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BY HARRY W. JACKSON

A PEACH OF A SHOW IN “THE GEORGIA PEACHES” THIS WEEK

Walker Beautiful Has New Manager—Everett Smith Makes Statement

The Georgia Peaches is a very

entertaining show. There are some good singing numbers and some excellent dance numbers. Judging Irom the applause of the audience, It appears that the dance numbers are the hit of the bill. Time after time came applause which stopped the show. There are more men than is usually seen in a musical show of the sort that the Georgia Peaches is. If a vote were to be cast as to who shows the greater degree of talent, w'e think the men ■would receive an overwhelming

vote over that for the girls.

Broadway Drama

The Majestic Theatrical Circuit, Inc., sends out the word that it is getting ready to do a big dramatic play for Broadway. Here is a chance for colored dramatic talent. The Majestic headquarters are at 223-25. W. 46th St., New York. AT TWIN CITIES MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 8.—The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters of Minneapolis, Minn., gave a Whist tournament at the Phyllis

I Wheatley House, November 7. A

The girls” are not outstarfding 1 £ a ^ e p haH also been set for Decem

In their performance as are t h.e

be utilized for that purpose and the first performance will be staged November 12. A group of New Orleans business men are behind the venture. These believe that this type of amusement ought *o be encouraged so that the Negroes may have a place of amusement of their own. The management has announced that only the highest class shows will be offered—shows which have run for long periods in New York, Chicago and other cities. Among these is “Porgy,” delineating the life of the South Carolina Negro, with his superstitions, weird chanting and peculiar mode of living, ■which has proved to be an interesting study for the white people. "Emperor Jones” is another that has won popular favor among the whites. And then there is the lighter “Blackbirds of 1928,” which is

men. Hezekiah Jenkins and "Idaho” ,John Jordan are two real funny characters with Hezekiah being the favorite.

A change in the management of the Walker Beautiful has been announced. Everett Smith, formerly assistant manager, has succeeded Charles B. Erwin as manager. Mr. Smith makes an immediate statement as to the policy of the theatre under his management: “I wish to say that the Walker Beautiful will offer for the approval of the citizens of this city and its patrons from the surrounding towns, a class of shows that will entertain without offending the refined taste of its many well-wishers. All shows that come to our beautiful theatre will be censured so as to give to our patrons nothing but clean and wholesome entertainment. We wish to make our theatre a family theatre; one to which both the young and old can come without being offended by obscene or lewd performance or language. The children are as welcome as ever.” oOo

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ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 8.—Gopher and Ames lodges of the Elks, will give a joint fiance at the St. Paul Coliseum soon. LIKES TIM'S COLUMN Dramatic Editor, The Recorder. Dear Sir: Just a word from a reader and a well wisher. I enjoy reading your page. I do not know Tim Owsley but I think that he has a good insight into the show game | and a good understanding of human nature. Yours truly, GERALD JOHNSON. oOo

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NEW ORLEANS IS TO HAVE OWN THEATRE

Colored People T o Produce High Class Shows — “Porgy” Is Among Them

‘BLACKBIRDS OF 1928’

NEW ORLEANS, La., Nov. 8.— The colored people here will have a theatre of their own. where highclass musical comedies will be produced. The Dauphine theatre will

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now drawing big houses in the North. Because of the social and political conditions in the south, the show will cater exclusively to Negroes. but. the management has in mind plans for giving special performances at intervals exclusively for t%e white people of New Orleans, giving them a chance t o study and enjoy the Negro characterizations as given by a clever set of performers among the Negro dramatic artists. "Shuffle Along,” which sometime ago made such a distinct hit. may be one of the early offerings. —-oOo

N. Y. WOMAN APPEALS SUIT FOR $500,000

Fact$-Not Bull

BEAUTY CONTEST

PIANIST COMING

Bostonian To Appear In Recital Here This Season

Justin Sandridge of Boston, who, by the extraordinary "uceesses of his recitals throughout the country the past two seasons, his astounding technic and interpretations, is nationally rated one of the greatest pianists the colored race has ever produced, will this season appear in public recital in Indianapolis. OQO

Uncle Tom's Cabin!

