Mae West: Julian Rivero

MAE WEST played Cleo Borden in "Goin' to Town" [1935] — — and Julian Rivero was seen as a bet taker at the racetrack.
• • Julian Rivero [25 July 1890 — 24 February 1976] • •
• • Born in San Francisco, California on Friday, 25 July 1890, Julian Rivero did not have to go far when he set his sights on the movie industry.  In the early 1920s, during the silent film era, the five-foot-nine newcomer made the rounds of the casting directors. By 1923, when he was 33 years old, he began to appear onscreen either in bit parts or supporting roles.  For five decades, he kept adding credits to his resume.
• • From 1923 — 1973, Julian Rivero was seen in full-length films and in guest-starring roles on popular TV shows, participating in 241 productions.
• • In 1935, when the 45-year-old character actor worked with Mae West in "Goin' to Town," it was one of the few times he did not play a Latino character. More typically he was cast as a Mexican official, a Spanish priest, a Cuban waiter, and the like. Clearly, he kept cordial relations with the casting department and kept working for five decades. He was 83 years old when he made his last screen appearance in "The Red Pony" [1973].
• • His wife and child were not camera shy either.  His wife Isabel Thomas [1903 —1948] had been a Sennett Bathing Beauty. Daughter Lorraine Rivero [1922 — 1974] became an actress.
• • Julian Rivero died in Hollywood, California on February 24, 1976. He was 85.
• • On Saturday, 25 July 1922 in Connecticut • •
• • During July 1922 "The Ginger Box Revue" was booked for a try-out in Stamford, Connecticut.  Hours before opening, Mae West and the cast learned that their producer failed to secure adequate financing so they could have their costumes and the scenery.  Mae insisted on going forward, however, with a humorous prologue that highlighted the difficulties (making it seem part of the act).  The show gave two sell-out performances and received a review in The Stamford Advocate on Saturday, 25 July 1922.

• • Save the Dates: August 12th and August 17th and 18th • •  
• • What: 2 events timed to celebrate the 120th birthday of Mae West, born in Brooklyn, NY on August 17, 1893
• • When: (A.) Monday, August 12, 2013 from 4:00pm — 5:45pm [Seating from 3:45pm]
• • Where: (A.) Hudson Branch Library, 66 Leroy St., New York, NY 10014; NOT accessible to wheelchairs  
• • Who: (A.) Reader's Theatre Cast: Costumed in 1890s Bowery style, actress Darlene Violette and actor Sidney Myer present the 1932 novel "Diamond Lil" written by Mae West in Mae's words and period songs with live music by Brian McInnis.  At intervals, historian and playwright LindaAnn Loschiavo leads an "Armchair Tour" through the boisterous Bowery and Chinatown of the 1890s.  
• • What else: The ever-popular Mae West Raffle.  
• • August 12th Admission and Raffle Tickets: FREE.  
• • RSVP: 212-243-6876 [Hudson Branch Library's phone]
• • Closest MTA subway stations: Christopher St. or West Fourth St.; or the M7 bus.  
• • Closest PATH station: Christopher St.  
• • The public is invited (suitable for age 18 and over)
• • All of the sex and none of the censorship . . . • •  
• • Two stagings of "Diamond Lil" on August 17th and August 18th.
• • When: (B.) Saturday, August 17, 2013 — in the evening  
• • Where: (B.) John Strasberg Studios, 555 8th Avenue, Suite 2310, New York, NY 10018;  accessible to wheelchairs  
• • When: (C.) Sunday, August 18, 2013 — 7:00 pm  
• • Where: (C.) Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC
• • Who: (B. and C.) A new staged version of the 1932 novel "Diamond Lil" written by Mae West starring Darlene Violette, Sidney Myer, and TBA. Live music by Brian McInnis.  The novel, which closely follows the 3-hour production Mae performed onstage from 1928 — 1951, is more exciting than the family-friendly screen version. Playwright LindaAnn Loschiavo massaged Mae's classic opus into an 85-minute adaptation featuring all of the sex and none of the censorship. No intermission.  
• • What else: The ever-popular Mae West Raffle and birthday festivities.  
• • August 17th and 18th Admission: reserved seating only (payment info will follow)  
• • Closest MTA subway stations: 42nd St./ Times Sq. via A, C, E, 1, 2, 3  
• • In Her Own Words • •
• • Mae West said: "It's what they see in my eyes that counts."
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• • The Quincy Patriot Ledger mentioned Mae West.
• • The Quincy Patriot Ledger wrote: Cary Grant, Hollywood movie star who achieved international fame when Me West referred to him as “tall, dark and handsome” in one of her early films was a visitor in Quincy yesterday. Mr. Grant surprised Miss Doreen Glover of 101 Manet Avenue, former “Dream Girl” over WNAC with a telegram requesting her to meet him at the East Boston airport. After lunching at the Copley-Plaza Mr. Grant insisted on calling on Miss Glover’s mother, Mrs. Joseph Glover of 101 Manet avenue.
• • The Quincy Patriot Ledger explained: Mr. Grant returned to Boston last evening and left by plane. He is appearing currently with Grace Moore in “When You’re In Love.” Born in England, he achieved success on the Broadway musical comedy stage before going to Hollywood. He appeared with Mae West in “She Done Him Wrong” and “Diamond Lil” (sic), and many program pictures ....
• • Source: Article: "Cary Grant Makes Visit to Quincy, Massachusetts" printed on page 1 of Quincy Patriot Ledger; published on Thursday, 27 May 1937
• • By the Numbers • • 
• • The Mae West Blog was started nine years ago in July 2004. You are reading the 2702nd blog post. Unlike many blogs, which draw upon reprinted content from a newspaper or a magazine and/ or summaries, links, or photos, the mainstay of this blog is its fresh material focused on the life and career of Mae West, herself an American original.

