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11 7 ill 7T. 1 if li 1 it fJirffaret; Bond's Sdngr eni Le Goii Monte Hawley atured yia Radio NEW YORK. Nov. Sll 'i i i i Butterfield and tha Cata Jam I I 1 7 mw icaiurca Alias Jd.args.ret isona a arat aoag mt, each Tree Street" on their Mutual network broadcast last Saturday night. CA 1 rT TYn nwnn nn Uh Li! Hotel.

With that I 1 oa abroad. assignment, becomes the only colored band with the b. to play the Park Central ten years late Chick Itt nee ford Waxes New Handy fane Vm Two Week Stand, at Boston's Southland Cafe. SIW YORK CITY, (Nov. 30 riding high on.

a wave of Wuily that is seemingly: never ir, Jimmie Lunceford stole a I time away from hi recording theatre tour to wax two tunea for record lovers. The jfcbers, "Think Ot Me UtUe Dad from the pen of W. C. Handy, 'Belgium Stomp," by JImmie are solid arid stompy, with Wot sales sock, bringing out tnest from his crew of hot his all to the 'other fella's "Think Of Me Little Daddy" ithe side of the Vocalion The tune Is a alow, rocky that ride nd llttM tj1' 'solo spots throughout. Young, doing) the vocal Rives the number the en tiangeness Of his volca in Ane enu.e treatment is a.

splendid example old blues cm be trana to the jitzx cluba of Lunceford'a wn dJtty is lel stomperoo, '1 eaturing the Cr0 dynamic 1 ji4 relaxed that, has madi his cuttings 'VOritf. with irtnr. fn at Bertnninsr on I.J1 nomfnrA l.il ftfa frmTMr an extended fling at the inKd Cafe la 48ton where i twicf weekly over Hiue netwprk. RAW 'T 1N THK NEW SHOW I mmrr I The dance team of Billy and Billie, hailed as the "Creole Fashion Plates of Rhythm," are going to town it the Cincinnati Cotton Club, which is being hailed as the classiest spot in the Buckeye State Under the lupervision of F. Douglass Henry, the place has taken days and made them big.

The team, which is also given credit for producing the show, has worked it the Gatineau Country Club, Aylmer, Quebec; the Rathskellar, Philly; To jo Farms, Detroit, and the Apollo, New York. ERSKINE EJAOTIHS TO PLAY AT PARK CENTRAL Trumpet Ace Packs Savoy Ballroom During Holiday Affair Downtown New Year Eve. By BILLY ROWE I (New York Editor) VTW, VfYRTT "NTnv Sfl Th truth nf the assertion that nranHhincr ortmA tn Viim who waits, was brought home to 'jririne Hawkins and his crew in returns here last k. when they i returned to Harlem after a tour of the yttry to find three tnousano 311 Vngs milling around the savoy loom in bloek Tongr Hues to ir them strike up. ftough a Tlt unpolished, the irtina.

band wu about as good jo it cam hera from Alabama wsl years ago a it is today, it found New York a tough to cracky and it'pUlared from post to another. never aeem Ur get any placa fast Still, jjthe face of it all, the crew stuck 'jtther with nothing uennue in down where the et man do not it M. XI A niizd the three mouiana jii rtuji in block long linea trying Klt within hearing; distance of kThutidey night at the Savoy 111 an assurance of, 1 his "weight iha world At awiiiz.i.Hawkin been selected by.tho RCA Vic dealers over a. field or many minnt white. bandi, which, in ides Larry Clinton; Glenn Miller, Xy Gordon, Artie ShaW and Dick labile, to play their Annual New art tve oance ai ins rt 1 1 jr 1 1 III Herman Whaley, emcee, presented his "Night Club Idea" a new show at the Swing Club in Portland, last week.

Included in the all star revue are: Glvens and Greene, from the Grand Terrace; Bethel Gibson, formerly with OLsen and Johnson; Creon Thomas and his Four Swing Boys; Dorothy Adams, shake artist and Ruby Carrol, swing pianist and dancer. Jimmie Daniels Opens Gay Spot NEW TORK CITT. Nov. 30 Jimmie Daniels, popular actor and darling of Broadway, became his own boss here last week with the opening of his swank restaurant and, bar on West 116th street. Living up to expectations, the nitery is one of the finest and most pretentious spots Harlem has seen since tha opening of the Mimo Club several seasons ago.

Its features center around excellent cuisine wines and liquors, plus that certain atmosphere. Opening nigh Harlemites of the social rubbed shoulders with Vlcomp Churcbell, Douglas tha Martin Vincents, tha Jay XHiffords tha Elmerv Carters, the James Sterns. Jimmie Donahue, Edna. Thomas, Leonard Hanha, Kenneth McPherson, Qlvia Wyndham, Ann Curxon, and several others, LLOYD HUNTER'S BAND SENSATION IN WEST ABELTNE, Nov. 30.

