Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 176, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 December 1921 — Page 6

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Variety Heads New Offerings on Local Stage English’s to House Movie and Murat Theater to Be Dark. BIG BILLS PROMISED Vaudeville •will predominate on the local stage next week, as English’s •will present a movie, “Quo Vadla,’’ and the Murat will be dark so far as regular shows are concerned. Marion Harris, •who is well known on the vaudeville stage and for her work on phonograph records, wil top the new bill opening at B. F. Keith's next week. At the Lyric, Bertie Herron. Ila Grannon and company in “Rock-a-Bye-Baby,’’ will be the headline offering. The Park will present next week Rube Bernstein's "Broadway Scandals." -I- -I- -IMARION' HARRIS TOPS NBXI BILL AT KEITH’S. The featured act on the bill at Keith's next week will be Marlon Harris, a vaudevilllan who is better known as a star of the phonograph. Miss Harris became famous as a maker of records, but never entirely gave up vaudeville. Bert Errol, known in vaudeville as having a “Tetrasxlni voice,” is an impersonator of women who offers an act entirely different from those along similar lines. Mr. Erroll is assisted in his act by Gordon Stewart at the piano. Kate Elinore and Sam Williams will offer anew act by James Madison called “Wanted A Cook.” Will M. Creasy and Blanche Payne will appear in Mr. Orcssy's latest playlet. "The Man Who Butted In.” It is a rjral comedy. Miss Marion Hodges will be seen in the cast of the playlet, the scenes of which are laid in the office of an old countrv store in Bradford. N. H. Handers and Millie, formerly with "Flo Flo” and the "Follies,” will present a fast dancing act. They do an odd bit with hats. Brent Hayes is known as the master of the banjo and his program Includes compositions of the great masters as well as the simple plantation melpdies. The Three Lordens. have a novel bar act in which they Introduce several comedy bits. They call their act “Propping Bombs of Comedy and Thrills.” The Pathe News. The Digest Topics and Aesop's Fables will be the scroen attractions. An added attraction will be “Pancing Shoes.” a terpisrhorean novelty featuring Roth Wells and a sextette of syncopated steppers. LOCAL GIRL ON LYRIC BILL. Bertie Herron, Ila Grannon and company presenting anew act constructed for laughing purposes only, entitled “Rock-A-Bye-Baby.” will provide the Lyric’s bill for next week with a novel diVertlsement. Miss Herron, an Indianapolis girl, has long been considered a good black face comedienne. Her comedy methods are original and in "Rock-A-Bye-Baby” she achieves the hit of her career. “The Futuristic Revne,” will be another noteworthy feature. It is presented by a company of singers, dancers, musicians and specialty artists garbed In costumes of futurist design, while the stage settings employed also reflect this bizarre form of art. Thomas Moore and Helen Mae will offer a skit called “Their Second Meeting” and an assortment of syncopated melodies will be introduced by Wilbur C. Sweatmun and company. Sweatman is the original and much imitated ragtime and Jazz clarinetist as well as being the oomposer of “Down Home Rag,” “Virginia Biggins,” “Boogie.” “Break Down Bluea” and other popular selections. Skipper, Kennedy and Reeves will return In their ever welcome comdy harmony tinging act, “Collge Campus Capers," and other attractions will be Billy Chase and Charlotte I-a Tour, in “Pink Stockings,” which is replete with clever conversation, and Paulette and Roy, comedy gymnasts, who perform on the trapeze and Roman rings. The screen portion of the bill will consist of a Post Nature study, a Sunshine farce, "Business Is Business,” and the Bray pictograph. -|- -I- -I"BROADWAY SCANDALS” NEXT SHOW AT THE PARK. Next week at the Park Rube Bernstein will present "Broadway Scandals.” The show In two acts, during which songs, dances and comedy are introduced. The cast includes Clyde Bates, tramp comedian; Major Johnson, a midget comic; Jimmy Hamilton. Lew Possneck, dancing juvenile; Porothy Barnes, prlma donna; Vlnnle Phillips, singer of Jazz songs; Mae Kennis, soubrette, and Henry Jines, negro entertaine'. It is said that the show has been elaborately staged.

