Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 296, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 April 1923 — Page 6

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MINERS’FROUC OPENS WEDNESDAY AT THE MURAT 'Murat in Egypt’ Will Be Largest Revue Staged by Local Order, ii m yTTJRAT IN EGYPT/’ a revue to bo stagod by the Shriners, will open a four-day engagement at the Murat on Wednesday night. Prominent Shriners have been rehearsing for several weeks to make this revue the snappiest and fastest moving show that the order has ever presented. The Grand Players next week at English's will present "East Is West,” a play which made Fay Bainter famous and wealthy. “Almost Married" Is the name of a new musical comedy to be presented at the Rialto next week. The Broadway will offer another Mutual burlesque show. On Tuesday night at the Murat, Ona B. Talbot will present Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in a lecture. Shriners to Frolic at Murat Next Week The production. "Murat in Egypt" to be presented at Murat Theater by the Shriners beginning next Wednesday night is open to the general public which is "not only Invited but expected,” according to Carson B. Harris, general chairman of the Shrlno committee. The public which has in the past realized the general excellence of Shrine theatrical productions is due for a real surprise In this year’s offering. Horace Mitchell, dramatic director, says. “While it was originally called a minstrel performance,” Mr. Mitchell stated, "the piece has developed until It Is now in the revue class, so we are calling it a minstrel extravaganza. It will be all about the adventure of the ■gang from Murat Temple' which Is engaged In seeking King Tut treasures In Egypt and we have borrowed one of the Pharaohs In the mummified person of King Two-Tank-Amen which will positively appear In a surprising role at each performance.” The black-face fun-makers will be: A1 Hoffmeister, Otto Krauss. Cliff Richter (the big sergeant do police), Will Darnaby, George Gill, George B. McClellan, Glenn Howe and Stanley D. Turner. Johnny Gall has an im portant role and Horace Mitchell is to be the slicker from Cairo who puts the "gypt" in Egypt. J. Harry Holtman has the nart of Moolah Koosha. Turkish prop etor of the Garden of the Pharaohs in Luxor, where much of the fun and all of the “dirty work” is perpetrated. Arnold Spencer has written a number of special operatic numbers for the

The Stars of VAUDEVILLE ™ow)iiwry! nBST DOCAU APPEARANCE OF THE IXTFRN'ATIO.X.UJ.V KNOWN ARTIST AND MISKIAN MAY YOHE FORME REV UDV m\CIS HOPE A!CD OXE TIME OWNER of THE FAMOUS HOPE: DIAMOND NOW PRESENTING HER ORIGINAL SHELLATONE SYNCOPATORS 13 ARTISTS IN A CLEVER MUSICAL REVUE ONE OF VAUDEVILLE'S TOtNf.EST STARS JACK OSTERMAN OFFERS "15 MINUTES OF SOMETHING" GEORGE MOORE (FORMERLY CO-STAR WITH INA CLAIR IN “THE GOLD DIGGERS"! NOW WITH MADELINE RANDOLPH AND MARGARET QUINBY IV “A LITTLE OF THIS AHD THAT” ORIGINATORS OF TILE STAGE RIDING ACADEMY JAMES DUTTON & CO. SOCIETY’S FAVORITE EQUESTRIANS HERE'S ANOTHER SURPRISE MUSICAL ACT BERT HENRY ROME & DUNN HARMONY AS YOU LIKE IT * THE ACKNOWLEDGED CHAMPION OF THEM ALL HOWARD NICHOLS “THE ACE OF HOOPS’* MOST AMAZING ENTERTAINMENT EVER SEEN AN ACT WITH A MIGHTY WALLOP SAMSEL LEONHARD & CO. “AFTER THE POLO GAME” PATKE NEWS—TOPICS OF THE DAY—AESOP’S FABLES K SS-. HEHRY SANTREY AND BAND

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No. I—Perle J Frank at the Palace next week. No. 2—May Yohe, who will headline the new bill at Keith’s next week. No. 3 —Jean Oliver, who will be

great male chorus of Murat Chanters and the Instrumental part of the performance will be in the hands of Murat’s band and orchestra, greatly augmented for this occasion, assisted by Murat's saxophone sextette. George Kadel. John W. Applin and Louis C. Heinrich will be the balladlsts. Beautifully costumed and. with elaborate stage effects. "Murat In Egypt"

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seen in "East Is West,” at English’s next week. No. 4—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who will lecture Tuesday night the Murat tinder the auspices of Ona B. Talbot. No. 3 —Catherine (’lark, at the Rialto next week. No. 6—Doris Clair, in “Step Along,” at the Broadway next week. No. 7—The Saxophone Sextette, with "Murat In Egypt," the Shriner Revue. which opens a four-day engagement Wednesday night at the Murat.

will doubtless prove the most pretentious show ever staged by "home talent" and easily will be the crowning effort of a series of Shrine successes, the management states. Dancing will follow each performance. h -I* IGrand Players to Present "East Is West,” Next Week. “Hast Is Went,” which Is the atAMUSEMENTS

RROADWAV PEPPY BURLESQUE ™ aOTnext^week The Top Kick Beauty Burlesk “Step Along” SPECIAL FEATURE MONDAY NITE, APRIL 23 GUS THOR KALLIO vs. OLSEN \Topld’i W>!tprwi*ii(ht ( hamplon. Swfvdlwh Champion. TO A FINISH-FIRST TWO FALLS

BY THE SHRINERS - OPEN TO ALL IHE PUBLIC Hrife ( SHRS neks’) \ f^//NSTREI3\ KING TUT-ANKH-AMEN Told LOOIE BUDDENBAUM that the Murat Shriners have "Scooped the World’' by arranging for Tut's personal appearance in f Murat’s Minstrel Extravaganza, entitled ! MURAT in EGYPT | The Biggest Shrine Event Ever Staged—And All Open to the General Public. ! Coming Wed., Apr. 25 f More Fan, .More Mnaic, Orrater Than Given by TmvelI mg' Theatrical Companies. “The Mg’treat Dollar's Worth in Town SEATS ARE GOING FAST All Reserved at 9100, Ping Tax. Get Yours Now. | Dancing After Eaoh Show In New Egyptian Room—FREE.

