Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 254, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 March 1922 — Page 8

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CONCERNING The Little Theater

Fol t plays by Indiana authors will be the offering of the Little Theater Society at the Masonic Temple, Illinois aud North streets, Friday evening. March 10. The first will be “The Casino Gardens,” by Jchn Kenyon Nicholson, who is wellknown In Indianapolis as co-author of “Honor Bright,” produced last summer by Stuart Walker, and “Confession,” by the Little Theater last season. The characters In the play are members of a “/ass" orchestra and the novelty is gained by the story being seen through the eyes of these musicians Instead of being actually seen by the audience. In the cast will be seen Eugene Frunsman as Saxophone, Clarence Weesner as Plano, Harry A. Perrine as Traps, Alvin Roy Dlthrick as Cornet, and Frederick Jaehce as Violin and Conductor. Mrs. Kate M iner Rabb and Lee Burns are next, with a one-act character comedy called “The Betrothal Cake,” which Is a story of southern Indiana, a returned soldier, a cake and a dinner party. Mrs. Charles McNaull, Miss Eleanot Fogg and W. W. Woollen Jr., will appear as Aunt Mag; Molly, her granddaughter; and Jim Wiggins, a pedler, respectively. In substitution for “For Sale or For Bent—A Marquis,” by Mrs. O. B. Jameson, Director Somnes procured at the last moment a play called "Disarmament,’’ by Lois Compton Fuller; a play with a real argument and a real thought—a plea for the returned soldier and an argument against war. The two cast In the play will be Angeline Bates as The Girl, and Robert 8. Wild as The Man. Last on the bill will be “Children of the Moon," by Hildegarde Flanner—a Charming fantasy, fall of color and music, and the Moon. It is a tale of love and gold—delightfully told—ln which love wins. In this play Mrs. Ruth Todd will be seen as Pierette, Murray Wlckard as The Milkman, P. Harding Weer will be the Rich Man and Ralph Thompson will be the Jailer.

CONCERNING ‘The Great Lover ’

Mr. Leo Dltrlchsteln Is back In town. It Is seldom that we have the same star in two different vehicles during the same season. Mr. Dltrlchsteln was at the Murat earlier In the present season la “Toto” and last night he returned for a two-day stay In “The nw' i Great Lover,” a •/' t romantic comedy ‘■HE? stein, Frederic T 1 and Fanny ILitton. Some years MMrjF*W ego, ‘Thr. Great JgSjß Lover” was proBgaaßySif dated with much ByreSffiggigiffiafewta artistic raid financhil success. The far !s ua his way Coast and lie stopped over en route on his long L*o Dltrlchsteln. Journey West. A new vehicle a few weeks ago was presented cn Broadway with Mr. Dltrichsteln, called “Face Value." It didn’t seem to “catch on" and “The Great Lover” was put Into shape to carry the Btar West. “The Great Lover" Is one of those polite comedies that Mr. Dltrlchsteln does so well. The first act Is a gem in theatrical atmosphere as it Is placed In the manager's office of the Gotham Opera House. One gets a good Idea in this act what Mary Garden probably has to contend with as we get a close-up of tempermental song birds. The first act, to my way if thinking, is the best of the three acts The types hare been carefully selected and the correct atmosphere is produced. From a scenic standpoint, “The Great Lover" has been beautifully mounted. Those cast for parts in the opera company have been carefully selected. Those who stand out, because of their vivid work, are Albert Brown as the manager; William Rlcdardi as Maestro Cereale. Italian conductor; Miss Raphaelia Ottiano as Guila Eahltrlni and Leo Miller as Carlo Soalno, a character mentioned prominently in the story. Miss Frances Underwood is seen ss Ethel Warren, a lyric prima donna, an opera singer who is pround to keep her name pure American instead of adopting a foreign Jaw cracker of a name. She enters Into the comedy with the proper understanding and when she Is called upon to regi:ter deeper feeling, she delivers tue emotional thing with telling effect It Is needless to say that Mr. Dltrtchstein makes Jean Paurel a great lover. Here is finished acting. Personally, I think “Toto” tti- better play because It gave Mr. Dltrlchsteln more to do, but I found the star obtaining the same artistic success last night as he achieved earlier In the season. “The Great Lover," although several years old, is still mighty entertaining. At the Murat this afternoon and evening.—W. D. H.

