Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 208, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 January 1923 — Page 9

JAN. 9, 1923

Jolson Lets the World Know That a 'Sin-Tax Woidd Sure Wreck Him

By WALTER D. HICKMAN C COLUMBUS or a close relative was telling “Bombo,” A1 Jolson, that his sentence structure was all wrong. “Your syntax is wrong,” said Jolson’s learned friend. “Your syntax ” -~ Jolson, after rolling his eyes, smiled at his exploring friend and said, “My\ sin-tax. Man, there isn’t enough money in all the world to pay my sin-tax.” .rust one of the several hundred laughs dished out by A1 Jolson in “Bombo.”

ETHEL —that ! s the name of Jolson's make-believe girl—was met at the depot by Jolson and her brother. The brother drove a Ford to his sister. Brother tried to coneince A1 thnt the Ford would go 80

miles an hour. Jolson couldn’t believe it until the brother said: “You don’t know what is under the hood. “There is a Packard gland there.” That explains the the secret. We all believed the story. It was “Bombo” Al Jolson who influenced Queen Isabella of Spain to pawn her Jewels so Columbus could discover America. His-

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tory' wiU not tell you that, but Jolson does. The Queen had handed over all of her jewels but the rings on her lingers. "Bombo” Jolson, looking at the stones, paid: ‘“Queente. my baby, you are holding out on us. Hand over the rocks.” And so the famous journey was made posisble. Before the voyage starts Jolson declares that "5 per cent beer is going to be permitted for medicinal purposes.” He then adds that he “has dandruff very bad.” So much for the A1 Jolson jokes in “Bombo." He admits that it is easy ; to get jokes. He "gets jokes from traveling men, but 1 can't tell them here.” SOUL MUSIC —That is what A1 Jolson sings. He kisses a mammy song of the day and tho kiss lifts It to the skies in a melody wave. There is a sigh, a love thought behind the melody of “My Coal Black Mammy.” No one can sing a ballad as good as this man can. He sang last night with all his soul. Time and time again he told the vast audience at the Murat that he was in love with everybody. I believe that Al Jolson was telling the truth. Never have I seen him give a better performance. He is always these days giving ‘‘better performances” because the soul of a great artist is there. “April Showers,” always a favorite, nearly created a riot last night, but It remained for “Who Cares?” to tie up the works. Red hot tones came from hi3 lips. He told the orchestra to “step on" the melody and the result was a panic. Here is jazz singing supreme. Nothing can compare to the way Jolson puts over this song. Jolson seems to catch the sunbeams from on high when he sings,. “My Buddy.” You feel rather, well, like you would like to cry because the song Is so beautiful. Everybody encored that song. I believe that Jujige James A. Collins, who was in the .audience, encored that one tht* longest. Jolson is preaching the gospel of melody these days. He told me before the show last night that he was feeling great and was happiest when he was > howling his head off. “I am feeling great,” he cried. And it was a great Jolson night We all stayed until after 11:15 p. m. and we were still begging for more when the last curtain came down. That was a beautiful tribute to the artistry of this master of song. MEMBERS of th* cast measure up to the demands made upon them by the star. I can mention only a few: Mildred Keats, while ringing "The Horse Trot” (It is here that the girls axe harnessed up to resemble prancing teams, a pretty

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A New Style Say, fellows, I have anew style for you. * Really, you fellows who wear piano covers for mufflers are out of style. Get next to the new fashion in mufflers. Al Jolson is wearing the very latest style. I noticed it when he came into Nelson Trowbridge’s office at the Murat iast. night. .Tolson’s muffler —must I tell you? Sure. * Well, his muffler was and Is a very red bandanh handkerchief. And that’s the truth.

slght); Katherine and Gladys Bennett, while singing “How'd You Like to

Bea Kid?;” Franklyn A. Katie: Ann Mason, while singing “A Girl Has a Sailor in Every Port;” Frank Bernard (a splendid dancer;) Mile. Phebe In “The Gilde De Luxe” and many others. From a scenic standpoint "Bombo” is the prettiest and the big-

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gest show that Jolson has ever had. The scene showing the Court of Spain is a dazzling dream. The sight of Columbus discovering America is one of raro beauty. There are so many, many scenes that I can’t go into detail at thfff time. There are tons of fun in “Bomhp.” Do you want me to tell you a secret’? Well —I yelled and howled right out loud last night. Several members of the audience got so worked up that they yelled for more. * "Bombo’’ Is Jolson as the master artist. Never has he appeared to better advantage. Jolson today is spreading tne seed of many a harvest just to make ail of ai s happy. At the Murat all week. -i- -I- I“Old Cronies” Gets First Prize This Week at Keith's FAVORITES of other seasons carry off the honors this week at Keith's. There names are AI Lydell and Carleton Macy In "Old Cronies." Macy is an aged Macy captain and Lydell is an old soldier. These old cronies raise the old question—Who will he first, the Army or the Navy? The make up of these two men are masterpieces. Their jokes are rapid, at times fast, but the manner of delivery makes each one a howl. When the old sea captain takes out his knitting, the old Army veteran remarks, "Are ye a captain of a ferry boat ” (We howled at that one.* To ,me this team is real laugh producer. I believe the majority is with me this time. Bessie Barriscale, a movie actress, Is making her first vaudeville appearance here this week. She has a pleasing little skit called, "Picking Peaches” In which she plays at least three characters. Her best characterization Is that of a ’ wise" telephone operator In a New York hotel, he is assisted by a capable company. Fred Fenton and Sammy Melds are blackface entertainers. They dance, sing and will make you laugh. Ray Hall, Edith Erminie and Louise Brice have an odd offering In "A Night on Broadway." Hall while mounted on a one wheel cycle, dances to jazz music. Something new.

