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The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
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HOLLYWOOD two more
weeks and the OF Kolyum will be
celebrating its 18th birthday, and
I want you old and new readers
of this weekly sum-up of news and
chatter to get ready to celebrate
with me. How I wish I could meet
you all face to face, but ever so
often I do meet someone recently
arrived on the coast who opens our
conversation with tive been read
ing your column in my hometown
paper for years"
And boy, oh boy. but that does
make a fellow feel good, just like
kid getting his first report card
with a lot of good credits ON it. But
at any rate you can help me cele-
brate by dropping, a line to the ed
itor of this paper and telling him
if you have been reading it long
time and if you have enjoyed it.
However, you can always depend
on Gossip OF The Movie Lots" for
telling you the straight lnvarnish-
ed facts, and for doing everything
possible to bring the talents Of the
colored artist before the attention
of the powers that be-" Many OF
the colored actors and actresses
now famous received their first
mention in it, and every day 1t has
its weather eye, peeled for new un-
discovered talent, hidden jewels
as it were. And now let's have some
long news in short pants. 80
Little doing at the major studios
during the past week for sepians;
, largest numbers at 20th Century
Fox in maryland, big ,technicolor
feature under Director King. Most
all of the colored players finished
last week, except Hattie Mcdaniel
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
By MARGUERITE L. MARTIN
(For AMP

NEW YORK.-Two of the best
basketball games we've seen in a
long time were those played last
Monday night at the Renaissance
casino. Alpha and Sigma play
ed the first game, and after a
more than their 55c worth. The
slow start, gave the customers
second game was by the Harlem
"Y" Seniors and the Original Col
legians-Al Eldridge, now with the
Juvenile Aid bureau; AL Lind, ply
sical director of the boys work de-
partment at the "Y";; Frank Caf-
<fee, ose-jointed player formerly
of New York university; and d
giant of a man named Stewart who
threw himself all over the court.
''Puggy" Bell, former ~" star,
now with the Rens, added luster to
the seniors team, while John Isaacs,
another "Y" alumnuS with the
Rens, played with the Collegians.
At the start, the betting was all
on the youth "" players who were
expected to win in their figuring,
which was what beat the Seniors
by some IS or 16 points. Any
way it was all very grand and we
yelled ourselves hoarse with the
rest Of the crowd. :. The entire
affair was benefit for "Bricktop'
Wright, graduate of Lincoln and
star player on Alpha's team, who
got into a bit of trouble recently
and landed in the Philadelphia
courts, by way of which he finally
reached a cell for an indefinite
period.
On April %, Katherine Dunham
and her ballet group will dance
"rropics" and lie Jazz Hot" Tor
the benefit of the New York Urban
League.
Last Tuesday We had occasion to
take two brief rides ON the Eighth
Avenue bus. Going downtown We
were given a glimpse into the
means and methods used by the
sidewalk sisterhood. As we
boarded the bus and sought our
seats We noticed an attractive girl
busily engaged in giving the bus
driver her address and calling
hours. =. This completed, she dis
embarked, promising to look 1or
him that night when he got OIL
I from work. Coming back up
town, one of our folks who had
evidently had few, got on With a
woman companion.
Before dropping her coin in the
box she turned to the still open
door and admonished her boy
friend, in stentorian tones. and 10
the vast delight of the other pas
sengers, not to be late for work
"Cause if you're late for work
You'll lose your job-and when you
lose your job you'll sure lose me.
Everyone rolled in the alsles
and one of the bolder men SAID
That's right, Baby, tell him IN
| front.
At which our loquacious friend,
a friendly soul, laughed and said
"Yeh, 1 got to pay my rent, and
he's got to pay his rent-and If he
loses his job he better not come
to me looking for a bed" This
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13

