Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 278, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 April 1922 — Page 6

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HODGE BOOKED AT MURAT FOR NEXT THURSDAY Keith*s Bill to Feature Harry Watson Jr. and Valerie Bergere. PEEK-A-800 AT PARK The Murat will "light up” for three days next week, when William Hodge and his "Dog Love” play arives for a three-day engagement, beginning next Thursday night. Next week B. P. Keith’s will feaure Harry Watson, Jr. The Lyric, among other acts, will offer the Betty Anker Trio. The Park will present "Peek-a-Boo,” i Columbia Wheel show, next week. The Itialto's bill calls for “Tokio Girls.” English's Is dark, as Its season closed -ome days ago.

‘JILL, HODGE DUE AT MVRAT. >On next Thursday night, William lodge will open a three-day engagement n “Dog Lore,” at the Murat. "Dog Lore” gains Its title from the fact that It reveals the amazing advenlures which befall a young city business nan sent to the country for his health and who acquires there, among other things, possession of a dog farm. Sick and ailing dogs requiring the pure, fresh air of the country and those boarded by, their masters for various reasons come Into his charge, but unfortunately he knows nothing about dogs. However, he learns much about them, and also abont their masters and mistresses. All y kinds of trouble and misfortunes beset (him, and In the end he triumphs over \many problems, but not until he beM>mes Involved In a love affair and straightens out the difficulties and complications of a host of other people. It is told in three acts, with the settings all laid in Greenwich, Conn. Like "Tde Guest of Honor," in which Mr. Hedge played with such success for the two seasons, and other of his veBlcles of recent years, “Dog Love” Is Bie product of his own pen. HThe supporting cast includes Ann DaH&, Edith Shayne, Mrs. Charles G. Craig, 'Gwyn Tudor, John Webster, George W. Barbler, Leighton Stark, Phillip Downing and others.

WATSON AND BERGERE AT KEITH'S NEXT WEEK. Holding down the topline position on cbe bill at B. F. Keith’s next week will be Harry Watson, Jr., formerly of the (•am of Blekle and Watson, who were fseen here with "Zlegfeld’s Follies.” his present vaudeville tour Mr. Watts using two of his famous comedies, e v.anng Kid Battling Dugan.” and am;liar telephone scene. Five artists comprise the company, who will support Mr. Watson. Second In Importance on the bill will te Valerie Bergere, tfce well-known legitimate actress, who will be seen in a one-act playlet, “O Joy San,” a Japanese love story, with Its scenes laid In the flowery kingdom. Miss Bergere will be supported by a cast of well-known players. \ The Araut Brothers, a recent feature of the New York Hippodrome, will offer an act In which they tumble and play the violin simultaneously and do both humoronaly. They somersault over each other’s back without missing a note on their fiddles. Songs, topical hnmorons sayings, character studies and original serlous-comic-satlre will be fonnd In the act of b£lllly Gleason. F Daahingtoc’s Dogs and Cats are a •group of canine and feline actors who work together In perfect harmony and offer a routine of tricks during which some real cat and dog comedy Is Introduced. Alyce and Lucille Sheldon will appear In an act written for them by Al Von Tllzer called “Together Again.” Lockett and Lynn, who has not been seen here for some time, will contribute a comedy playlet, “At the Charity Bazaar." I On the screen will be shown the Pathe [Weekly, the Topics of the Day and KAesop's Fables In Slang.” 1 -I- -h -\- ■’OI.LT'S PEARLS” Headlines at lyric. HLt the Lyric next week the bill will be variety, headed by a novel music and girls called Pearls." which, unlike most acts of this character has a f-ro smooth uonkn at a party. Odo of theca gives a

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~'**^:*''-' *sj I—Rudolph Valentino and Dorothy Dalton In 4—The fijht scene from "The Leather Pusher*-at 2 Tove Oanor, whc :s posed for pictures drawn ° Alice Terry and Lydia Knott In a scene from I I'lfSSi *A t fl ’ t A J v by Harrison Fisher, will wppear In person next week Turn to the Right,” which begins the second week ! jmT- f// j at Loew’s State with Monte Blue, Indianapolis movie of lt# en 9agement at the Ohio. r 6—A quaint scene frfom the movlte version of 3- Charles Ray In a scene, from "Gas, 011 rVid Charles Olcken'a “Our Mutai Friemy' at the Aiham-