New Plays Headed This Way KBERT WILLIAMB BOOKED AT JU RAT. I The attraction at the Murat for fire fcerfonnanees, commencing Monday ereBiing, Dec. 12, with only matinee WedneaBlajr, will be the Messrs. Shubert’s proiduction of Bert Williams, the famous leomedlan. In “Under the Bamboo Tree.” ' Bert Williams’ ear'lest success was with his partner, unde' the name of Williams and Walker, in musical comedy several years ago. With his partner he played in London in a mus.cal comedy for over a year. Since that True Mr. Williams has been appearing in vaudeville and the chief comedian of Z.egfeld’s "Follies.” The book and lyrics of “Under the Bamboo Tree” are by Waltt r De Leon, well known In vaudeville ind on the musical comedy stage, both ac an actor and author. The music !'i by Will H. Vodery. winner of a two years’ scholarship offered by the Paris Conservatoire of Music for the best musical essay submitted ly a candmaster in a foreign army during the war. Mr. Williams’ tupporting company includes such well-known musical comedy favorites as Eva Puck, n'ne original Jane in the New York production of “Irene;” Harry M. Morton, who was featured In “The Sweetheart Shop” In Its long run in Chicago, and who was seen here two years ago In that successful music il play; Esther Howard. Zella Bussell, Marlon Ballou, Betty Dalr, Muriel Manners. Sam White, James Marlowe, Spencer Charters and Arthur Hoey. -I- -I- -!- MRS. FISKE DUE AT ENGLISH’S DEC. 19. English's Opera House announces the engagement for three nights only, with a. matinee Wednesday, beginning Monday, Dec. 19, of Mrs. Flske who, under the management of Sam H. Harris, is appearing In what has been declared the most emphatic comedy success of her career, ‘Wake Up, Jonathan!” by Hatchjr Hughes and Elmer L. Rice. No play in which Mrs. Fiske has appeared in recent years has received more whole-hearted approval from the metropolitan reviewers than “Wake Up, Jonathan!” It has b<>en praised for the brilliance of its comedy, the maimer in which the authors have combinded fact and fancy, the clever way in which the

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,n mortem dome,lie condition, n<l, es {. ,A / •' jsu. 1. the critics bare been enthusiastic - . , ...- leiitrW C~..,yir'-o-, 1 .1. *■!* ,w. ibout Mrs. Fiske’s superb method of- , * *• ’V “Wake Up, Jonathan:” tells the story so with every detail of the j-jC ? >V- .1 **V fV *Jp r :>f an American millionaire—a. man tion. It requires competent musicians j- fSohl '' Js ,’^JrW’jr whose entire life has been devoted to to properly render the score of Lehar’s i\ \‘l * U J M'jpH I ‘ imassing a fortune. He returns to his famous operetla nnd Maestro Ilirschfeld | J&,j> j® V r ' f / , Some after a long absence and attempts will have them for the engagement here. * 'MISJ ~ > . l-Au WJ / 'j’yi '*' - \ '* :o operate the household as he does his - - -|- -!- L; . . >. I % . k VShfflt'k'WC > JL, I f, > J IKs| justness—without sentiment. But his AL . FIELD MINSTRELS "' • • j^g