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than ordinary merit It has clever lines, an interesting plot, a charming

F°|y fkfl Clrcle 3373 tHULIdn O all week Matinees Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday THE GRAND PLAYERS With JEAN OLIVER and EDDY WALLER Present The Sparkling Comedy Success “EAST IS WEST” By Samuel Shipman and John B. Hymer The Play That Made New York Laugh for Two Solid Years Prices—Nites, 25c, 50c, 75c ) SEATS SELLING Matinees, 25c, 35c, 50c ) Note—No one seated during prologue, as tKe action begins Immediately.

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YOURS FOR FUN “SOUTHLAND ENTERTAINERS” A Septette of Versatile Musicians BOBBY 0 ADELE BERNARD & KELLAR in “VIA TELEPHONE" “THE Kay q Meyer EDDY SISTERS” “■ A Study of Daintiness Beneath the Sun PERLE FRANK The Little Girl With the Big Voice Everybody’s Favorite LEW COOPER “NUFF SED” “NORRIS’ SPRINGTIME FOLLIES” 9 9 ? ■ ■ ■ With CARL NORRIS America’s Prince of Wale3 PHOTO-PLAY VIOLA DANA I and CULLEN LANDIS in “LOVE IN THE DARK” Tense Drama —Hilarious Comedy ANY SEAT TILL % 1 P. M. AvL

love story. and some well drawn characters. Ming Toy is a lovable girl who adds a quaint air to the story with her innocent remarks and unsophisticated attitude. She charms the audience as well as the young American who falls in love with her. At the beginning of the play, she is about to be sold by her father to the highest bidder, who happens to be a merchant with several wives. She is rescued by the American, who is attracted by her personality, and is brought to America, where the rest of the story takes place. In addition to Miss Oliner, the cast will include Eddy Waller. Idabelle Arnold, Alice Mason, Maralyn Fink, Larry Sullivan, James Le Roy, Earle Rbss, Al. C. Wilson, Norman Wendell, Alec Harford, and Jack Martin. -I- -I- -INew Musical Show at Rialto Next Week “Almost Married.” anew musical comedy, wijl be the chief offering at tha Rialto next week. The story concerns a young woman who inherits $1,000,000, but before she can gel the money she must secure a divorce and remarry. There are numerous principals and a chorus. The movie feature of the bill will be Constance Talmadge in "East Is West,” a film version of the Fay Bainter success. Miss Talmadge is seen as M*ng Toy. The bill Includes several vaudeville acts. -I- -1-4 “Step Along” Due at Rroadway for Next Week Abounding In songs, dances and

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Continuous Noon to 11:00 P. M.

“Step Along,” as presented by the company of, burlesquers under the management of Sam Morris and Ben Bernard, will prompt laughter at the Broadway, where it opens April 22. Jules Howard in the role of an eccentric German and Max Coleman in a Hebraic role are the leading funmakers. Ida Bernard will sing and dance, as does Eleanor Wilson and Mina Bernard. Other principals are Edward De Velde, Charles Harris and Jerry Turner. nonsense the musical extravaganza,

motion pictures _ Ona B. Talbot Fine Arts Enterprises Announcements | IMIURAT —Next Tuesday Evening, 8:30 P. M. j SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE Famous English Noielist, Author of the ‘‘Sherlock Holmes'* mystery stories, whose’ Investigations of Life after Death have arouses! world-wide interest. HIS LECTURE ON RECENT PSYCHIC EVIDENCE WILL BE ILLUSTRATED WITH NEW PICTURES SHOWING WONDERFUL SPIRIT PHENOMENA SEATS NOW SELLING Pr S 5? SHUBERT-MURAT “sT THE HARLEQUIN CLUB —GF—PURDUE UNIVERSITY I Presents GEORGE M. COHAN’S CELEBRATED MUSICAL SUCCESS “GEORGE WASHINGTON Jr” I PRICES—S2.OO. St.so, SI.OO and 50c. Na Tax I MAIL ORDERS NOW. BOX OFFICE SALE MONDAY. May 2d, 8:30 "“S* STbART 1 flee, Mor< harts I WALKER MURAT iompp| ™ ROLLO'S fop* iilhLf MMlroartr I -" dl ' Nikl ’ l " WILD 93rd WEEK—B26th PERFORMANCES

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SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1923

Indianapolis Cooperation Talbot Mundy, whose novels.of adventure in India and Africa are being widely exploited by the Bobbs Merrill Publishing Company, is collaborating with Bradley King of the. Thomas Ince writing staff on a, new novel entitled "The Cloak of Morality.” Mun-i dy and Miss King have just completed work on “The Devil’s Own,” a striking story dealing with the power of the American Prass, which Miss King has adapted for tho screen under the name of “Her Reputation.”