Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 170, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 November 1921 — Page 6

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* Right Girl ’ and George Sidney Play English’s ladies’ Night * Next Week’s Attraction at Murat Theater. BIG BILL AT KEITH’S The gayer and lighter offering? of the stage will hold forth next week at English’s, Murat and Keith’s. Pam, with “The Right Girl, ’ a musical comedy, will open Monday night at English’s for three days. On Thursday at English’s George Sidney, in his successful vehicle, “Welcome Stranger,” will open a threeday engagement On Mor.day night for three days, “Ladies' Night," a farce built around a ladies’ turkish bath, will open a three-day engagement The Lyric will present as ons of its features A Knight in Venice.’’ The offering at the Park will bi “Girls from Joyland.” "THE RIGHT GIRLOPENS MONDAY NIGHT. “The Right Girl.” musical comedy recently seer, at the Times Square Theater, New York, Is announced as the attraction at English's beginning Monday night for the first half of the week. TMbre are many things to like In ’’The Right Birl,” a Broadway beauty chorus of real beauties most enchantingly attired; costumes the last word in color harmony and lovllness; dancers as dainty as queens of the ballet could be, principals whose acting is in keeping with the production, and sixteen big song hits in eluding, “Lore’s Little Journey.” “Girls All Around Me.” “The Rocking Chair Fleet,” “Things I Learned in Jersey,” it is announced. A typical cast has been assembled including Wade Booth. Dare Mallen. Dean Raymond. Charles Morrison. Edna Bates. Dorothy Tierney. Florence Page. Gladys Dore, Pamelia Bradford, and others. The Elks hare bought the house for Monday night but the public is inrited to Join the Elks in their big party. -i----rrx IN TURKISH BATH SEEN ON STAGE. The first local opportunity to' see "Ladles’ Night.” that recently ended a year's run at the Eltlnge Theater. New York City, will come when this A. 11. Woods offering appears at the Murat for the half week and a Wednesday matinee. commencing this Monday night. Its authors are Avery Ilopwood, who has written among other unusual successes. "Fair .nd Warmer,” “The Bat," and "The Gold Diggers,” and Chariton Andrews. We are to see the ori-inal production, and such metropolitan vrltes as Allrn King. Claiborne Fester, Walter Jones, Evelyn Gosnell and Edward Douglas and others. The hero of the play is Jimmy Walters, a modest young benedict, who car not face a lady In evening dress and feel at ease. Two of his waggish friends decide to change the viewpoint of his bashful life by taking him to a very risque Bohemian ball. The police raid the ball, and the three gay adventurers, costumed ss ladies, in their wild efforts to escape, blunder into a Turkish bath. But it is ladles' night at the bath and therefore wo place for men—according to Hoyle. The attempts of the three to escape, what they saw In this sacred retreat of the very briefly adorned, and now they behaved under the very trying circumstances, makes up the story.

810 STAGE SrCCESS DCE AT ENGLISH'S TFITRSDAY. "Welcome Stranger" will be the attraction at English's for three nights commencing Thursday night. This play amused New York for a year, will be seen here with all the favorites of the cast who have been playing in It for two seasons and with all of the scenic and other elTects used in the performance at the Sam H. Harris Theater, New York. In addition to the fun In the piece, there Is a unique charm in the homely philosophy of the leading character, Isidore Solomon, brilliantly played by George Sidney, whose artistry has made it one of the great characterizations of the American stage. *The play conveys a message of altruism and tolerance—a message that is sadly needed in this period of bitterness following the great war. It is not given in the manner of a sermon, there is nothing of that sort in the piece, but the example is held up la a manner that brings home to the audience the Injustice and absurdity of intolerance. The action of the story takes place in a email New England town on New Year’s ere. A Jewish merchant from Boston, Isidore Solomon, wanders into the shabby little hotel of the place, where he meets several of the leading citizens. His announcement that he has come to settle there and open np a general store meets with a reception that makes the sub-*ero weather outside and the biting blast of the night seem balmy by comparison. He is refused a bed in the hotel. An old Inventor whose dreams are the Joke of the town tries to make him comfortable and wins the heart of Solomon. The two form a .partnership, the inventor’s scheme of harnessing a nearby waterfall is realized and the two become wealthy. George Sidney gives a portrayal of the Jewish merchant that has won fame for him. It is a delightful piece of acting, so realistic that one feels doubtful that the player Is really acting but playing himself. The roster of the company comprises several well known players and among the names ar© those of David Higgins. Ben Johnson, Sylvia Field, Edward Snader. Howard Go’uld. Charles I. Schofield. John Adair, Jr., Frank Herbert. Frances Houghton, Ell Dawson, Isadora Martin. Ferclval I.ennon, Vivian Hlckerson and Jules J. Bennett.

