Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 206, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 January 1923 — Page 6

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NEW VANITY BILLS FILLED WITH STARS (Continued From Page 5) An illuminated drop showing Times Square, New York City, makes the act spectacular. They include music, singing, dancing and comedy in their ottering. LORETTA RHODES AND RUTH WATSON, a pair of pretty misses, will show their abilities as vocalists in an act called “Just Oraduates.’’ THE AUTUMN TRIO, in an act called “An Artistic Novelty.” They contribute mimicry, music and comedy along wi.h some whistling. The p”ogran> also includes the Pa the News, '.ho Tope's of the Day and Aesop';, Fables. I- I- Ito Offer Novelty Bill AU Next Week Next week’s bill at the Lyric will mark the return of Billy “Swede” Hall, a comedian famous for his impersonation of Swedish servant girl characters, in anew sketch entitled “Hilda.” Hall has the role of a hotel employe intrusted with the task of looking after the comfort of the guests, j Hall is supported by Jennie Colburn and company. The bill will include: NED “CORK” NORTON AND COM- ] PANT—Seven funmakers, singers and dancers in a smart musical comedy j called “What’s Your Name?” * ROSS. WYSE AND TONY WYSER —A comedy trio featuring Tony Wyser. a Lilliputian comedian who does some acrobatic feats. FIVE MUSICAL CHAPINS—A quintet of intrumentalists in a musical repertoire pf jazz, popular and semi-claseical selections. ROSE AND EDWARDS—Presenting their new success, “Impressions,” in which they offer a series of impersonations of famous vaudeville and musical comedy stars. ROHDA AND CROMPTON—A duo of harmony vocalists who sing bits of everything from grand opera to ballads of the day. JEAN AND VALJEAN—NoveIty! comedy aerialists in a performance on i Roman rings. ON THE SCREEN—Reginald Denny

DOUGLAS ASS MlßMliraaQirx xn /ePllfaß Jwß|§s|l| \ The Greatest Picture of All Time J \ "ROBII2 MliPc\ ■hood” / /saa \\ A / jf |3&r \ vt \ MASTERPIECE! /Jl ]jSm \ 1 The typical “Doug” thrills j ft are all here with even V JSwS l^ greater dash and X daring - X S\X \ -JSmJ V\ / / Hr M \ X hHR cmJ \ i yj! \ \ / / ma cj t\ i / x \^Hbh9lH\ \\ \ i f / Magnificent— /Imßßstiml yBBSj. \\ \ alone can describe / mBBtSL. \i \ “Robin Hood.” jfjV^. Magnificent in its massive set- (ft JR Lpflr !HHsh&Ly\ tings—in its hosts of panoplied (JKwftSEw \ warriors and fair ladies—in its \ \ virile story which blends sub- HBU KvfiaV' \ \ limely with a background of \ unsurpassed grandeur—and * !&%£ V-i greatest of all, the inimitable .jmSSH 1 \ “Doug” as the gayest, most r ¥|| L \ chivalrous and humorous Rob- fig \ in Hood imaginable. \J Tremendous in its Beauty ffe|g o •••.* "Robin Hood" 1b now playing In New Uverpowermg in Its Action York, Boston and Pittsburg at $2.00 . . admission prices—shown in IndianCrashing in its Climaxes apolis at regular Clrcle p r,ces % M

In order to accommodate thousands . eager to see “Robin Hood,” the doors I|| •/! K A I\/T of the Circle will open daily at I \J• I J /A.IVI. Sunday, Doors Open 1:30

Butler Opera Club at Masonic Temple

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MISS MARJORIE CHILES

On next Thursday night at the the Masonic Temple the Butler Opera Club will present “The Pirates of Penzance.” Miss Chiles will be seen as Isabel. in “Round 10“ of “The Leather Pushers,” and a Sunshine comedy, "Poor Fish.” v -r-i- -iMovies and Vaudeville Featured on Palace Bill Movies will vie with vaudeville at the Palace next week for honors, when Thomas Meighan’s new picture, “Back Home and Broke,” written by George .'.tie. and seme standard acts of vaudeville will be shown. Headlining the vaudeville portion of the bill will be "Favorites of the

Sunday Shows Begin at 1:30, S: 15, 5:15, 7 : io, 9:10.

