Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 270, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 March 1921 — Page 3

LEONARD’S DANCIN’ SHOES AND ‘ROLY BOLY EYES’ Knock a Home Run at Keith’s—Another ‘Hamlet? Revealed at Murat

“The world owe* me nothin’. I owe j it everything.” Those were the words of Eddie Leonard at B. F. Keith's yesterday afternoon as he appeared before an audience which loved him— an audience which did not only accept him as he was years ago, but as he is today—the dean of blackface singers and for years the best soft shoe dancer before the public. He had done as only Leonard can his own songs, as well as the king bee ut them all, “Roll Them Roly Boly Eyes." Time and again the curtain went up and down. The audience would have more. Curtain after curtain, not forced curtains, but the real article, were taken by Leonard. Then he walked to the footlights and told his Indianapolis audience what the good wishes of an audience men i to him I felt there were tears of frlcndshii playin’ around the eyelids of Leonard yesterday afternoon. He felt his wordwhen he declared, “The world owes me nothin’. I owe it everything.” How reslly wonderful it is for Leonard to make that Louest confession yesterda afternoon. How splendid it is that in th< golden days Leonard can confess that be loves the public more than ever and equally as fine was that remarkable dem onstrtion of the audience yesterday for Leonard, who has kept rhe sunshine in his voice and youth in hla prancin’ feet. Leonard, you have given us the big moment of the season at Keith's. It was real yesterday—honest on the part of the audience and as equally honest on your rart. I know that I will carry the memory of that ovation with me Jong after I have ceased writing of shows. Leonard Is In fine voice and I enjoyed his work even better than I did when he was here last year at English's at the head of the “Roly Boly Eyes” company. He has many new songs this season, but it Is the old ones the audience wants. He has the assistance of Stewart and Olive, a good dancing team, and Carol Levan, musical director. Leonard will pack the old time theatergoer in at Keith's and he will please his old friends and the new ones. His work Is more finished than ever, both when dancing and singing. His conquest is complete. And by the way, Leonard, the American public owes you a debt for the brand of entertainment which yon have given them. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Barry e~t here In their amusing sketch, “The Burglar,” In which Barry plays the part of a hick burglar who received his education in the burglary business by mail. It is delightfully funny and perfectly done. Harry Holman and company In “Hard Boiled Hampton,” rang up the applause hit of the bill next to Leonard. Holman has some nifty repartee in this sketch which is good for many real laughs. The Osborne Trio open the show In an athletic offering and the Beilis Due present an aerial offering as the closing number. Princess Nai Tal Tai has several pretty songs. The Russian Cathedral Singers have voices of unusual power and beauty. The singers ore solid hits. It Is a good bill which Is on view at Keith's this weei W. D. H. CONCERMNG “HAMLET" AND WALTER HAMPDEN. It Is no easy task to stage Shakespeare In the most modern fashion to make it beautiful to the eye and above ail make the chief character of sufficient appealing worth at the box office to warrant a continuance of the offering. Last night at the Murat, Mr. Walter Hampden gave us his idea of “Hamlet” In modern stage settings. I refuse to answer the question—is he the best Hamlet? This I know. When I left the Murat last night I had my clearest conception cf the character of Hamlet. This was due to the Intelligent handling of the chief role, the common sense method of pronouncing every word so It did not %ound like the actors had mush In their mouths and, above all, the stage getting reflected and kept pace with tbo iatwisc dramatic acting of the star. I admit-that Mr. Hampden has brushed the cobwebs from my eyes and I see Hamlet and understand him as I never have before. That Is the biggest compliment which can be paid Mr. Hampden. Pis Hamlet should be seen by every boy and girl who Is studying Shakespeare in the schools and his performance should be witnessed by those who think they have seen the “best” Hamlet. Mr. Hampden's Hamlet is a finished thing—in fact. It Is a living thing. Some of the Hamlets I have seen have been more or less dead. Mr. Hampden's Hamlet appears to have red blood flowing through his veins. His Hamlet seems to have a definite purpose, a cunning to avenge the murder of his father. Above all, his Hamlet Is Intensive dramatic at times and this speeds up the action. In brief, Mr. Hampden gives you the Impression that he knows what Hamlet is doing every minute of the play. The character Is drawn on an Intelligent basis. Mr. Hampden has put red blood, dignity, a purpose and life In the fa-

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MR. H ALTER HAMPDEN AS SHYLOCK Tonight at the Murat, Mr. Hampden will be seen as Shylock In “The Merchant of Venice” and will repeat the role at the Saturday afternoon performance. Mary Hall will be seen as Portia.