LIGHT. sweet stuff by Glenn
Miller on Bluebird; FIVE LITTLE
CUNTS, swinging the Dionnes,
a n d MIDNIGHT JAMBOREE.
novelty hot, Quintones on Vo-
Gallon; YOU'D BE SURPRISED.
cute Penny Parker singing, and
HOW DID I KNOW, Vincent
Lopez in Bluebird; CECILIA, with
a delightful background, and LOVE
SONG OF RENALDO, Dick Jur-
gems on Vocation; EASY DOES 1T
and PRETTY BABY, cleverly sung
by, the Smoothies on Bluebird,
On race lists, Sonny Boy Will
hanson has two sincere blues on
Bluebird; I'M NOT PLEASING
YOU and NEW JAILHOUSE
BLUES. Big Bill comes back
at Blind Boy Fuller's "Jivin' Big
Bill Blues" with PIVIN' MIR.
FULLER BLUES, a scorcher on
Vocation. That old fashioned bar
relhouse rhythm Is mighty good. {.
The Southern Blues Singers have
LIGHT HOUSE BLUES in a quar-
tet from on Varsity, coupled with
OLD WORLD IS IN A H OF A
FIX. The latter is a sermon, and
probably mislabelled. Other
Varsity race blues are THIRTY
EIGHT and DIAMOND RING
BLUES by Jim Jam, CAN'T GET
ENOUGH and GOOD AND HOT
by the Girl Friend.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
Comedians Win $2,285
In Cotton Club Suit
Charge They Were
Let Out Before
Show Closed

NEW YORK CITY-After Sc
ries of litigations which have been
going on since May OF last year.
Glenn and jenkins, comedians de
luxe, have finally been awarded
S2,285 in their $4,000 suit against
the Cotton Club in this city.
Testimony was given that they
We're let out the spring issue oi the
Cotton Club revue in May, when
they had a run of the show con-
tract, and the revue featuring
Cab Galloway and Bill Robinson,
ran until September.
First carrying their complaints
to the theatrical organization of
which they were members, the
comedians after receiving no sat
isfaction, instituted suit against
the night club management in
New York Supreme court.
Although they did not receive
the $4,000 which they asked for,
Glenn and jenkins did win an
award of almost half that amount
for breach Of contract.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
Rating the Records

THROUGH the ROOF a n
GRIEVIN' on Columbia if you
haven't heard them. They're both
in his best tradition. frankie
Trumbauer also revives an oldie,
WALKIN' THE DOG, that's hot
and solid on varsity with the glee
club massaglng the vocal. Coupled
is NOT ON THE FIRST NIGHT
BABY, a dual tempo novelty tune.
. PLUCKIN' THE BASS by Cab
Galloway on vocation gives Milton
Hinton chance to solo on the
! doghouse, with Chu Berry also
burning up the keys on his tenor.
The other side, GIVE BABY GIVE
is okay.
Bob Crosby is effective on three
Deccas. Full band plays REM
INISC1NG TIME, just what the
name implies, and TIT WILLOW,
Harlemese Jump. The Bob Cats
beat out the rapidly rising so
FAR. SO GOOD and another pop.
YOU OUGHTA HAND YOU
HEART IN SHAME, but their best
work is saved for the evergreen,
MAMA'S GONE GOODBYE in
which Fazola takes one of his
grand clarinet solos. Coupled is a
VOUS TOUT DE VEY, A vOUS
swing with French accent
Here is suave Jazz. 1T NEVER
ENTERED MY MIND, by Tony
| Pastor. Nice precision in the old
Shaw manner. Coupled is a waltz.
NOTHING BUT YOU. It's Blue
bird. For meatv. sincere iazz
frank Newton offers vANfP.
stomp, and PARALLEL F1FTTTS,
bluesv creation. Newton's trumpet
md Tab Smiths alto stand out on
Standout disc.
TWO WHAMS'
The Columbia of WHAM bv
Teddy Wilson and Vocation Of
he same tune by Jimmy Lunce-
eord are interesting by comparison.
-,lnceford's is more guilty. while
Teddv's is more flashv The Wilson
>oupling is MOON RAY. me'an-
Nolic and slow, with LUNCEFORD
TPECIAL the companion piece by
hat band. It really Jumps. :.
@onny Dupham's Varsity of LIT
TIE WHITE LIES and DARK
YES with his small band is posi-
'vely sensational. Sonnv plays
9th trumpet and trombone is a
-av to arouse all the iitterbugs
18th performances are fast
>OARD MEETING by Benny
Goldman on Columbia bounces
'crg splendidlv. On this and the
Ill plaved courline. LET'S ALL
ING TOGETHER, the band clicks
ith Bennv's clarinet in fine fet-
1e. Also give ear to CuTNA
10y and ON TIE SUNNY
IDE OF THE STREET by Glenn
Iardman's Hammond Five with
lester Young and Lee Costaldo
tanding out. Oran Hot Lips"
oage has been listening a lot to
count Basic. His Decca of AMT
TOT NOBODY and GONE WITH
THE GIN is strictly in the Counts
manner.
IN RRTEFER. MENTION.
FROM ANOTHER WORLD and
EV'RY SUNDAY AFTERNOON,
nops by Charlie Barnet on Blue
bird; STARDUST, lick sliphorn-
ing, and CUBAN B O G. G. l Z;
WOOGIE. hot hybrid, Jack Jen-
ney ON vocation: SIERRA SUE
and MOMENTS IN THE MOON
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13

