Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 58, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 July 1921 — Page 3

‘MAIN STREET’ COMES TO LIFE FOR FIRST TIME On Murat Stage With Peggy Wood as Carol Kennicott \

By WALTf'.B D. HICKMAN. Main Street. Your Main street, my Main street, has come to life with the Rosebud Movie Palace, the Smoke House, Howland & Gould's grocery, tho drug store. Hoc Kennicott's office, the electric lights, the gossipy crowd, the real people, the farmer*, the trouble makers, the narrow minds and the fussy hypocrites, the good old motherly souls who go to church on Sunday and gossip during the week, and with all the others. It's haln Street, and Its life—real, actual life. That is what Harvey O’Hlgglns and Harriet Ford have done with Sinclair Lewis' best seller, ‘“Main Street.” The book probably Is the most human thing ever printed. “Main Street” is so popular in the printed form because It is your life and my life. We all have lived on Main street, and a bunch of us still have the dust of the, street on our shoes, even if the world cannot see the dust. Anew play is a good deal like a newborn babe. Baby often cries and .yells when it is least expected, and then as suddenly the tenrs are wiped away and the sunshine of heaven flashes over the little face. Baby must be corrected and trained. When she grows up, she will go to a finishing school. The same way with a play—lots of doctoring, treating, loving and even coaxing is needed to give forth the finished product. Last night “Main Street” was presented for the first time on any stage by the Stifltrt Walker players at the Murat, with Peggv Wood as Carol Kennlcott and McKay Morris as Hr. William P. Kennicott of Gopher Prairie, Minnesota. ] As “Main Street” stand", it is not a fin- I lsbed product, but as It stands now it 1 could afford to buck Broadway with i much more assurance of success than 75 ! per cent of the plays possess which tempt Broadway for approval. The playwrights have done one thing—they have left the human element in the play as the author Intended. Every character In the play Is a real human being. They all possess red blood. They are not hothouse flowers. They are corn and beans, hay and straw, corn and oats—real, real,’real. The playwrights wisely have permitted the characters to appear on the stage as they do on the printed page. The bock showed up Main street better than any photographer and the playwrights have not damaged tho prints of the master photographer of life. The four acts of the play may be summed up as follows: First Act—Main street, with its stores and customers, are shown. Hoc Kennicott brings his wife Carol to Main street. It Is common to her. She is disappointed. She plans wonderful things. Second Act—Carol gives a party for the -select” of Gopher Prairie and makes the mistake of acting a classical poem. In which there-are some high-brow love utterances. The crowd yells Itself sick When Eric Valborg. a young Swede and a dreamer, gets his lines mixed up. This causes a nasty scene. Carol breads down and Hoc tries to comfort her. Toe next scene shows of the Kennieotts. It is married life—'the life in millions of home. A home, of love and quarrels. To my way of thinking this is the best written scene of the play, it is the most human scene I hare ever witnessed on the stage. It is ao real that it will stick to you for hours. Third Act —Carol has redecorated the old home, transforming it Into some- j thing which looks like a Chinese flophouse. It is not home. Carol and Hoc j quarrel. Carol decides to give the old , town something to talk about and she parades .down Main street with Eric. *| The town talks and Hoc returns home. He waits. The neighbors telephone