WITH PL AYS INDIANAPOLIS IS TO SEE j*

. i . tions end who call their act “Bluing the American films are shown, nearly Blues." r ar rgu S T 1 s X M I f \ 1 * thousand returns have been received Other attractions completing the bill ITI I fl A I Cl fi TANARUS“ JVI fl |C £* K ll6* VC tb,i t 0 m will consist of Bingham and Myers in a * H 1 11C l_e Hll UUT ITA UIV O UCIILVL The lueistent demand from every t .V; skit “Right Off the Reel" which, ns its t r. rj ' r\ utnh' ft M ° n rountry ana from tore title lnilicatee. has to do with the humor- £j ff Vv ALI L K U . NIC ft ft! AIV i Innds is for "bigger and better" i ous side of the movies: Evans, Mero and ( . ———.- ■■<■ ■ Uy I>ans, three singing comedians; the * ““ '' lr_ " l 1 1 “ '' : "" answers to every question, the domln i/J Betty Anker trio, modern gymnasts in a The legitimate theatrical season as season. As "The Widow" is a revival, I feature of the world wide surrey. Is series of startling athletic feats, and Gor- . . . . ... Murat 's withheld It from the list. professed desire on the part of the pi Si don and Germaine, known as the "Fash-, 1 18 It will be noted In my list that the lie for the elimination of nnwholosoi 4k ion Plates of Fun." A lull and Bob Boy ; how merely a memory. membership largely Is due to Individual ness in photoplays and the sincere ho Scout subject "Dangerous Trails." Movie l A memory that Is both pleaaing and ac i] nj j QQ <j no t the merits of the play, fulness expressed In the great future Chats and n unique Centnry comedy \ disturbing. Lionel Barrymore by his masterful work tLe motion picture Industry. . ‘’Mutts” lu which all the actors are dogs. Custom again gives me the. duty of ) n ••xte Claw" wins an cosy place in the To the query i “What has been the J will be the screen dlvertisements. I aeleeling the "six best plays" of the nst The brilliant work of Mrs. Fisks, ! flu >nce of the motion picture on bo ——l -|- -i- -1- season. It la not a pleasant task to 3 i 90 entitles her to a place very nacr the j and community life during the past '

1— Ann Davis, who appears with William Hodgo In “Dog Love,” at the Murat for three days, beginning next Thursday night. 2 Anker Trio at the Lyrlo next week. B—Billy Glason, who wlil bo at B. F. Keith's next week. 4—George Carroll and Sam Bennett, chief comedians with “Peek-a-Boo,” at the Park next week. 6—Grace Charlotte, prlma donna with the Tokio Girls, at the Rialto next week.

girl • pearl necklace which he has stolen. His partner la crime In turn steals tho necklace from her to present It to another girl, and so It goes throughout the entire story, a merry mlx-up resulting. Adams and Guhl, popular comedians and parodists, will return In a brand new act They will be remembered by theatergoers as the stars of “In I’anama,” “Sonny Spain.” “Oh, What a Night!” “Two Admirals” and other musical shows In which they succeeded the Roger brothers. “A Study In Melody," a musical act, will be presented by Jack Levy and girls, and running them a close second ror the melody honors of the show will be May and Margie Rogers, two girls, who specialise In harmony vocal ieloe-

