Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 206, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 January 1922 — Page 9

SUCCESSES ON STAGE NOW PUT UP FOR SCREEN (C'antinned From Page Eight.) Literary Digest will be subsidiary program attractions. -I- -I- -ISECOND WEEK OF GRIFFITH MOVIE OPENS. D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, “Way Down East,” a plcturization of Lottie Blair's famous story, will be the attraction at Mister Smith’s next week, this picture being held over for a second week. “Way Down East” is the biggest production Mr. Griffith has made. The notable cast, including such players as Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Mary Hay, Lowell Sherman, Burr Mclntosh, Kate Bruce, Creighton Hale, Mrs. Morgan Belmortt and many others equally well known, leave nothing to be desired in the way of perfect characterizations. -I- -I- -I----AT THE COLONIAL. “At the Stage Door,” a tale of New York theatrical life, will be the featured attraction at the Colonial all week, starting Sunday. Directed by William '’hristy Cabanne, former director of Douglas Fair-

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banks and many other well-known players and with an all-star cast the feature is said to offer more than the ordinary in entertainment values. The cast includes William Collier, Jr., Miriam Battista, who had a leading part in “Humoresque Huntley Gordon, who has played opposite many leading film players; Charles Craig, well-known char-

acter comedian, who has the role of a stage door “Johnnie” in this feature: Viva Ogden, who enacted a leading role in Griffith’s “Way Down East;” Lillian Dove, former beauty with the “Ziegfeld Follies,” and others. In addition to directing the feature Mr. Cabanne also wrote the story, which revolves around a young country girl who goes to the city to seek a career. -I- -I- -I----AT THE REGENT. “Wolves of the Range,” with Jack Livingston and Pauline Curley as the featured players, will be the featured at traction at the Regent all week, starting Sunday. Many unusually thrilling situations are pictured. Love, romance and adventure are the outstanding features. Livingstone enacts the role of James Hudson. Jr., whose father can not resist the temptation to speculate in the oil stock market. In an effort to obtain r.oney for his father Jim mortgages his rnnch and several other holdings in the Western country. Many thrilling situations follow, during which bandits, cowboys and others take part.

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E. F. Albpe's New Year's greeting to New York theater goers consisted of a holiday bill at the Palace which broke all records for headliners. ,Any one of the five star attractions would ordinarily be featured alone. Harry Carroll, with a riotous girl and music show of his own. led off the bill, and Harry Houdini, Sophie Tucker, Lew Docbstader and Joe Cook helped make up the remainder of the bill. -!- -I- -IE. F. Albee again lent his cooperation to Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt 11. in putting on the third of the Big Sisters’ fetes, held at Sherry's last Monday night, with the result that this entertainment proved the biggest success of the series. As his contribution to the excellent cause sponsored by Mrs. Vanderbilt, Mr.

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JULIA STUART WITH “THE BAT.” For the first time in the history of Chicago a play will have completed one solid year of continuous performances and that play can be readily chosen from the paramount attractions that have arrived and flickered at the whim of a fanciful public. The play is "The Bat” and following its completion of one solid year and a week In the Western metropolis the famous piece will come to Indianapolis to remain five days only, at the Murat, commencing Tuesday, Jan. 17. The usual matinees will prevail and there is little doubt but that "The Bat,” a household word since it has been seen by more than a million people, will enjoy during its brief stay at Indianapolis the same prosperity that has been its lot in all of the great cities of the Urited States and Canada where record after record for dramatic attractions have been repeatedly shattered by this masterpiece by Mary Robert Rinehart and Avery Hopwood.

Albee secured the services of A1 Herman, formerly of the Greenwich Village Follies, but now under contract with the B. F. Keith circuit, and Ella Retford, who is being featured at the Riverside, both of whom scored a great hit with the prominent members of society who packed Sherry's ballroom for the dance. The Cameo Theater, the latest KeithMoss theater to be opened, has already made a unique place for itself in the metropolis in the brief two weeks of its existence. Situated on Forty-Second street in the heart of the theatrical district, the beautiful little theater was immediately taken to the heart of the profession as a rendezvous, and in the afternoon its audiences look like a professional matinee so crowded are they with wellknown stars. -I- -I- -IEnthusiastic returns continue to come into the Keith offices from hundreds of radio fans who enjoyed the holiday wireless concert arranged by E. F. Albee and sent out by the Westinghouse company, John Steel, who sang a program of Christmas carols, has received letters from as far West as the Rocky Mountains, saying that his voice was heard as clearly as though In the next room, while Julia Arthur has had numerous requests for a repetition over the wireless of her famous reading of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic." It Is estimated that 400,000 men at sea and in receiving stations, heard the Keith offerings, and owners of private wireless sets, A1 Herman is reproducing at the Colonial the remarkable hit which he scored in Greenwich Village Follies, where he walked off with the show. .41 is the same bombastic monologue artist as of old, only louder and funnier. Ella Retford, who featured this week