have been woven into a delightful satire on modern domestic conditions and, as usu. 1, the critics have been enthusiastic about Mrs. Fiske’s superb method of playing high comedy. “Wake I'p, Jonathan!” tells the story of au American millionaire —a. man whose entire life has been devoted to amassing a fortune. He returns to his home after a long absence and attempts to operate tbe household ns he does his business—without sentiment. But his wife, a woman of Indefatigable humor, interposes and sets his plans at naught. MI"RAT ANNOUNCES TINNEY IN “TICKLE ME.” "Tickle Me,” starring Frank Tinney, will come to the Murat for four performances commencing Pec. - 22. It is an Arthur Hammerstein production. The music Is by Herbert Stothart and the book and lyrics come from Otto Harbach. Oscar Hammerstein II and Frank Mnndel. William Collier staged the piece and Bert French supervised the dances and ensembles. This is Mr. Tinney's first appearance here in two years. He last appeared here in “Sometime,” another Hammerstein production. Frank Tinney is especially popular in this city and everything possible was done to get him for a week s engagement, but three nights could only be arranged. There will be the usual matinee Saturday. Seats for this attraction will go on sale Monday morning. Pec. 19, at the Murat box office and Its branch in the Merchants Heat and Light Company. -I- -I- -I“TITE MERRY' WIDOW" DUE, AT ENGLISH’S SOON. An important adjunct to the coming of “Tbe Merry Widow” to English's. Pec. 22-23-24. is the announcement, that for this production, Henry W. Savage carries his own grand opera orchestra. Mr. Savage believes that the instrumentation of the orchestra has quite as much to be responsible for as the casting of the roles of the ployers on the stage, and so he has given “The Merry Widow” orchestra into the hands of Mr. Max Hirschfeld. who directed the presentation in New York at the Knickerbocker and now brings the same musicians with him to this city. Mr. Savage is of the opinion that when a composer like Franz Lahar writes into his score a harp part, that a harp should be in the orchestra to play that part, and

■■--. .. . - . L - . rj . Lrx . . AMUSEM ENTS. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ■ December 12, 13, 14, 15-Only Matinee, Wed., Dec. 14 Mailorders The Messrs. Shubert Present [ MaU y £ d * n 8 BERT WILLIAMS In the Swaying Musical Comedy “Under the Bamboo Tree” (By Arrangement with A. H. Woods) Books and Lyrics by Music by Walter DeLeon Will R. Vodery I Staged by J.C. Huffman With a Dazzling Array of Artists Including HARRY K. MORTON EVA PUCK SAM WHITE ESTHER HOWARD JAMES MARLOWE ZELLA RUSSELL I SPENCER CHARTERS MARION BALLOU ARTHUR HOEY BETTY DAIR MURIAL MANNERS PAULINE BUTTERWORTH § AND BREEZY BEVY OF BROADWAY BEAUTIES Seats Monday 9 A. M.—2 Box Offices | PRICES—Eve., 50c, 75c, sl, $1.50, $2, s2.so—Plux Tax. | Wednesday Matinee—soc, 75c, sl, $1.50. Theater Party Monday, Auspice* Junior Chamber of Commerce. !§ STARTING Friday, Dec. 16 Matinee Saturday Only The World’s Greatest Comedfan FIRST TIME IN THREE YEARS WILLIAM MORRIS ANNOUNCES • SIR HARRY LAUDER /AT A/CVS SOA/CfS AAf£> OLO FAVOTiftSU, COMPANY OF NOTED ENTERTAINERS PRlCES—Nights, sl.lO. $1.65, $2.20, $2.7 Saturday Matinee, 83r, sl.lO, $1.65. $2.20. Sale Uj Opens Saturday, 9 a. m. t Dec. 10. Mail Orders Now. The*e Prioea include War Tax. I