to ; tell him that his wife is “reading poetry" In the woods with Erie, the Swede and the dreamer. Carol and Eric return. Hoc | overhe/rs Eric's invitation for Carol to go away with him. Then the powerful showdown. Carol leaves. Fourth Act —The living room has been ; restored to its normal appearance as the j Chinese junk lias been removed by the widow. Maud Hyer. who sees her chance to get Hoc at last as a husband" for her- i self. Hoc will have none of her. Carol returns and she is welcomed by Hoc. Maud attempts to get “catty.” but the real woman in her is too strong. Carol and Hoc are Hist seen arm la arm looking oot of the window on Main street. Carol murmurs to Hoc as she nestles close to him while looking down on dirty Main street, “I wonder how much it would cost to pave it?” That crude outline will give you Just a wee idea of the action, in ' "Main street.” There are six acting triumphs In this play, as follows: Peggy Wood as Carol Kennicott because of her natural work In the bed room scene and her feverish longing for hapfilness in the big scene at the close of the third act. Miss Wood last nig*t was visibily working under great strain because of the hours in rehearsing this new play. Tom Powers as Eric Valberg, the Swede, because of the reflected hopeless longing for life and love which he exhibited in the third^ct. McKay Morris as Doe Kennlcott because his acting had an even and natural tempo during the entire play. His work In the bedroom scene was as natural and sincere as the author intended it shonld be. Mr. Morris has allowed his personality to be submerged In the character instead of his personality overshadowing the portrayal of the character. Fine work. Mr. Morris. Julia McMahon cs Maud Dyer when she cried of fear when Hoc Kennicott told her that her sick husband would be good for forty years more. Also for the dramatic outburst in the final act. Walter Vonnegut ns Adolph Valberg, the father of Eric, for his care to dialect work and for the “drunk” scene in the third act. Judith Lowry as Mrs. Sam Clark because of her work in truthful character development. She hasn't much to do, but how she makes the character stand out In the first act for a brief minute! It !s only fair that I give the entire cast because the work done by the Walker Players is a splendid compliment to the organization. The first “Malq Street” cast is as follows: Have Hyer Robert MeOroarty Sam <Tark ...........James P. Webber Adolph A alborg Waiter Vonnegut Aida Sherwin Muriel Brown Cy Bogart Edwin Noel Myrtle Cass Lucille Nikola* Maud Hyer Julia McMahon Krik \ alborg .....Tom Powers Guy Pollock Somnes Hr. William P. Kennicott.McKay Morris •• • • Peggy A\ r ood Mrs. Clark Judith Lowry Ezra Strowbody Aldrich Bowker Harry Haydock Oscar Davisoir Juanita Haydock ...Margaret Dalrvmple Ella'Stowbody Helen Burch Bca Sorensen Grace Kieehie Opinion:—Xo matter what Broadway does to “Alain Street,” It will remain to me the most human document ever uttered on the American stage. That's my verdict. The play is there. At \pe Murat all week. -I- -1- -1ALL IS WELL AT LYRIC 'CACSE A GOOD BILL IS THERE. After seeing the current bill at the Lyric, one gets the feeiln’ that all Is well at this house because the show Is a good one. Robinson and Williams In a “rube" affair called “The Manager and the Boob,” although not the announced headliner, probably Is the favorite act on the bill. The “rube” character in this offering has enough personality of ‘his own to get away from the beaten paths of vaudeville “rube" wit. The other member of the team is a splendid foil for the antics of the comic. There is big time class lo Collins and Fhillips In “A Matrimonial Accident" nd If we are not mistaken this act has ap-