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at the Riverside, is another clever little English comedienne, who has made a successful invasion of the American stage. When she was only 11 years old, Miss Retford apprenticed herself to a theatrical agent for five years at 5 shillings a week, to learn the rudiments of her art. The result of this training is evident in the speed with which she works and the skill with which she extracts laughs from the audiences in the Keith houses. -I- -I- -IOne of the brightest indications of big ' business for 1922 is the marked increase in theatrical business. The theater is the best barometer of business conditions, and at present the advance sale of seats In New York theaters is the largest since the days before the war. Standees continue to crowd the Palace at every performance, and the advance sale is greater than ever before.

IN THE LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE (Continued From Page Eight.) terton and Mr. Nesbitt it will linger for months as a splendid example of perfect acting. Miss Chatterton is now a star. The Barrie play has more than established her right to that title. Whether you are fond of Barrie or whether you understand him (and who does?) It makes no difference but this we can agree that Miss Chatterton comes nearer than anyone else in understundig the real beauty of Barrie's fantastic imagination. -I- -I- -I“Captain Jinks Adventures,” a series oi eight one-reel animated comedy cartoons, are now ready for release to schools, churches and clubs announces Harry Levey, president National lVontbeatrical Matlon Pictures, Inc., according to Information received in thie department. “There is a constant cry for good comedies suitable for children,’’ says Mr. Levey, “and this series of cartoons has been made, edited and titled with, special reference to juveniles. They are as funny as the funny papers which all children love, yet contain nothing suggestive ox offensive in any way. They are, we believe, just what is wanted to complete a church, school or children's matinee program.” "Seeing Stars” shows Captain Jinks and Sailor Jack starting on their voyage. “It was moonlight on the ocean and the stars up in the sky were making funny figures that made the captain sigh," sighs one of the sub titles. Other reels in the series are entitled, “A Stormy Voyage,” "A Hot Time at the North Pole,” “The Captain at Home,” “The Captain's Courtship," “Missing Links,” "The Captain Goes A-Iluntlng” and “Up In a Balloon.” What becomes of the reindeer In the summer? This question asked by many children is answered plctorlally for the enlightenment of children and parents In the one-reel film, "Reindeer," produced by the Swedish Biograph company and now available to schools, churches and clubs through National Nontheatrical Exchanges. "The reindeer,” we are told, “Is a native of the northern parts of Europe, Asia and America. In Scandinavia the reindeer has long been domesticated, es pecially among the Laplander. The reindeer yields excellent milk, furnishes food, clothing and other useful commodities." Reindeer let out of the corral to graze in summer are herded as sheep are herded in this country. Corralling and separating them is as exciting as roping steers on our western prairies. The reindeer migrate in winter to the lowlands where they are ready to take Santa Claus on his long Christmas journey. The reindeer film Is In groat demand by school and churches for their Christmas program and is an excellent all year around subject. -I- -I* Here are pleasant thoughts anyway. A splendid year for the motion picture industry and for motion picture audiences is forecasted by Watterson It. Rothacker, practical picture producer and film laboratory owner. “While 1922 may not be the biggest with respect to gross receipts, I believe it will be the most healthful year in the industry’s history," he said. “The industry is now arriving at normalcy for perhaps the first time in its young career—normalcy with respect to stability. “The industry has gone through a

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house-cleaning by means of which unbusinesslike extravagances were eliminated. To the movie fan this will mean better pictures for the same money. To the theater owner it will mean that he can henceforth build his future business on a dependable foundation. To the producer this stabilization of the industry means that bankers now look upon the legitimate manufacture of photodramas the same as they look upon the production of any other staple, such as steel, food or clothing. “A survey of picture activities in New York and Los Angeles in December rel vealed to me that producers have gotten : down to the business of producting as | many good photoplays as the market will absoTb —that overproduction is a thing of the past. This augurs well for everybody concerned." -I- -I- -IThe announcement of Mr. Walter Davis, manager of Loew's State Theater, of a readjustment In the prices of the theater, show's a marked decrease in the prices of balcony for both afternoon and night. This announcement of anew policy, which is now in effect, is an important contribution of Loew’s State in gettting the theatrical business back to a normal basis.