For the third, time during the season, an outstanding Southwest organization summoned Uoyd 'Hunter and his 13 Omaha swlngmastera to Kansas. This time it was the Knights and Ladies of tha Southwest who presented Hunter Friday evening, Nov. 24, at their annual semi formal. as They'll be the dance band Of 1940! That's what daily Da'nef critics are Baying about the Sunset Royals orchestra, now holding; forth at tha Harlem Casino, local aight spot, owned and managed by (Gus) Green lee, nationally known, sportsman and business, man. The band, which for a number of years has Just escaped the Big: 'money circuit' by a series of junf orseen circumstances, can today be rated among tha first ten swing bands In tha country.

The belated recosmltion which is finally coming their way, has been engendered and enhanced by the phenomenal work of Little Genevieve, whose showmanship and baton wieldinr ability has catapulted her into the limelight, and sweet, haunting voice 'of adorable Frohsine Stewart, tiny song delineator, whose notes are aa clear and refreshing aa those of a thrush. Added to that la tha smooth tempo and sock rythrri styling of a' group of musicians wno nave finally, 'arrived. Listed among the members of the orchestra are sev eral musicians who can compare favorably with any in the coun try. Soma of the numbers which the band has perfected and which are taking tha airways by atorra is their "Marie," which has been Imitated so successfully by Tommy Dorsey, "Who, and symphonic arrangement of "I Surrender Dear" and "St. Louis The band itself is so smooth and so polished, that when they do a special number during the snow.

they tie the performance up in knots. The orchestra, which broadcasts nightly over Station WWSW, is free on Sunday nights for engagements within a radius of 200 miles, and have already been engaged by Booker T. Brooks for a Christmas Eve night engagement. The date is Sunday night. Dee.

24, at the East Market Gardens in Akron, Ohio. WHITE BAWD TO APOLLO THIS UEEU Charlie Barnett's Group to Headline All Colored Re vue. NEW YORK, Nov. 30. In an attempt to rebuild the in terest once accorded colored show business, Frank Schiff man, general manager of the Apol lo Theatre, has booked Charlie Barnett, the famous whit orches tra leader, to star headline his next colored revue which will have its initial opening Friday and run the usual one week.

With a band built on the foun dations laid by Duke Ellington and Count Basle whom he greatly admires, Barnett's white orchestra is a favorite in the colored field. Several years ago before the great popularity of swing mu sio and his current title, The greatest saxophone tooler in the Barnett played the Apol lo with great success, building a following in Harlem cthat through the many colored dances he has since played, has extended the length and breadth of the Har lems throughout the entire country. In an exclusive interview with Schiff man last week we learned that he believes that the time has passed when a colored or white theatre should just stick to playing talent of its own variety. Said he, 'A theatrt is butt for entertainment and It is the management's place to buy tha best that can be had for his theatre goers be it either white or colored. There has never been a place in the theatre for racial discrimination." Other acts on tho bill with Barnett and bis band will be Frances Brock.

Maxie Armstrong, Detroit Crip, Julia Gardner and Leonard Harper's twenty dancing girls and boys. Improva Interracial understanding. Pass your Courier 'along te a friend. PATRICIANS TO PRESENT THEIR SWEATER HOP The lovely co eds of the Patricians club, Washington, Pa, will present their third annual sweat er hop Friday, December 1, at the Odd Fellows Hall, Washing. ton.

Snookum Russell's orchestra has been chosen to play for the affair. Left to right: Marta Rose Jackson, Celeatine Hooe, vice presi dent; Kvalyn Lacey, Ethel Grin age, chaplain; president. Edna Middle row: Dorothy Walters, Ausbury, Ella Mae Lacey, Mary Evans, corn sponding secretary; Mrs. Mary Brooks, adviser;) Dorothy Gibson, Frances Hooe, reporter. Bottom row: Myrtle Thomas, Alverta Thomas, Roberta Ber leigh, treasurer.

Members not shown in picture are: Dorothy Jane Fullum, recording secretary; Betty Hill, Elane Graves, Camilla Williams and Edna member. Simmons; honorary STARTS TOUR 1 Bruce WendelL concert pianist who will, make an extensive tour, of tha country this winter. Wendell has appeared; in many of the great European capitals. He was born in the Carribean Isles and educated 'at Oxford university, in England. He had the.

distinction of being the first colored musi clan to appear under the sponsorship of (he National Broad casting Company Artists' Serviea when he appeared at Town Han In his debut. He also appeared with the, Boston Symphony orchestra this summer. I Improva Interracial understand ing. Pass 'your Courier along to a friend. SAT YOU SAW IT IN THE PITTSBURGH COURIER YOUNG MAN WITH A FLY Typewriter Bang Ban! HOLLYWOOD, Nov.

30. Letter to a Hollywood columnist "Mr. Earl J. Morris: This may seem a little strange to you, but we are hoping you will understand. We have a small club, which has selected me to have the honor of writing to you.

We are planning to get a colored theatre in Hackensack, N.J or some way of showing all colored cast motion pictures in order that tha children and older people of our race may see and. realize the Negro's ability. It seems very stupid that so many colored people have never seen a colored movie. We are planning to work our scheme in every way possible. And now we have come to you for any help or advice you can give we will be very glad.

We know that you are interested in the progrss of your race. Yours, Christopher Bland, 177 High atreet, Hacken sack, N. WE ARB WAKING UP That letter shows you very defl niUly that colored people want to see their own pictures. And if there is no outlet, they are trying to create one. Many exhibitors, because they are in tha driver's seat, have dictated to Black Holly wooa, ana nave stated that Negroes in many Instances would not patronise a sepia picture.

But the above letter proves conclusively that Negroes want to see their Own. Along this line, great credit must go to George Randol for his own film company. To Ralph Cooper, Clarence Muse, Clarence Brooks, for having faith in an industry which is on the way up. Thanks to such men as Harry M. Popkins, Bert Goldberg Richard C.

Kahn, Alfred Sack and Allan Mowbray, for making it possible for. the production of Negro films. THIS MAN JOHN BUB TON. This lad, John A. Bur Ton.

th British accented impresario, seems oa going places in this band promotion business. John Bur Ton has scored band scoops, one after another. His most notable one being his presentation of Count Basie, cashing in' on previous nublieitv build up and that which sponsored oy tne Palomar here. John A. Bur Ton the band to play In Oakland prior to Its.

scheduled run in Los Angeles. The burning of the Palomar added to the publicity of Count Now this smart boy has booked Harry James' orchestra for the Sweets Ballroom up; in Oakland, for Monday. How does thla lad do It? But Al Ramsey, of San Diego, is looking daggers at John Bur Ton, claiming that he got his wires crossed on Count Basie for San Diego. It is encouraging to note that Paul Hickman and Lucius Lomax, Jr, are the angels behind Floyd Ray's orchestra. And they are col ored, too.

Slowly but surely we are getting behind our own. I i. Chatters Alice Keyes, Delia New some Miles and Maudine Simmons, the Three Little Musketeeries will spend Christmas here. Pretty Doris Simpson is that away about that young Provident Hospital physician in Chicago. Jewel "Connie" Bos jtick is back in Los Angeles after a seven montn sojourn in Chicago.

the "Chocolate Soldier" in swing? Roy Evans, the radio announcer, and erstwhile newspaperman, is now teaching school at Hollywood High. We must give credit to Bill Henin and Orele Beavers for giving Los Angeles its only black and tan cafe. The Swing Hi has a lovely little floor show with the following in the revue: Lowell Howell, Edith Crain. Annabelle and Lulu Bele Gammage, Cotilde Woodson. Dorothy LaMarr and Corrine Gibson.

More Chatter Edith Sampson, famed woman attorney of Chicago, is Ethel Mae Levy, wife of the Harlem impresario, John Levy, took an armful ef tickets and boarded an Eastbound train. Dion E. Muse, son of Clarence Muse, is following, his illustrious father's footsteps. So, if you see his name on the theatre, marque, you'll know. Monte Hawley is all pink and raring for his personal appearance tour in New.

Orleans and other sections' with the new film. "Dou ble Deal." Wa wonder wby Bert Goldberg, George Randol, or Clarence Muse hasn't grabbed off this Lowell Howell for films. He is tops. Sings in seven languages. He is a sweet singer from, his heart.

He used to work with Herbie.Xay, Count Basie, and opened' the Cocoanut Grove here with Glen Miller. Teah he is goodf Retired Performers CBask in Fla. Sunshine DATTONA" BEACH, Fls. Nov. 80.

Lawrence and Ada Booker, who retired five years1 ago after appearing with the Green show for. 24 years, are enjoying life these days at their Florida villa, "It's Mr. Booker has organized the Citizens Band of Daytona Beach, just to keep in practice as a band leader while his wife is a city playground director. They send greetings to all their friends through The Pittsburgh Courier. Improve Interracial understanding.

Pass your Courier along to a friend. Sfctltca Brcoki Stti a iitncr'ArtHur DrciH; PRODUCER DIRECTOR PHOTOGBATHT SCREEN FLAT Great, CnHc Stxft. DOUTvUS DEAL" (Amis Plctam): ADDITIONAL DIALOGUE label tha Frank Capra and Richard Thorpa of: the colored motion hlefcur Industry, Additional credit belongs to Maes: Bungier. xnreurus stable mate. rwho photographed Double: Deal." All through the picture you can sea evidences of tha wizardry Dreiffu and Stearic.

'1 Tha picture Is probably one of the finest technically correct all colored east novels to emanate from Hollywood. It is a major production, and from a budget standpoint. Dixon R. Harwin went whole hog on finance. ABSORBING DRAMA From an audience standpoint, the film should be sure fire box office.

It is a picture that is chocked full of entertainment far tha entire family. The story Is fast moving, absorbing and gripping. Miss Le Gon does come nifty tapping, and sings; Tobias and nntunn 'uei Ung In Right With You" in fine style. Monte Haw ley will become the idol 1 of young and old with his masterful portrayal. Tou will feel like applauding Hawley when he reads the line: Some of our greatest men; rose from the ranks of the Pullman service." Florence O'Brien is tha cute little scene thief of the drama.

Ed die Thompson, veteran of the stage ana screen, ana nusoana 01 ine late Evelyn Freer, turns in his job to date on the screen. He gives one of the best lessons that "crime doesn't pay" we have seen. a CUm ft CT Arthur Jnt" Tha Players Jenl IaGaa. Mania Hawiay, Kdward That son, r. Miller, Zloreaeai O'Brlaa.

Preadia Jackaos Ur. Sheffield Back Woods, Vernon MoCaUa, Thomas fooler Jack Cllsaby, Charlea Gordon Arthur IUja, Charlts TZxrl. Shltea Breaks, and ISO ethers. Sang by Khaltan Croc 'Kaxry'TaMaa Ptr Muateal diracttens, Rasa Maggtsw An IntermaUqal 'Roa Show Raleaaa. By EAIIL J.

MOnhlS A Motion Picture Editor HOLX.YWOOD, Nov. 30. "Double Deal." an ax1 film drama ushers in new deal in colorcdcut me' pictures.1 It is one of the best to corns from II: wood. The bulk of tha credit belongs to tha irtniuj Director Arthur Dreiffus, whom we He plays his role to perfsc that of a slinking, alitbarUir and be can as far as we are earned, take his place alsnr Joseph Calleia. Humnhray of the major studio, a a meany.

SHELTON BRQOSS 5COBX The younger generation win i for the first time aa opportu: to see Shelton Brooks. com: of rSorae of These town Strutters Ball," in a ieu; playing and singing one compositions. F. E. Millar, great comedian', who gave i.

world Shurlle Along." "RUT, Wild," turns in a swell Job af ing. One of the notable effee' that ha plays a Juvenile, and i had thirty years lopped off in ma. up. Such is the wizardry ef Ho wood. Mr.

Miller, however, his southern accent from his biai face days. I Sheffield, as always, is one h' died per cent in his holt at heavy. The plot deals with', youngster, Freddie Jackson, shows you how easily a boy i become emeshed in crime, bees, ef an Imagined hero 'Worship gangsters. Thereby hangs a iBC We reiterate that the pict' "Double Deal," is fine entert ment for the entire family. lnvidental muaric is most cis Argus Pictures, with their "tsi film, have produced a pctura should get the stamp ef apprC of movie audiences.

HAS ST. LOUIS TALKING Myra Gale, born Myra Stevenson out Ohio, way who entered the amusement world two years all St talking with her "Dance of specialtyi being featured at the Wet; ErTdV Club on Vandeventer. She shares bfllhtjf witii n't internationally famous team of Rodgers and Ite adagio dancers, and Lou Owens, "Auat Jeatei Photo by Young. MM HI union crrr. n.

Nov. A fast stepping musical 'comedy hit the road after a midnight per formanee last Saturday. Sahjl, exotio dancer, stars in the revue which is black and tan. Also included in the revue are: Dusty Fletcher, i ace comedian; Blanche1 Thompson, the Bronze Venus; Sammy Gardner, Otto Ea son, the Three JBlue JackeU, Ixxie Ringgold and Arthur at tha Gayaty. ttsra last vr A tour of swsawaeka wfll iu engagtmenta atvtba Gayaty.

1 tra, D.C Nov. National theatre, Detroit. Dr Garrick theatre, Dec Louis, Dec 2S at tt fair in Dayton, O.j New:" Eva at the Casino in TVJ. and January Shubert Philadelphia ESaL Nov. SO.

Accord istar. will in the near fc' ing to a release tha Para lassemble and lead her own or mount Artist Buteau, Nina Mae itra. As an actress she has McXinney, lovely screen and stage both hera and In foreign.