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Literary
September 13, 1940
The Tacoma Times
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
What is this article about?
In this continuation, Jerry doubts drawing a crowd replacing LaRue, but Ace assures her of fickle public interest and a sellout. However, LaRue's attorneys exploit contract loopholes to close the show via injunction, derailing Jerry's debut amid impending court battle.
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Double Trouble
By Priscilla Wayne
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fight us in some spectacular way is almost too much to believe.
"There are ways she can get at us in court, but I can't believe she'll be content to wait for that. She'll try to stop the show in some high-handed way?"
Maybe there won't be any show.
Maybe we won't have any crowd. LaRue was mighty popular, you know," Jerry suggested nervously. The public won't drop her so quick and take me up. Popularity just doesn't wane overnight."
"That's just where you're mistaken." Ace observed. "The public is plenty fickle. A year from now I predict LaRue's name will be pretty dim on Broadway. Only a name, that's all. Fame doesn't mean much more than that."
Better enjoy it then when I can," Jerry muttered. "If you think there'll be a crowd-or anyone at all to see me go on, I'll get ready. Ace."
Ace laughed and lighted another cigar.
"O. K., see that she looks pretty nice," he told Joan. preparatory to leaving the dressing room.
"She's all wet when she suggests there won't be a crowd.
There's a complete ticket sellout and they're turning a dozen away every minute.
It might not even be so bad if LaRue did get out an injunction or some other legal restraint.
Such things help play rather than hinder it."
His predictions were justified.
Ace Johnston left the dressing room of his new star to come face to face with the law as marshalled by LaRue and her attorneys.
There were loopholes in the contract, it seemed. LaRue could close the show immediately, and that was exactly what she proceeded to do.
Her legal staff had outwitted Ace and his less tricky counsel.
There remained an ugly fight in court which might last for weeks.
Meanwhile, the show was dark.
Jerry's big chance had arrived and been blighted almost with its first breath of life.
(To Be Continued)
By Priscilla Wayne
(Continued From Page Eleven)
fight us in some spectacular way is almost too much to believe.
"There are ways she can get at us in court, but I can't believe she'll be content to wait for that. She'll try to stop the show in some high-handed way?"
Maybe there won't be any show.
Maybe we won't have any crowd. LaRue was mighty popular, you know," Jerry suggested nervously. The public won't drop her so quick and take me up. Popularity just doesn't wane overnight."
"That's just where you're mistaken." Ace observed. "The public is plenty fickle. A year from now I predict LaRue's name will be pretty dim on Broadway. Only a name, that's all. Fame doesn't mean much more than that."
Better enjoy it then when I can," Jerry muttered. "If you think there'll be a crowd-or anyone at all to see me go on, I'll get ready. Ace."
Ace laughed and lighted another cigar.
"O. K., see that she looks pretty nice," he told Joan. preparatory to leaving the dressing room.
"She's all wet when she suggests there won't be a crowd.
There's a complete ticket sellout and they're turning a dozen away every minute.
It might not even be so bad if LaRue did get out an injunction or some other legal restraint.
Such things help play rather than hinder it."
His predictions were justified.
Ace Johnston left the dressing room of his new star to come face to face with the law as marshalled by LaRue and her attorneys.
There were loopholes in the contract, it seemed. LaRue could close the show immediately, and that was exactly what she proceeded to do.
Her legal staff had outwitted Ace and his less tricky counsel.
There remained an ugly fight in court which might last for weeks.
Meanwhile, the show was dark.
Jerry's big chance had arrived and been blighted almost with its first breath of life.
(To Be Continued)
What sub-type of article is it?
Prose Fiction
What themes does it cover?
Commerce Trade
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Theater Drama
Fame
Legal Injunction
Broadway
Public Fickleness
What entities or persons were involved?
By Priscilla Wayne
Literary Details
Title
Double Trouble
Author
By Priscilla Wayne
Key Lines
"The Public Is Plenty Fickle. A Year From Now I Predict Larue's Name Will Be Pretty Dim On Broadway. Only A Name, That's All. Fame Doesn't Mean Much More Than That."
"She's All Wet When She Suggests There Won't Be A Crowd. There's A Complete Ticket Sellout And They're Turning A Dozen Away Every Minute."
There Were Loopholes In The Contract, It Seemed. Larue Could Close The Show Immediately, And That Was Exactly What She Proceeded To Do.