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Mae West: George Guhl

An enormous international cast was assembled to do justice to MAE WEST's ambitious screenplay "Now I'm a Lady" centered around the main character Cleo Borden, who wishes to be part of the tony horsey set. The 74-minute comedy was released in the USA on 25 April 1935 under the new title "Goin' to Town."  George Guhl was seen as a driver.       
• • George Guhl [27 September 1875 — 27 June 1943] • •   
• • Born in St. Louis, Missouri on 27 September 1875, George Guhl honed his entertainment skills for several decades on the vaudeville circuit as a member of the Guhl Brothers and then the Guhl and Adams comedy teams. 

• • By the time he surfaced in Tinseltown, movies were "talkies" and Guhl was a well-seasoned 58 years old. One of his gimmicks, perfected onstage, was this: he had become a master of the delayed and dull-witted double take. If you recall some of Hal Roach's "Our Gang" comedies, perhaps you will recognize Guhl as a sharp-eyed truant officer. Casting agents reached out to him when they needed a dim bulb of a barber, bailiff, bartender, baggage man, workman, paper hanger, electrician, desk sergeant, etc.
• • From 1933 — 1944, George Guhl had bit parts in 145 motion pictures. During that brief eleven year span, he was cast as Colton's chauffeur in "Goin' to Town" [1935]. When he was filming his last motion picture, mystery drama "Crime by Night" [1944], and Guhl was cast as Harry the jailer, there was a reunion of sorts with actor Frank Mayo, who had also had the privilege of working with Mae in "Goin' to Town."   
• • George Guhl died in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, 27 June 1943. He was 67.
• • On Wednesday, 26 June 1935 • •
• • The 8-minute cartoon "Who Killed Cock Robin?" was released on Wednesday, 26 June 1935 in the USA. Loverboy Robin is crooning to a Mae West-like Jenny Wren when he is shot with an arrow.
• • Actress Martha Wentworth [2 June 1889 — 8 March 1974] was the voice of Jenny Wren.  Wentworth also did Mae's voice in "The Mae West Jewel Robbery," which made its radio debut on 21 February 1934.
• • On Thursday, 26 June 2003 • •
• • Newspapers announced this headline on Thursday, 26 June 2003: "Dolly Parton Thrilled With Mae West Role."
• • "Country icon Dolly Parton has signed up to play feisty silver screen goddess Mae West in an upcoming TV movie, and she admits it's a part she's been longing to play," reported news outlets.  Despite her enthusiasm, the project was not filmed.
• • In Her Own Words • •
• • Mae West said: "Frank Wallace? Who? Never heard of the guy!"
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• • Gossip columnist Dorothy Kilgallen mentioned Mae West.
• • Dorothy Kilgallen wrote: Mae West is reliably rejorted as being in the throes of writing a new play. Apparently, Mae just doesn't give up; she's written quite a few scripts and while the critics haven't exactly compared her to Shakespeare, the police have always shown an interest in her work.  ...
• • Source: "The Voice of Broadway" (syndicated column) by Dorothy Kilgallen printed in Kentucky New Era; published on Friday, 16 November 1962
• • By the Numbers • • 
• • The Mae West Blog was started eight years ago in July 2004. You are reading the 2679th blog post. Unlike many blogs, which draw upon reprinted content from a newspaper or a magazine and/ or summaries, links, or photos, the mainstay of this blog is its fresh material focused on the life and career of Mae West, herself an American original.

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Mae West: Duty to Mother

MAE WEST blamed it on her mother.