$2,000,000 Picture To Be At Indiana Theatre

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Carl Laemmles’ $2,000,000 screen production of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” will be shown at the Indiana theatre, Sunday, November 18. One of the characters that will be of direct interest to the patrons of the Indiana, will be James B. Love, a Negro, who takes the role of Uncle Tom. Lowe has had much experience in the legit as well as in the silent art. The selection of Lowe came after many Negro performers were considered. oOo-

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NEW YORK, Nov. 9.—Settlement out of court for a half-mil-lion dollars and a trip to Egypt in seclusion for Letitia Ernestine Brown, 34, looms as the possible outcome of her lost separation suit. Her attorneys are now trying to appeal to the Appellate division of the Supreme court of New York in order to establish that she is the common-law wife of Carlton Curtis, white, 60-year-old New York banker, multimillionaire, and Mayflower, descendant, with whom she said she had lived for seventeen years. Mrs. Brown demanded In her suit $20,000 counsel fees and $250 a week alimony. She lost her suit before Judge Townley in Supreme court. Special term. Part 1, ou March 19, last. It was the most sensational case of its kind on rec ord and drew international attention. the French press running special features on it for a month From Florida Mrs. Brown hails from Florida while her alleged husband, Curtis, who assumed the name of Mr. Harry Brown, for purposes of convenience, is a scion of the founders of the Fifth Avenue bank, said to be the oldest and most conserva tive and most influential institution in America. Mrs.' Brown is often referred to as Letty and Tish. Both are still in love with each other, it is reported and a reconciliation may ultimately be effected. Sorry For It All “Really, I’m sorry for it all,” she said. "I did wrong and anyone would expect Harry to be the most bitter man in the world; but he isn't.” Letty was accused at the trial of cheating on Harry by running around with Garland A. Patton of Chicago, She stayed with him ip Paris, it was reported, and he often visited the Freeport, L. I., mansion which Harry had given her. Much of the money she spent on Patton, which was proven by letters she had written to him, came from some of the income from a $300,000 trust fund, now extinct, which Curtis established for her. oqo

Special Grand Jury Summons Jack Johnson

CHICAGO, Nov. 9. —f ANP) — Because a witness before the special grapd jury investigating election frauds here had said that Jack Johnson had promised him a position on the police force if he supported A1 Smith, the former heavyweight champion has been ordered to appear before the jurors to testify in his own behalf. According to Sheridan A. Brusseaux, investigator for the grand jury, Johnson is said to have taken a check for $100 to bind the bargain.

By TIM E. OWSLEY The American theatre going public undoubtedly has undergone many changes in the last few years on its view point as to what its youths and grown ups should see in stage play offerings. White and colored audiences vary in likes and dislikes as to what their eyes love to see and their ears love to hear. And what their understanding considers good or bad.

Here in Chicago, now playing in the loop at the Majestic theatre, is an underworld play in’ which the actors in their speaking lines use