KEITH’S TO PRESENT A BIG BII.G NEXT WEEK. Owing to sickness Horace Goldin who was to offer ais Illusion “Sawing a JToman in Half" at B. F. Keith’s next will be compelled to cancel his engagtTner.t for tho time being. In his stead the elaborate terpischorean novelty of the Ford Sisters will be the attraction to take his place. This is one of the best known dancing act in vaudeville and includes, Johnny Ford, Edwin Ford, Lottie Ford, Evelyn Bennett and William Cutty. A special feature of the act is a beautiful stage setting. The second feature In the line-up falls to the famous minstrel Lew Dockstader who is back in anew act written for him by Aaron Hoffman called "Talking Through His Hat." Mr. Dbckstader Is or.e of the best comedians on the American stage and can be relied upon tq furnish an abundance of amusement on any bill. Bill Bailey and Lynn Couan, with the assistance of pretty red headed Estelle Davis, a clever saxophone player, will offer their “Little Production” which Includes. singing, comedy and music. Reynolds Donegan Company are home folks and Include Helen and Maadle Reynolds Nelle Donegan of the famous Donegan family and Earl Reynolds. They will [contribute a repertory of dancing and hkatlng. This act was a big feature Last season at the New York Hippodrome. I Jean Gransee, assisted by her brother ■harlie. will offer a singing act. Willie polar, known as "The International Muslkal Comedy Star" will offer singing, compdy and an original line of patter. The Le Petit Cabaret, is a manikin musical (CcnUnoed on Page Seven.)

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v \y Upper Lest —George Sidney and Howard Gould in "Welcome Stranger,” ; Jppfv -. V* j> opening Thursday night at English’s. E ; i '■ \ -pS Second From Upper Left—Reynolds Donegan and skating partner at i j|p / \ I ■ B. F. Keith’s next week. ' N v ~ " Third From Upper Left—Pam, the dancer, with “The Right Girl,” open- t . u , n e n w 7° r ?‘.T}? 7 ** the enMr *| man held as fugitive. Ing Monday night at English’s. * 1 season, duplicating it. Chicago success. I Charloß j Duubar of Ka|amazoo Upper Right—lrving and El wood, singers, at the Lyric. 1 !• beginning of the play dates back • Mleh-> was arrMted at the Claypool Mote Lower Left — Carrie Fernell, with “Girls From Joyland," at the Park > ’ rs ‘ a ,lmo wbon ,he present leading man, .early today by detectives, and Is hel< next week. IY 5 ~%. George Sidney left the musical comedy on the chßrgc of M a fllglllvo frtlll . „ L ° WP R| o ht “ A Bcene from “Ladies’ Night," at the Murat the first v V „ - haT.cored B*ow Shop" j P n ° ‘!he e'Y half of the week. .... T . „ ~ *,, ut "njno on the charge of obtaining

Upper Lest —George Sidney and Howard Gould In "Welcome Stranger,” opening Thursday night at English’s. Second From Upper Left—Reynolds Donegan and skating partner at B. F. Keith’s next week. Third From Upper Left—Pam, the dancer, with “The Right Girl," openIng Monday night at English's. Upper Right—lrving and Elwood, singers, at the Lyric. Lower Left—Carrie Fernell, with “Girls From Joyland," at the Park next week. Lower Right—A scene from "Ladies’ Night,” at the Murat the first half of the week.

