Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 92, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 August 1921 — Page 5

LOCAL MOVIE MEN LAY PLANS FOR GALA WEEK ‘Fatty 5 Arbuekle. Mac Lean and Hawley Big Names in New Bills. LEGION AT ENGLISH’S The big time season of the movie theaters will be started next week with all the houses showing pictures of importance. The county council of the American Legion has engaged English's Theater for a week beginning Sunday and will present under its auspices a movie version of Everett Hales story, “The Man Without a Country." The engagement begins Sunday with two performances daily. The complete movie line-up for the week is as follows: English s—“ The Man Without a Country.” Circle —Anniversary week with Norma Talmadge in ”The Sign on the Door,” featured. Ohio—Douglas MacLeain in “Passing Thru.” Loew s State—Fatty Arbuekle in “Crazy to Marry .” Alhambra—Wanda Hawley and Walter Hires in "Her Sturdy Oak." Isis— Doraldina, the dancer, in “The Woman Untamed." Mister Smith's—“ The Sky Pilot.” first half. Regent William Fairbanks in “Western Pep." Colonial —Claire Anderson In "Who Am I?" All houses will offer additional pictures. Including the film news. AMERICAN LEGION TAKES OVER ENGLISH'S. There are many people who read the want ad columns of the daily newspaper not only for their news value In listing “help wanted," “business opportuni ties" and "for sale or trade,” but also for the human stories of daily life that are so frequently tucked away behind their un presuming line of type. And just as certainly the "daily viral statistics" column carries in its brief prosaic style stories which. If fully told, would outrival the magic tales of Arabian Nights or of the more modern O. Henry. In the column of death notices appearing in a New York paper, which he was reading to pass several dull hours while stranded in old Mackinac, Edward Everett Hale, the author of “The Man Without A Country." says he came upon the lines which wrote "finis’’ for one of the most Interesting as w ell as finest morally - pointed narratives ever told. The story of “The Man Without A Country.” in film form, beginning Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, will be shown at English's twice dally, matinee and eve ntng, throughout the week, under aus pices of The American Legion, which Is seeking to Instill every individual, young and old. in the United States with the tame realization of the priceless value of loyalty to one’s country and one's home

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grasped bw Philip Nolan, **th§ min Written the War. the % jjjfiJfc’. .? t J BK'aa * '^9 "a Arc SsSlWftgfe- *■ \ ‘- ' a- _*• * h 'n i-.-.-r ,• wgafigßSF %.3f gjyESak r Hr I*® UHHL series of with Ameri.nn naval vessels a■! ej-a t r ■.. | broken man with '•, 'rX, the sbiphosr-l privileges <f \ rm , WL % lieutenant on leave of absence but with sjKß?SaE£i’ the sentence that be should never again off*? EjffU hear or see bis native t uite-i States be %iV jBBSKSIPj cause’of a hot headed oath he made Vj’k'.r (gainst her when on trial for complicity with Burr The agony that Nolan goes *. through is certainly realistic aud the t ’ :i ” lessor of absolute loyalty to one's God. I • tH one's home, one’s country that he finally learns is shared by the audlenre and , •> t , No'au alike. “PASSING THRU” / • ' OPENS SUNDAY AT OHIO. i Jg ’Tassirg Thru." the latest Thomas H. Y, v > •• Inee Paramount comedy starring Douglas * fi, ■ wF'-'"' Mac Lean. which come* to the Ohio on Mr' '* , ‘ v Sunday. is the humorous tale of a young **