among other songs, All Through
the Night and the Welsh national
anthem.
Wales was combed for actors to
support Robson. The players fl
nally selected were drawn from the
ranks of South Wales artists, and
one of them, Rachel Thomas, has
already been hailed by critics as a
sensational film discovery. Each.
time she sang the Welsh hymn OF
prayer, "Yn y Dyfroedd", Robson
was moved to tears, and as the
film progressed he declared that
he had never played opposite a
finer natural actress. IF am
privileged to see this film a thou
sand times" he said to her on
leaving for America, II shall melt
into tears when / watch the pit
head scene and hear your song"
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
Bankruptcy Papers Are
Filed By Ralph Cooper

Filing bankruptcy papers has
been a favorite method of those who
not only desire to avoid payment
of creditors, but who wish to avoid
total loss of all that may remain
of their business or Investments.
1t is not known whether Cooper's
action was intended to forestall
any claims or foreclosure upon his
present theatrical activities.
'tGang War; Cooper's latest
starring vehicle, had its New York
premiere in Harlem for one week
beginning March 20 at the Apollo
Theatre. Gladys Snyder is co-star
in this drama.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13

LOS ANGELES, Cal.-(C)-
Bankruptcy papers for Ralph
Cooper, stage and screen star, were
filed recently in the California Dis
trict Court for the Southern Dis
trict of California, Central Divi-
sion, according to Ernest r. Utley,
referee in bankruptcy.
Mr.. Utley gave public notice to
Cooper's creditors that the first
creditors meeting would be held
March rs at 321 Federal Building,
in this city, and that those who
may have any claims against the
star must submit them within six
months from March &c,
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13

1.-The Proud Valley" deals with
the homes and hearts Of Welsh
colliery valley and Robson plays
the part of Davio Goliath, an I'M
employed Negro stoker.
Paul Robeson was not a stranger
in this life OF colliers and choirs,
for he had sung at Mountain Ash,
Meath, Swansea, and Cardiff, and
on each occasion had felt at home
among the Welsh people. After one
great concert at Meath he had
been presented with volume of
Songs of Wales, and in his
speech of thanks had told the au-
dience that he looked forward to
the day when he would be privileg-
ed to sing Welsh folk song in an
important British film. The OPP
portunity has come in The Proud
Valley, a film in which he sings,
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13

dell Hickman, the little colored
boy who co-stars in ''The Biscuit
Eater.
War Perkins, capable radio an
nouncer on the Afro-American
newscast on station KFOX made
history last week in being given
the first contract for a television
program-Perkins gave a scathing
radio editorial last Sunday morn
ing on the injustice done the Negro
in navy circles. :. Good enough to
be used on land in time of war, "
he declared, "but only good enough
to swim in greasy dishwater
aboard Uncle Sans battlesllips."
Clarence Muse just completed an
impressive part in Maryland" at
Fox studio, as a preacher, a role in
which he always eXcells. Other
players in various bit parts and as
singers are Anita Brown, Jesse Lee
Brooks, Ernest Whitman, Darby
Jones, zack Williams, Clinton Rose
mond. Margaret Chapman and
many others.
Jeni lie Con won the part of
"Myra", sweetheart of Kenny
Washington in Million Dollar
Productions new all-colored cast
feature "Gridiron Graft, with
Joan Douglas, pretty Oklahoma
City girl, as second place winner.
All were presented at the Lincoln
theatre last Sunday night before a
crowd of $500. However, at this
writing, the rainy and cloudy wea-
ther has held up the start of the
o,,td00r coOIlnncaS all week
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13

