Music Trade Review
Issue: 1922 Vol. 74 N. 4 - Page 59
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JANUARY 28, 1922
THE MUSIC TRADE
55
REVIEW
iffTfilr WORLD OF
CONDUCTED BY V. D. WALSH
"THE BLUE KITTEPT ON BROADWAY
New Musical Production at Selwyn Theatre Full
of Good Melodies
NEW FEIST PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN
Some Elaborate Advertising Planned for the
Present Popular Catalog of That House—Some
of the Current Feature Numbers
SONGS THAT SELL
There recently opened at the Selwyn Theatre,
The Song Hit of the Hour
1
New York City, a new Arthur Hammerstein pro-
Leo Feist, Inc., recently completed plans to
Tuck Me to Sleep in My Old 1
duction entitled "The Blue Kitten," in which Lil- exploit its publications during the early part of
lian Lorraine and Joseph Cawthorn appear in the this year. The Feist catalog seemingly was never
leading roles.
in a more healthy condition and the sales report
"The Blue Kitten" is the work of Otto Har- shows that all of the active numbers are making
bach and W. C. Duncan, as respects the libretto, constant increases in the way of popularity. The
while Rudolph Friml composed the music, the company has changed the title of the song, "I
G r a n n y (New Hit)
whole being adapted from a French piece called l-.old Her Hand and She Holds Mine," to "Ain't
You're My Mammy's Mammy
"Le Chasseur de Chez Maxim's." The music, Nature Grand," this being the catch line of the
which is published by Harms, Inc., has at least chorus and the number being called for repeat-
D e l i a (NewHit)
two successes, "Cutie," a fox-trot, and "I've edly by that title. "I Hold Her Hand and She
Found a Bud Among the Roses." In addition Holds Mine" will be continued as a sub-title.
there are such numbers as: "Daddy," "Madeline" This is one of the most successful songs in the
(New Hit)
and "Smoke Rings."
program of Van & Schenck in this season's Zieg-
B o w W o w BlueS(NewHit)
feld Follies.
FISHER THOMPSON CO. MEETING
The new Oriental fox-trot, "Good-Bye, Shang-
All Officers of Company Re-elected—Business hai," written by Howard Johnston and Joe
Meyers, is showing up advantageously. Meyers
Policies Outlined—To Increase Capital Stock
by the way, will be remembered as the writer
The Fisher Thompson Music Publishing Co., of "Down in Chinatown."
By special arrangement with Francis, Day
of New York and Butte, Mont., recently held its
annual meeting of stockholders, at which time & Hunter, London, Eng., the big English waltz
the company again elected Fisher Thompson ballad, "Lovely Lucerne," composed by Felix
From the Musio Box Revue
president and treasurer; L. S. Vos Burgh, who Godin, will be published by Feist.
"Thanks to You," a new ballad by Howard
is manager of the New York office, vice-president,
and William I. Lippincott, secretary and counsel. Johnston and Violinsky, is also to be featured.
From the Music Box Revue
The policies of the company for the coming Violinsky will be remembered as the composer
year were arranged and many important plans of "Honolulu Eyes," and "When Francis Dances
In a Cozy Kitchenette Apartment
From the Music Box Revue
were made regarding the promotion of the firm's With Me."
"Venetian Love Boat," a new song, written by
publications.
It was decided to hold a special meeting in Frank Magine, who was responsible for the suc-
From the Music Box Revue
February to complete plans for increasing the cess of last year's "Venetian Moon," is included.
Also
in
the
new
issue
is
a
song
by
Isham
Jones,
capitalization of the company to $250,000.
The Greatest Song Success
well-known orchestra leader, who records ex-
Ever Written
clusively
for
the
Brunswick
records.
The
num-
NEW INCORPORATION
ber is entitled, "What'll You Do?"
Leo Feist, Inc., has also purchased from Ken-
There was recently incorporated in Delaware
the First Mutual Music Publishers with a capi- dis & Brockman a new ballad entitled "When
l-rom the Music Box Revue
talization of $5,000,000, and a new New York the Tide Comes In." Kendis & Brockman were
incorporation with the trade name of the Lenox known as the James Boys and are responsible
for such successes as "I'm Forever Blowing
Co., music publishers, capitalized at $10,000.
Bubbles" and "Feather Your Nest."
1607 Broadway, New York
"Stealing," which was purchased from the Or-
pheum Music Co., Boston, Mass., has now
reached the point where it is considered a na- having a big run at the sheet music department
tional hit. It is booked for early release by of Lipman, Wolfe & Co., according to Kathrine
Benoit Campbell, manager of the department.
all the leading record and roll companies.