In .The Land joj- Make Believe By WALTER D. HICKMAN

In my mail this week was a letter from a patron of the movies complaining about "making fun of the American anthem;*’ I have stated my positive disgust at such tactics whenever coming under my observation, l did not witness the occurrence of which the letter complains. • The letter Is as follows; “Does it show real patriotic American spirit to make fun of our national anthem? Although the war is over, people should show the same attitude toward our flag and the national anthem that Is shown in time of war. The song is the greatest song ever written and it stands for the greatest flag that ever was unfurled over any country in the world. Isn’t laughing at this song an insult to our flag? In time of war no one would dare do it. Why allow it now? "At a local theater (last week) a mule becomes balky (in a picture,! and sits down and the “Star Spangled Banner” Is used as a ruse to get him up. In France every person, no matter how old or how young, will not stand for an Insult to their national anthem. Why shouldn't we the greatest nation on earth, show as much spirit?” The letter speaks for Itself and does not require any remarks from me.

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This department asked Mr. Myles Murphy, representative of “Welcome Stranger,” to pr- pare n few lines- on the history of this, successful production. It was in December, litli), that anew comedy, “Welcome Stranger,” one of Sam 11. Harris' productions, quietly drifted into the fVhan Grand Opera House, Chicago, with no heralding announcements and no boasts of Its merit. It seemed to come from nowhere for non° had ever heard of it before. The author was Aaron Hoffman, who was one of the authors of “Friendly Enemies.” He had also written one of Willie Collier's plays, “Nothing but Lies.” Hoffman had been brought up in Chicago and bad a host of personal friends there, who deemed it a duty to go there the first night and give his play a boost. The piece was booked there for a limited engagement, only live weeks, to bridge over a gap between that time and the coming of "The Royal Vagabond," in February. There is an axiom in the theater that “nobody knows the show business.” “Welcome Stranger” proved the truth of the saying. It started with a rush. The first performance told tbe public that there were more laughs in it than In anything produced for years before it. Instead of five weeks it remained in Chicago for thirty-six weks.

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breaking all records of the famous old play house for attendance and receipts. It could easily have remained for months longer to profitable business, but Sam 11. Harris desired to open his New York theater's season with it and It was taken

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Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1, 2 and 3 I Aaron Hoffman's Delightful Comedy m “WELCOME Hi STRANGER” |P|jl||j Wilh George Sidney and a cast of noted players. The comedy K. ; :success of two seasons. A year in Cliicapo, a year in New York. Breaking all records for receipts and attendance. The Entire New York Production Used Prices: Night, 50c to $2.50. Mat., 50c to $1.50. Seats Monday. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 20, 21^* I £|J t I>AT Sam H. Harris Presents MRS.FISKE In a Brilliant Comedy “Wake Up, Jonathan!” By Hatcher Hughes and Elmer L. Rice Direction of Harrison Grey Fiske. Prices—soc to $2.50. MAIL ORDERS NOW.

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to New York, where it plnyed the entire season, duplicating its Chicago success. The beginning of the play dates back to a time when the present leading man, George Sidney, left the musical comedy stage to play in more serious works. He had scored a success in “The Show Shop" and In “Honest John O’Brien," and wished tvi get a play in which he could depict the Jew us be really is in American life. He developed up the story and took it to Aaron Hoffman, who worked on it and finished the play, Sidney then brought the piece to Sam 11. (Continued on Pago Seven.)

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r MAN HELD AS FUGITIVE. J Charles J. Dunbar, 4”, of Kalamazoo, | Ml'ch., was arrested at the Claypool Hotel [early today by detectives, anil is held on the charge of being a fugitive from Justice. The police sa/ he is wanted tt t Ft. \\ ayne on the charge of obtaining money uuder false pretenses.

Notice To Keith Patrons OWING TO SICKNESS THE ENGAGEMENT OF HORACE GOLDIN The Magician, who was to have presented his novelty, SAWING A WOMAN IN HALF at B. F. KEITH’S next week, has been cancelled until he is able to resume his tour. WATCH PAPERS FOR FUTURE DATE