T. E. Owsley many c u r s e wqjds. Ami the kind that the vilest of humans use in every day life. The public pays from 50 cents to $2.50 to hear such language that the author deemed necessary to portray the character in such a play. And this same public \sel dom If ever gives 25 cents in a church collection to hear the w r ord of God spoken in decent language. From which more knowledge can he obtained and this same knowl edge, if applied rightly in life, will make sure the peace of the sou: in death- The incoming week wil 1 end my producing at the Grand. F nanclal conditions will not allov the productions of my class o f shows. Kid Brown of Brown and Sheets, will begin their hokum, which I believe will better fit thf now-a-days audiences of said the at re. * Saw Ruby Shelton, of Fid dler and Shelton and Indianapolis both leaving for Boston shortly The Dreamland has closed itf doors. Clarence E. Muse is agair with me in the land of unemploy ed. E. B. Dudley—has resigned a manager of the Koppin, Detroit and will be connected with t h e Broadway Strand, of same city Chorus girls are streaming intr the city. Those I have seen claim unpaid salaries forces the home And there is a number of then here that would be fortunate enough to get to their homes. * >: The Sparkes circus closed 1 a s t week in Georgia and a number of his musicians are here. The Rega' is still the leading theatre for our people here. Fess Williams and Marshal Rodgers are the stage of fering with Dave Peyton, Musical conductor. The Apolo will make some change in its stage offering The Franklin has entered the race for more business and will enlarge its stage plays and orchestra'. The Indiana at 43rd St., is getting ready to open. Just what its polic> will be I do not know. By the time this goejs to print, election will be over and our next four years will be outlined to us on paper. But the wise man will read between the lines and prepare to meet situa tions that they can forsee that

are sure to arise.

For Christie Series; Winners In Pictures Of Negro Life

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Negotiations are under way tween the New York “Daily Mirror” and Paramount for a con ;est for colored beauties in Harlem means of a theatre, dance hall night club hookup. Winners are appear in the Christie series pictures dealing with Negro based on stories by Octavius Jloy

Cohen,

Plans are not fully completed no confirmation has yet been ceivecl from the Christie studios the coast by either the local paramount or “Mirrbr” offices. Length of contracts for the pjd winners, salary .and nature of roles to be allotted to the varijous grades of participants have been definitely decided on penejing the final okey.

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OUR OWN NOBLE

LONDON, England.—Our Noble Sissle is returning home a fortnight’s time and is now paying a farewell visit to the Holboi Empire and Collins’ Music hall, the Holborn also are Robert Reilly Frank van Hoven, Green, Wb<

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Opinion Against Movies In Public Schools For Commercial Purposes—Future Of Talkies Will Delay Action

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Billy Ewing, Sam Robinson, “Bozo” Nickerson, Some Comedians J. C. Oavis, Famous Tenor; Jackson & Jackson, DeLuxe Dancers Hattie Noel, Bundle of Fun; “The Get Happy Four,” a real

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GREENSBORO, N. C., Nov. 9 — (ANP)—Prince J. E. Blayechettai, of Abyssinia, E. Africa, son of the late King Tch-laihimanout, King of Tigre^ addressed the student body of A. and T. college here at the regular chapel exercises Thursday. Prince Blayechettai, through the kindness of Sir H. Hamilton, . an English gentleman, was rescued from the Gallas tribe and carried to England where h e was educated at the King’s college. The prince, a man of wide experience and broad education, has traveled over Europe, Asia, North America, and some parts of South America. The speaker is now pursuing courses in philosophy and journalism at Harvard university, Cambridge, Mass. Prince Blayechettai spoke on ‘The Hidden Mystery of Ethiopia.” He stressed the fact that Ethiopia, “is the cradle of science and invention and to Ethiouia the white races of the world are greatly indebted for their present day civilization.” He further emphasized that the, black man is capable of meeting the qualifications of any man, and that, what a man thinks he is, that he will be. J. oOo

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“Fun Factory,” with Fess Williams and his boys. Marshall “G irbage” Rodgers, the three Wei er girls, Kelly and Delaney and W ilfred DuBois, also on the bill. Pic-

ture, “Wings.”