that was finally graspd bw Philip Nolan, "the man without a country." Written during the Civil War. the atory of "The Man Without a Country." is full of vivid pictures of the vinantic days of the early Aineriean Navy. Aaron Burrs dreams of a great western empire are seen to unfold, with young Nolau. dissatisfied as to his lot of inactivity as a lieuteunnt in the I nited States Army stationed on the lower Mississippi, worshipping the magnetic Burr who eventually brought the youth's downfall. Thereafter Nolan is committed to a series of voyages with American naval vessels, a depatriated broken man with the shipboard privileges of an Armv lieutenant on leave of absence but with the sentence that he should never again hear or see his native l nited States be cause*of a hot headed oath he made (gainst her when on trial for complicity with Burr. The agony that Nolan goes through is certainly realtstic and the lessor, of absolute loyalty to one's God. one's home, one's country that he finally learns is shared by the audience and Nolan alike. “PASSING THRC" OPEN** SENDAI* AT OHIO. "Passing Thru." the latest Thomas H. Tnce-Paramount comedy starring Douglas Mao Dean, which comes to the Ohio on Sunday, is the humorous tale of a young man whose willingness to assume the troubles of others involves him in serious difficulties. Billy Barton, the leading character rayed by Mr. Macl.ean. first draws to the penitentiary through ~lng assumed the blame for a bank fceft of which he was entirely innocent. (Before he is placed behind the bars, (Continued on Page Six.)

LABOR DAY TO SEE ENGLISH S, MURAT OPEN Big Shows Are Booked at Both Houses for Coining Season. PLANS AT 3. F. KEITHS The legitimate theatrical season in Indianapolis will get underway for the 1921-1922 season at the Murat on Labor Day afternoon and at English's on the evening of tie same day. The Murat will open with “The Passing Show of 1921." as the company closes its Chicago run on Sunday. Sept. 4. English’s will open with “Shavings," a comedy. The opening date for B. F. Keith's big time vaudeville season has not been officially announced but indications are that it will be early in SeptenVK-r. It Is known that Singer's Midgets will head the opening bill. The Lyric of course continues Its regular popular vaudeville bills without a break. WINTER GARDEN SHOW TO COME INTACT TO Ml RAT. When “The Passing Show of 1921,” comes to the Murat for a week's engagement on Sept, o, It is nnnouiic°d trial the cast intact will be transferred from Chicago, where the show has been on view all summer, to Indianapolis. Willie and Eugene Howard will head the big cast. "The Passing Show of 1921." is divided into two acts and twenty-two scenes, every one o>f them are spectacular marvels of stupendous proportions, both as to conception and as to staging Space docs not permit of mentioning in detail the merits of the various artists who assist the Howards in this dlvertlsement. Those particularly worthy of mention are Will Philhrlek, Cleveland Bronuer. John Quinlan. Sammy White. Irving OHay. W. H. Pringle. Jack E. Klee, Anthony Jochim, Robert Gilbert, Victor Bozart,

In The Land of Make Believe By WALTER D. HICKMAN

When the final curtain at the Murat comes down neat Saturday night, .dr. Stuart Walker will be able to look hack upon what the Indianapolis pu’ ,1c lias , decided is his most successful eason of summer stock In this city. This sea son is the record breaker from many standpoints. First, because it Is the longest season for Mr. Walker and In th • i second pln'-e. the plays produced were <•! ! such a nature that even the .New York I press had to sit up and take notice of I the Wa!kr organization. I The commanding thing of the entire [engagement this season is the develop- | ment to nearly perfection of the summer

Upper Left—The Makarenkos, operatic singers, at the Lyric. Upper Right—O'Hanlon and Zambouni in a scene from “The Passing 1 Show of 1921,” which opens on Labor Day afternoon at the Murat. Lower Left—Edith Gresham in “Shavings,” which opens the regular season at English's on Sept. 5. Lower Right—Marjorie Vonnegut, who will play the leading role in the final production of the Stewart Walker the Murat next week.