JUDITH LOWRY CAUSES MRS. CLARK TO LIVE

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It, is probably fate which causes . udith Lowry to play so many minor roles lu the Stuart AValker productions. She never complains, but plays the small roles with as much feeling and understanding as If she was cast in the leading part. Although she hasn't very much to do as Mrs. Clark in "Main Street,” but the brief time that she is on the stage, Judith Lowry makes the character stand out as one of the most human of the characterizations revealed in the play. How fine It Is for this actress to play a'minor role ns well as the principal player does her part. That Is the reason that the Murat patrons love Judith Lowry.

peared on She big time. The act Is nicely mounted and bat for one slight remark of bad taste it can rank as a pretty comedy and singing gem.

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"The Revue Petite” runs to instrumental music, dancing and vocal numbers. For a popular vaudeville act it is way above the average. The dancing numbers of

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four young women are praiseworthy. The Klwin Trio offer syncopated music with'’pleasing results. The Three Minstrel Maids, two in blackface, have not selected their song numbers with the proper respect to the range of their voices. The two in blackface fail at times to put over the “coon shouting” racket which the act requires. The bill Includes Little Jerry, a small fellow, who appears to get the attention of his audience with ease: Kay, Hamlin and Kay in an aerial offering and a Fox film. *Thls bill Is on view all week at the Lyric. ON THE SCREEN. The movies today are offering the following: “Salvage” at Loew’s State; “The Mystery \Road," at the Ohio; “Officer 666,” at the Colonial; “Keeping I7p AVlth Lizzie,” at the Alhambra; “I Am Guilty,” at the Isis; “A Small Town Idol,” at the Regent; "T-he Great Adventure,” at the Ohio, and “Habit,” at Mister Smith's. Ex-Postal Employes May Get Jobs Again Modification of the rule of the postoffice department that employes out of service for one year cannot be reappointed to their former positions has been announced by Will H. Hays, postmaster general. In the future, if the civil service oommlsslivn and the oficiai .holding the appointing power. In mos: instances the postmaster, agree that a former employe should be reappointed this reappointment may be made on the following conditions: Employes who were in service one year may be reappointed after being out one year but less than two years. Those who were in service two years, may be reappointed after being out of service less than three years, and so on up to"five years.

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Gay and Popular! Jumper Dresses . Only $2.98. *^lSl\ Made in fine beach cloth with pocket and trimmed with patent leather belt, \ U In pink, Copenhagen blue, yellow, beige and rose. I 1 Their prices opportunely low for the Summer jaunts . bhmß / f —Pettis dresses, second floor. /nV A Cool Dainty Blouse WKk # Specially purchased for the sleeveless dresses are ' these lacy Dimity and French Voile Blouses. y| yl -They have short sleeves and round collars and are i ft . trimmed with narrow plaiting, eyelet and MA M lace edging. Extra values at $1.98. ~ |y Brr. less

Women’s $1.50 Hose Fall Fashioned Silk and Fiber Stock- ft* 4 ings, with extra spliced heel and toe 8K I and lisle garter top, ln white. V A —Street floor. 4 Women’s 85c Hose, 3*Pairs Full fashioned boas ln white, of ex- rj* 4 cellent quality lisle with all the 4k I necessary splicing. A —Street Floor. Men’s $1.55 Shirts In fine grade madras and fast colored rj* 4 percale, with soft curfs, ln plenty °f 4k 1 patterns and sizes. tP A —Street Floor. Men’s $1.75 and $2.00 Union Suits Fine light weight cotton, short rf* 4 sleeves, ankle length and comfortable 4s I closed crotch. A —Street Floor. 98c Window Shades, 2 for Ready to hang, window shades. 3 ft. 4 x 6 ft. Made on good spring rollers, *L | complete with fixturen and ring pull; in gy X light and dark green. Just 650 in the lot. —Street Floor. Curtain Goods, 8 Yards Cnrtain Scrim, Voile and Etamine. -a colored figured material, floral, bird *L I and lattice patterns in light and dark gJJ J, colors. Also plain ecru and white, were 19c and 25c a yard. —Thifd floor 4 Service Silk, 3 Yards A yard wide ln the light and dark ft* 4 colors best for dresses and lingerie. 4g I Half silk tP A —Street floor. Dress Goods Half wool and aR wool material ft* 4 plain, plaid and check effects. 4k I —Street floor. tar A Lining Ends, 4 Yards Both plain and fanev; a clearance rt* 4 lot. \ I —Street floor. U/ A Dress Linen A good quality of Linen in the street ft* 4 shades for summer suits. A yard 4k I wide —Street Floor. VJ A Odds of Silk, Yard Plain and fancy colors. Including black. 4 Odds and ends up ho dres* lengths. A 4k I clearance lot. —Street floor. We A Diaper Cloth, Bolt 18 Inch “Red Star” brand. A durable ft* 4 quality. 4k I —Street floor. tl/ A 40c Pillow Cases, 4 for A wonderful quality, 12x36-lnch size, ft* 4 free from any dressing. ■ —Fifth floor. tP A 32c Turkish Towels, 4 for Heavy donble-spnn thread. Medium /t* 4 —Street floor, tb 1 “Indian Head,” 5 Yards for 27 Inches wide. For salting blouse* /t* 4 and embroidery work. 4k I —Street floor. A $1.49 Preserving Kettles Guaranteed pure aluminum, 5-quart, A 4 actual capacity. 4k I —Basement. A Bread and Cake Boxes Sanitary whit* enameled, equipped zf, 4 with roll top and ventilator. Regular 4. I household size. —Basement. (J/ A Men’s Handkerchiefs, 12 for Full size cambric Kerchief with /j* 4 Inch hem. 4k I —Street floor. U/ A Women’s Kerchiefs, 12 for Sample Handkerchiefs of fine grade A 4 lawn, one corner beautifully em- 4| I broidered ln white and colors. 81 J A —Street floor.