so with every detail of the Instorientation. It requires competent musicians to properly render the score of Lehnr’s famous operetta nnd Maestro Ilirschfeld will have them for the engagement here. AL G. FIELD MINSTRELS AMONG BOOKINGS AT ENOIYSII’S. One of the most interesting engagements of the current season will be the annual visit of tbe Al G. Field min strels, booked to at English's i Pec. 26, 27 and 28. ' The company again Includes most of the old favorites in its personnel, such as Bert Swor, its premier comedian; Jack Richards, Billy Church, Harry Frlllman and other favorite songbirds; Nick Hufford, John Cnrtmell, Johnny Hcaly, Jimmie Cooper, Leslie Berry, William Poran, Thomas It. Bryan, WUliam Walters, Body Jordan, Carl Cameron and other comedians and players. INDIANAPOLIS TO SEE MIT.’.I IN “L.\l>Y BILLY’.” Out- of ihe outstanding successes of the New Y'ork season was the triumph of Mitil, in her new hit, “Lady Billy.” by ZeUia Sears ard Harold Levy, which comes to English's Pec. 29, 30 and 31. Harold Levy has written for her some light operatic song selections, such as “Come to Arcady.” "Historic Huzzies,” “The Garden Number” and “Goodbye." Sbe also has some new Imitations of national characters in which she la In turn a Scotch, Irish. Italian, Spanish and Japanese damsel. Henry W. Savage has provided a large supporting company. LAUDER BOOKED AT THE MURAT. Sir Harry Lauder, who arrived in New York early in October, direct from bis estate in Scotland, where he retired after his long and notably successful season in London, last spring, opened his American tour at the Lexington Theater, in the metropolis, where he played to the largest crowds that have ever greeted him in the T'nited States. The Lexington, which was erected to accommodate the late Oscar Hamraersteln's grand opera organization, is one of the most spacious theaters In New York, and yet the crowds were so preat that hundreds wore turned away night after night. In Philadelphia

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1921.

Upper Left—Sir Marry Lauder, who comes to the Murat for a two-day engagement, Dec. 16-17. Second From Upper Left—Bert Williams, as he appears In “Under the Bamboo Tree," which will be on view at the Murat Dec. 12 for a limited engagement. Third From Upper Left—Mrs. Flske, who will appear in "Wake Up, Jonathan!” at English’s Dec. 19. 20. 21. Upper Right— Errol, female impersonator, to be at B. F. Keith’s next week. Lower Left—Mae Kennis, soubrette, In “Broadway Scandals,” at the Park next week. Lower Right—Thomas Moore and Helen Mae, who will be 6een next week at the Lyric In “Their Second Meeting.”

and Washington, which closely followed New York, the crowds were also phenomenal. and that has been the story throughout the tour. Lauder's popularity Increases with the years, and each recurring visit accentuates the hold he has upon the American Public. Since his last visit to the United States the eherrj little Scot has received the accolade of the Knight of the British Enjplre at the linnds of King George, and he has also made several extensive tours. His present tour of the United States is limited to twenty-two weeks, and will Include, In addition to Indianapolis and the cities already mentioned, Pittsburgh. Cleveland, Uhtcngo, St, Louis, Kansas CBy and the principal cities of Canada. Lauder comes to the Murat Pee. 16 and 17. I MANY' BIG PICTURES BOOKED AT THE CIRCLE. Ralph Lleber, manager of the Circle Theater, announced today a few of the super attractions scheduled for early presentation at that theater.

A MjJS EM ENT3. —Next Week— i FUTURISTIC REVUE A Striking Combination of Mirth, Melody and Song! Bertie Herron, l!a Grannon and Company I In a Comedy Riot Rock-A-Bye Baby Skipper, Kennedy and Reeves College Campus Capers Wilbur C. Sweatman & Cos. Thos. Monroe & Helen Mae The Original Jazz Clarinetist “Their Second Meeting Chase & LaTour Paulette & Roy Pink Stockings Grotesque Acro-ology Sunshine Comedy, “Business Is Business” Bray Pictograph—Post Nature Study l Dancing in the Lyric Ball Room Afternoon and Evening - 11 | ——— ————maw——■——aSi