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SHAKESPEARE COMES BACK ON GAY BROADWAY Sothern and Marlowe Win New Laurels in Classics—Dixie Hines’ Review. By DIXIE HINES. NEW YORK, Nov. 26—Shakespeare, good old Shakespeare, is the keystone to our current success. Sothern and Marlowe have found it so profitable that they have extended their limited season at the Century Theater. And while Shakespeare is coming into his own, three hundred years after his death, it leaves little room for optimism among play producers of the present. If, for Instance, Bessie Barriscale must wait, three hundred years before New York playgoers find her comedy, “The Skirt,” amusing, where is the present profit? But these sad ruminations get us nowhere. The fact is that plays are still being produced regardless of their disastrous receptions with infrequently deviations. Last week half a dozen were exhibited and this week a seore. No man writ s more scintillating dialog than Arnold Bennett, and when his new play, “The Title,” was staged for the first time last week at the Belmont Theater with Lumsden Hare and Selene Johnson heading a generally competent cast, there was much interest, and this Interest was transmuted into artistic appreciation as the play progressed along Its road of satire at the British institution of “Honors List.” Mr. Bennett does not think much of the bestowal of honors, if we take Mm seriously from the lines of his play. He thinks these honors a detriment rather than an advantage to a really decent man, because there are so many titles bestowed upon the undeserving. It Is not the theme that is so attractive, it is the graceful and amusing manner in which he treats this theme. Lumsden Hare as Mr. Culver and Selene Johnson as Mrs. Culver are the principals. Mr. Hare is all for refusing, but Miss Johnson so wants to be called “My Lady,” even though by the parlor maid only. It is hardly necessary to conclude with the statement that the woman wins. It is a most amusing comedy, and has been happily received by the elite of New York’s playgoers. Font r LAYERS APPEAR IN "THE MAN’S NAME.” The novelty of "The Man's Name" is the cast of three principals and one "support.” The interest Is in the brilliant

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acting of Dorothy Shoemaker, Lowell Sherman and Felix Krembs. It is the story of a woman who, to save the life •f her husband, erred. She did this to secure the money to take him, a promising young author, to Colorado for his health. The man comes and the secret of where the money came from to bring the husband west is forced from the reluctant wife. All but the name of the man. It is in forcing this confession from her that the great dramatic moment arrives. It is a tribute to the art and genius of the small cast that it succeeds in holding in the deepest suspense the audience for the entire three acts. The/play originally was written by Marjorie Chase, and of late Eugene Walter has given it his expert attention. The result is a gripping, dramatic, and highly effective drama. CONCERNING MANN’S NEW DRAMATIC PLAY. Samuel Shipman and Clara Llpman, two of our most proficient department store dramatists, have turned out for the use of Louis Mann “Nature’s Nobleman.” It has a large cast, including Mr. Mann, and two attractive sets. It has rgany words, some of them comprehensible and many that are not. It has scenes which develop from nowhere and others that go there. It Is, in fact, the most quizzical, unexplainable, muddled mess that the stage has seen In a long while. Mr. Mann stops his comedy only long enough to grow eloquently emotional, though the subject be no greater or Important than the infidelity of a bird. Louise Beaudet, John Itoche, Sue MacManamy, Hans Ilansen, Helen Lowell, Mary Brandon, Morgan Wallace, Allyn Gillyn, Leonard Doyle and Clark Silvernail are among those in the cast. They all had a lot to do—not so much as Mr. Mann, but too much for the comfort of the audience. As for Mr. Mann, he is alone in his class. This may be a confession, but at any rate he did not leave the stage often enough to cause us to worry. “Nature’s Noblc-man" is the strangest thing it has ever created. Rachel Crothers has written an engrossing play in “Everyday” and it ha been cast with skill, such players as Minnie Dupree, Lucille Watson, Tallulah Bankhead, Mary Donnelly, Frank SheriduD, Henry Hull and Don Burroughs being in the cast. It Is Ihe story of a battle between the ideals of life and its realities. A daughter, returning from a long trip abroad-finds herself opposed to the narrow, confining, expedient practices of her father, who has brought his wife to a state of utter helplessness. She combats his wishes and instead of wedding his political mentor who has great wealth, secured by questionabls methods, and great power, selects a young man of ideals and poverty. It is grippingly acted, beautifully staged and one of the most workman-iike plays of the season. It has won approval from the public and promises to be one of the successes of the season. “The Demi Virgin,” one of the many plays from the typewriter of Avery Hopcontinued on Page Seven.)