George Arliss Points Way Toward Getting Better Movies By WALTER D. HICKMAN THE MOVEMENT on the part oi‘ certain societies and organizations for ‘‘better pictures” can be carried to a successful realization. George Arliss, one of the leaders on the stage and on the screen, lias his own idea of obtaining better pictures. It is no highbrow theory but a common sense plan. ‘‘Better pictures must he obtained through the people and not through the exhibitor.” Mr. Arliss told me in his dressing room at

the Murat the other evening. “The exhibitor can’t afford to go it alone in this better picture business,” the actor said. “I feel that all people are asking for better pictures. The exhibitor must be given some assurance that better pictures will be supported. These societies and organizations interested in better pictures could go to a local exhibitor and guarantee the exhibitor from loss on certain pictures. Past.” an act embracing a quintette , of old timers who were favorites of the variety stage when father and mother were school children. The cast includes Charjes A. I.oder, Catherine Marco, Harry Bartlett. May Iloey and Frances Cinglehurst. Others on the bill: GLADYS DKLMAR AND BOYS— A talented little Miss who sings and does eccentric and Russian dancing. Miss Del mar is assisted bv five hoys ;n their teens, who form a jazz hand. LARRY COMER —Known In vaudeville as the Beau Brummel. He will offer anew line of songs and stories I of his own conception. BURNS AND LORAlNE—Singing I and dancing comedians, j LYLE AND VIRGINIA—Their act bears the caption of “The Ginger i Snaps.” It consists of singing, dancing, comedy and music. Lyle plays a saxophone, tiute, violin and English concertinas. GREAT KORA* AND COMPANY —ln “Wonder Workers From the Land of Cherry Blossoms." An j Oriental novelty act. For a feature -tunt Kshan goes up a flight of stairs j on liis head.

MOTION PICTURES

"As long as one sticks to the safe thing, art and the stage Is not advanced,” Mr. Arliss told me. I believe that Mr. Arliss holds the key to the situation. I know of many examples iri Indianapolis where the “better pictures” have not been supported. I remember that “The JackKnife Man,” a classic, was withdrawn before the week was out at a local house because it failed to attract at ;1k- box office. "Turn to the Right.” in movie form, didn’t do the business that it should in this city. I could name others. Better pictures will be shown only when the people support them in sufficient numbers to protect the exhibitor from loss. I believe that Is sound logic. Those who want "better pictures” must do more than pass nretty resolutions and merely indorsing pictures. They must organize and be in position to say to the exhibitor, “Bring on your better pictures. Better pictures will make you more money be ’(Ouse the people will support them/' It means education on both rides of the fence. As I see the problem, one of the main causes of the trouble is that we can’t agree on what are “better pictures.” I believe that Mr. Arliss has a good suggestion. Let us guarantee good pictures. Let us support “better pictures.” I was glad to learn that Mr. Arliss takes his picture work seriously. It is not a mere good paring vacation to him. He told mo that he has learned many things from the movies' In other words, Ggrrge Arliss always gives his best to the stage and

If possible, time yonr arrival at the beginning of a show. Shows begin week (lays at 11:00, 1:25, 3:25, 5:25, 7:20, 9:20.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

Small Town Comedy Due Soon at Murat

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Remember Grant in “Tho Tailor Made Man”? Os course you do. He will be a member of the cast of Kempy,” due ;it the Murat Jan. 18. “The Nugents, including Elliott Nugent. who was a membei of (he Stuart Walker Company, are in the cast. The Nugents wrote the play. screen. He has carried his artistry of the stage to the screen with telling effect. I know of two Indianapolis men who saw Arliss in the movie, “The Man Who Played God.” Both decided to see Arliss in “The Green Goddess,” a stage play. Both men kept their resolution and they visited tlie Murat tills week. Good movies increases the theatergoing public. That T am sure.

GRANT MITCHELL

All the tun,- I until U pm.

—Next Week — BILLY "SWEDE” HALL WITH JOLLY JENNIE COLBURN CO. IN AN ORIGINAL CHARACTER COMEDY GEM HILDA' ROSEanoEDWARDS "IMPRESSIONS” NED CORK" NORTON & CO. SEVEN ALL STAR ARTISTS IN A SMART MUSICAL FARCE WHATS YOUR NAME? JEAN AND VALJEAN "OH. YOU CHARLIE!'' 5 MUSICAL r CHAPINS O PREMIER INSTRUMENTALISTS RHODAano CROMPTON POPULAR HARMONY DUO. EXTRA SPECIAL FEATURE ROSS,WYSE ■ TONY WYSER STARRING TONY THE LILLIPUTIAN WONDER. "ROUND 10" THE LEATHER PUSHERS

fa I : JC Dancinyin the Lyric Ballroom Afternoon and Evening jree- io ourPaironS , * • ,Z.;' l i . •'

WHAT A CAST! The Bohemian Cos., Inc., are sending- to the Murat for a short engagement only next Month, “The Greenwich Village Follies.’’ This is the third edition which is now playing at the Shubert-Great Northern Theater, Chicago. The cast is large and is headed by Ted Lewis. Other featured players are Joe K. Brown, Eva Puck, Sammy White, Bird Millman, Marie Holly, O’Hanlon and Zambounis.

Colored Musicial Comedy Booked “Follow Me,” one of those colored revues which followed in the trail of "Shuffle Along,” will open a threeday engagement at English’s, beginning next Thursday night.

BOSS Seveut een different sets are used. John Drew to Lecture John Drew has accepted an invitation to be the guest of honor at the Rotary Club on Tuesday noon, Jan. 23. He will be introduced by Nelson Trowbridge, manager of the Murat Theater. Mr. Drew and Mrs. Leslie Carter in “The Circle” will open a three day engagement at the Murat on Monday night, Jan. 22.