• • On Thursday, 25 April 1935, the Milwaukee Journal and other news outlets ran with an Associated Press scoop that came in hot off the wire.  The headline was: "Mae Is Serious; Duty to Mother Kept Her Unwed." The Hollywood reporter wrote this: Mae West told a hidden chapter of her life story to buttress her repeated assertions that she was never married.

• • The Hollywood reporter explained:  Aroused by the inferences drawn from a Milwaukee marriage certificate bearing her name, and by a report that a marriage license was issued in Houston, Texas in 1924 to Mae West and R. A. Burmester, the film actress told a story of devotion to her mother which kept her from marrying.

• • The Hollywood reporter continued:  "I had obligations to my mother," she said.  "I couldn't let anything interfere with them while she was alive,  and I never discussed them.  Well, she's gone now."

• • The Hollywood reporter added: Mrs. Matilda Dilker West  died four years ago. ....

• • The Hollywood reporter noted: As for other reasons, she said: "I never found anyone I liked well enough.  I might have, I suppose, if things had been different in my set-up. But I didn't."  . . .

• • On Thursday, 25 April 1935 • •

• • It was on a Thursday that Mae West's latest motion picture was released in the USA.on 25 April 1935. 

• • An enormous international cast was assembled to do justice to Mae West's ambitious screenplay "Now I'm a Lady" centered around the main character Cleo Borden, who wishes to be part of the tony horsey set. Script approval was granted, at last, by the Hays Commission on 1 April 1935. Produced by Emanuel Cohen Productions (as Major Pictures), the 74-minute comedy was released on 25 April 1935 under the new title "Goin' to Town.

• • On Thursday, 25 April 1935 in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune • •

• • "Mae West Still Denies Rumors" was the headline in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune [Florida]. 

• • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 25 — Associated Press  —  There may be a forgotten man  in Mae West's life, but Mae went right along denying it today. "When I get married," said Mae, a little weary over the hub-bub over a marriage she swears she never experienced, "I'll concentrate on it. And I'll be the first to announce it." ...

• • On Thursday, 25 April 1935 in the Los Angeles Examiner • •

• • Frank Wallace was runnin' around rounding up reporters — — even though it would seem that he had little to say because he had not lived with nor seen Mae since shortly after their quickie wedding in April 1911.

• • But he had suddenly decided his 1911 romance ought not to be consigned to the realm of forgetfulness (especially when his former mate had become famous and a millionaire).

• • Words, words, words. Grinding them together, Frank summoned up the void for any news man who would interview him over a nice hot lunch.

• • On Thursday, 25 April 1935, the Los Angeles Examiner ran with this exclusive: "Dancer's Story of Marriage Irks Film Star." The script that had gone off course was now front page news. Arrrggh. How that jerk can irk.

• • On Tuesday, 25 April 1950 in Pittsburgh • •

• • Pittsburgh's Nixon Theatre, almost 50 years old, had posted a huge notice:  "Final Performances, Week of April 24, 1950."  However, they went out with diamonds blazing.

• •  "The Nixon Theatre Goes West with Mae's 'Diamond Lil':  And the Sounds of Farewell Are Just a Little Off-Key," was the headline of Harold V. Cohen's thoughtful and poignant article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Tuesday, 25 April 1950.

• • On Sunday, 25 April 1982 • •

• • George Eells' Letter to the Editor (discussing Mae West and the black artists she helped break into films) was printed on page 95 in The Los Angeles Times on Sunday, 25 April 1982.

• • In Her Own Words • •

• • Mae West said: "I'm for peace. I have yet to wake up in the morning and hear a man say, I've just had a good war."  

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• •  An item about coming attractions  in 1933 mentioned Mae West.

• • The Doylestown Daily Intelligencer wrote:  STRAND THEATRE, Doylestown, Pa....TODAY, George Sidney, Charlie Murray in "The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble." Added attraction, "Nothing Ever Happens" — —  A Musical...TOMORROW, Mae West in "She Done Him Wrong" with Cary Grant, Owen Moore, Noah Beery, Gilbert Roland. Added attraction, "Taxi for Two" — — A Taxi Boys Comedy.  . . .

• • Source: Advertisement: "Strand Theatre" written for the Doylestown Daily Intelligencer; published during week of April 23 — 29, 1933 

• • By the Numbers • •

• • The Mae West Blog was started seven years ago in July 2004. You are reading the 2281st blog post. Unlike many blogs, which draw upon reprinted content from a newspaper or a magazine and/ or summaries, links, or photos, the mainstay of this blog is its fresh material focused on the life and career of Mae West, herself an American original.

• • Come up and see Mae every day online: http://MaeWest.blogspot.com/

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