The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-06-05
by ulysses boykin

o1o arc of the opinion that Hollywood pro-
s'9 ~ right thing when they go all out for good
sFS p'e' foa,nrinc Negro talent But Negroes still
0a'''., -. PRODUCTIONS White folks still insist on Ne
.;nc nlaced in certain classes of roles We don't
0'' oroe If these classes because many OF them are
.fe Of certain types of roles but this JOB OF making
h;nnod 10 the Negroes role in the American sys-
"' NV, H. handled carefully and fairly
. WOO yith the New York columnsts who have
ar ots Of ink to the subject that the advice of
nhnical advisor be sought. That is the way movie
., Al when they film stories on the Indians or ltal-
S.,bo,ncrs etc A thorough knowledge of the sub
fe'sedoa IN HOLLYWOOD. Each studio need not have
berebv one person could be put on salary by all
do. and be shuttled from studio 10 studio as the
San arises Perhaps it could be worked through the
I. Actors Guild with each studio contributing 10
h s srd o- maybe the NAACP could maintain such
;n no movie capital After all we are anxious TO
s The Negro is presented in his true American role
word from the coast is that STORMY Weather
H. Fox alNegro musical turns out to be just another
"s.;sIthe only difference being that it has Lena
Horne and an array of top-notch artists. he fault
I the lack Of continuity, poor direction, ncomss-
,eucy TOO many artists with nothing to do or badly
,,o,teda which makes the picture in it's entirety
numbo Jumbo. Even though the picture does not
one no to expectations, you will be compensated by
Lena Horne Bill Robinson's dancing, the Nicholas
Bro, and long line of your favorite artists.
BobbIe tCall Me Darling) CASTOR has become some
b. 81 m, fixture in Detroit at Jap Sneeds Club Three
f.; Bobbe was introduced to the public by Duke Ell
Eron and later by Louis Armstrong.
Miss Rhapsody is the featured singer in Leonard
Reeds last show at the Club Zombe. Randolph and
Puvs contribute to the of the show A.
Broad has wired Rhythm Willie the transportation to
return to join the revue, but Willie hasn't arrived at
this writing There is very good dance music
turned out by Cecil Lee and his men. The show is
hne but falls below expectations of farewell Leo
nard Reed production
Word has that the Club Congo will open within
fu days This is good news to many of the boys and
Esin the Valley.
The Club & comes usual with good
floor show. The folks stand in line waiting for
chance to see Ash Can LaRues show. Bobby Reyes
and Loressa Maxey made swell dance team. Dam
ellie Stevenson and Alberta Adams do the song
honors
Henry Swing club jumps with atmosphere and clever
This is of those fine little places oil
n beaten path that would prove interesting to patrons
Ia. seek a change in the crowd and amusement.
The Cory Corner has Emile Jones, the sweet voice
NC and the music of George E. Lees swingsters to
keep the crowds happy.
Saw while enjoying expensive meal at the Paradise
oV asi Friday Mrs William Driskel, of Atlanta. Ga,
NJ her niece Miss Walter Mae McGhee, being entertain
BY Mr. and Mrs. William II. Bonds Mr. Bonds is
enber Of the mechanical production department of the
eIoi Tribune. While here Mrs Drskell was the house
les Of her niece. Mrs Grace Dell, 6053 Hartford.