KATHERINE Dunfam that
eve-filling CHICAGO damsel. were
out and earned ROBERT SYLVES-
TFRS entire Daily News
that's no h-.inks of a accomp-
lishment, hut we're here to tell
YOU its PUHlenty tough. Miss
Durham rendered her fourth Of
series of concerts at the Wind
Sor theatre and the critics have
talked of nothing else it seems.
The Dunham troupe Of dancing
wizards present an act that ranges
fro esoteric to. e.. boggie- -woggie.
and reallv. It's. a solid killer
dillnr and no kiddin". folks. De-
serting tradition. the prettv Chica-
gan sets her ballet to-. iitterbug-
eing, conedv. native drum ensem-
bIes, etc. JOHNNY Pratt also comes
in for a rightful nod from the
writing bows for his superb and
unique costumes. and his desiens
for Miss Dunham's solos. that
actually top and call for continu-
Gus curtain appearances.
RARDU ALL. the foreign
looking Southern American who
was the fair haired boy Of CHICK
VERBS musical aggregation up to
the time ELLA FITZGERALD took
over. brought band of his
own to the Apollo Theatre
Friday morning. While a lot of the
local writer's called this band
"great" even before tlnev had done
anything but read the advance
press notices we'd say it has
more than an even chance to be-
come ranked among the first 25
Negro orchestras. A trifle more
dressing in the brass section,
Bardu. and eternal practice
will gain out the spotyour heart
is set upon.
"AS THE CURTAIN FALLS :.
lovely card from my pal.
Mercedes Gilbert sensational in
Boston with "MulattoO and her
swell brother (actor) Earl Cough.
Talking with Jenkins ("Li'
walter'') of Glenn and Jen-
kins. who recently won lawsuit
over the -. Cotton Club.
made me proud to know that not
even the whispered language of
"gangster linge" could deter these
two galnesters in their civil court
action. now that's the spirit
l like boys. and how;
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
NEWS OF THEATRES
Footlight .
FHckers . .
By ALVIN MOSES

NEW YORK-(ANP) - Willie
Bryant, toast of Broadways wom-
en- fans, receives equally as much
mail as the stars out on Hollywood
are supposed to- The. "Slim Man"
who has way with women that
recalls the tabled exploits of
Casanova and Celunni, holds his
own in a play (Mambas' Daugh-
ters) that includes such a "muchy-
much" as Incompatible. LA ETHEL
WATERS.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
Bv FRANK MARSHALL DAVIS
For AMP
srALENTED JAM