Infants’ and Children’s Wear Creepers, Dresses, Rompers, Hats, A 4 Bonnets, Carriage Robes, Pillow Slips, sL I Bath Robes and other articles. Slightly {]/ A mussed from handling; were priced up to $3.95, each. —Third floor. Women’s House Dresses Percale House Dresses with belt and A 4 pockets, neat style* and nice material. ’k 3 —Second floor. w A Crepe Bloomers, 2 for Flesh Crepe Bloomers with ruffle knee, A 4 dainty and practical. 4k I —Second floor. A White Satine Petticoats Single and doable panel, $1.50 A 4 values. * 4. I —Second floor. t|/ A—--51.50 Satin Camisoles Tailored and trimmed camisoles. A 4 —Second floor. 4 I Art Weave, 4 Yards A splendid 20-inch material for dresser A 4 scarfs. Regularly 35c a yard. 4k I —Fifth floor. Cl/ A $1.50 Stamped Pillow Cases Splendid qnallty tubing. Limited to A 4 1 pair per customer. I —Fifth floor. A Stationery, 2 Boxes Marcus Ward’s “Irish Poplin,” beveled A 4 gold edge. A few of the box covers are I slightly soiled. Cf A —Street floor. New Dictionaries The new Revised Webster's Dictionary. A 4 Published to sell at $4.00. 4k I —Street floor. tj A $2.00 Pencil Sharpeners The Boston Pencil sharpener, Model K. A 4 Fits all sizes of pencils. 4k I —Street floor. w A Boys’ $1.50 Shirts Plain neck band or collar attached. A 4 Neat stripes in percales, madras or cham- 4k I bray Also black sateen or khaki. Sizes t|/ A 12 to 14. —Third floor. Boys’ $1.95 Wash Suits Regularly $1.95. Odds and ends from A 4 July sale. Junior Norfolk, Oliver Twist sL I and Middy styles. Sizes 3to 8 years. gj/ A —Third floor. Women’s Corsets, Two models of extra quality eoutil. In A 4 pink and white Elastic top and medium 4k I high regulation bust. tP A —Second floor. Ribbon Sports Hats Dainty Hats of all ribbon, ln white, A 4 pink, orchid, eand and blue. 4. I —Second floor. tp A Girls’ Dresses Regularly $3 45 to $7.95. Just 34 soiled A 4 dresses left. Os barred dimity combined *L 1 with colored organdie and regulation gj/ A dresees of Jap crepe or Jeans. White and light colors. Broken sizes to 14 years. —Second floor. Girls’ Smocks Made of voile, Pickwick and crepe, as- A 4 sortment of gay colors, short sleeves and I round and V necks. Sizes 6 to 14 years. gJJ A About four dozens left. Were $3.95 to |5.95. —Second floor. Plaid Dress Gingham, 8 Yards The neatest of color combination and A 4 many different ones. 4k I —Street floor. A Apron Check Gingham, 10 Yards Fast colors, including indigo bine. A 4 —Street floor. 4k I / Women’s 79c Union Suits, 2 for Fine lisle and soft finished cotton, A 4 sleeveless and knee length, bodice or 4k 1 tailored tops. w A —Street floor.

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