Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 224, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 January 1923 — Page 7
JAN. 27. 1923
To Be or Not to Be —That’s the Big Question Just Now
By WALTER D. HICKMAN. OPER.V is an all too infrequent dish on the musical menu of Indianapolis. Grand opera is an expensive dish for those who are bold enough to sponsor it. Several seasons ago, Ona B. Talbot brought a certain grand opera organization to this city. She was “sure” of her star and the operas presented, but the public did not respond in sufficient numbers to keep her from terrific financial loss.
+ I- + Mrs. Talbot knows by experience that It takes money and public support to make art live. One must do more than just desire opera, good orchestral music and Shakespeare. To l*c honest, one must support such things when presented here. I am sure that people do not desire to be told that they “must do a thing.” but if we are going to have opera and orchestral concerts, we might as well wake up to the fact that Its takes money in the box office to make such things possible. The truth Is, that on the first appearance of Fritz Reiner, conducting the Cincinnati Symphony Or- j ohestra at the Murat, the house was not filled. I have had people come 10 me and complain that we do not get this orchestra, that opera and the like. Let us stop complaining and support the worth while things
Arrival of Noted Magician Revives Memories of Late Tenor
Memories of the late Enrico Caruso are revived with the arrival of M. Mallni. a magtcltan of international reputation, at the Claypool Hotel. Mallni, who has been decorated by three rulers, possesses two drawings by Caruso. One of the drawings is in ink on a large cardboard. The accompanying drawing by Caruso is of Mallni as sketched in London some years ago. The great tenor was very happy at that time and ije also sketched his own profile andnhat of Mallni on a dinner plate. Caruso first placed =oot on a plate and then sketched the
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A reproduction of drawing of .Malini a.s sketched hy the late Enrico Caruso in I.ondon several years ago. protiles with a toothpick. Varnish v 3 then applied to make permanent the drawing. Malini, who has arrived here f*.r an indefinite stay, has just returned from London. In addition to these priceless souvenirs of Caruso, he has medals and gifts from the Mikado of Japan, the first president of China and the King of Siam. He probably has appeared before more rulers and people of note than any other living magician. Malini. shortly after President Harding began his duties as President, was invited to be a luncheon guest at
AMUSEMENTS RIALTO ABSOLUTELY CLEAN |j FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Feature Attraction HOBART BOSWORTH —IN—BLIND HEARTS He despised his wifo —He hated his daughter—Hatred for his “Bunkie” burned deep in his soul—Yet happiness was to be his, greater happiness than he had ever expected could come to him. MUSICIAL COMEDY “Papa Behave” with a Laugh-A-Second ; Four Act Feature 1 Vaudeville | AMATEURS EVERY TUES. j COUNTRY STORE, FRI.
brought here along musical lines. . Only by supporting the worth while concerts given here can we expect to have vpice in obtaining other attractions we especially desire to hear. The Teachers’ Federation brought the Ukrainian National Chorus to the Murat some weeks ago. The concert paid for itself, the margin of “profit” was a few dollars. The chorus has been booked to appear next month at the Cadle Tablernacle. The first concert was an artistic treat. -!- -!- -1Mrs. Talbot is presenting the Russian Grand Opera Company in four operas next week at the Murat. The operas have been wisely selected. I think. Those who have followed reports on the Russians in other cities, can be assured that this organization has merit. „ We have not had opera in Indian-
the White House so that the magician could show Mrs. Harding some of his tricks. Several Senators were present. Mallni is not on the stage, but making private appearances. He plana several evenings of magic at the Claypool Hotel in the near future.
A HIGH POWERED HUMAN I DRAMA, COMBINING THE j jgk PATHOS OF POVERTY WITH § Wur ‘%i ™ E DAZZLE OF WEALTH. All Star fijw 41 _ Cast llllr \ \Hk © Directed By Including: ” WILL NIGH Rod La Roque |l| M Maurine Powers Mona Lisa Richard Travers George Hackathorne Ell 7 Alden 'g| and !|J^ rney Sherry E,p ts le W AL St. JOHN flPf “THE ALARM” j ox News Weekly Fun From the Press I Virgil Moore’s Apollo Orchestra I LESTER HUFF, at the Organ HOOSIER HARMONY THREE MJII ynil—l mwi ■■■ll I GJaiiw
apolis for some lime. Those of us who are “crying” for opera will have .i chance next week to see if we actually mean busineste. Indianapolis deserves good music and the only way we can get it is to support worthwhile organizations when they come to this city. It makes no difference who brings the artists here. If ,we want good music, then let us attend in large numbers. I believe there is a large and honest music loving public in Indianapolis. 1 believe that that public is loyal. What we must have to get worth while musical offerings is to support worth while attractions, not only with our personal indorsement, but with our poeketbooks. -I- -I- IMy mail is often entertaining when I fail to rave ovN* certain vaudeville acts which I know are not coming up to the high vaudeville standards sponsored hv Mr. Albee and Mr. Murdock. Some of my critics might be white enough to sign their names to their hot messages. Here is a charming little message received by me this week. Somebody
GRAND OPERA, JAZZ ON VARIETY BILLS (lontinued From Page 6) the bill. Action of the piece takes place in a railway station. MELVILLE AND RULE—WiII of fer “A Little Fun.” In this satire the man is made the victim of the woman's brilliant wit. CARL BYAL AND DORA EARLY —With Hubert Turner at the piano in "Songs as Wc Like to Sing 'Em.” AL their songs are exclusive. WILL J. WARD—WiII be seen In an act called “Stories in Song Stud ies.” HILL AND QUIN NELL—WiII of fer "Fun in a Park.” The male mem ber Is a comedian who goes in for grotesque costumes and his partnerdoes some dance specialties. PHOTOPLAY —"A Dangerous Ad venture,” featuring Grace Darmond.
