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Buddy “Baby Don’t You Cry” Johnson at Sunset Sun.Nite

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Irene Dunne ami Spencer Sunday at Hill’s Indiana theTracy, stars of M-fi-M’s **A ater. <«uy Named Joe”, which debuts

Grand Terrace Cafe “ Revue Is Jam-up Show

(by The Saint) India nni>olis* pleasure lovers missed n whale of a show at the Sunset last JSattidy, Sunday and Monday nites. aecorditur to those who burned: out to see Charles Taylor’s Grand Terrace Cafe Re vue. The show topped ni\vthing seen here In many moons. The costumes were gorgeous; the acting was superb; the dancing was magnificent, and the comedy was hilarious. It was really a darn good piece of entertainment from start to finish. We have never seen anything like it in our years of knockiri' around the country. It was truly a dish fit for the most ex-

acting amusement lover. It was one glamorous extravaganza, and helie\e you me, it was too bad that v o many people missed it. Frances Williams and her . . . . "Dancing Demons” were Just about as thrilling a scene as we have ever witnessed. It kept you on the i dge of your seat and made you feel the urge to Just get up and start going places. It was truly a credit to show business. The Flag scene was as patriotic as any we have veer seen and it credit to Negroes throughout the nation. Ha by Seal dished the kind of comedy that will keep him on top anywhere. and it was hilarious thruout “Tiny” Mayberry, 250 pounds

Popular Blues Singer and His Famous Dance Band Here for One Nite Only

GRAND TERRACE OPENS JUNE 29

CHICAGO, 111.—Featuring Charlie Taylor’s Grand Terrace Reviw on the floor and Clarence Love and his Darlings of Rhythm, all-star girls orchestra on the handstand, genial owner. Denver I). Ferguson, czar of night clubs, feels safe in saying that he will present the greatest array of talent ever assembled on one bill when he opens his new and greater Grand Terrace. 35th and South Parkway - Chicago. June 29. The Terrace for tne past two months 1ms ben undergoing a tremendous remolding program which ;uns well into the five figure bracket and again makes bid for ■stvb fame and fan fare which skyrocketed Earl Hines to prominence by way of the Air Route.

Ituddy (“Baby Don't You Cry**) Johnson and his orchestra will play a one-nite dance date at I he Suusel Sunday nite, June 25.

Ruddy Johnson, creator of the popular song hit, “Raby, Don’t You Cry” and other Decca hits, will appear in person uith his celebrated dance hand at the Sunset on Sunday nite. June 25. This popular bines singer is n favorite with loenl dance fans ami a capacity house is assured. During his appearance at the Sunset, Ruddy will not only play «ind sing his hit number •‘Baby Don’t You Cry”, hut will feature other favorites which he originated and recorded for Decca, I such ns ... . “Phase, Mr. Johnson” ”Stdp Pretending” . . . “Let’s Heat <>ut Some Love” and many others in lhe inimitable style that has skyrex-keted him tei fame. Advance tickets feir the affair are- now e»n sale at $1.00. Aelmis siem at the Deieir is $1.25. Dem’t tail to hear this great Rlues singer in action at the Sunset Sunday nite. x

INSTALLS NEW PIT AIGREEN' S RARBECUEE

Greem’s Rarhee-ue r.V, ol 7 \V. North street, knemm throughemt the city for its eleiiedems barbecue and chicken sandwiches, has installed a specially-built barbecue pit. one that e-e>e»ks the meats slowly and evenly and gives it that good rich golden brown color and mellow taste that almost makes the meat melt in your mouth. The establishment has an ojien-air garden with tables and umbrellas and Twenty of parking space in the •car. When your taste runs to barbecue cooked the old southern way, he sure and visit Green’s, just across the street from the Walker theater on North street.

A Guy Name Joe” at Hill's Indiana Sunday

At the Douglas Wed.-Thurs.

Shown above is a scene from “The Rains Came”, which op-

ens Wednesday at the Douglas theatre.

Defense Club Offers Matinee Sunday at 4

HOWARD HARDING PRESENTS A Brand New Show Every Friday NEW FACES ADDED TO OUR CHORUS MEET OUR HOSTESS Arwinco Club Formerly Cotton Club 242* 2 WEST VERMONT STREET TWO FLOOR SHOWS NITELY Music By Johnny Harris Gentlemen of Swing Open on Fri., Sat., Sun. During Summer Closing Hour 1 A. M. This is the coolest spot. Come out and see the best show in town. MEMBERSHIP ONLY—ADM. 50c EVERYBODY WELCOME

of rhythm was excellent as a blues singer; Lonnie Johnson knocked the house out with his rendition of the blues and guitar playing. ‘ Shorts” Davis went over big as tap artist. The hoy is really good and should prove a hit in the Windy f’ity. The dancin' chorus really went to town and rates a great big hand. The adagio dancers were among the best we have ever seen and are still being talked about along the Main Stem. This pair of dancers was worth ;he price of admission alone. All in all the show was etrritic. We are only sorry that so many pleas-ure-lovers missed it.

Jimmy Hinsley Gets New Brass Men Filling vacancies in his musical ranks left by members called to the armed forces. Mrs. Louis Jor-dun-Jimmy Hinsify orchestra are earning on in still grander style with the placing of Thomas “Vipe” Moals. Rridgeport. Conn., hot trumpeter and Jimmy Swan, first trumpet and arranger. Pittsburgh. Still with no wories, Jimmy the "mad nan of the Sax” treks on down West Virginia way acclaiming new’ laurels enroute.

<§> In the new picture at the Indiana^ Theater. Met ro-(i,-Idwyn-Mayer has fashioned a tender and moving romance on the dramatic theme that pilots never died. The film stars. Spencer Tracy and Irene Dunne, together for the first time, give the finest characterizations of their long and distinguished careers. Roth Tracv and Miss Dunne are pilots, she is a member of the Ferry Command in England. They are deeply in love bur constantly quarreling because both are reckless in the air and worry each other by their escapades. Finally, Tracy is persuaded to return to the States as an instructor but before he can go he dies a hero— bombing an enemy carrier at the

cost of his life.

Then the film, takes a turn into fantasy. Tracy finds himself in pilots’ “heaven", meeting the “General". played* by Lionel Rarrymore. who tells him he still has a vital job to do. He must help the young pilots just learning to fly and aid them by his unseen presence. Young Van Johnson, a youthful millionaire, is assigned to his care. As he carefully guides the young ster to success as ah airman. . . . against Ids will he begins to like him. When Johnson goes off into combat duty he follows him to

New Guinea.

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WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 29

DRUMS OF FU MANCHU

THE RAINS CAME

Harry Brandon

Tyrone Power

FRIDAY and SATURDAY,

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PISTOL PACKIN’ MAMA Ruth Terry

PRIDE OF PLAINS Smiley Burnette

Arwinco Club Is A Groovey Nite Spot

Howard Hurdingfs Arwinco pleasure club is still jumpin’ nitely. Tive establishment presents Sue Barker’s Chocolate revue with a grovey young chorus who reallv puts on a show that’s really a eye stopper. The place has been redecorated and is one of the hottest fun palaces along the Main Stem Harold Smith is the singing emcee and has become a favorite among

local pleasure-goers. If you enjoy a snappy and peppy show, don’t fail to visit the Arwinco club over the week-end.

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Rooked by Ferguson Bros. Agency, Indianapolis to play for Julian Walker. Boston. Mass., East coast promoter, July 3 and 4. Snookum Russell and his orchestra featuring sweet singer. Iona Wade are headed that direction via of Ohio. Pennsylvania, New York, Conneeti- < ut and Massachusetts. This will mark Russsell’s first appearance on the coast in over a year.

$> A mammoth Jam Session is on tap every Sunday afternon from 4 to 8 at the swelegant Defense Workers’ Social club. Bobby Campbell’s all-star revue direct from Detroit, will present the first show at 7 o’clock. There’ll be two shows niteiy. These Sunday matinees are being held for the benefit of those workers who can’t pos sibly get out during the evening show. A large crowd is expected Sunday afternoon. Featured on the bill are Nehi Berry, comedienne; Melba. Little Mama; Peggy. Symphonic in taps and Quincey Ayles, sweet singer. The pleasure emporium where there is always a barrel of fun on tap for your pleasurable entertain-

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SUNSET TERRACE SUN. NITE, JUNE 25th ADV. $1.00 Tax Included DOOR $1.25

TABLE RESERVATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED ADVANCE TICKETS ARE ON SALE AT USUAL PLACES

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