mous lines of the play. His Hamlet Is a living thing. Last night those present at the Murat were there because they wanted to study. The applause was a testimonial as to that. It is safe to say that the audience accepted Mr. Hampden as one of the nest understood of the Hamlets. A great compliment, indeed, when an actor can get the meaning of the bard over the footlights. The cast was adequate. One of the outstanding things of the production was tne Poionius of Mr. Alien Thomas. He was also the first grave digger. Both characterizations were perfect.? Mary Hall was a satisfactory Gertrude and she, too, like Mr. Hampden, spoke her Hues clearly so the audience knew what she said. Mabel Moore as the poor Ophelia left much to be desired. She appeared to be the only one In the who failed to develop a living character. The remainder of the cast was satisfactory. As I have said, the modern stage idea has been followed. The production looks like new, and is new. Many of the scenes have been given beauty beyond description. The production is a triumph In the art of stage productions. Not to be missed Wednesday afternoon when “namlet” is repeated. The bill tonight at the Murat is “The Merchant of Venice.” Remember, Mr. Hampden ta more than worth while. He should be given the best possible support this week at the Murat. W. D. H.

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AL SHAYNE SINGS MANY SONGS AT LYRIC. A1 Shayne, former star of the "Gaieties of 1919.” who, billing himself as “The Singing Beauty,” is the headliner at the Lyric this week, is the same inimitable and laughing A1 who has delighted thousands in theaters throughout the country. He gets a laugh from the moment he comes upon the stage, and when he gets Into a scrap with a member of the orchestra, and ends up with the cornetlst, a clever Italian impersonator, assisting him behind the footlights, the audience cries for more and more. A1 closes his act with a bit of real singing, proving that his abilities are not limited to those of the “nut comedian.” Homer Featherlngille’s Sailor Sextette is an exceptionally entertaining vocal organization. The company includes two black-face comedians, who put plenty of fun into the sextette's offering. The Lyric vaudeville program opens with the Eawana Duo, a patr of Japanese Jugglers and acrobats, whose work is not of the ordinary kind usually offered by this type of performers. They are followed by the Barra Sisters, who slug and piny a group of popular melodies. Les Aristocrats are a trio of dancers, two girls and a man. Their program Includes a wide variety of danciug numbers with a number of costume changes. Morrison, Nash and Williams offer one of the best singing acts which has appeared at this theater for several weeks.

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“Somewhere In Texas” is the setitng for Lelloen and DuPreece’s act, which is a combination of singing and sharpshooting. The Three Wilsons, novelty acrobats, complete the vaudeville program. There is also a Monte Bank film farce, “Where's My Wife?” -1- -I- -I“OVERSEAS REVUE” NOW AT LOEWS. Billy C. Welp, as the American soldier in France with his nonsensical frivol In Will Morissey’s “Oversea’s Iteve," at the Loew's State this week, scores a decided hit. The musical skit, including Welp, Blanche La Tell and a chorus of pretty girls and trio of young chaps, puts over a bunch of tuneful sings, dancing and comedy chatter. The production Is based on the adventures of the average private trying to speak French, American style, and gives a glimpse of the chic mademoiselles that helped lighten the burdens of the boys over there. A1 Lester and Company present a

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breezy farce, and the Farraros, billed as “original exponents of equilibrium,” compose the remainder of the vaudeville bill. “Hearts Are Trumps,” plcturlzation of an old Drury Lane melodrama is being featured as the photoplay. The story devils with the love affairs of a young convent-bred girl who prefers the love of a struggling young artist to the title and wealth of an old English peer. After a series of harrowing adventures all ends well, the villain is foiled and love and fortune both are gained by the heroine. A comedy, Loew's State laughalogues and the X'athe weekly complete the combination program. 'l' I* -ITHEY SING OF PEACHES AT THE PARK THIS WEEK. “Take this peach down to the beach and teach her how to swim,” provides a rattling good wind-up for the musical extravaganza, “Broadway Belles,’' which Is the attraction at the Park this week. In this number appear the “ladies of the chorus” in light attire, with Helen Gibson singing “Moonlight Night.”

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Eddie Colo is the principal comedian of the "Broadway Belles,” and he Is ably assisted by Florence Whitford, Myrtle Andrews, Burtun Carr, Phil Hart and Ed Johnson. There is a large chorus and a wealth of scene chan, -s. In the first scene the performers appear in the lobby of tho Fitz Carlton Hotel, and the high-brow atmosphere brings forth a coterie of snappy melodies, including “Shimmie Moon,” “Jazz Babies Ball” and “Mammy’s Arms.” The first act ends with a minstrel dance contest, in which all members of the company take part. Seaside tunes feature the seeond act, which is stnged with the Atlantic City board walk for a background. The song3 include “Honolulu Eyes,” “Tropical Parodies,” “Don’t Take Away Those Blues,” “Wondering” and Parisola.” -I- -!- -!- AT THE RIALTO. The Rialto is offering this week a vaudeville and movie bill of varied interest. Those who enjoy acrobatic Jugglers, will find Sidney Wright on the

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