tions, end who call their act “Bluing the Bluea." Other attractions completing the bill will consist of Bingham and Myers in a skit “Right Off the Reel” which, as its title indicates, has to do with the humorous side of the movies; Evans, Mero and Evans, three singing comedians; the Betty Anker trio, modern gymnasts In a series of startling athletic feats, and Gordon and Germaine, known as the “Fashion Plates of Fun." A BUI and Bob Roy Scout subject "Dangerous Trails,” Movie Chats and a unique Century comedy “Mutta” In which all the actors are dogs will be the screen dlvertlsexnents. -I- - 1 - -IBIGGEST SHOW ON CIRCUIT ON VIEW AT i’AHS NEXT WEEK. “Peek-a-Boo“ will be the big offering at the Park next week. “Peek-a-Boo” for three years has been the leading attraction playing the Columbia circuit of theaters and has played to larger receipts than la accorded any other burlesque show. It Is etated. "Peek-a-Boo” this season is a concoction of music, mirth and melody. The cast is headed by two comedians, George Carroll and Billy Wallace. In the supporting company are Steve Dalzer, Corrlne Arbuckle, a charming prirna donna from the vaudeville ranks; Sam Bennett, Al Dayton, Baiser Trio, Margie Catlln, Harry Wilde and I'lerrette, not overlooking a fashion chorus of "bristling pretty glrLs." the press agent Malm*. The revue Is In two acts and seven scenes. -I- -p ■+■ TOKIO OIRI.S AT RIALTO NEXT WEEK. The Tokio Girls will present a musical comedy, "The Charming Widow” at the Rialto next week. The company consists of eighteen entertainers. The story of “The Charming Widow" concerns the funny efforts of Able and Mike to recover a valuable necklace which was stolen from the widow by two bold robbers. A number of musical numbers wUI be presented. Special scenery Is carried. “Fifty Candles,” a movie made from a story by Earl Derr Btggers and sea- j Curing Marjorie Daw and P.ertram Gross- ! by, will be the movie feature of the | Rialto’s bill next week. At one point In the story, Marjorie j

INDIANA DAILY TIMES.

The legitimate theatrical season as applied to English sand the Murat is now merely a memory. A memory that Is both pleasing and disturbing. Custom again gives me the dnty of •electing the "six best plays" of the season. It Is not a pleasant task to select the “six best” of the season, because the selection pleases no one but myself. Here is my list, as follows! Lionel Barrymore la "The Claw," (Murat). Mrs Fltke la “Wake Up, Jonathan!" (English’s). Frank McGlynn la "Abraham Lincoln." (English’s). Leo Dltrichstein In "Toto.” (Murat). “Three Live Ghosts." (Murat). “The Famous Mrs. Fair,” with Henry Miller and Blanch* Bates. (English’s). I haven't Included a musical show in the list. "Lady Billy,” with Mittle and ’’Honeydew,’’ as first presented at the : Murat, deserve positions In the list if i I did not deem the others more lm- j portant. "Lightuin’ " probabty deserves I a place In the six best list, but I gave j “Three Live Ghosts" tho preference. | Personally, I feel that Taylor Holmes j lu "Bmooth as Silk" deserves a place in j the list, but tho "Abraham Lincoln” show crowded It out, I feel “guilty” In not including “The Merry Widow” In the six best, as this old musical comedy gave me the most Joy of all shows reviewed during the

Daw and Eddie Burn* are seen reading an extra edition of a newspaper with glaring headlines announcing a mystery murder. As It was necessary to have a special edition of some local newspaper printed for the occasion the Kan Francisco Chronicle cheerfully compiled and a large number of these papers were quickly disposed of to souvenir collectors by enterprising newsboys.

season. As "The Widow" is a revival, I withheld it from the list. It will be noted In my list that the membership largely Is due to Individual acting and not the merits of the play. Lionel Barrymore by hla masterful work in “The Claw" wins an easy place in the list. The brilliant work of Mrs. Fisks, also entitles her to a place very nacr the top, although the relative position of the shows In my list does not indicate which one is the best. Mr. Dltrichstein tn “Toto," is Included In the list, because of his marked knowledge of comedy and farce valued. He gave a magnificently rich performance in "Toto.” So few people saw “Three Live Qhcsts," at the Murat early In the season, that some people will think the play has neve* been here. Os the llat, Barrymore and "The Famous Mrs. Fair,” probably registered the biggest box office receipts. The truth is that those six meritorious attractions did no! receive the support that they deserved from the public. Mrs. Fiske was ignored and “Three Live Ghosts" was not oven given the advantage of the doubt. Asa whole the season has not been a blazing success. Some notable Attractions passed up Indianapolis for more appro dative fields. Some of the best attractions were g vea only mild and oven tiinld support. The season’s “worst play," according to my standards of Judging, was Olga Petrova In "The White Peacock.” The prospects on the road for next season are none too bright. The effect of the theatrical combination of the Er langvr and Shubert interests is not known at this time. -!- 4- + Complete returns on nine of the thirty questions set it to editors In all parts of the world In tho Thomas H. Ince survey of the motion picture, have been tabulated by statistical experts of the Ince stndlos In Culver City, according to data reaching tbio department. Os the questionnaires sent broadcast to “feel the public pulse,” whereever