SCREEN FA VORITES TO BE SEEN HERE

This company was one of the Broad , > !'•' ' V " **'*A-J*& V f , way successes in-’ Its engage \ [l_ _ i ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ment in New York continued for six ‘ W , \ l '' 'W V. / = m ' ,r,bs tSLKJf* ££.>: LJ j 4 vo„.nt*"•”■ Briht *" *4 the play of the same name. I N —„ . V , Elizabeth Patterson as Lizzie Roberts ~T n/ r _ .i in "The Lottery Man." [THIS |j THE LAST LEEK CF

Jack Hall. Emily Miles. Inn Hayward. May Boley, Elsa May, Dolly Hackett, All -n i! 1 ■ and Peggy. O'Hanloti and /.arabounl, Mellette isisters. Strode ami Aronson, Grace and Berk s. and the ni' ch photo graphed and widely discuss and Winter Garden beauties. -I- -I- -I* KERESFORD TO PLAY ORIGINAL ROLE IN "SHAVINGS.” Henry W. Savage's production of the j quaint New England comedy of t'.ipe Cod life, “Shavings." with Harry Beresford j as the star, will be seen at the English's , week of Sept. 5. This company was one of the Broad-j way successes last season. Its engage ' ment in New York continued for six i months at the Knickerbocker Theater, j (Continued on Page Six.) .

stock idea This has been the aspect which has interested the writers of other cities the most. It is my impression that the essential factor in the success of the current Walker season is the capability of Mr Walker to adapt his players to the play. Instead of making the play fit the actor. This has been brought about by the producer “elevating" certain players for leading roles because of their talents. For example. Elizabeth Patterson played the leads in “Mamma's Affair” and In "The Lottery Man." Regina Wallace and Georg • Gaul were equally prominent In "The Wolf and numerous other at

INDIANA :iAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, AUGUST 27,1921.

Upper Left—Douglas Mac Lean in a scene from "Passing Thru," at the Ohio. Left Hand Lower —Wanda Hawley and Walter Hiers in a love scene from "Her Sturdy Oak,” at the Alhambra. Upper Center —Fatty Arbuekle in a scene from “Crazy to Marry,” at Loew's State. Upper Right —Norma Talmadge in a dramatic scene in “The Sign on the Door,” at the Circle. Lower Right A scene from “A Man Without a Country,” at English's.

tractions Peggy Wood was brought on for two plays "Artist's I.ifc'' and "Main Street.’’ The lat er play gave McKay Morris his best opportunity of the sea son. George Gaul was at his best In "The Book of Job " Marjorie Vonnegut swept everything before her by her brilliant work in "Honor Bright.” anew comedy by the Nicholsons. Two splendid ex ; amples of nearly perfect acting were given by Miss Blanche Yurka by her work in "The World and His Wife” and In "Tea for Three ” Personally, I did not care for the work of Miss Yurka in "Mon na Vanna" until the last act and In ten minutes time she u really marvelous. The public welcomed the comedy of color | "Dome Seven," as a pleasing experiment j In anew line of stage entertainment. Tom Powers xx 111 be remembered for his work lln "Main Street” aud lti "My Lady Friends." I have been askd many times for my [ opinion of the "best" thing Mr Walker has done this season. That word "best" | is so broad that It Is difficult to deter I mine to what It applies. I will take the i popular meaning of the term, and tu that light I will declare "Smilin' Through ' as the best produced and best acted of all of the productions this season. This play showed the marvelous srtistry of Miy Walker and exhibited splendid acting by I Iteglna Wallace and George Somnes. The eight best characterizations of the i season, to my way of thinking, are as | follow*: Keglna Wallace se Miry Clare In "Smilin' Through." Hines Reviews New Plays on Gotham Stages Comedy Predominates in New York Offerings—lt roadway Plans.

