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MAY 26, 1928
Waring Orchestra Makes
Big Hit in Paris
New Revue at Des Ambassadeurs Featuring
Band Scores Triumph on Opening Night in
French Capita!
PARIS, FRANCE, May 19.—Fred Waring and his
orchestra are one of the most popular features
of the A11-American Revue, which opened at
Dcs Ambassadeurs on May 10, constituting the
debut of this fine dance band on its present
The Music Trade Review
Laugh" was used in a window decoration by
the Remick Shop and caused quite a bit of ex-
citement along Washington street, when the
motor which made the arms and legs work
started smoking from lack of oil. Some woman
ran to the nearest fire alarm box and turned in
a fire alarm, but by the time the engines ar-
rived the "fire" had been put out and the old
saying that "where there is smoke there is a
fire" was exploded. Mr. Sklare reports business
exceptionally good with all numbers of the
Remick catalog. At the Columbia Theatre the
Columbia-All-Artist orchestra, under the direc-
tion of Sampietro, are using the Remick num-
ber, "Surrender," as the theme song for the
picture of that name, and the Remick number,
"My Bouquet of Memories," in connection with
the showing of "The Call of the Sea," beautiful
scenic pictures in colors.
Wendell Hall Firm
Now in New Quarters
Firm Will Be Located in New Office at 4355
N. Paulina Street, in Thompson-Hall Build-
ing
Fred Waring
European trip. The Revue proved a real sen-
sation and was a marvelous tribute to the
Americans for their innovation, novelty, pep
and talent. Nearly 1,500 people were present
for the opening performance, for which the
cover charge was 1,000 francs. The first-night
audience was composed of wealthy Americans,
coming from London, Berlin and other conti-
nental centers for the event, as well as dozens
of titled Europeans. One observer estimated
that the jewels worn by the assembled guests
were valued at more than $200,000,000.
Fred Waring directs the music for the entire
show, which was written by Cole Porter, the
production being staged by Bobby Connolly in
twenty scenes. Buster West, also making his
initial appearance on European soil, shared stel-
lar honors with the Waring band. Other promi-
nent names on the program were George Gersh-
win, composer, who accompanied his sister,
Frances; Ray Waddell, Hoey Downey Dancing
Trio and the fifteen stunning American^ girls
who grace the various ensembles. There are
about six song hits in the show, among them
being "Old Fashioned Girl," "You and Me,"
"Blue Hour Baby," "Let's Dance" and others.
"Laugh, Clown, Laugh"
Scores in Portland
Remick Number Featured in Connection With
Appearance of Chaney Film in Oregon City
PORTLAND ORE., May 15.—The new Remick num-
ber, "Laugh, Clown, Laugh," is receiving much
local attention and the sale of the song is going
over big, according to I. E. Sklare, manager of
the Remick Song & Gift Shop. The added
interest in the number is due to the present
showing of the Lon Chaney picture of this
title, which opened at the Broadway Theatre
the week of May 6, drawing capacity houpcs at
all shows. The number was used as the theme
for the musical score, played by George Stoll
and his Broadway Orchestra, and was sung
three times during each presentation by Jimmie
Davis from the orchestra pit.
A large paper replica of Lon Chaney in his
characterization of the clown in "Laugh, Clown,
CHICAGO, III., May 21.—The Wendell Hall Mu-
sic Publishers, formerly located at 177 N. State
street, have moved to larger quarters in the
Thompson-Hall Building, at 4355 N. Paulina
street. This young firm came into existence
about a year and a half ago and has enjoyed a
steady growth. Among the song hits published
are "My Dream Sweetheart," "Headin' Home
(Bound for Birmingham)" and "I Told You I'd
Never Forget You."
Wendell Hall, the well-known song writer,
radio, record and stage favorite, is sole owner
of the concern. He has recorded the above-
mentioned numbers for Brunswick records and
featured them in a successful vaudeville sketch
on the Keith-Albee-Orpheum Circuit. He
closed this season's tour with his appearance at
the State-Lake Theatre the week of May 13 and
will open again August 1.
'Blue Heaven" Model
Home Now in Detroit
May 22.—The influence of a
successful popular tune on American architec-
ture was illustrated here last week, when a
model home at 5993 Chalmers avenue was offi-
cially designated as the "Blue Heaven" model
home. About a dozen sub-contractors, who
helped to erect the dwelling for the Naz-White
organization, used a full page in the Detroit
Free Press for Sunday, April 29, featuring the
name "Blue Heaven" in their individual adver-
tising:Leo -Feist, Ine., New York, the pub-
lisher, is probably the first to have a "real
estate plug" upon a number.
DETROIT, MICH.,
A New Mother Song
UTICA, N. Y., May 19.—A song entitled "The
Gleam of Silver in Her Hair" has been enjoy-
ing a considerable sale during the past few
weeks in local" music houses, in view of the
observance of-- Mother's Day. The song was
composed by "Mrs. Charlotte S. Cresswell of
this city and was published through the Myers
Music House here. A concert of Mrs. Cress-
well's compositions was given over Station
WIBX last year and established her reputation
as a composer in this locality where she is
widely known.
Opens in Culver City
The Song Shop, a new music store handling
sheet music and small goods, has beeQ opened
recently in the Hunt Arcade Building, Culver
City, Cal. Neal H. Phelps, Clyde Andrews and
C. F. Carr are the proprietors.
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