Mrs. Campbell says that this is one of the most
popular numbers that have been placed on her
SAM FOX CO. TRAVELER ON COAST counters or issued for years and that it is the
The Biggest "Blues" Hit Ever Published
Everyone Is Playing It
Frank Pallma, Jr., Pays Visit to Portland Trade result of the fact that there is something to
the piece. The first shipment received was sold
—"April Showers" a Good Seller
almost as soon as it was placed on her racks
PORTLAND, ORE., January 23.—Portland was and a rush order was sent to the publishers
visited last week by Frank Pallma, Jr., who is for additional shipments to supply demand.
Song—Piano Solo
the special representative of the Sam Fox Pub.
Now at Its Height
Co. Mr. Pallma, before he came to Portland,
SAVED FROJVTTHE FLAMES
spent some time in Los Angeles and San Fran-
A recent fire in the rooms on the ground floor
cisco with Carl LaMont, who has just been ap-
pointed the Pacific Coast representative of the of the office building of the Sam Fox Publishing
A Beautiful Waltz—Has the Earmarks
company. Mr. LaMont's headquarters will be Co., 158 West Forty-fifth street, New York,
of a Real "Hit"
at San Francisco. Mr. Pallma says that he has created much excitement, particularly when
had a very successful trip and made good sales it was found that Dorothy Jardon, the well-known
TWO OTHER GOOD ONES
in all parts of the United States, and that the prima donna, and Kathryn Joyce, of the New
aggregate af sales surpassed that of a year ago. York offices of the Sam Fox Publishing Co.,
"April Showers," the new Harms number, is were trapped in the studios. Miss Jardon was
trying out two Fox publications, "Ship o'
Dreams," and "I Love You More." The rescue
and
FISHER THOMPSON SONGS was
very spectacular.
ARE KNOWN THE WORLD OVER
'Tucky Homc|
Just a Little Love Song
All By Myself
Birds of a Feather
Oh, My Sweet Hortense
Everybody Step
They Call It Dancing
My Little Book of Poetry
I
,_ Say
___^_- It With Music
IRVING BERLIN, Inc.
JENKINS HITS
"Dangerous Blues"
"12th Street Rag"
"Kiss Me, Dear"
"Sweet Love"
"Colleen o'Mine"
EVERY ONE A SELLER
Published by
1
J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Co.
Kansas City, Mo.
These songs are al]
proren sellers and ad-
vertisements r e a c h 1 ng
over 12,000,000 people
are now running in the
n a t i o n a l magazines.
They are being featured
by the leading singers
and orchestras of the
country.
MAMMY'S LOVING LULLABY
BROWN EYES
YOU, JUST YOU
RIO NIGHTS
KITTY
ORDER THRU YOUR JOBBER
She's *A Sensation?
OLD EASHIQNED
GIRL
JANUARY 28, 1922
THE MUSIC TRADE
55
REVIEW
iffTfilr WORLD OF
CONDUCTED BY V. D. WALSH
"THE BLUE KITTEPT ON BROADWAY
New Musical Production at Selwyn Theatre Full
of Good Melodies
NEW FEIST PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN
Some Elaborate Advertising Planned for the
Present Popular Catalog of That House—Some
of the Current Feature Numbers
SONGS THAT SELL
There recently opened at the Selwyn Theatre,
The Song Hit of the Hour
1
New York City, a new Arthur Hammerstein pro-
Leo Feist, Inc., recently completed plans to
Tuck Me to Sleep in My Old 1
duction entitled "The Blue Kitten," in which Lil- exploit its publications during the early part of
lian Lorraine and Joseph Cawthorn appear in the this year. The Feist catalog seemingly was never
leading roles.
in a more healthy condition and the sales report
"The Blue Kitten" is the work of Otto Har- shows that all of the active numbers are making
bach and W. C. Duncan, as respects the libretto, constant increases in the way of popularity. The
while Rudolph Friml composed the music, the company has changed the title of the song, "I
G r a n n y (New Hit)
whole being adapted from a French piece called l-.old Her Hand and She Holds Mine," to "Ain't
You're My Mammy's Mammy
"Le Chasseur de Chez Maxim's." The music, Nature Grand," this being the catch line of the
which is published by Harms, Inc., has at least chorus and the number being called for repeat-
D e l i a (NewHit)
two successes, "Cutie," a fox-trot, and "I've edly by that title. "I Hold Her Hand and She
Found a Bud Among the Roses." In addition Holds Mine" will be continued as a sub-title.
there are such numbers as: "Daddy," "Madeline" This is one of the most successful songs in the
(New Hit)
and "Smoke Rings."
program of Van & Schenck in this season's Zieg-
B o w W o w BlueS(NewHit)
feld Follies.
FISHER THOMPSON CO. MEETING
The new Oriental fox-trot, "Good-Bye, Shang-
All Officers of Company Re-elected—Business hai," written by Howard Johnston and Joe
Meyers, is showing up advantageously. Meyers
Policies Outlined—To Increase Capital Stock
by the way, will be remembered as the writer
The Fisher Thompson Music Publishing Co., of "Down in Chinatown."