By DIXIE HINES. NEW 10RK, Aug. 27. There has been offered a theatrical bill of fare this week which should tickle the palate of every grade of playgoer. There has been romantic, comedy, melodrama, farce, musical plays and enough sob stuff to fill the pages of the wildest “yeller.” “Sonya," a romantic legend from the relish of Gabr.vcla ’/.apoiski, adapted by Eugene VVyrkoff ard presented at the Forty Eighth Street Theater by Marc Klaw with Violet Homing, Otto Kruger. Edward Emery. William H. Thompson, France B*ndtsen and others, as well as one sumptuous stage set was a throw back to the days when romance was popular on the stage. There Is very little to commend the story, that of a group of four conspirators who sock to bring about the moral downfall of the prince and heir apparent to the throne by installing in the palace a young girl masquerading as a boy and engaged as an athletic instructor to the prince. Os course he detects the deception, plans with the girl to become highly platonic and thereafter, when things are going pretty badly with everybody, renounces the throne and annottnees that he will marry the girl. This, however, is not necessary because the principal director of court destinies fall before the charms | of the pretty girl and consents to the ! marriage. The play Is distinguished | chiefly for the manly performance of i Otto Kruger as the prince. Violet Hem | ing as the masquarading youth. William | H. Thompson as the Prince Michael and Edward Emery as the ingratiating conspirator. It is a happy relief, this “Sonya," from much of the stuff now offered, and while no medals will he pinned upon the breast of the producer for his contribution, there promises to be many contented playgoers indebted to him. A play of another type. "Sonny,” was introduced by the Selwyn's at the Cort Theater. It is by George V. Hobart, who had the asststanee of Raymond Hubbell, who contributed at least two ingratiating airs, and a cast which did much to atone for the paucity of material In the book. Ernest Glendinning and Emma Dunn were the dramatic high lights, and Carl ! Randall. Mabel Withee and others were ; from the lighter side of the stage. The | play renened oTery point of the compass | betw’een opening and closing, and thus j defies classification except as "entertaln- ' inent.” As such it Is highly edifying. I The story Is strong enough to bear { stronger treatment It ranks among those | stories which are "Important if true." A j young man enlists and goes overseas, (Continued on Page Six.)

McKay Morris as Doe Kennicott in "Main Street." George Somnes as Svengall In "Trilby. George Soinues as Julian In "The World and Ilia Wife."

AMUSEMENTS. ENGLISH’S SPECIAL FAIR WEEK ATTRACTION Beginning Monday, Sept. 5 Matinee, Wednesday and Saturday Original Company \ HENRY W. SAVAGE OFFERS HARRY BERESFORD in the Quaint New England “TT ,; x “Most Comedy of Cape Cod Life N S y' From Joseph C. Lincoln’s Novel, w v IVla.il. “Shavings” Y ’ Adaptation by Uanline and Mar- WORLD lon Short. Staged by John McKee. 6 MONTHS 4 MONTHS 4 MONTHS I 4 MONTHS IN IN IN IN NEW YORK BOSTON PHILA. CHICAGO ‘VfIMHRES-vicTIMS A SATIRE ON HEART AFFAIRS SPECIAL RETURN ENGAGEMENT Arranged by Request from Hundreds of Lyric Patrons DOROTHY MICHAELIS The Wonderfully Talented Indianapolis Child Terpsichorean Artist, Assisted by Evelyn Katunk, MUTER S HAWKINS WAKfiREaKO CUO Two Mississippi Boys Classic Singers Supreme “PALS” I TEE LOR ENS A Comedy Song Surprise Aerial Stars WILSON GISIS FOUR NIGKTON3 Harmony Maids A Sculptor’s Gallery Fox Comedy, “Ain’t Love Grand?” Pathe Review—Bray Pictograph. m* r Uanrirs Lvjric Ball Room )Ai Qftemoon wd Evening J/f\ >

Marjnrlc Vonnegut as Honor Bright in the play of the same name. Elizabeth Patterson as Lizzie Roberts, lu "The Lottery Man." j Blanche Yurka as Trilby OT'arrall in Trilby.” George Gaul as Job in “The Book of Job." With players of the ability of the above mentioned and numerous others In the Walker organization, it is no wonder t,hat Mr Walker has perfected the stock 'dea to a greater extent than any other producer-manager has done in this country. Os the three plays -presented for the first time on any stage, "Main street takes the lead, with “Honor Bright.” a close second. I rankly, Indianapolis owes Mr. Walker u debt of gratitude of giving this clty what the outside press declares to be

the "best stock organization In America.” I have seen m ...y m z t, ns of t;,is •*• s I ~t none i at <an compare in every detail to one perfected this season by Mr Walker. I have asketl Mr. Kenyon Nicholson to furnish me with a list of the plays "Itb the principal players, presented by (Continued on Fage Seven.)