HINES BRANDS PETROVA PLAY VERY POOR BIT (Continued From Fage Eight.) Mme. Petrova permits no stale customs to bind her. Except for her own compelling personality it might be a very bad evening. As it Is, there are moments of real drama In her acting and never in the play. -I- -|. -|- XO SUCCESS FOR DITRICHSTEIN IN NEW PLAT. Neither Leo Ditrichstein nor his new play, “Face Value," deserves any great amount of attention. It is a badly constructed, uninteresting play, and neither Mr. Ditrichstein nor his associates do much to improve matters. Another play which was afflicted npon the playgoey the past week was Norman Trevor in “The Married Woman.” The play was exceedingly gabby and exceedingly uninteresting. “The S, S. Tenacity," from the French, comes to the Belmont Theater this week and replaced ‘‘Ambush.’’ The new play is to be acted by Augustin Duncan and a carefully chosen cast selected by himself. It marks Ills first appearance as a manager-actor. Fritz Lelber Is doing a remarkable business at the Lexington Theater in the plays of Shakespeare. This young player more than any actor now on the stage, has advanced In his art and Justifies the predictions earlier made that from him we may expect some of our very best work In these roles. A play designed to answer Henry Ford on the Jew question will be staged next week In "Rosa Machree,” by Edward E. Rose with Julia Adler acting the title role. Miss Adler is a daughter of the famous Jacob Adler, Yiddish actor and this play will Introduce her as an English speaking player. OTHER NEWS OF THE STAGE. “Ambush" has given wav to “The 8. 8. Tenacity” at the Belmont Theater In ! New York. Langdon McCormick will produce his r.ew play. “Adventure," shortly after j the New Year. Marcclle D'ArvHie, the French actress. ' is one of the well known members of the cast of "Btbi of the Boulevards.” Avery Hopwood tails next week for | Paris and London to be present when 1 “The Bat” and “The Gold Diggers" ' are produced. “An undress rehearsal," is what little

AMUSEMENTS ~*COM7i!NUOIiS~~' VAUOSVILLS orpjc GOING ON ALLTWE TIME ONE UNTIL ELEVEN P.M. NEXT WEEK OH-OH, M-MAN! “JAZZOLOGY” The Acme of Syncopation YOU’VE HEARD THEIR LAUGH RECORDS AL. H. IRENE WESTON and YOUNG “BITS OF BY-PLAY” Prince and Be!l Jack Case Pauline & Francis “Two A. M.’’ A Study in Black Novelty Variety Artists EARL & MULLEN Rose&Schaffner A Little of This and That Comedy Entertainers ROSE BOYS and GIRLS A MELANGE OF MUSIC AND SONG Hail Room Boys Farce, “At Your Service” Fatlie Review— Bray Pictograph mrm fkf " SjLi* , -#Lywc ball roomM AFTERNOON a EVENING

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One of the novel fee res of the Bohin ballet will be the ap il dance arranged by Serge Prokoflel, composed of “The Love for Three Oranges,” the opera having its premier this season with the

Nadja Korolova calls the Hippodrome rehearsals which immediately precede the premieres. Bessie Barriscale, late star in the films and In anew comedy called “The Skirt,” Is going to become a headliner la vaudeville. Marie de Sarlabous, Clara Llpman and Sam Shipman have written anew play, “The Hunted Woman,” scheduled for production early next year. Fuller Melllsh, a veteran actor, wll 1 appear next week In “Rosa Machree,” In which Julia Adler debuts as an Knglisn speaking player. Tom Powers, one of the most interejtlng actors on the native stage, has been reclaimed from musical comedy to act ’n "The S. S. Tenacity.” Galina Kopernak, the young Russian actress, is anew and attraclve personality to be added to the cosmopolitan circle of players on Broadway thlt year. The first play to be translated Into English from the pen of Charles Vlldrac, the young Paristenne poet. Is “The 8. 8. Tenacity,” which Augustin Duncan staged In New York Inst week. Whitford Kane, who is now acting a venerable Jew in the adapted Yiddish folk-play, "The Idle Inn,” will next appear in the rote of the whimsical artist In John Gul (worthy's "The Pigeon.” Augustin Duncan has Joined the ranks of actor producers with a French adaptation, "The 8. S. Tenacity,” which was popularly received in New York last week. Mr. Duncan also acts a prominent role. Julia Adler, a younger daughter of Jacob Adler, the famous Yiddish actor, makes her English speaking debut In Now York this w-ek when she acts the title role In "Rosa Machree," by Edward E. Rose. Richard G. Herndon, rannager of many famous players and musical artists, is to become interested In anew repertoire theater to bo opened in New York. He

Chicago Opera Company. Mr. Bohm and Miss Ruth Page of this city will present the number. The ballet Is being brought here under the auspices of the Indianapolis Matinee Musicale, on the night of Jan. 23 at the Murat.