By special arrangement with Francis, Day
of New York and Butte, Mont., recently held its
annual meeting of stockholders, at which time & Hunter, London, Eng., the big English waltz
the company again elected Fisher Thompson ballad, "Lovely Lucerne," composed by Felix
From the Musio Box Revue
president and treasurer; L. S. Vos Burgh, who Godin, will be published by Feist.
"Thanks to You," a new ballad by Howard
is manager of the New York office, vice-president,
and William I. Lippincott, secretary and counsel. Johnston and Violinsky, is also to be featured.
From the Music Box Revue
The policies of the company for the coming Violinsky will be remembered as the composer
year were arranged and many important plans of "Honolulu Eyes," and "When Francis Dances
In a Cozy Kitchenette Apartment
From the Music Box Revue
were made regarding the promotion of the firm's With Me."
"Venetian Love Boat," a new song, written by
publications.
It was decided to hold a special meeting in Frank Magine, who was responsible for the suc-
From the Music Box Revue
February to complete plans for increasing the cess of last year's "Venetian Moon," is included.
Also
in
the
new
issue
is
a
song
by
Isham
Jones,
capitalization of the company to $250,000.
The Greatest Song Success
well-known orchestra leader, who records ex-
Ever Written
clusively
for
the
Brunswick
records.
The
num-
NEW INCORPORATION
ber is entitled, "What'll You Do?"
Leo Feist, Inc., has also purchased from Ken-
There was recently incorporated in Delaware
the First Mutual Music Publishers with a capi- dis & Brockman a new ballad entitled "When
l-rom the Music Box Revue
talization of $5,000,000, and a new New York the Tide Comes In." Kendis & Brockman were
incorporation with the trade name of the Lenox known as the James Boys and are responsible
for such successes as "I'm Forever Blowing
Co., music publishers, capitalized at $10,000.
Bubbles" and "Feather Your Nest."
1607 Broadway, New York
"Stealing," which was purchased from the Or-
pheum Music Co., Boston, Mass., has now
reached the point where it is considered a na- having a big run at the sheet music department
tional hit. It is booked for early release by of Lipman, Wolfe & Co., according to Kathrine
Benoit Campbell, manager of the department.
all the leading record and roll companies.
Mrs. Campbell says that this is one of the most
popular numbers that have been placed on her
SAM FOX CO. TRAVELER ON COAST counters or issued for years and that it is the
The Biggest "Blues" Hit Ever Published
Everyone Is Playing It
Frank Pallma, Jr., Pays Visit to Portland Trade result of the fact that there is something to
the piece. The first shipment received was sold
—"April Showers" a Good Seller
almost as soon as it was placed on her racks
PORTLAND, ORE., January 23.—Portland was and a rush order was sent to the publishers
visited last week by Frank Pallma, Jr., who is for additional shipments to supply demand.
Song—Piano Solo
the special representative of the Sam Fox Pub.
Now at Its Height
Co. Mr. Pallma, before he came to Portland,
SAVED FROJVTTHE FLAMES
spent some time in Los Angeles and San Fran-
A recent fire in the rooms on the ground floor
cisco with Carl LaMont, who has just been ap-
pointed the Pacific Coast representative of the of the office building of the Sam Fox Publishing
A Beautiful Waltz—Has the Earmarks
company. Mr. LaMont's headquarters will be Co., 158 West Forty-fifth street, New York,
of a Real "Hit"
at San Francisco. Mr. Pallma says that he has created much excitement, particularly when
had a very successful trip and made good sales it was found that Dorothy Jardon, the well-known
TWO OTHER GOOD ONES
in all parts of the United States, and that the prima donna, and Kathryn Joyce, of the New
aggregate af sales surpassed that of a year ago. York offices of the Sam Fox Publishing Co.,
"April Showers," the new Harms number, is were trapped in the studios. Miss Jardon was
trying out two Fox publications, "Ship o'
Dreams," and "I Love You More." The rescue
and
FISHER THOMPSON SONGS was
very spectacular.
ARE KNOWN THE WORLD OVER
'Tucky Homc|
Just a Little Love Song
All By Myself
Birds of a Feather
Oh, My Sweet Hortense
Everybody Step
They Call It Dancing
My Little Book of Poetry
I
,_ Say
___^_- It With Music
IRVING BERLIN, Inc.
JENKINS HITS
"Dangerous Blues"
"12th Street Rag"
"Kiss Me, Dear"
"Sweet Love"
"Colleen o'Mine"
EVERY ONE A SELLER
Published by
1
J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Co.
Kansas City, Mo.
These songs are al]
proren sellers and ad-
vertisements r e a c h 1 ng
over 12,000,000 people
are now running in the
n a t i o n a l magazines.
They are being featured
by the leading singers
and orchestras of the
country.
MAMMY'S LOVING LULLABY
BROWN EYES
YOU, JUST YOU
RIO NIGHTS
KITTY
ORDER THRU YOUR JOBBER
She's *A Sensation?
OLD EASHIQNED
GIRL
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