_____ _____ AM (Last two times today HONOR BRIGHT By Meredith Nicholwon and Kenyon NicLol*on. V- J THIS 13 THE LAST WEEK CF STUART WALKER’S BEST SEASON §MII PPfiT AUNBtTWgK I Ufij a Mats: Wed., Thurs., Sat 1 THE | 1 Stuart Walker Company g r; PRESENTS “ For tha First Tima m Indianapolis h 1 THE— 8 ; Beautiful Adventure | Charmingly Romantic Comedy of Youth, £ —< Beauty and Age. By R. de Flers and A. de Caillavet |j 3 A GREAT CAST, INCLUDING— £ 4/5 McKay Morris Elizabeth Patterson 2 Marjorie Vonnegut Stuart Walker uj George Sommes Judith Lowry Robert McGroarty Julia McMahon rr? Grace Kiechle James P. Webber “ 55 Roswell Lowry Lucile Nikolas O Dorothy McDonald Mira Bowles g® AND OTHERS. GOOD-BYE UNTIL NEXT SUMMER! THIS IS THE LAST WEEK OF STUART WALKER'S BEST SEASON

Monday, Sejil. 5 3 MATINEES: Monday i Labor Day\ Wednesday and Saturday . i NOTE THE PRICES: '77777777' MA,L m- u. on ♦„ •> en SEAT SALE ORDERS N.ghts a m MONDAY mcua/ Mon. and Wed. Mats. SOC to $1.50 9 AM I NOW I Saturday Matinee to $2.00 PREMIER PRESENTATION IN THIS CITY OF THE BIGGEST AND MOST COSTLY ATTRACTION EVER SEEN ON TOUR IN THE HISTORY OF THEATERS IN AMERICA. DIRECT FROM ALL-SUMMER RUN IN CHICAGO Messrs. Lee and J. J. Shubert Present WILLIE AND EUGENE HOWARD IN THE NEYV YORK WINTER GARDEN’S STUPENDOUS REVUE 2.000 COSTUMES and 7.Y <*f _ _ —r, __ _ _ mlm AMERICA’S I THE HIGHEST IQ TB!V3€l£ SALARIED CHORUS Rj r3 ■ ■ °N EARTH lypj BIGGEST BEAUTIFUL! BEYOND REVUE NOTHING LIKE IT IN THE WORLD

WALKER BEGINS FINAL WEEK OF FIFTH SEASON ‘Beautiful Adventure’ Will Be Offering at Murat Be. ginning Monday. VAMPIRES AT THE LYRIC Stuart Walker will begin the final Aeek of his current season at the • Murat on Monday by presenting a romantic comedy, “The Beautiful Adventure.” The Walker season will close on Saturday night, Sent. 3. Mr. Walker and the majority of his company will leave shortly after the elose of the season fur New York for their winter engagements. “Vampires and Victims" is the title of the act which will be the featured offering at the Lyric next week. On next Saturday night Lena Daly will open the regular season at the Park Theater. -I- -I“THE BEAUTIFUL ADVENTURE” NEXT WEEK’S BILL AT Ml EAT. Stuart Walker and his associates will sing their swan song at the Murat for the current season to the romantic and fanciful tune of "The Beautiful Adventure,” a comedy from the pens of the famous French playwrights, K. de Fieri aud A. de Caillavet. It is a play dealing with youth, beauty and age. When produced in New York a few seasons ago with Charles Cherry and Ann Murdock, "The Beautiful Adventure" scored a hit, not only on account of the picturesque and humorous character of the plot, but also becausa (Continued on Page Six.)

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