AMUSEMENTS

THE MATINEE MUSICALE Presents Mieczyslaw Munz, Polish Pianist Friday, Jan. 19th, at 4 O’Clock. Murat Theatre Mail Orders Now. Ticket Sale, Box Office, Monday, Jan. 15th. Prices, $2.00, $1.50, SI.OO. No War Tax Members Must Exchange Coupons for. Reserved Seats.

Last John Jay Scholl Presents Prices Times The New Musical Comedy Nite 50< * to $2 .50 uT’ FI Cl F Mat., 300 to #1.50 Nite E *** Seats Selling

E N G LIS H’S 3 Days Only, Com. Jan. 11 Mat. Sat. The Wonder Musical Show “FOLLOW ME” FEATURING BILLY HIGGINS, CLIFF ROSS AND 50 Others—With a Chorus of 35 Sparkling, Dancing Creoles. Prices—Nights, 50c to Si 50. Matinee, 25c to SI.OO. Seats Ready Monday

In the company presenting this revue are fifty players, including Billy Higgins, Clifford Ross Ernest R. Whitman, Susie Sutton, Alice Gorgas, lola Young, Stafford and Watts, Bob Bramiett and the Harmony Four. There is also a singing and and an c in g chorus. There are t w int y - seven" musical numbers in the revue.

Week Beginning Monday, Jan. 15 Wed, and Sat.

THE ONE OUTSTANDING EVENT OF THE INDIANAPOLIS SEASON!

Unquestionably the biggest, costliest revue that has ever gore on tour. Shown here exactly as it was shown for fif-ty-three weeks at the Music Box Theater in New York, with its star cast of 100. beautiful ensemble and superb production.

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PRlCES—Night#, Low.r Floor, 53.50; Balcony, 53.00. *1.50, Gallery, $1.00; Matinees, Diner Floor, $2-10; Balcony, $2.00, $1.50; tiallery, $1.00; Matinee Saturday. I.ower Floor. $5.00: Balcony, $2.50, $2.00; Gallery, SI.OO. Plus 10 Per cent l\ S. Ta\. Mail orders must be aeeompanied by remittance and self-addressed, stamped envelope. Box office sale Thursday. Mall orders now. IMPORTANT—Curtain, 8:15 Nights; 2:15 Matinees.

T l°a D st Y / GEORGE ARLISS ™Eat, o Tiii/irc k ! ,N THE 50 * t 0 $ 2 -°° 2 ™I S S GREEN GODDESS 50 T °,T# h 2 T SO

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1 THE EVENT OF OUR SEASON I 6 **SJSMONDA Y Sharp | MATINEES WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY H IMiKMIKK PRESENTATION IN THIS CITY 01' THE HIGHEST AND MOST COSTLY ATTRACTION EVER SENT ON TOEH IN THE HISTORY OF THEATERS IN AMERICA. 3 Direct From Five Triumphant Months at the Appollo Theatre, Chicago

WL \ £HT£#rA/M£/? 4 ivV.iLATEST- RIC ST ■ -*MD BEST ENTERTAINMENT*

COMWkKYtf ISO - THE; SREATESt AWAY or taunt tiCR ASESBIED W ANY MUSICAL PROPL.CTK3M-INauOIN 75 BEAUT/FUL G/RLS 72? 4 CORNERS & WORLD PRICES: Nights, SI.OO to $3.00. Wed. Mat., SI.OO to $2.00. Sat. Mat., SI.OO to $2.50. Plus 10 Per Cent Tax. NOTE—Owing to enormous size of production and lenjrtli of performance, curtain rises promptly, nights at 8:15; matinees at 2:15. Patrons are respectfully requested to be in their scats by that time, as POSITIVELY no one will be seated during tile first scene.

COMING An Engagement of MAIL 1 JANUARY importance ORDERS

18 19 20 ONLY MAT. SAT.

3 NIGHTS BS JANUARY 22.% | significant Engagement The Selwyn* Present iHmmfffMiuEQuil ! ERNEST LAWFGRD &'& iI 4 .-%] CLARA MOORES i JEROME PATRICK 1 and IJT ROBERT RENQ3L W. Somerset Maugham’s Modem Comedy Masterpiece !

AMUSEMENTS

WILLIAM COLLIER. dOSEPH SANTLEY" ETHELIND TERRY'

ond fgUS/C BOX G/RLS

The Play With 1,001 Laughs RICHARD G. HERNDON Presents A New Comedy KEMPY By J. C. NUGENT and ELLIOTT NUGENT with GRAM MITCHELL and THE NUGENIS Staged by AUGUSTIN DUNCAN SEATS MONDAY. JANUARY 15

JAN. (i, 1923

Florence moors IVY SAWYER SOLLY WARD

NOW PRICES EVE. 50c to $2.50 MAT. 50c: to $2.00