Music Trade Review

Issue: 1923 Vol. 76 N. 22

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JUNE 2,
THE
1923
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
DIRECTOR OF KARCZAG CO. VISITS THE UNITED STATES
Head of Well-known Austrian Publishing Firm Objects to Interpolated Numbers in Musical
Comedies Controlled by His Firm—Head of Weiner Bohene Verlag Also Visiting Country
Director Stcininger, proprietor of the Karczag
Co., recently arrived in New York for a con-
ference with his American representatives, Hugo
and Felix Meyer, who operate the American
Karczag Publishing Co., with executive offices
at 62 West Forty-fifth street.
Owing to the rate of exchange and general
unsettled conditions, the American royalties on
a series of Viennese operettas and the musical
publications of same have accumulated in recent
years. It is said they now total $150,000. This
includes the unusual success, "Blossom Time,"
which is playing its third year and which has
had numerous shows on the road and will
shortly be produced in London. Another suc-
cess of which the Karczag Co. is the proprietor
is "Her Soldier Roy."
The Karczag Co. is the biggest power in
the theatrical world in Austria and Hungary and
is said to control about 800 theatres. It is said
while Director Steininger is here he will settle
his differences with the American producers,
the Shuberts. The Karczag Co. strongly objects
to the prevalent American practice of making
promiscuous interpolations and changes in the
shows. It objects to American writers taking
it upon themselves to sidetrack the important
foreign musical themes and build up song hits
in these productions for their own advantage.
Fritz Wreede, representative of the Weiner
Bohene Verlag, is also here for practically the
same reasons. He claims to have declared that
the chorus of "Just Like a Doll," in the musical
show "The Springtime of Youth," was lifted
intact from the "Nautch Girl" number in the
operetta "Indische Frau," which is controlled
by his firm.
It is stated that both Steininger and Wreede
will take the evidence collected in this country
on infringements on European compositions be-
fore the European Authors and Composers'
Society.
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ever had heretofore, even though these pro-
grams may cost more money to produce. The
best feature of our new plans is that it will not
cost the radio public a cent extra."
SAM FOX BACK FROM EUROPE
Head of Sam Fox Publishing Co. Returns From
Lengthy Stay Abroad
Sam Fox, head of the Sam Fox Publishing
Co., of New York and Cleveland, O., recently
COMPOSERS' SOCIETY HOLDS CONVENTION IN CHICAGO
Forty Attorneys, Representing Organization in Different Parts of Country, Report on Suits for
Royalties Now Pending Against Broadcasters, Theatres and Other Organizations
A three-day national convention was held by
the American Society of Authors, Composers
and Publishers at the Hotel Sherman, May 23,
24 and 25. Some forty attorneys, representing
the Society in various parts of the country,
came to report their success in bringing about
iccognition of the copyright laws by radio
broadcasters, movie theatres and various enter-
tainment organizations. It was stated at the
headquarters of the Association that the number
of infringements on copyrighted music had been
greatly reduced.
Among those prominent in music circles who
were in attendance were Gene Buck, Silvio
Hein, E. C. Mills, the "Judge Landis" of the
music publishers; Raymond Hubbell and Gustav
Kerker. The leading spirit of the organization
j
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is Nathan Burkan, a well-known copyright law-
yer.
There was much talk, of course, about the
radio situation and means of bringing about a
satisfactory arrangement between this organiza-
tion and the broadcasters were discussed. On
the other hand the National Association of Ka-
dio Broadcasters was holding a meeting at the
same time, when a constitution and by-laws
were adopted and arrangements made for the
election of permanent officers of this organiza-
tion within a few weeks.
Paul 15. Klugh, executive chairman of the
Broadcasters' Association, is quoted by one of
the local daily papers as saying that "the radio
public will have the assurance that they will be
furnished with better programs than they have
Sam Fox and Herbert Smith in Denmark
arrived from England and spent several hours
in the New York offices of his company, later
hurrying to the Cleveland executive offices after
an absence of several months. Mr. Fox not
only made a lengthy stay in England but visited
all the larger centres of Europe. He was ac-
companied on his continental trip by Herbert
Smith, one of the executives of Keith-Prowse
& Co., Ltd.