sTALENTED JAM
q From commodore Music Shops
come two platters made by Eddie
Condons all-stars that show I'M
sdsproyised jazz at its best. Playing IN
u "a highly talented and technical
Nv sure derivation of the compact
Chicago style, these musicians
have produced swing that is a
delight to the ear. Titles are IT'S
RIGHT THERE FOR YOU and
STRUT MISS LIZZIE; I Amt
GOT NOBODY and BALLIN' THE
JACK. all of them evergreens.
In addition to Condor on guitar,
the platters display the ability OF
such aces as Pee Wee Russell and
his crazy clarinet; Mar Kaminsky's
meaty trumpet Brad GoWan's
@ powerful valve trombone, Joe
Bushkin's rippling piano; Artle
Shapiros tflrobbing bass and
ssafIeorge Wettling's versatile drums.
-, NEWEST DANCE SENSATION
Americas newest dance sensa-
73tion, the Conga from Cuba, is the
es,Ibiect of a special album OF eight
sides released by columbia. Desi
Arnaz and his Latins play and
sing these tunes, all boasting
IS Spanish names which need not be
2 listed here. This Conga music is
fascinating; the intricate rhythm
can be traced directly to the
African jungle.
The collection Is known as Set
C-12. Artie Shaw makes a
4 IN Z. sensational comeback with two
tunes of Mexican flavor on VIC
tor, FRENFSr and ADIOS, MARI
OUITA LINDA. However. this i.
swing stuff despite a 81 piece band
a, Using violins, oboe, bass. clarinet
= Setc., plus the more common instru- /
mentation. The result is a Wloe
range of tone color against regular
four-four beat. Shaw's clarinet Is
genuinely moving.
-.o.=4O One of the best versions ever
waved of SHE'S FUNNY THAT
WAY is on Commodore by Jess
stacy and Bud Freeman, with ?
piano solo by stacy, YOURR
DRIVIN' ME CRAZY, as com
panion. For relaxed jazz, hear trlT
.4.a Earl Hines has an Interest.
ing pair of. solos on Bluebirc
CHILD OF A DISORDEREF7
BRAIN and BODY AND. SOUL
played on the electric Storytonf
piano. No other pianist equals ~
daring in Improvisation and thio
platter proves it.. Easily the tor
VARSITY by Jack Teagarden to dat
is1F I COULD BE WITH YOr'
and MY MELANCHOLY BABY
Trombone, voice and band are ex
ceptional on these oldtimers.
I Although WHISPERING n q
BEATIN' ON THE WASHBOARD
have a lot of Joe Daniels char
acteristic drum tricks. this Decce
is not up to much of his previous
work.
GETS LOW DOWN
Getting low down is Cootie Will
liams for Vooalio1 on She's Gone
a nasty blues with Cootie singine
Z a lot like Cab Galloway, and
3 BEAUTIFUL ROMANCE a uuietei
indigo chant. Duke Ellington''
4 piano obligato, throughout is
dream. BY the way, don't neg
lect the Dukes T o o T I N
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13

RICHARD HUEY, moderator ex-
traordinary of the most recent of
radio features ''Sheep and the
Goats" has every writer on
the main stem talking about him
at the moment. We distinctly re-
call our days in the YMCA GYM
nasium with genial glib, rough
and ready. Dick. We were the
boxing instructor at the time,
and Huey was just a rough guy
who'd come in and play your game
with YOU, everyway you wanted it.
blow hot. blow cold.
Later while editor of inter State
Tattler, we recall many pleasant
evenings in Huey's DINAH'S
KITCHEN, known all over the
country by epicrlreans and high
owls. Gerry (Geraldine) Dismond,
Anne DOUGLAS. and the other
bunch of Tatt1er lovelies were ac-
customed TO frequent the Joint,
and hoy o. boy. . what swellegant
items were ny all also. Now he
seems headed for cash and fame
over the air waves and the whole
towns pu!linc for you. Dick. 80.
COME ON OUT THERE YOU
GOATS AND SHFETP. Listen to
that intelligent, witty moderator of
yours.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
25c H.AIRCUTS
ARE RULED OUT

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
It is against the law to get
haircut and pay only IS cents, SUI
perior Judge E. E. Pomeroy ruled
last week in an injunction suit
brought against the city by bar
Der to halt enforcement of the new
barbershop ordinance, which fixes
minimum prices and working
hours
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
Radio Version Of Robeson's
New Film On British Radio !,
Has Role Of A
New Coal Stoker
By RUDOLPH DUNBAR

LONDON-(ANP)-The popularity of Paul Robson
in the British Isles heights last week when
radio version of his latest motion picture "The Proud VAL
ley" was given highly successful broadcast from Wales.
The broadcast noteworthy because seldom is a
version of a new British film presented the air.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13

who has the big featured part due
her as Hollywood's first Negro
award winner-Full page layout of
pictures in the big local dailies last
week displayed likenesses of Cor
Evening star., 1940-12-11
Harris Seemed Closest to d Deal

scouts lobby
nothing
his Baker prevented from
through
single in the
whipped time they the National
this meeting all clubs seemed
barfyng attention Or maybe
quickly this The others talk trades
anything trading Joe Boz for Charley
ing Committee upstairs.
closest completing deal
locked until something other flew the ointment
tell American their ball
All this intended
the leagues concerned in ordinary
National the interesting At
probably Mlquetoas the American
there eight in the circuit and all Of them
fad start, anyway?
Evening star., 1940-12-11
Rongy Hoyo Quintet Appears
On Upgrade in 47-29 Win
Over Western Maryland