is the present manager of the Belmont Theater. “The Passion Flower" is thriving with Nance O’Neil in the California climate. Miss O’Neil, the star of this drama. Is a Californian and is spending her first holiday season in her own State for years. Frederic Warren, the New York Impresario, has made a New Year’s resolution. He is going to give a series of ballad concerts in New York that will introduce songs and instrumental music of a popular order intelligently done. Jacques Copeau, who directed the Theater du Vleux Colombler in New York, and is now directing this organization in Paris, made the first production of the comedy which is to be done this week by Augustin Duncan under the came of “The Steamship Tenacity.” Charlotte Walker came oft with the chief honors in the revival of "Trilby” which was made by anew association of players under the name of the National Players. Wilton Lacaye as Svengali and Ignacio Martlnettl as Zu Zu were of the iriglnal cast. Nadja Korolova, the young Russian interpretative dancer, who has been one of the artistic centers of interest the last few weeks, proves to be a young American girl (rained in the Russian school or dancing by Fokine. She Is now a figure of interest in the ballet at the Hippodrome. Avery Hopwood will deliver to A. H. Woods the manuscript of his latest play before he sails for Europe. While abroad he will probably finish the new play tor Wagenhals A Kemper, who produced “The Bat” from Mr. Ilopwood’s pen and which Mr, Flopwood will see produced in London and Paris while he is abroad. Madame Clara Clemens, noted American concert singer, will make a tour of the musical centers of the United States before sailing for continental engagements, which will Include a season at Munich

which will be in the nature of a musical illustrating the growth of song. Peggy O'Neil, the American actress who event. She will sing a series of concerts was one of the internationally famous Peg's in “Peg o’ My Heart,” and now the most popular actress on the London stage, came to America for a holiday visit. When it looked like the English and Irish were at grips over peace. Peggy decided, being Irish by p**?nre and English by popularity, to return and fix it up.

DEBS RELEASE IS CONDEMNED Condemnation of the release of Eugene V. Debs, from the Feueral penitentiary at Atlanta, and his subsequent utterances was made at a meeting of the Edward KaUle Post No. 42 of the American Legion at the Chamber of Commerce last night. Officers of the post ere installed by John P. Caroll, retiring commander. Officers of the St. Mihiel-Loer Post were elected at the meetirg of the post at the Chamber of Commfrce. The candidates who were elected are. Commander, Robert L. Husson; first vice commander, Donald A. MacDonald; Second vice commander, Ralph Shepard: adjutant. W. H. Sclscoe; finance officer, Harry H. Maag. W. H. Sciscoe, a member of the St. Mihiel-Loer Post announced his can-

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THURS., FRI., SAT., JAN. 19, 20, 21. MAT. SAT. CHARLES FROHMAN WILL PRESENT OTIS SKINNER IN THE NEW PLAY “BLOOD AND SAND” By TOM CUSHING Founded on the Famous Novel by VINCENTE BLASCO IBANEZ MAIL ORDERS NOW—SEATS MONDAY. JAN. 16 PRICES—Night, 50c to $2.50. Matinee, 50c to $2.00. MON.. TI'ES., WED., JAN. 23-24-25. MAT. WED. HENRY MILLER-::-BLANCHE BATES In “THE FAMOUS MRS. FAIR’’ -Mail Orders Now THI RS., FRI., SAT., JAN. 26-27-28. MAT. SAT. MAIL ORDERS NOW ETHEL BARRYMORE In the play in which her triumph A CC Pr*!! has been without parallel In the 1J g* 8-1 II SPF 77 history of the American stuff. fly Zoe Akin a

CHAS. ROBINSON And His Supported By IRVING BERLIN, MAY BERNHARDT, MABEL LEA, FREDA LEHR, ANDY MARTINI, RALPH SMITH. And A CHORUS f Ladies’ This Coupon and 10 Cents entitles Lady to Reserved Sesft Ticket at Any Matinee Except Sunday—No War Tax to Pay.

dldary for secretary of the Marion County council. The Hilton U. Brown, Jr., Post No. will give a benefit dance and card party at the Denison Hotel Jan. 11, New offleers of the post are H. G. Thomas, com* mander; Jacob Morgan, first vice commander; J. C. Herther, second vice commander; Harold Arendt, adjutant; delegates to the Marion County council, E. O. Hobbs, retiring commander, and Mr, Thomas.

Legion Announces Legislative Board Announcement of the appointment of the American Legion’s national legislative committee was made by Hanford McNider, national commander. Those appointed on the committee are: Dan F. Steck, Ottumwa, lowa, chairman ; John R. McQulgg, East Cleveland, Ohio; Earl M. Cline, Nebraska City, Neb.; William R. McCauley, Bloomington, 111.; James M. Hanley, Mandan, N. D.; Matt H. Murphy, Birmingham, Ala.; J. (J. Serugham, Carson City, Xev.; William F. Deegan, New York; Joseph H. Thompson, Pittsburgh; James A. Drain, Washington, D. C.; George L. Berry, Pressman’s Home, Tenn.; Wilbur M. Brucker, Saginaw, Mich.; John Thomas Taylor, Washington, D. C.; John D. Markey, Frederick, Md.; Aaron Saplro, Lexington, Ky.; John H. Sherbourne, Boston, and Paul Edwards, Seattle.

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