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didn’t have the nerve to sign their real name. It is as follow's: Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. S3, 1923. Mr. Walter D. Hickman, Indianapolis Times, City. Dear Office Boy: Read your opinion ot tire show at Keith’s Theater and I can just about imagine what a DELIGHTFUL, person you must be? Sorry you missed the paper tearing act. however, it really doesn't matter as you arc some little paper tearer yourself? As you Uident offer any comment on the second act, Bums A- I.ynn, tako it for granted it was over your head? The third act was the “WEAK SPOT” wonder if your WEAK SPOT is your RED TIE ? The fourth act was “PATRICOLAit’s really too bad that there was one person In that crowded theater that didn t like her? The fifth act was “BILLY ARLINGTON’ you say he was assisted by throe PERFORMERS, that shows that there is still hope for you? If you can’t laugh at. that act? you certainly must he DIFFERENT. But peri haps your idea of a good night’s entertain- | i merit is cold bottle of NEAR BEER a CIGARET and a same of LOTTOS? Next came “MERCEDES" wonder if you were jealous of the cute little moustaeh? The seventh act was “CHFC SALES" more [ proof that there Is yet hope for you? The eighth act was the “HARTWELLS” I suppose you walked out on them? I’ll bet you are the LIFE of every party and the TIMES office? Put this in YOUR scrap book. Yours laughing at you. • HOT DOG. • • • Two actors of the old school —Mrs. Leslie Carter and John Drew—can! teach some of the younger actors come j splendid lessons. When the curtain descends at the close of an act, Mrs. j Carter and Mr. Drew requests the j company to remain and share the ap-! plause with them. If the ovation con tinues after three or four curtains shared by the entire company, the twoj stars then accept together the demon-! stration. Many times this season I j have seen certain “stars” take the cur- j tains by themselves when the audience actually wanted certain other members to be honored. Not so with the ! old school. Bless 'em. Last Tuesday Mr. Drew and the dramatic writers of the local papers were the guests of Mr. Nelson Trowbridge at the weekly luncheon of the Rotary Club. In introducing Mr. Drew, Trowbridge said that years ago Jie first saw Mr. Drew while Trowbridge was an usher. “I said to myself then, what a fine honor It would be to be a manager of a large theater where Mr. Drew was
playing. My dream has come true,” Mr. Trowbridge said. Nelson was also more honored. During the luncheon Mr. Drew turned to Mr. Trowbridge and said: “I need SSO; will you honor my check?” The check book came out. Trowbridge produced the fifty in cash. Everybody was happy. I suggested that Trowbridge keep the check for a souvenir. "It goes through the bank tomorrow,” Trowbridge said in ignox’ing my suggestion.
Everybody Goes lo the Gayet.v. GAYETY THEATRE FREE SHOW TON,GHT w 4U E. WASHINGTON ST. VAUDEVILLE AND FARCE COMEDIES Children Under 18 Years Admission 10c.
Greatest Event of tfie Season UKRAINIAN NATIONAL CHORUS “The Human Symphony Orchestra” With Mile. ODA SLOBODSKAJA, Soloist CADLE TABERNACLE, Thurs. Eve., Feb. Bth Prices SI.OO, $1.50, $2.00 1 ickets on Sale at Brunswick Shop Opp. Keith*s Theater
istjw LAFFIN’ THRU HI rS fJ j THE SUPER GIKLESQU E SHOW OF BURLESQUE §* f *'* jff / A Gala Weak of Special Nights ft mam <; mj / shimmy contest amateur night r?3K "Ms X / Thr ehoms of expert Indianapolis aspirant* for mg JN 7 shimmy shaken* com- at&ce fame. A real preys 'S pete for shimmy shak- (ram of leach* and enteric? ?anf J■f l i in* honors. S-h-hl It's twinmnnt after the reffular fi rjH - TUESDAY NIGHT. show. WEDNESDAY. jjj j&P PERFECT FORM CON- | PRIZE WALTZ CONTEST j&A On TIH RSDAY NIGHT own partner or dance with ■ ■ j the choristers ami others a chorus girl. Liberal Cj K® , will participate In a form J prizes. FRIDAY NIGHT. | J Twice daily
(|p' j ORGAN SOLO I Doors Open Sunday 1:80 '7 i Door. Oper Week Days 12:00 Noon.
Teachers Present Second Concert The second of the series of concerts given by the Federation of Indianapolis public school teachers at Caleb Mills Hall will be the Thurlow Lieurance Concert, which will be held on Feb. sth, at 8:15 p. m. Thurlow Lieurance, a composer and
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pianist, will be assisted by Edna “By the Waters of Minnetonka.” He Wooley, soprano and interpreter, and has delved deeply into the legends and George B. Tack, flutist, in a program songs of the American Indian. His of the composers own compositions j wife (Edna Wooley) has lived among and his dramatized American Indian j them and with her beautiful voice songs and legends. jand sympathetic understanding she is Thurlow Lieurance is probably best able to bring out the thought and know n for his composition entitled | life of the Indian.
First Half JLcS Next Week jB^HOUND Conan Doyle's Greatest Mystery Drama With Eille Norwood Sherlock Holmes EXTRA! ADDED ATTRACTION “Round Seven” THE LEATHER PUSHERS
This popular series in which Reginald Denny stars in the role of Kane Halliday, gentleman pugilist, discontinued with “Round 6” because of an accident to Mr. Denny, will be resumed at the Isis, starting with “Round 7."
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