KEITH NEWS

Last week In Providence Belle Baker played her 184tb straight week on the B. F. Keith Circuit This Is an unusual record, even for Keith vaudeville, where favorite headliners are frequently booked up for over a year ahead.. With the exception of a month’s voluntary vacation, Miss Baker has had 184 continuous weeks In Keith houses. -|- -|- -I----CL M. Tremaine, In charge of the National Bureau for Advancement of Music, this week sent to B. F. Aibee a set of resolutions from the bureau thanking him for the cooperation which he has

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JEWEL THEATRE 1124 80. WEST ST. Bun., Wallace Redd, in ‘‘Excuse My Dust;" Mon., “I Am the Woman;" Too# . “Blx Beet Cellars;" Wed., “Fortune Teller;'’ Thur., “Mollle O.” Jvme Picture. Also a good comedy.

PROSPECT THEATRE Churchman and Harlan. Btm_, Mon., “Mollie Os” Tnes, “Fortune Telleri” Wed., “I Am the Women;” Thurs.. “Miracle Man;” Fri., Tom Mix, “After Your Own Heart;" Sat., “God’s Country and the Law.”

LINCOLN THEATRE Cor. 8. East and Lincoln Sts. TODAY—Two Wise Wives SUNDAY—Forbidden Fruit MONDAY—Adventurer of Tarzan

PLEASANT HOUR THEATRE 1502 Roosevelt avenue 3aa, "names of TuionMoil, “Who Am I?" Tee*, and Wed., “Mollle OThors., -The Freeze On*;” m., "Carmen i- Sat., "Clay Dreams.- Good comedy.

WITH THE FOLLIES

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JUNE CASTLETON. Among the many beauties to be found In Ziegfeld’e Follies, to be seen at Engi li3h's during the week of March 20, will be Miss June Castleton. promised on the part of the Keith Vaudeville Circuit during Music Week, which will be celebrated the week of April 30th. Mr. Aibee has communicated with all local manager of Keith houses requesting them to Join forces with the musical organizations of their cities In making Music Week a success. With Its facilities in the way of house and artlata, the cooperation of the Keith circuit will do much to make Music Week an event of national importance. -I- -I* -tA history of vaudeville by E. F. Aibee. head of the B. F. Keith Circuit, la nearing completion. Only this week, a remarkable preface by Sarah Bernhardt —herself at one time a Keith headliner—was received by Mr. Aibee. The history will be a valuable addition to the archives of the theater. It will cover vaudeville from the old days of variety, down to the present Immense and powerful organization which has grown up under the Keith Ideals. A feaw-re 0 f great Interest will be the invaluable ool"MOTION PICTUREB

Week Commencing March sth Continuous 12 Noon to 11 P. M. GALA WEEK CLOEW’i> l\ GALA WEEK j tiu tHTI II In a George Melford Production || (CREATOR OF THE SHEIK) A Different Type of Paramount Picture-Truly One That Every Member of the Family Will Enjoy ORCHESTRA I EVERY LADY ATTENDING THE MATINEES WILL RECEIVE I A BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPH OF“RODOLF VALENTINO”

lection q# photographs of old favorites of varleoy and vaudeville, and notable programs, which will be used to illustrate the volume. The speed and enterprise of the Pathe people was never more clearly shown than in the Instance of the terrible catastrophe of the Roma. The very night that the dirigible was destroyed at Hampton Roads, pictures of the 111-fated air-

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ship were flashed on the screen In every Keith house in New York in the Pathe News Pictorial. -I- -I- -IThe first American ballet school, organised by the B. F. Keith Circuit as part of their Third of a Century anniversary movement, opened with great success at the Coliseum last Saturday morning. Out of more than 400 applicants, Miss Louise Morgan, a well-known

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metropolitan dancing teacher, selected 150 girls of nnnsual talent who will comprise the first class. Miss Morgan will train them in all the fundamentals of the classics ballet, as well as In the Interpretative and folk dancing. Furthermore, all the famous dancers of the Keith Circuit, when In or around New York, will give their services to the ballet school. The Dolly Sisters will give an Illustrated talk to the pupils this week.

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