Vendome Theatre Rose Hostler and her “No Fo in’ ” Co. :

Grand Theatre

Musical comedy with Tim Ovs ley, Cliff Ross, O. C. Titus, Sheets Brown, Hazel Myers. Josephine Judge and a brown-skin clior Midnite ramble Saturday night

Metropolitan

Allen Prior, operatic star, B Coates and a comedy sketch. — oOo——

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WILSON'S PEN

“Sugar Cane” Bein Casted For Broa way

The Majestic Theatrical Circu t,

‘Sugar Cane” To Be Produced By Majestic CLEVELAND, O., Nov. 9 — (ANP)—The Majestic Theatrical circuit has contracted to produce a comedy drama from the pen of Frank Wilson, the eminent dramatist and actor now playing the lead in “Porgy.” The title of this play is “Sugai) Cane.” —oOo-

Additional Washington, Ind. Many worshiped at the A. M. E. church, Sun. Rev. Craven preached impressive sermons. The church is doing splendid work under the leadership of Rev. Craven. * Mrs. Craven is better after several days’ illness. * The Popularity contest is making much progress. Josephine Harmon and Mae Ballow are the contestants. * The Missionary Society is bringing Mr. and Mrs. Minord BUress of Petersburg, Ind., to the church Friday evening, Nov. 9, for a recital of their tour through Eurorpe. We ask every one to attend. * Arrangements are being made for a large Thanksgiving program and dinner. The S. S. will have a Silver Tea in the near future. All are invited to attend. Watch for the date. * * Quarterly meeting will be held on Sunday, November 18th, The Presiding Elder, Rev. Upthegrove, will be present.

Inc., through its president, .Jac Goldberg, has made a departure from its usual plans in having coitracted to produce a comedy dran from the pen of Frank Wilson, t’l eminent dramatist and actor, no playing the lead in “Porgy.” Tt title of this play is “Sugar Cane not to be confused with a musical tab of the same name. The Majestic Theatrical Circui Inc., is noW engaging the cast and an opportunity is open for the colored artists of this country to receive an audition for roles

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this sensational effort of Mr. Wil-

son’s. It is the intention of th circuit, iin the production of this play for Broadway, to give to this famous street the best and finest talent of the race and it is also the opinion of the circuit th£ t there is much talent still unrecognized which should be given every encouragement, and through this play it will establish what is perhaps a milestone in the production of straight colored dramas. The story, while in no sens 3 propaganda, forcibly portrays the life of a Negro mother who courageously fights for a principle, sacrificing her all, and with what success, we want you to judge. Casting is now going on at ths offices of the Majestic Theatrical Circuit, Inc., 223 W. 46th St., New York City, where all artists wfl receive every consideration that they may. merit.

Misrepresentation in anything, be it show business, merchandising or shoeshining, never has gone very far without bringing on destruction, and in placing something new before the public the wise showman or merchant knows that the surest way to doom a commodity right off the bat is by exaggerated, unreasonable or knowingly false claims for it. —Ex.

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of education.

Future of Talkies.—It would be as unfair to condemij the first talking motion pictures as imperfect as it was to _ laugh at the first silent movie or the first railroad train or the first “benzine buggy wagon.” The present talking films 1 are probably no more like those of the future than^ the first | graphophone was like the present perfected machine. The i talking movie now attracts crowds despite its imperfections because the people are always eager to enjoy something new. It is impossible to predict what will be the developments in connection with the speaking films. The only sure thing is that whatever form entertainment takes human beings be needed to provide it. Phonograph records can not be made without human voices. Silent movies cannot be made without human actors. Even the animated cartoons have to be made by human beings. There can be no broadcasting or radio programs unless human beings do their work in front of the michrophone. Human beings are even required in the manufacture, sale and transportation of player pianos. Yet, although scientific progress helps the world in the long run, inventions and changes in the public tastes cause temporary hardships. •I —Ex.

Judge Edward E. Butler, known as a friend of show people, established a sensational precedent this week, when he told the jury sitting in the trial of the Liberty Music Hall b lesquers accused of giving an indecent exhibition seve months ago, that “no performers can be charged with givii an indecent performance when such a charge is brought the police or a group of any kind or by any individuals; charge must be brought by the audience witnessing

show.”

“Pep” Whitney, one of the performers arrested, questioned at length and later acquitted. Toots Bennet Hugo Schick, orchestra leader, also appeared. Others will

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