BEAUTIFUL ROSE - WONDERFUL CHILD ~ LONESOME TWO
— HOME (My Lovin' Dixie Home) — SHE'S GOT ANOTHER DADDY —
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A LITTLE SUNSHINE - IN BABY'S SMILE
- JUST A LITTLE GOLD WATCH AND CHAIN - PIANO DREAMS -
* + + + * + * LOVE IS LOVE FOR EVER - STEP • + + + + + +
Prices F.O.B. Nearest Office
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THE
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MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
JUNE 2, 1923
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Cry- ing, for you,
cry-in^ for y o u , Heart bro-ken tone-some and blue,
CRYIKO FOR YOU
A N E W BALLAD

BytheWriterti of Why Should I Cry OverYou?
dealer can get arc given. Unpaid bills are not
forced for collection, as the company's policy
In Slightly Over Two Years Canadian Firm Has Built Up an International Organization- that ever)' dealer is honest and will pay if given
ample time has won many customers for the
Main Offices in Winnipeg, With Branch Offices in Toronto and New York—Firm's Many Hits
company. The money-back guarantee is gill-
edged, for the company has found thai it pays
Hearst Music Publishers, Ltd., of New York, Caldwell, Bill Davis, Gordon Mac Lean, John
publishers
to stand behind its songs in every
Wilton,
Sammy
Epstein,
Aubrey
Gibson
and
a
Winnipeg and Toronto, have been in active op-
way and not lose any source of the distribu-
eration a little over two years, during which host of clerical hands.
In reviewing the activities of the company tion of their products, for that is exactly what
they have been quite successful in the sales
of their songs throughout Canada, the United John Anderson, professional manager, said, in would happen if a dealer has a dead stock of
any publisher's songs, etc.
States, England and Australia. The Hearst part:
"Further, the company sends lo most of the
"Unusual as it may seem for the sheet music
concern took over the company operating in
Canada formerly under the name of Music Pub- business, the company has a guaranteed mini- dealers in sheet music in the bigger cities of
mum sale of each of its releases, a number one the United States and Canada sample copies of
lishers of Canada.
The present company, with head offices in song having a greater outlet than others. The its songs with order cards and self-addressed
Winnipeg, Canada, and branch offices in Toron- company has a tremendous mail-order list envelopes, so as not to burden the dealer with
throughout Canada and the United States and any work whatever.
to and New York, has a full and competent
"The men heading the company have been
is now going after several of its songs that
staff in each of its branches, where the orches-
have taken very strong hold on the music-buy- connected with the music business in various
tra leader, the performer, the dealer and, in
fact, everyone is given courteous attention by ing public. Among the many songs of the com- capacities for over twenty years. As European
pany's catalog are found 'Wonderful Child,' representatives the company has one of the
its members.
'She's Got Another Daddy,' 'Beautiful Rose,' largest and oldest music publishing firms in
All detail work for the company is done at
Winnipeg, including mailing, circularizing, ac- 'Home (My Lovin' Dixie Home),' 'Many Years,' England, namely, l>. Feldman & Co., London,
ceptance of manuscripts, billing, invoicing, rec- 'In Baby's Smile,' 'Love Is Love Forever,' England, who publish every number of the
ords, etc. Printing of the company's songs is 'You'll Never Know Daddy,' 'Piano Dreams,' Hearst catalog, a special contract having been
'Step,' 'In the Land of Sweet Sixteen,' 'Always written between the greatest English and the
done in both the United States and Canada.
Looking for a Little Sunshine,' 'Just a Little greatest Canadian firms.
The directorate of the company consists of
"At present the company is working on the
Gold
Watch and Chain,' 'Honey Brown Eyes,'
seven. The business is managed by both Joe
Hearst and John Anderson, with the following 'It's Always Pa or Ma,' 'We Met (Was It Only following songs: 'Wonderful Child,' 'She's Got
Another Daddy,' 'Home (My Lovin' Dixie
assistants in the various branches of the com- Good-bye?),' etc. Over 3,000,000 copies of
pany : Everett J. Evans, Robert Brennen, Bert Hearst songs have been sold throughout the Home)/ 'Beautiful Rose,' 'Always Looking for
United States, Canada, England and Australia. a Little Sunshine,' 'Many Years' and 'In the
Land of Sweet Sixteen.'
