Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 96, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 September 1923 — Page 7

SATURDAY, SEPT. 1, 1923

FAIR WEEK FINOS BIG FILM PLAYS AT ’ LOOAIJHEATERS 'Famous Mrs, Fair’'Booked to Open Fall Season Sunday Afternoon at Ohio, f"" ""I ALL movie eseason opens next 1 M | week with all local film theaI •*• I ters ready to entertain State Fair visitors. Important new releases have been booked by local managers. Comedy predominates on most the bills. “The Famous Mrs. Fair,’' a movie adaptation of the stage play of the same name, will be next week's feature attraction at the Ohio. The Circle will present “Hollywood,” a comedy on movie life. Booth Tarkington’s “Penrod and Sam” will be on view at Mister Smith's. Hoot Gibson will hold down first position at the Isis for the first half of the week In “Out of Luck." Elaine Hammerstein will be featured in "Broadway Gold” at the Apollo next week. The Rialto announces Nazimova In “Salome.” -I- -I* -IStage Success Made Into a Photoplay "The Famous Mrs. Fair,” shown next week at the Ohio Theater, together with a program including “The Rainstorm” an Imperial corned}', a Pathe review, a news weekly and music. "The Famous Mrs. Fair” is Fred Niblo’s version of the celebrated stage play by James Forbes. Niblo will be remembered as the director of “The Three Musketeers,”"Blood and Sand” and others. The play on which this cinema is based played a solid year on Broadway with Blanche Bates and Henry Miller in the leading roles. In the cast are Myrtle Stedman. Huntly Gordon, Marguerite, de la Motte, Cullen Landis, Ward Crane, Carmel Myers, Helen Ferguson. Lydia Yeaman Titus. Dorcas Matthews. Frankie Bailey, Josephine Kirkwood. Muriel Beresford. Eva Mudge. Kathleen Chambers and Peggy Blackwood. A number of companies of soldiers from the coast artillery corps at Ft Maca-thur were used in the picture. The story concerns the Fair family on Lon% Island. At the outbreak of the WorlC War. Alan Fair, the son cf the fanvjy. enlists in the Army. Shortly afto-ward Nancy Fair, mother of the t-vear-old Sylvia, and wife of Jeff. ajs< joins the ranks. In France her work is highly successful and she is •'ocorated for bravery under fire by the Eymch government. Consequently her name becomes famous and her whole town turns out for her on her return home Lionized Nancy is approached by Dudley Gillette with an offer of $30,000 for a coast-to-coast tour. Nancy consults her husband Jeff, but he tactlessly refuses her „ permission. Nancy goes In spite of his objection and the family is thrown in turmoil. 1 Jeff takes his children to Jive in a New York hotel, where on her return, Nancy finds them in various troubles.

Hammerstein’s Latest Movie Booked at Apollo Next Week. Making her initial bow as an independent star, Elaine Hammerstein comes to the Apollo next week in "Broadway Gold.” the first ol her new series of photoplays. As its name signifies, it is a romance of the people along the Great White Way, as the Main street of New York City is popularly termed. Supporting Miss Hammerstein is a cast numbering Elliott Dexter.Kathlyn Williams, Richard Wayne, Harold Goodwin, Harry Northcup, Eloise Gooddale and Henry Barrows. "Broadway Gold” is heralded as being a very faithful and true depiction of affairs among the habitues of that celebrated .thoroughfare's exotic night ‘life. Into this swirling vortex of gai;ety and unconventionalities a young and unsophisticated girl is thrown by force of circumstances. The narrative of her temptations, her adventures, her loves and her final escape from tier environment forms the greater l>*rt ot the story. Lavish settings, Cray parties, life among the chorus girls 'of a big musical show, a mys- , tertous crime that baffles the police, ;tu>d an auto smash-up that leads to tender love affair furnishes the ‘lights and shadows of the tale. An "Our Gang” comedy, the latest mirth frolic made by the clever kid. dies composing the “gang” will also be shown. It Is called "Back Stage.” Other program features will be Interesting views of current events the world over gathered by the Fox News Weekly, organ selections by Lester Huff and music by Virgil Moore’s Apollo orchestra. -I- + -!- Comedy on Movie Life to Be at Circle "Hollywood,” a comedy dealing with the capital of filmdom, and presenting In passing review all the stars of screenland, comes to the Circle on Sunday. The story concerns Angela Whittaker, a pretty young girl from a small town, whose friends all think she would be successful as a movie actress, and who secretly shares their

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ISIS FIRST HALF THIS WEEK Hoot Gibson “OUT Os LUCK” The Adventure of * Hopin’ Borneo on the Bounding Main! BILLY RHODES COMEDY “Too Much Dutch" lOC ALL SEATS IQc

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opinion. When her grandfather is or- ! dered West for his health. Angela companies him, and is sure when the film producers see her. her career is ! assured. She fails dramatically but .cores matrimonially, inasmuch as her country' sweetheart leaps into screen fame and they are married, while the older members of her family, who have followed Angela West, hoping to save her from the pitfalls they have read about in the studios, all become well known character actors. A cast of stars never before assembled in one production appears in U-ollywood.” but the chief roles are portrayed by newcomers to the screen. 1 Hope Dawn appears as Angela, and : Luke Cosgrave. */• K. Arthur and ' Ruby Lafayette are span In the principal roles. A Circle comedy, Cirelette oi News and the overture. "La Tosca,” by Pue- j cinl, will complete the program. Tarkington's “Penrod and Sam” at Smith's Booth Tarkington’s "Penrod and Sam.” a story of boyhood, comes to Mister Smith's on Sunday, with Bennie Alexander as Penrod and Joe Butterworth as his inseparable companion. Sam. The story takes the two boys through some of the happiest and saddest moments of their lives, and it is said that this delightful story is one of the best things that Tarkington has ever done. Gareth Hughes, Rockcliffe Fellowes, Mary Phllbin, Gladys Brockwell and William V. Mong, portray the principal roles in this production, not to mention the host of Juvenile stars and "Cameo," the dog,Another round of "Fighting Blood” and a news real complete the program. -I- -I- -IPacific Heat Used in New Gibson Movie In the mak : ng of his latest picture. “Out of Luck.” Hoot Gibson had the assistance of the full Pacific fleet in maneuvers, the sea scenes being taken

The Winter Garden of Indianapolis Majestic Theatre One Block and a Half South of Washington St. on South Illinois Under Management of Pivot City Amusement Company OPENS SEPT. 2nd WITH BIG MUSICAL REVUES 8 All-Star Principals and 20 Singing and Dancing Girls VAUDEVILLE AND PHOTOPLAYS Continuous 1 to 11 Ac?mss?on 25c and 50c pt* Tax) A Family Theater for Father, Mother and Children

I on board the .Ipgship California durj ing a practice cruise. “Out of Luck" will he shown at the | Isis the first half of nerrt week. Hoot ; appears as a cowboy w r ho, after lay- ' ing out his prospective father-in-law \ with a -stove poker during a quarrel. , thinks that he has killed him and runs : away to escape drastic action at the ; hands of a mob. Seeking a place of I refuge he joins the Navy and has a ! high old time as a “gob” until he learns that his supposed victim Is very much alive. Then he decides to quit his Job as a sailor man and return home, only to discover that his term i of enlistment is for four years. Laura La Plante. Howard Trues- ; dell, Elinor Hancock and Freeman Wood are in the cast. “Too Much Dutch." a Billy Rhodes comedy, will be added. "McGuire of the Mounted,” starring ; William Desmond, will be the featured | .attraction the last half of the week, | Thursday. ' Tfie ntory, dealing with the efforts ] oi a -Jnei.'ber of the Canadian Northwest Mounted’ Police to break up a ! gang of cc'-u.m smugglers, has its setj ting in the >"ds of the wooded counI try of Northern Canada. Though there is a romance between the hero and the daughter of a French-Cana-dian trapper, the heroine of the tale is a girl of the dance halls. Louise Lorraine. Vera James, Walter Whitman, W. A. Low'ery, P. J. Loekney, Willard Louis and Nelson McDowell have important roles. “Lota of Nerve.” in which Brownie, the canine actor, is starred, will be the comedy. Montana Might Have Been Rich | Bull Montana, comedian, got two j thousand six hundred for his phoj tograph from an admiring fan in Ger- ; many. But, sad to relate, the money , was forwarded In marks, not dollars, and when Bull finally succeeded In having someone figure it all out for him he discovered that he had been “stung,” the marks being worth Just three-fourths of a cent.

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Another Ade Movie Ready The cast for Thomas Melghar.'s next j Paramount picture. “Woman Proof,” j has completed. Those who will support Mr. Melg- | han are: Lila Lee. John Ssinpolis, Louise Dresser, Robert Agnew, Mary Astor, Edgar Norton, Charles A. Sellon. George O'Brien, Vera Reynolds. Hardee Kirland, Martha Maddox and “Bill'' Gonder. Many of the exterior scenes will be made in Pasadena. There will also be scenes on the New York waterfront. George Ade wrote this story for Mr. Melghan and Tom Geraghty prepared the scenario. It is to be directed by Alfred E. Green. Mr. Ade Is in Hollywood for the purpose of cooperating In the filming of the story This is the third Thomas Mefghan picture in which he has personally cooperated in this way. Melghan will have the role of a young civil engineer who is too busy directing a big enterprise to think of marriage. Hts father's will stipulates that, all of the children must marry, and the complications of the plot re-

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‘SEC’ TO SCEPTRE It is a long stejf to motion picture acting from a social secretaryship to Egyptian royalty, but Edwin Argus, now playing in “Scaramouche,” has taken that step. \ He portrays the role of King Louis XVI in the picturization of Rafaql Sabatlni’s novel of the French Revolution. PCor to his appearance in pictures he was social secretary to Zerdshran. the Crown Prince of Egypt, during the latter's tour of this country. "Scaramouche” is a Rex Ingram production for Metro by arrangement with Charles L. Wagner. Willis Ooldbeck adapted the story for the screen, and John F. Seitz photographed'the production.

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dancer, who will be seen in “The Dancing Girl,” opening at the Murat Monday afternoon for a week’s engagement. No. 6—Katie Williams, at the Palace the last half of the week. No. 7—Tpe little people appearing in “The Midget Theater ” at Rubin ft Cher o’ Shows at the State Fair next wejji. No. B—Laura Guertie, at the Lyric all next week. No. 9—Lena Dailey, in "Brevities of 1923,” at the Capitol next week.

Movie Is Based on Famous Novel A great deal of Interest is being i evinced in the forthcoming release of i 'he Associated Authors production of "Richard The Lion Hearted.” This ‘ cinematic attraction is based on the I Sir Walter Scott novel, "The Talisman" and relates the adventures of King Richard during the time he left his kingdom on the Third Crusade. | Coupled with the Douglas Fairbanks | production of "Robin Hood,” it makes j a complete history of England and the Third Crusade of Robin Hood's 1 time. Frank Woods, a member of the j triumvirate of Associated Authors. ! supervised the production of "Rlcltard l tho Lion Hearted.” Wallace Beery I will be seen in the title role, one he ! made famous in "Robin Hood.” The 1 cast includes Charles Gerrard. Kath- \ leen Clifford. Marguerite De La Motte, John Bowers, Clarence Geldert, George Siegman, and Wilbur Higby.V

I A FRET) NIBTO PRODUCTION f vhe FAMOUS 1 A\RS. FAIR" 1 WITH gs > Mvjrtie Steelman HuntU) Gordon, f | Mcteguerile DeLaMoite • Cullen Landis 1 I Carmel Mije vs & Ward Crane - | ) “The Famous Mrs. Fair," directed by Mr. Fred Niblo, P who also has to his credit such productions as “Blood V and Sand,” “Three Musketeers” and “The Mark of H , / z °ro. ’ ’ ■ .(I Shaking shoulders and B \ 111 Cocktails i—, i Painting the town and SP / her lips red NR 1 1' Burning up cigarettes and moonlit roads —While Mrs. Fair was away getting famous her daughter Sylvia ■—^ knew all the flapper yA iral fOll l<5S " \. yml ‘yfß mmsA fffßß ■ f|l \ MSB , Comedu THE RAINSTORM* A If Mi PATHE'REVIEW 'Prßi AMAMI LUCKY 7 •, j r i = , =; Mn.ii.in yilWi vujr^

DALE DIMERS WHY MOVIE PUBLIC IS SADLY BORED Noted Actor Declares There Are Too Many 'Copy Cats’ Among Producers, By JACK JUNGMEYER OLLYWOOD. Sept. I.—The movies fairly purr with stale imitations of the copy-cats. Directors copying their conferees; producers doing the lock-step; asteroids emulating stars: all but the few in each copy category making film tracings of the other fellow’s stuff —and wondering why the public yawns. One example of this imitativeness, almost as shopworn as the late lament about the scarcity of a certain fruit, will serve to conjure many others. Some yqp.rs ago Mae Marsh, I think, it was, initiated the little kick of ecstacy as she was being kissed. Since then every ingenue kicks as she kisses, and if she doesn’t feel like kicking, the director makes her.- Sweet line of asterisks! How refreshing then, how like a spring in the desert, the play of originality on the screen. All of which is a pertinent, if a bit roundabout introduction to an interview with Creighton Hale. -I- -!- -1* PALE is not a copy-cat. Actor since early boyhood, and son of a prominent English actor, he had dissected and learned to use with discretion every trick of his profession long before most of the present movie crop “discovered” or adopted them. “I believe few producers and directors realize how deepiy the public is beginning to resent monotonous imitation in pictures, amounting in some quarters to positive loathing,” opined Hale, crisp, genial blond of the motive type, who at the moment is playing the young barrister in Goldwyn’s rendition of Caine's "Master of Man.” "It is. of course, no easy thing to avoid the stereotyped manner. When young men and women of the screen almost daily watch the performances of their stage elders and betters, the tendency to copy their originations Is almost irresistible. I believe every intelligent youngster has to fight against It. Sor myself, I stay away from the rrthvies on that account. And I never go to a play in which there is a character or role similar to one I’m taking on. I will not take a chance at unconscious influence. -I- -I* -Iii r_, OR while a great deal of Imip tation is deliberate, part of it in the films as in writing and other professions, is subconscious

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Operetta Booked “Blosom Time,’ a three-act musical play, will open a week’s engagement at the Murat, Monday, Sept. 17. All the wealth of melody of which Shubert was a master, is poured in unstinted measure into this superlatively beautiful score. The dignity, tenderness and musical eloquence of the great composer are manifested in a pretty way in which he expresses love, despair and joy through the language of music. There are haunt-' ing measures of “The Unfinished Symphony” recurring throughout the score, the “Ave Maria,” “The Serenade,” and the “Song of Love” are well embodied like radiant gems in this jewel of a musical play. Dorothy Donnelly is the authoress of the book and lyrics, adapted from the original by A. M. Willner and H. Riechert, the music from melodies of Franz Schubert and H. Berie, were adapted bv Sigmund Romberg, and J. C. Huffman, has staged the piece un d'br the personal direction of J. Z. Shubert. —bits of acting, tricks of expression, technical details garnered here and there and popping out under the mask of originality. "Os course, the personal manner must he somewhat guided by dramatic requirements. Originality has rather close limitations for the screen actor* And it is only when tricks and mannerisms are obvious steals from another, or when a whole school of Imitators parade them through picture after picture, that the practice becomes positively nauseous.” •I- -I' -IREIGHTON HALE will seldom read a book from which his role is taken. “So much of the book,” he explains, “is usually sliced out In making the picture script that it is simply confusing to become familiar with the original text. You get a. fixed idea of what you’re to do in certain scenes and then the director may tell you he’s cut these scenes out totally.” Hale's mother In England waited him to become a banker, and to this day isn’t reconciled to his stage career. Creighton himself isn’t quite eatisflied either, although he has a fine collection of screen laurels. He wants to be an electrical engineer, and swears he’s going to be yet, though at present he confines the inclination to tinkering with his auto. “Man never is, hut always to be blest”—isn’t that the way it goes? Roberts Honored by University Theodore Roberts received a unique honor on his recent visit to San Francisco for the purpose of filming scenes in Cecil B. DeMilie’s production, “The Ten Commandments.” Fifty members of the alumnae of the old Washington Grammar School, including former mayors, politicians .lawyers and financiers attended a vaudeville performance with him and gave him an ovation. Mr .Roberts w-as a pupil at the school sixty-four years ego.

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