Next week John Barrymore, Wesley Barry, Colleen Moore, Anna Q. Nilsson and J. Barney Sherry will be seen In Albert Paysoii Terbune'a famous novel, "The Lotus Enter," which was directed by Marshall Netlan. This picture is heralded as one of the real sensations of the 1921-22 season. Following that Anita Stewart will be seen In Tier latest picture “The Invisible Fear.” Alla Axiom, fatuous psychist and crystal gnzer, also will be seen at the Circle during the week "The Invisible Fear,” will be shown. During Christmas week .Tackle Coogan in "My Boy," his latest starring vehicle, will be the featured attraction. A gorgeous spectacle called “Toyland," also will be presented, In which the Circle Corps de Bullet, under the direction of Mile. Theo Hewes, and the Circle Ensemble of Voices, under the direction of Arnold Spencer, will take part. Starting the first day of the new year, Mack Sennett's latest feature length comedy sensation, "Molly O,” in' which Mabel Normand plays the leading role,

will head the Circle program. This picture is heralded as the successor to "Mickey,” which scored such a sensational success a few years ago. Immediately following that will be the great Italian spectacle "Theodora,” which is being presented In legitimate theaters throughout th-> United States at prices ranging from $1 50 to $2.50. Among other attractions scheduled for release in the near future nro Guy Bates Tost in "The Masquerader," Wesley "Freekies” Barry in Booth Tarkington's “Penrod,” directed by Marshall Nellan; Norma Talmadge in “Love's Redemption,” and “Smilin’ Through," Charles Ray In ”R. S. V. P„” "Gas Oil nnd Water." and “Smudge” and Katherine MacDonald 'The Woman’s Side.” CCFID IN CHAINS. LONDON, Dec. X- By the will of Max Mayer, a diamond merchant who left over $2,000,000, his younger sons are forbidden to marry before they are 30, except with the express consent of their mother.

KEITH NEWS

The new Keith Theater in Cleveland, called the 105th Street Theatre, was opened with Impressive ceremonies on Thanksgiving day. Mr. E. F. Albee and a large gathering of representative theatrical people from New York and Chicago attended the opening. Mr. Albee has personally supervised the details of construction of the new tneater, which is In full accord with the well known Keith Ideals of comfort and beauty. Mr. Patrick Garyn, formerly manager of the Mary Anderson Theater In Louisville, is in charge of the new house. -I- -I- -!-’ In the history of vaudeville which E. F. Albee Is writing for publication in book form, none other than P. T. Bamum will be given credit for originating tne modern form of this popular style of stage entertainment. Investigation shows that Mr. Barnum, at his Museum at Ann street and Broadway, back in IS6I, put in vaudeville bills, and thus started the vaudeville business as it is known today. As early as 1850 there were halls where people sang and dancers gave exhibitions, but it was Barnum who gave the first real vaudeville bilL -|. -|. -|. So popular is Bessie Clayton proving that she has been, recalled to the Palace for a second engagement within the new month. Her new act, “The Box Party” is considered a model vaudeville dancing act, moving with extraordinary speed ana smoothness. Miss Clayton, of course, gives a number of her own special dances. Miss Clayton returns to the Keith Circuit after a year’s vacation at her home in Long Branch. -I- -I- -IFlorence Walton's opening at the palace this week in her new dancing act proved a gala occasion. The first night the house was packed with people prominent in the theartieal and social world, and at the close of her act, the stage was massed with flowers. Miss Walton not only dances beautifully, but wears a succession of sensation gowns, wraps and jewels. -I- -I- -!- Johnny Dooley returned to the Palace last week for the first time since the recent tragic death of his brother Willie, who was killed by a fall at the stage door of the Palace, while appearing there in an act with his brother Gordon. Robert Dooley, Johnny’s father has Joined him in the act. -I- -I- -IAn act headed by Nat Nazzaro, Jr., was one of the features at the Palace last week. Eighteen juniors from the Irving school on the Hudson came down to the Palace Theatre In New York this week to see their classmate perform. Nat Nazzaro, Jr., hag been a pupil at the Irving School for the last rix years, and was tennis champion of his class, as well as a singer, dancer and cellist of remarkable ability. -|- Chic Sale, who has recently completed his first picture, called "His Nibs” is coming back to New York this week after a long trip on the road. He is booked to show his famous rural character typea at B. F. Keith's Royal.