American films are shown, nearly a thousand retnrns have been received at the studio to date. The Insistent demand from every section of the country and from foreign I lands is for “bigger and better” plo- \ tures. Although there are a variance of answers to every question, the dominant feature of the world-wide survey, is the professed desire on the part of the public for the elimination of unwholesomeness In photoplays and the sincere hopefulness expressed In the great future of the motion picture industry. To the query! "What has been the influence of the motion picture on home . and community life during the past ten , years?” the following answers have been ! tabulated—Favorable, 41H); unfavorable, | 122; non-committal, 107. The comment which strike* the key- ' ! note of the general consensus of opinion | is that It has "broadened both, but has , probably broken up home life of the old i type.” Most of the editors decreed that I motion pictures were both educational ! and entertaining and provided ainuse- ! meat at a low cost for thousands who j otherwise would be forced to remain at I j home. It was also declared that the ! movie theater of today "keeps young 1 and old out nights.” Contrasted to this, ! is the opinion that ’lt provides a place | where the entire family can go together.” ; thus emphasizing Its Important In- ! flucmce in keeping to family ties well j bound. "Does visualization of wholesome | stories of truths of life bring out appro- ! elation of finer things in minds that I probably would never be affected by any j other agency?” To this question there) (Continued on Fage Eight.)

- NEXT WEEK - “Polly’s Pearls” Something New In Musical Comedy Jack Levy ™ Symphony Girls “A Study In Melody ” Anker Trio Bingham & Myers Gordon & Germaine Gymnasts ‘ Righ t Off the Reel” Fashion Plates of Fan May & Margie Rogers Evans, Mero & Evans Bluing the Blues Harmony Singing Comedians Special Engagement of the Comedy Stars Adams and Guhl Late stars of “In Panama”, “Sunny Spain”, “Oh, What a Night,” and other big hits Century Comedy “MUTTS” * - With an Entire Cast of Canine Comedians I m <yjr m AFTERNOON & EVENING xdjw

j Ladies ’ Week on Broadway Big Success By DIXIE HINES. NEW YORK, April L—With a musical play by the ladies, an historical comedy by the ladies and the ladies making the biggest hits of the week, one might Justly declare that “the female of the species is more active than the male.” The first of this interesting group was a melody comedy by Anna Wynne O’Ryan, Helen S. Woodruff and Madelyn Sheppard, and it bore the ingratiating and altogether feminine title of “Just Because.” Miss Sheppard wrote the music, which is infectious and ingratiating, while the other ladies of the trio contributed an interesting and amusing story, and Mrs. Woodruff added to this some acceptable lyrics. It Is all about a young man protesting that he will never marry, marries. It is "Just because" a sprightly miss disguises herself as an orphan, enters the home of the young man which temporarily has been converted into an orphans home for girls, and brings back the misguided youth to the proper paths of romance. In doing this she carries along with her at least tv/o and perhaps more of her sisters, of which there are nine, named for different flowers, and also in the reckoning is the father of tho family, now a widower. It Is necessary, to accomplish this, for the entire cast to sing many songs, dance gracefully and comically, wear Innumerable filmy and bewitching gowns and otherwise disport themselves attractively and entertainly. Jane Richardson is the minx who causes the reversal of bachelorhood, and Queenle Smith, with toes.as nimble as an eel in action, Ruth Williamson, Mary Hotchkiss, Jean Merode, Ann Dale and a score of more principals and a rosebud chorus as fresh and bright as the name Implies, Fruuk Moulan, Charles Trowbridge, Olln Howland, Edgar Nelson and a group of manly hikers, make up th e personnel of the cast which carried the new play, with all its principals, over the border to success. ARNOLD DALY AGAIN ON BROADWAY.