Basket ball at Georgetown ap-
pears on the upgrade, with several
youngsters-three juniors and one
sophomore in particular-adding zest
and ability to an already experienced
group of seniors.
The Hoya team, with height and
speed, rapidly is gaining scoring
power. That was shown last night
when the Hilltoppers rallied in the
second half against Western Mary
land at Tech gym to win going
away, 41-29. A better-than-average
Green Terror team carried the fight
during the first half and was lead
ing, 17-16, at intermissioin.
Standouts for the Hoyas were Bill
Bornheimer, 6-foot-4 sophomore
center, and Jim Herman, junior for
ward. Herman led the scoring in
the second half, while Bornheimer' S
defensive work was excellent, as he
stuck close to Western Maryland S
ace center, Bob Faw, and allowed
him not a clear shot all evening.
Jim Giebel and Don Martin, both
junior forwards, also had big part
Evening star., 1940-12-11
Big Ten, Coast Loops
Continue An-Star
Track Events
By the Associat ted Press.

By the Associated Press.
DEL MONTE, Calf, Dec. IL
Rumblings of discomfort by the
Pacific Coast Conference against
the Big Ten for it's continued isola-
ton football policy apparently had
dwindled to a whisper today follow
ing a decision to continue to meet
Middle West circuit athletes in an
all-star track and field meet.
Continuance of cinder path COM
petition, in effect on home and
home basis four years, was an
nounced by Bill Ackerman, retiring
president of the Coast Conference
Managers Association.
Big Ten athletes will meet coast
stars June II in Los Angeles. Earlier
at the conference meeting 1t was re-
ported the coast organization was
considering severing track and field
connections with its Middle West
rival.
Strong sentiment against the Big
Tens reaffirmed policy not to per-
NIT its football championship teams
to engage in post-seaSon games, in
cluding the Rose Bowl, still was evi-
dent, however, among some dele
gates.
Permission for radio broadcasting
of reproduced telegraphic or tram
scribed football games was denied.
Adherence to national football
rules as outlined in the rule book
was adopted as coast conference pol
icy. Coast coaches we're in the habit
Of agreeing to notifications or in
terpretations Of the rules to suit 10
cal conditions.
Evening star., 1940-12-11
ChoIIedon, First to Repeal,
DecisiveIy Beats Biscuit
As Horse of the Year

to pick the crack jumper. Cottes-
more, for their horse of the year"
The Biscuit was the leading money
winner among the handicappers,
with S96850 Eight Thirty won
s79,46O and Challedon s7O625.
Eight Thirty came to the race
more than the others. eight times,
winning four and finishing third
once. However. Challedon. in seven
outings, never failed to come home
in the money and won five times.
Midland from Charlie Howard's
barn and William Woodward's Fene-
Ion. both of whom showed their best
stuff later in the season. were the
closest to Binelech in the 3-year-
old competition. But, since Bimmie
was the years leading money WIN
ner in any division. pocketing s110,.
005 in winning four of seven starts.
the experts gave him a total Of
404 points in balloting for first.
second and third choices, with votes
counted on a 3-2-l basis.
Brings Home More Coin.
The factor which probably gave
Whirlaway the 2-year-old colt title
was that he won nearly 5000 more
than Our Boots. However. it took
him 16 races to collect s77,l75, while
Our Boots brought home s72.551 in
only six starts. and in the four
times they faced each other, Our
Boots knocked off the stretch-run-
ming Western three times.
Here are the way the experts voted
the top three in each division, with
the ballot points, the years starts,
wins and money earnings for each: