Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 88, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 August 1920 — Page 6

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WOMEN STARS IN FIRST PLACE AT MOVIES Beautiful Katherine MacDonald Comes in ‘Notorious Miss Lisle’. ETHEL CLAYTON HERE Women will figure most prominently on the screen next week. Robert Warwick in “The Fourteenth Chair’’ at the Isis is the only male actor featured for next week. The list of the female stars includes Katherine MacDonald in “The Notorious Miss Lisle.” at the Circle: Ethel Clayton In “Crooked Streets,” at the Alhambra; Edythe Sterling in “The Girl Who Dared” at the Regent, and May Allison in “The Cheater” at the Colonial. -I- -I- -1UNCSUAL MOVIE COMES TO CIRCLE. In "The Notorious Miss Lisle,” which will be shown at the Circle, Katherine MacDonald plays the part of Gaenor Lisle, beautiful daughter of an English army officer, who is compelled to leave England to avoid an army of reporters and photographers. The girl is a prominent figure in a divorce scandal, and the most talked about woman in England. In Brittany, where she has taken refuge, Gaenor meets Peter Garsten, a tourist, .who knows nothing of Gaenor's notoriety. On a visit to some island ruins, Gaenor and Peter are marooned on the island for the night by a sudden rising of the tide. At first Gaenor refuses to marry him, believing that his request is only an observance of conventions, but Peter insists that his true love prompts the pro- i posal. and Gaenor accepts. They are married in a quaint old Breton church, with the groom entirely unaware of his wife's unenviable notoriety. j In Paris on their honeymoon, Peter meets an old friend, who tells him of his wife's affair in London. Peter demands that Gaenor explain her partifipation in the affair, but she refuses to speak. She takes the chanpel steamer for England, and on the way to Southampton she recognizes the man who was implicated in the scandal with her. Attempting to avoid recognition she slips and falls down the companionway. When the steamer arrives she is removed to Southampton hospital. Peter believes implicitly In hiSj wife's Innocence. He locates her in the hospital, and then begins a fight to clear her name. M’CUTCHEON’S “SHERRY” BOOKED AT THE OHIO. Some years ago after George Barr McCutcheon became famous with “Graustark." "Brewster's Millions,” and “Nedra.” he wrote, “Sherry,” a romantic producers have seen fit to ::t “Sherry” in the ■ ' tli a. east ■EjAfP"liedpath who has 183 spent the last dime of his fortune Lillian Hall. time and after the money disappeared decides to swear off his bad habits'and go to work. He wdns the gratitude of Mrs. Compton when he induces her granddaughter. Morns, to postpone running away with a worthless chap. Sherry, which is, the short way of saying Sheridan, takes a position as bodyguard In the home of Andy, Gilman, a wealthy man. * Mr?. Gilman has not spoken to her husband for two years. When two burglars enter the home the mystery clears up and Sherry becomes a^hero. “Sherry” opens Sunday at the Ohio for a week’s engagement. I- -|- -!- ONE OF MEKWIN'S STORIES NOW MADE INTO A MOVIE. Samuel Merwin, author of “Temperamental Henry,” which was produced on the stage for the first time in Indianapolis this summer by the Stuart Walker players, is now writing for the movies. Mr. Merwin sometime ago wrote a series of short stories, entirled “Dinner at Eight,” one of which was chosen as a movie vehicle for Ethel Clayton and glveu the name of “Crooked Streets.” Edith Kennedy adapted “Crooked Streets” for the screen and the east in-

AMUSEMENTS. Padrini’s Baboons / Remarkably Trained Simian Actors in a Series of Laughable Stunts Ben Harney & Company I Ferguson & Sunchriand A Ragtime Concert Versatile Entertainers “Which One Shall I Marry?” An amusing playlet based on a prank of Dan Cupid’s Angelo Armento Duo CLAYTON & MAY World’s Fastest Tumblers In Songs and Dances E. J. MOORE & CO. HARRY FIELDS Comedy Illusionists Monologue Comedian for Motorists ‘Strikluj Tires’ Bray Pictograph Pathe Review Dancing in the Lyric Ballroom and Jjivemng

cludes, besides Miss Clayton, Jack Holt and Clyde Fillmore. Miss Clayton has the role of Gall Ellis, who, answering an advertisement, becomes secretary to an antiquarian on a trip to China in search of rare vases. In Shanghai, Gail becomes suspicious that her employer’s errand is not an honest one. Venturing alone into the native section of the city, she is involved in a brawl between some Chinamen and roistering French sailors on leave. An Irish adventurer named O'Dare rescues here with difficulty, but the adventure is not half so startling as the one which follows. Suffice it to say that the picture ends happily for Gail and her rescuer. “Crooked Streets” opens Sunday at the Alhambra. , -I- -t- -1EQUESTRIAN STAR DCE AT REGENT. Edythe Sterling, equestrian star, will be seen in an unusual dramatic role in “The Girl Who Dared," the feature at the Regent the first four days of the week. Miss Sterling is ~l Be * n in roie of Barbara HampB&Kii&sSfi. i. ix ton who, beset l>y many difficulties and woman she could qualify for the populace to capture a wild Pinto horse that has evaded the fulfilled in the capture of the horse, Barbara is elected sheriff. This unnerves Joe Knowles the exEdythe Sterling. shorifr vho u In league with a band of cattle thieves and who also is In love with Barbara. Many dramatic incidents follow. MAY ALLISON KK.TI RNS TO COLONIAL SUNDAY. May Allison opens Sunday at the Colonial In “The Cheater.” “The Cheater” is an adaptation of the stage play, “Judah," by Henry Arthur J ones. The highly dramatic story revolvis around Lily Meany, daughter of an tin principled conjurer known as Peg. These two play upon the credulity of refined people who believe in th-'ir fake wlecce and com* o th“ . r to be cured of -s * ,3 Imaginary Ills. % A Hearing Lily has Hr ** *aH p ° wer { ° fegt" garby summons tshh t 0 I begs l:->r to heal It A , ( his sister. Eve. I, /- .t 6 r •' who has been dolt i Iff dared on lncur--Iji /It * Bl,lp cripple. Confronting the simple faith of the little girl anj May AUiton. that of her noble minded brother, Lily suddenly experiences a rhantr.- of heart, and, thoroughly ashamed of her many jieeeptloiiß, sets about to demonstrate to them that there Is some good in her after all. The drama is said to be developed

When Walter Hampden visits Indianapolis during the coming season ho will have two leading women. Miss Beatrice Maude, now playing at the Murat with the Stuart Walker players, and Mary Hall. 1 Miss Maude will appear as Juliet and Ophelia to Mr. Hampden’s Romeo and Hamlet, while Miss Hall will appear as I’ortla In “The Merchant of Venice” and “The Taming of the Shrew.” -I- -I- -IDixie Hines writes of the new events in theatrical circles in New York as follows: Nance O’Neil is rehearsing in “The Passion Flower.” In which she won her greatest success of her career, and her season will really begin with the Chicago engagements Sopt. 5. Thereafter she will go as far west as San Francisco. “Call the Doctor” will be David Belasco's first production of the season and brings it to the Empire theater next week. Rea Martin, a comely little actress, w ho has a host of playgoing admirers, U the latest member of the Belasco forces. ’T'nderneath the Bough,” in which Lou Tellegeu was a star and Ruano Hog lain v, a noted contributor of charm and dramatic interest, will uot come to New York this season. . Mr. Telicgen has changed his plans and will revive a former play. “Blind Youth.” Rachel Barton Butler, now In Los Angeles, where her new comedy, “Mom,” Is to bo staged shortly, will return to New York when that play is off the ways snd prepare Tor her children s theater. . Likewise she will be here for the premiere of “Mom” at the Little theater There is a strong probability that N\v York will have on international repertory theater shortly, as UeorgeiNl-'lnteiiu, the Franco American actor, whose distinction In the United States rapidfy p pronchcs that enjoyed by him in Pant, tns such a company under consideration At the Greenwich Village theater the first piny by the now repertory Company will be “Y'outh,” by Max Halbe and Emanuel Relcher will stage the production. Frank Conroy and Harold MelUer are the artistic directora of this new enterprise. and Bernard Gallant will count the cash. ) Michio Itow. the noted JapanoHe dancer, end Madge Sonia Serov-t, one of the most with the skill of a master playwright, and the leading role affords Miss Allison an unusual opportunity for a display of her emotional powers. In addition to King Bnggnt. who ploy* opposite the star, the east Includes >cr! well known players as Frank Currier, il.-rry Van Meter, I'ercy Challenger, May Geraci and Lucille Ward. AT THE ISIS. Wifely devutlon and mother love nre extolled in “Fifty-Fifty,” a drama starring Norma Taluadge, which will be presented at the Isis the first half of, next week. , | The picture was directed by Allan Dwnn. Miss Talmadge la cast In the role of a young wife and mother who faces a tragic- dilemma when her husband brings suit for divorce upon an unjust charge.

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, AUGUST 21,1920.

trtistlc exponents of the Russian school of dancing, are among the announced features of the season. A series of dances, Individual and Joint, by these two distinguished artists have been arranged for the entire season. “Foot Loose,” with Emily Stevens, has begun anew lease of life. Emily Stevens is the star, and George Tyler last week enhanced the cast by the addition of Annie Hughes, the clever English character actress, and two others on the male side. The Celtic players, under the direction of V, hitford Kane, one of the most competent and best liked Irish actors, hsa found great success in the tiny Bramhai! playhouse in New Y'ork and are now planning to remove to the Rialto section. Mr. Kane has completed anew Irish comedy which Is destined for a production on Broadway next season. The Night Watch," a melodrama from ihe pen and fertile braiu of Langdon Me • oriulck, author of "The Storm," will take the the latter In the Broadway play catalogue next season. Message of Welcome Sent Maj. Gen. Read The following message of welcome has been aent by John B. ,Reynolds, general secretary of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, !o Maj. Gen. John B. Read, who will command the Fifth corps area of the United 'States artny. with headquarters at Ft. Benjamin Harrison: “In the name of the city of Indianapolis and its citizens' and of the Indianapolis Ghamber of *'ommervc, I wist: to extend to you and your stuff, officers and meu who will serve as member* of yottr c mmand u most hearty welcome to Ft. Bwjantln Harrison and to Indianapolis. We feel distinctly honored at your assignment as commanding officer and sincerely trust that the relationships established may be of the heartiest and most beneficial sort. If the Chamber rtf Commerce can serve you, you have only to say the word."

AMUSEMENTS. ENGLISH’S" Two Weeks, Starting Monday Night fin’t Be Film Flammed! !%is Is Not a Moving Picture. t BOYLE WOOLFOLK v - jT 'IABE.JL MARTIN’ AND 6/Fi.S - EASED ON K/N • HUBjBAND ’S FAMOUS CAFTOOH3 \ 4 AND SAY/NSS. f Book by John P. Mulgrew and G. C. Mercer. J| Music by Felix Rice. wj? ABE MARTIN SAYS: “Parents That Name Their , Daughter ‘Goldie’ Have t’ Stand the Consequences.” Prices: Afternoon, 25c to $1.00; Evening, 25c to $1.50. Seats selling for entire engagement. Matinees Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. I THE STUART WALKER COMPANY IN J. HARTLEY MANNER’S DELIGHTFUL COMEDY PEG 0’ MY HEART BEGINNING ■ (TV Tf\ 4 npo MATINEES MONDAY NIGHT lyl a 1 |Jf A 1 WED, THUBS., and BAT. AND ALL WEEK IVIUI%O.i TONIOHT, 8 8:SO LAST 2 TIMES—“TOO MANY HUSBANDS.”

REAL ACTORS TO REPLACE MOVIES AT THE ENGLISH Musical Version of ‘Abe Martin’ to Open Preliminary Season Monday. BILLS AT PLAYHOUSES Roal live actors will chase the movie shadows off of the English stage next Monday when a musical version of “Abe Martin” opens the preliminary legitimate season. Since tho close of the regular season lust spring, the Burtona have successfully maintained a summer mqvie policy and have proved that one picture at least can be played to capacity business for four weeks. The “Abe Martin” scenes* are laid in Bean Blossom, Brown county, and many of Abe’s neighbors, such as Lase Bud, Tawney Apple. Uncle Niles Turner, Constable Newt Plum, MUs Fawn Lipplucut, Mama Moots, Ex. Pash and Doc Mopps appear throughout the a-tion. The book U the Joint work of John IV Mulgrow and G, Mercer, while Felix Rice composed the musical score yjhleh embraces a number of tuneful, catchy songs, among them being “Fiddlin' Around," “The Right Little Girl," "Apple Blossom Time,” “By Gum" and “The Garden of Love.” The company Is headed by G.. Uarleton Guy, a well known and capable character comedian. Other principals are Minnie Iturke, Otto Keruer, Henry Alfredo, Johnle Gilmore, Claudia Williams, Lotto Waite, Lawrence St. fffalre, Ruth Barber an t Joan Clayton. “PEG O’ MY" HEART" AT THE MURAT MONDAY^ Next week is the next to the last week that Indianapolis theater goers will have an opportunity to see the Stuart Walker Company this summer. On Kept. 4 the organization, which has been having such a prosperous season at tho Massachusetts avert tie playhouse, will pack its bag and bagg age and return to New York. For its attraction next week at tbs Murat, the Stuart Walker company pre-

A New Sport . PASADENA, Cal., Aug. 21.—H. F. Newell, commissioner of public safety, found three Mexican children playing ball with a small object. Investigation showed the “object” to oe a S-weeks-old baby.

gents “Feg o’ My Heart,” Oliver Morosco’s success, which ran for nearly two solid years at the Cort theater, New York. Hartley Manners has written what he describes as a “comedy of youth,” and the title is an apt one, for the central figure is one of irresistible youth, and the central Idea is concerned with the Influence of youth. -v. A comedy with universal appeal must have good qualities, and “Peg” has many. The Stuart Walker company does "Peg” with an admirable cast. Beatrice Maude, who did sneh splendid work in “Too Many Husbands,” will be seen In the lovable title role. George Somnes will play the part oi Jerry. Elizabeth Patterson will appear as th* frigid Mrs. Chichester. Others in the play Include Oscar Craik, John Wray, Thomas Kelly, Julia McMahon, Robert McGroarty and James Webber. Tho entire production is staged under the direction of Stuart Walker, with special settings by Frank J. Zlmmercr. “Tin HITS OF 1820” NOW DUE AT THE PARK. With a east headed by Harry Steppe, Sadlo Banks, Murry Lenard, Dick Lancaster. Kathryn Ross, Margy Meyers, Nettle Kniso and Billy Cohn, “Tld Bits” of lir>o‘’ opens Monday afternoon at the Park. The show is made up of two acts and severe! scene*, during which a number of musical numbers and vaudeville Sets are introduced. Advance notices lay mneh stress upon the costuming of the chorus as well as the principals. A large chorus is carried tlfla year. -i* FAMOUS LOVE SKETCH BOOKED AT THE LYRIC. Next week’s vaudeville bill at the Lyric will lave among its features Ralph T. Kettering's latest playet “Which One Shall I Marry?” a humorous skit based upon a love affair in which Dan Cupid keeps the principal*

busy trying to solve a baffling affair of the heart. The sketch is enacted by a company of farceurs. Other acts will be the-Angelo Armcnto due, tumblers, in an exhibition of ground work; Ferguson and Sunderland, versatile entertainers. Clayton and May, novelty vocalists and piano experts; Harry Fields, “the attorney-at-law,” a popular monologue coinedfan who has a new line of stories and parody numbers; E. J. Moore and company, comedy illusionists, who perform some mysterious feats of stage magic; Ben Harney and

AMUSEMENTS. LYRIC THEATRE ALL WEEK, STARTING SUNDAY A NOVELTY FOR MOTORISTS. “STRIKING TIRES” 'wsnanus" 70-NJ6fII /'Olrip!-.. STfiKinG '^"V Paul SI. Felton's Humorous Cartoon Comedy Aimed Against tho Practice ox Tire Abuse. Shown in connection with the Usual Big Vaudeville Show.

(CONTINUOUS Every Day 1 to 11. New Show Every Monday to-BIG FEATURES—IO TODAY and TOMORROW Ethelyn Mae & La Verne Princess Lula Dancing—Music - Native Hawaiian Dancer Omega Moran Sisters In Omega’s Ms. Classy Musical Novelty I Mutt and Jeff Feature Photoplay Cartoons Selected Makalena’s Kawaiians Nadolyn Curfort and Brown ~ = orientai Noveity Nifty colored Entertafhers Special Comedy Feature ENTIRE NEW SHOW MONDAY. ■■■■■Ladies’ Bargain Matinee—Monday, Wednesday and Friday.■■■■a B' . LET'S GO-IT'S CONTINUOUS! j lyA w A THE COOL JOY SPOT COMBINING VAUDEVILLE WITH FEATURE PICTURES GET THE BREEZE KEEP COOL—ENJOY THE SHOW. ALL MEW TODAY A brilliant new star in a brilliant comedy of love and politics. 1 EILEEN FERCY —IN—- | Her Honor ihe Mayor In which the hand that rocks the cradle rules a city. I MUSICAL SULLIVAN LEWIS AND LEWIS Novelty Musician Harmony, Comedy, Jazz Bonger, Vance and Manley AERIAL BEARDS Slnglne. Comedy, Music Novelty Aeriallsts BERT WRENICK’S GRACE SISTERS JAZZ ORCHESTRA “ Nifty Steppers and Singers THE FAMOUS Monte Carlo Girls I Today and All This Week A superior musical extravaganza. The Park has the same incomparable orchestra as last season. STRANGERS—HOME FOLK FOR HARMLESS FUN RIVERSIDE PARK INDIANA’S CONEY ISLAND

Didn’t Worry Them MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 2. More than 300 couples—many of whom have lived as man and wife for thirtysix years—were registered as legally wed yesterday for the first time when certificates long hidden in a desk of the late Rev. M. Falk Gertzen were filed with the county clerk.

company in a ragtime concert that Introduces Mr. Harney, who claims to be the originator of ragtime, at the piano; and Padrlni's Baboons, a troupe of trained apes. at the Broadway' The fenturo of the new bill at the Broadway next week will be George L. Graces and company in a comedy called “The Woman of a Thousand Secrete.” Featured in the cast Is Miss Knnyl Barton and she is assisted by a cast of five. The remainder of the bill will consist of the Two Dells, Perry Taylor, Mr. Bob White and several movies. -1- -I- -I----AT THE RIALTO. The Bonger, Vance and Handly Trio, a comedy and musical act, will headline the new bill at the Rialto next week. Included In the bill are Lewis and Lewis, singers; the Aerial Beards; the Sullivan Entertainers; the Grace Sisters, dancers, and a Fox movie, “Her Honor, The Mayor.” Democratic Campaign Opens in Blackford Special to The Times. HARTFORD CITY, Ind., Aug. 2L The democratic campaign in Blackford county was opened Friday night with a meeting in the new headquarters. George Newbaern, county chairman, Is arranging a number of get-together meetings. Features of interest to women voters will be added to the campaign.