Arnold Daly came under the management of Arthur Hopkins last week In a play on Voltaire, WTitten with commendable skill by two new names In the theater, Leila Taylor and Gertrude Purcell An Incident In the life of the noted French philosopher, iconoclast and atheist serves for three acts of Interesting dialogue, not a little action, and several character studies of more than average interest. Anold Daly, skillful character actor that he is, impersonates the Frenchman : with what we may reasonably assume Ito be fidelity, and If the play has a I weakness It is In the unexpected and rather "happy ending.” Voltaire Is the good angel of a noted French actress, a group of political refugees and his niece, whom he finally marries to one who began as a boy In his household and finishes as one of his most loyal subjects. Many historical incidents and names famous in history are referred to, and the lines given to ; Voltaire are pungent, witty and vltrl- ■ olic. He is permitted to discourse en- I tertainlngly on his many theories, in- j I eluding personal liberty and religious tolerance. It Is rather Incongruous that In the final scene the great atheist should be the recipient of special courtesles and approbation from tho Holy Father. Mr. Daly was satisfying In the title role, Carlotta Montery made a most at- I tractive Mila Clarion and Marguerite 4 Forrest appealing and delightful as Ma- ' rie Corneille. The others In the east gave excellent support, and the play I was staged becomingly. “THE HINDU” BIDS FOR FAVOR. The chief value in "The Hindu,” credited to Gordon Kean and Carl Mason but strongly suggestive of Walker Whiteside himself, was the personal success of Mr. Whiteside in a role that was (Continued on Page Eight.)

AMUSEMENTS

APRIL 1,19

MONTE HU E ISW\ ’ COMING TO SB "'' HIS HOME FOB Well Known Dickens TaJMKT Transformed Into Fea - ture Film. fISS| FAVORITES TO f§)7/ Monte Blue, an Indianapolis actor, will visit his home tovrffi&ffi weak by appearing Loew’s State, which has been next week as “Monte Blue Home Week.” i, p| i. "Turn to the Right’’ starts th(t|||| ond week of its engagement Ohio Theater Sunday afternoon. Mutual Friend” is the headline offering at the AlhambrJ next week. ti Tho Circle will present Charles Ray M “Gas, Oil and Water.” Rudolph VaJaS tino in “Moran of the Lady bo the Chief offering at Mister next week. Xh“ Ills will offer “The Leathfl|H| ■■rs 1 an 1 "Shadows of l lie no.vie feature at Loow’s sHHH ’ " ’ u i:a r,x production (.HU falls." DICKENS’ STORY**” ' NOW A SCREEN PLAY. WB ''Mur Mutual Friend,” Charles ShES last complete novel, will be precHKr In movie {orm at the Alhambra week. pH It is sponsored by the local boardH photoplay indorsers and has the financial support of that organ.,: HE ways and means committee. WS "Our Mutual Friend" is a story of r fsß tones and misers, of intrigue and pH ting, of greed and goodness. It times frankly melo-dramatlc and at times Is a deeply sentimental love st<H for lovers of all ages. M The plot Is woven around the missel heir to a great fortune left by centric father. Tho fortune diverts to Mr. and Mrs. Boffin, who ptH shelter to Bella Wilfer, the girl, |H was to have married the heir. ’ bH The Boffins are blackmailed by delightful rogues, Silas Wegg and \enus, who discover and make a later will to deprive, the their affluence. After many tense rnents and exciting episodes the unravels in a highly amusing Subsidiary program feature* will be Fox news weekly. a Harold Lloyd entitled ‘‘That's Him,” and Topics of Day.”

PRIZE BEArTY K I IN ISIS MOVIE. m Having for its background the l|H fur-sqoe We-t of fifty years ago morals and order were more of dividual matter than a written "Shadows of Conscience," a which contains the eternal whether accused innocence will self if given due time will be next week at the Isis. Brl-fly the tale concerns the life r.'.g.m a frontiersman, who escar^^^| 1 (1 ’ ? ■ min sf*.-r having been uliins’ : ■u--d of the crime of murder. IIfHR r*’ur the small daughter of a wss killed by his partner. trails I."tan and after ten h!:n happy and prosperous, tho n f tho girl who has turned out Ho *’*! I.”lran’s past, hut Is tHHH Logan's forcing hc-,1 Instead to confess guilt. The climax Ls achi*vJgKaKgL startling manner. HHH Illinois entered toe movies via the ben^^^^Hs ah ’ ’y h is kept her forging to heads the which also lnc^^^HH i; ■; Tenant and McKenzie. HH^HI “The [..ather rushers," a by one (Continued oa Page FI