Music Trade Review

SEPTEMBER
15, 1923
"MIDNIGHT ROSE" LOOKS A WINNER
Witmark Fox-trot Ballad Steadily Increasing
in Popularity-Fine Display in Detroit
"Midnight Rose ," the fox-trot ballad with the
"Broadway" story and a melody with a luring
swi n g, looks more than ever these days like a
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dows and his policy in this respect has in va ri­
ably been more than justified by the results. The
fact that Mr. Shaw recently decided to give one
of his much-talked-of windows to a display of
"Midnight Rose" is a pretty sure indication of
its merit. It was, as usual, a most effective
display, as the accompanying reproduction suf­
ficiently indicates. Among the current fox-trot
hit s it is more t han apparent that "Midnight
Rose" has gone over.
FEATURES "JONAH" IN FILMS
Balaban & Katz Feature "Jonah," Latest Hit
Published by Eliza Doyle Smith, in Photoplay
"Down to the Sea in Ships"
CHICAGO, ILL., September 10.-"Jonah;" the pop­
ular numb er published by Eliza Doyle Smith,
which has gained such wide popularity through­
o ut the country, is now being featured by Ba la­
ban & Katz in all their theatres in cOllnection
with the great photoplay "Down to the Sea in
Ships."
Spec'ial s lid es have been made by the pub­
lishers which are being s hown in conjunction
with th e picture, and the Ilumber is featured.
"J onah," because of its catc hy melody, lends
it self att ractively with th e picture, making a big
hit wherever shown.
This number is being featured throu g hout the
co untry by various musical acts and also by
dealers' display because of its adaptability in
both insta nces.
"Midnight Rose" Display in Detroit
real winner for Witmarks. Its progress has
been s low but sure, an d latterly it had gained
some remarkable momentum, until to-day M.
\Vitm ark & Sons announce its sales are among
the biggest and steadiest of all their popular
·numb ers. Fred Shaw, l'nanager of th e music
department of Kresge Store No.1, in Detroit,
the largest of the Kresge chain, enjoys the rep­
utat ion of picking good sellers for his win­
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NEW RED BOOK NUMBERS OUT
The Red Book Song Co., Chicago, Ill., has
issued severa l new numbers, but is laying par­
ticular stress on a fox-trot entitled "Keep Turn­
ing." The number has chimes, countermelodies
and several humorous verses.
ANOTHER CARTOON NUMBER ISSUED
Remick Brings Out "They'll Never Bring Up
Father 'Till They Tear Down Dinty Moore's,"
Based on McManus' Comic Strip
Jerome H. Remick & Co. , publishers of the
most success ful cartoon song "Barney Google,"
have just accepted for publication a n ew no v·
cIty cartoon numb er, entitled "They'll Never
Bring Up Father 'Till They Tear Down Dinty
Moore's." It is hy George McManus, th e well­
known cartoonist, Dave Reed and J. Vinc ent
Healy. The Remick organization, includin g the
sa les, band, orchestra and professional depart­
ments, are to make a feature of this new hu­
morous song during the Fall.
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She's Got Another Daddy
Beautiful Rose
Home-My Lovin' Dixie Home
In The Land of Sweet Sixteen
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Just a Little Gold Watch and Chain
In Baby's Smile
Love is Love For Ever
Lonesome Two
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