SAM H. HARRIS Presents Welcome Stranger WITH GEORGE SIDNEY

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ENGLISH’S LIMITED ENGAGEMENT STARTING n OP e OMON. EVE. Ucli.9 TWICE DAILY THEREAFTER GEORGE KLEINE PRESENTS THE SUPER SPECTACLE QUO VADIS Most Sensational, Thrilling and Dramatic Production Ever Presented Story of a Love That Wrecked an Empire Prices: 25c, 50c, 75c, SI.OO 600 SEATS LOWER FLOOR 50c-Seats Selling MON., TUES.. WED., DEC. 19, 20, 21—MAT. WED. SAM H. HARRIS Presents MRS. FISKE In a Comedy I “WAKE UP JONATHAN” SEATS READY DEC. 15—MAIL ORDERS NOW PRICES—Night, 50c to $2.50. Matinee, 50c to $2.00. \MEHIYWBOW IS COMING TO ENGLISH’S THURSDAY f'V _ _ OO o*3 Oyf MATINEE I.A-JukSay DGCm *SO, SATURDAY | gsr a vv HENRY W. SAVAGE Iwl /X ■ B . Promises I ENTIRE NEW YORK PRODUCTION \JKDLKk) BRILLIANT SINGING CAST NOW GRAND OPERA ORCHESTRA Lower Floor *2.00. SUPERB DANCING ENSEMBLE Balcony, *2, *1.50, *l. to *2. ONLY COMPANY IN AMERICA

Hines Thankful for Advent of Two New Plays Grace George and William Gillette Appear in Casts. OTHER GOTHAM ITEMS By DIXIE HINES. NEW YORK, Dec. 3. —It was an occasion for thanksgiving indeed, for Thanksgiving week, that no more than three new plays were produced in New York and that of the trio only one was hopelessly bed. It is also interesting that the honors remaining for the pair were equally divided between the sexes, William Gillette taking credit for the masculine and Grace George on the distaf side. Mr. Gillette offered an adaptation of a story by Howard E. Morton called “The Dream Maker,” a title that was retained for the stage version which bears so many distinguishable features as to place the credit fairly in the hands of Mr. Gillette himself. The play is a mystery melodrama, adroitly acted by Mr. Gillette and effectively by the other members of the cast. It is not exactly our old friend Sherlock Holmes back on the job, but it might he his shadow or ghost. It comes in the person of a Dr. Clement, aged, feeble and except for an alert mind, past the period of effectiveness. But when he finds the daughter of a woman whom he formerly loved, herself a bride now, enmeshed in a conspiracy of blackmail, he takes charge of the defense and brings the culprits to defeat. The trio of crooks manages to compromise the innocent wife and as payment for their silence blackmails her brother-in-law. Through the| clever manipulations of Dr. Clement, however, the crooks are frustrated and the wife is made to believe that the whole affair is nothing more or less than a bad dream. Os course it is highly improbable, and so are many of tbe contributing incidents, but Improbability and all, it held the audience in suspense and justified lt existence. Mr. Gillette is as skilled a melodramatist as ever. GRACE GEORGE PLEASES IN NEW TITLE ROLE. Grace George remains one of the most proficient actresses on the stage, otherwise “Marie Antoinette,” by “Edymar.” would have been more hopeless than it proved to be when she enacted the title role last week. There is a large cast, most conspicuous being Miss George, Pedro de Cordoba, Fred Eric, Walter Ringham, and they gave as good support as wag possible. William A. Brady, who made the production, has spared neither good taste nor expense in doing it properly, and all that remained to make it a memorable event was a play worthy of all this artistic and financial effort. But it was lacking. Miss George gave a brilliant, impressive and Ingratiating performance of France’s wayward and vola(Continoed on Page Seven.)

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