At present the company's songs 'Wonderful
HERE THEY ARE IN BOOK FORM
"The company will shortly release the follow-
Child' and 'She's Got Another Daddy,' both fox-
ing songs which arc expected to have fair sales
trots by Joe Hearst, are going very strong.
"Thousands of dance orchestrations as well among many new as well as the old dealers:
as band arrangements have already been dis- 'Just a Lullaby,' 'If T Had You,' Tin Lonely,'
tributed to the various orchestras and bands 'Spain,' 'When She Talks About Seeing Fa-
of the L T nited States, Canada and England. Tin* ther,' ' 'Ginny,' 'Mother, My Own,' etc. The
company also sends professional copies of each trade will look forward to these and will see
of its releases to the piano players of the bet- regular announcements of release through the
ter photoplay houses of Canada and the United mediums of the various trade magazines."
States, issues vocal orchestrations of its songs
'HOP IN A YELLA WITH STELLA'
in various keys and only now is going after
the professional element for further success. It
is indeed remarkable to think of the success Chicago Office of Waterson, Berlin & Snyder
Features Latest Hit, "Stella," With Signs in
the company has had without the aid of many
All Yellow Taxis
professional performers, and it is needless to
state that, with this added source of advertis-
As Used in THE ZIKGFKL1) FOLLIES OF 1923.
ing, the company will reap further benefits. The
CIMCACO, May 26. -Probahly one of the biggest
Great for (ilee Clubs, Lodges, Banquets, Enter-
good-will that the company has among its many p r o m o t i o n a l s t u n t s ever launched is the c a m -
tainment Committees, Etc., Etc.
dealers, orchestras, theatres, etc., is one, indeed, paign W a t e r s o n , Merlin K; S n y d e r have put on
that any publisher would be envious of. The to feature their latest hit, "Stella," words a n d
company carries on a direct house-to-house music by Al Jolson, I'enny Davis a n d H a r r y
A Great Bet for Your Counters
Beginning
mailing advertising campaign and the results Akst and featured by Al Jolson.
Plenty of Advertising Matter
Monday, May M), every yellow taxi will carry
prove the wisdom of this move.
"The company's policy has been, and always the sign " H o p in a Yclla W i t h S t e l l a " — " G o
will be. to protect the dealer in every way pos- Sec Fatty Arbucklc at the Marigold F e a t u r i n g
GET TWICE AS MANY AS YOU THINK
'Stella.' " T h e SOUL; will also be featured al
YOU'LL NEED
sible and not to try to unload on him. The
W h i t e City for four weeks b e g i n n i n g J u n e 10
company sells its sheet music to all dealers at
prices lower than is customary for publishers with posters r e a d i n g "Find Stella—Big M y s t e r y
15c IN 1 0 0 LOTS
and guarantees to take back all unsold, un- Girl." Needless to say, the leading o r c h e s t r a s
18c IN SMALLER QUANTITIES
marked copies of its songs, paying exprcssage are featuring the n u m b e r as well as s o n g shops.
As a result of this novel publicity t h e n u m b e r
both wnvs on these, so that the dealer cannot
lose on any Hearst song and cannot have any lias achieved wide popularity a n d is in s t e a d y
MlIsi<1
l v 1 M>s 4r>Ul Ht
larlf Mills Fnr
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dead stock. Streamers, displays, chorus sheets, demand a m o n g the buyers of the Big City by
J d l K millS, inc. Publishers JJ> W York, N. Y.
circulars, slides, etc., with every co-operation a the Lake.
RAPID PROGRESS OF HEARST MUSIC PUBLISHERS, LTD.
GALLAGHER
MISTER S H E A N "
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NEW VERSES
ILLUSTRATIONS
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