astaire Adele Fred Fields Marilyn Miller Jack Donahue Erie Lily Damita

Hollywood tell-alls end as father reveals old actor link

In a sensational reminiscence Jack Gilbert recalls his rough start and a revelation from John Wringle, an elderly actor who finally meets the son he never knew. The disclosure follows stalled production plans and a tense dynamic between Gilbert and colleagues, including Jan Clune, amid industry fringe drama.

Hollywood Jack Gilbert Jack Inis Gibert John Hringls Jack Cound Hangatow Jim Atulio John Wringle Gilbert Jan Clune

Revival of Speaking Drama Awakens Public Interest

A fragmentary report discusses Jane Cowl and other American actors influencing theater through radio and highbrow audiences. It notes Pauline Fredericks’s quip and mentions actors forming a stage company, the public’s renewed interest in spoken drama, and reflections on past stage fatigue.

Jane Cowl America Atkins Amaare Repliern Pauline Fredericks Katy Prat Alamo

Noel Coward's Bitter Sweet Enjoys Huge Profits in London

Cables from Boston report Noel Coward's Bitter Sweet drawing great ovation for Evelyn Laye in the female lead. In New York and London the production is a triumph, with Coward predicted to net substantial profits. After 100 performances in London, profits have covered costs and net incomes have climbed, with weekly profit reported around 1400 pounds.

Cables London Boston Noel Cochran Noel Coward

Horse Pin es for Dead Master at Dublin Show

Hroncho the veteran jumper mourns the loss of Brigadier Maline Graham killed by a kick at Dublin Horse Show on August 14. The pair shared a famed bond that powered many show triumphs including a year Olympia victory with the British team. A proposal to move the horse to Melton Mowbray Remount Depot aims to restore morale by cavalry surroundings.

Hroncho Ener Heigadier Maline Graham Dublin Hors Olympia Aroacio Melton Mowbray Remount

Girls as navigators aboard Alcyon plan

Strix can now coach 20 girls as navigators aboard the Alcyon in northern waters. Commander and Mme Hebert direct the Paris institution Li Palestra, with five seasoned sailors guiding the crew. The ship will sail to the Mediterranean for winter, wearing naval attire aboard and on shore.

Strix Aventine Newfoundland Mme. Hebert Paris Li Palestra Alcyon Mediterranean Itla

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