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Santos and Hayes, who were seen here last-in their own revue, are going It together this season. They still poke fun at themselves. Pleasing "burlesque.” Easy winners. Melody is contributed by Loretta Rhodes and Ruth Watson. The Autumn Three open the show. %At Keith’s all week. Stacks up as a good show. -I- -I- -IFavorites of Other Days Show Us How It Should Be Favorites of the past, composed of stage people who entertained our fathers and grandparents about fifty years ago, is the chief item of interest at tho Palace this week. This act is patterned after the bigtime act, "Stars of Yesterday.” It serves to bring back to the Stage

Charles A. Loderf' a comedian of years ago; Catherine Marco, an opera singer, and Harry Bartlett, who (is remembered for the song, “I Am a Swell.” These three are old. but each one has found the secret of keeping young. It Is a great frolic to them to- "come back" and the audience enjoys

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them. The act is nicely mounted. One does not wish that these three re-

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malned at their firesides. We need the old-timers these days. The Koban Japs present at leafet one unique stunt —one of the men walks while on his head, up a flight of twelve steps. Burns and Lorraine runs to song and dance impressions. They are talented. Larry Comer sings a number of songs in a pleasing way. Hibbett and Malle are two men who engage In comedy patter. One of the men states that he took a girl home the other night and that she walked so heavy on the porch when they got home that her parents woke up. Gladys Delmar and Boys—Here is a pleasing act. They look like youngsters, but I am told they are really a little older. The boys compose a jazz band. MJps Delmar sings and dances I with pleasing effect. A good act. The screen feature is Georao Ado’s | "Back Home and Broke, 1 witti j Thomas Meighan. More about this i picture some other day. At the Palace all week. • ♦ * Four Acts Lifts Lyric Bill To Position of Fine Entertainment Popular vaudeville as it should be exists at the Lyric this week. The idea back of at least four acts, seems to be a desire on the part of the actors to entertain In an artistic and ple.aslng way. Ned Morton and associates In i "What’s Your Name?" a farce with music, teaches a splendid lesson to vaudeville producers. Morton has a real set. Not pieces of scCnery placed together but an artistic set with good looking furniture. Every one in the cast works with a complete knowledge of the show business. A complete little story Is told. There

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seems to be “brains” behind this production. Give us more of this kind of entertainment. Billy “Swede” Hall impersonates a female hotel elevator operator. Much of the act Is “hoakum” hut the entire act lands with a bang. Ross, Wyse and Tony Wyser Is another team which invites real patronage to vaudeville theaters. The two men—one is a midget—present some acrobatic and tumbling stunts of splendid merit. There Is a woman In the act who furnishes some hkrmony while the men are getting their “wind” after their whirlwind stunts. The two men stage an impression of Mister Gallagher and Mister Shean which is a comedy triumph. Easily the hit of the ’show. The fourth act of importance is Rhoda and Crompton, who sing songs in the right way. An oriental number is pleasing. These people radiate class. The Five Musical Chapins are instrumentalists, who are assisted by a woman soloist. Their jazz playing is

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pleasing. The bill includes Jean and Val Jean. Rose and Edwards and "Round Ten” of “The Leather Pushers." A real bill. At the Lyric all week. -i- -i- -r- .. Pat Whit© Again Proves He Is Still a Real Comedian PAT WHITE has an Irish bulldog. At least we suppose it must be Irish, for it dances an. Irish reel and understands perfectly Pat’s Irish brogue. And Pat thinks a lot of hla little pal, for he gives him a feature spot In his show, the “Irish Daisies,” down at the Broadway where they are playing this week. Pat has lost none of his following, if we are Jo judge by yesterday’s audience, nor has'he lost any of the ability that has made him a favorite for many years. Pat White is one of the best Irish comedians In burlesque and’ if he continues In the type of show he is offering this season, lj,e, is likely to remain a favorite for some time to come. The "Irish Daisies” looks like a

show, has regular scenery, costumes and everything. Tha-cat Is a good one and the chorus Is much better than the average. Pat has the role of an Irish labor leader. There are several specialties In the show. One is a toe-dancer. Classic dancers seldom get over with a burlesque audience, but this one did. Another specialty is the offering of the “Great Evans.” He works along the lines of Houdeni, releasing himself from a straight jacket while suspended In mid air and also from hand-cuffs, chains and ropes. The cast includes Harry ‘Stratton, Charles Pendley, Bob Lynch, Red Walters, Bessie Baker, Gene Fox and Helen Dale. —(By Observer.) . -I- -I- -!- A ‘Hick’ Sheriff Furnishes Comedy on Rialto Bill “That’s a good idea. I’ll make a note of It,” Is the favorite line of a "hick” sheriff, who is the chief character In “Mile a Minute Mary,” the musical comedy attraction at the Rialto this week.

A number of vaudeville acts are worked through the offering. One of the number is programed the “Hoakum Harmony Singers.” This act consists of three young men who form a sort of singing trio, with one man playing piano. These fellows could stand a great deal more rehearsing. Other acts are Fulton and Jenkins, Mary Prathe, and the Four Dancing Demons. Jackie Coogan in “Trouble” is the photoplay feature. This Is an excellent picture and has already been reviewed In these columns. —(By Observer). -!- -!- -IMany Movies Furnish Good Entertainment The following movies are on view today; “Robin Hood” at the Circle; “Who Are My Parents?” at the Apollo; "Brothers Under the Skin,” at the Ohio; "The Lone Hand,” at the Iris; VThe Desert Bridegroom," at the Regent; "Kick In.” at the Colonial and "The Lone Gambler.” at Mister Smith’s.

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