Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 132, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 October 1923 — Page 6
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TALIWADGE SISTERS TO BE FILM RIVALS HERETO WEEK Priscilla Dean in New Drama to Be at Apollo and Hope Hampton at Ohio, ONSTANCE AND NORMA TALMADGE, probably the -1 moat famous sisters on the movie screen today, will be film rivals here next week. , Norma will be seen at the Circle In her latest period romance, “Ashes of Vengeance" and Constance will be seen at Mister Smith's In "Dulcy.’’ Priscilla Dean in “Drifting,” a dramatic offering, will be the chief offering at the Apollo. The Ohio will feature Hope Hampton in “Does It Pay?” & William Fox picture. “The Covered Wagon” starts Its eecond and last week at English’s Sunday afternoon. John Gilbert In “The Exiles” will be on view at the Isis the first half of next week. , -I- -I- + “Ashe* of Vengeance” at the Circle Next Week Norma Talmadge, comes to the Circle on Sunday, in “Ashes of Vengeance," a romance of old Prance by H. B. Sommervllle. The story concerns Rupert De Vrleao, who fights a duel with his ■worn enemy, the Count De La Roche, and defeats him. but to humiliate him, epares his life. When the massacre of the Huguenots begins, the Count returns the compliment by sparing the life of De Vrieac's fiancee, Margot De Valncore, on condition that Rupert becomes his servant for a period of five years. Rupert goes to the Count’s castle, and here meets Yoeland, the Count’s sister, who begins by hating Rupert and eventually falls in love with him. The Duo De Tours, a cowardly villain, attempts to foroe his attentions on Yoeland without success, and then kills one of his own soldiers In a fit of pique. The soldiers start after him and there Is a desperate sword fight In which Rupert Is seriously wounded. Yoeland nurses him back to health, and they declare their love for each other.’ Conway Tearle is seen In the most romantic role of his oareer as Rupert De Vries.c. Betty Francisco is Margot. Wallace Beery Is the Duo De Tours, and Coi rtenay Foote Is the Count De La Roche, Others In this production, which was personally directed by Prank Lloyd, are Josephine Crowell, Claire MacDowell, Murdock MacQuarrle, Carmen Phillips, Boyd Winter Hall, Hector V. Sarno, Forrest Robinson, Frank Leigh and little Jeanne Carpenter. 4- 4* 4Dramatic Movie Has Services of Priscilla Dean Prlsdlja Dean’s new drama “Drifting” will be the Apollo’s feature next week. It Is a tale of China. The picture was taken from John Colton's stage play, originally produced by William A. Brady as a starring vehicle for his daughter Alice. Miss Dean has the role of Caasle Cook, who played the opium selling game In China until fate and a bad shuffle compelled her to team up with her biggest rival, Jules Repin. Then the horror of the whole thing weighed down upon her and she determined to quit and leave the Orient before it was too late. Then, too, she was anxious to get her chum, Molly Morton, out of the country before a growing taste for the drug got a final hold on her. The plans she so carefully worked out failed, and It became necessary for her to Journey to the Interior where In a little trouble infested village near the poppy fields she turned against her associates. Learning of her trickery they set the community ablaze with revolution and the soul of C&ssle Cook was cleansed In the fires of remorse as she battled for what she believed was the right cause, and out of It came a love that was clean and honorable. In the cast are Anna Mae Wong, hailed as China’s greatest actress; Matt Moore, J. Farrell McDonald, William V. Mong, Wallace Eeery, Brace Guerin and Frank Lannlng. Tod Browning directed. Other program attractions will consist of an Our Gang comedy “Dogs of War,” the Fox news weekly, organ selections by Luster Huff and music by Virgil Moore’s Apollo orchestra. -|- 4. A Constance Talmadge Featured In “Dulcy” at Mister Smith’s The screen adaptation by John Emerson and Anita Loos of the George Kaufman - Marc Connelly stage success “Dulcy,” comes to Mister Smith’s on Sunday, with Constance Talmadge In the role which Lynn Fontaqne made famous on the legitimate stage. Jack Mulhall, who played opposite Norma Talmadge In “Within the
CADLE TABERNACLE Saturday, Oct. 27 ssr;,r Sousa^Band Lt. Commander JOHN PHILIP SOUSA., Conductor The record of this band—thirty years in America and Europe—is unique and proves that it is the accepted "musical organization of the world. The band has played to millions of people, and, in all these years has presented programs appealing to all classes of people and bringing the best of music to cities and towns otherwise bereft of such cultural influence. Lieutenant Commander Sousa stands for the best in music. COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME AT MATINEE AND EVENING CONCERTS Seats on sale Monday, Oct. It. at Pearson Piano Cos., 128 X. Penn. St. Price*—Mat., 75c. 81.00, $1.60. Sight, SI.OO, $1.60, $2.00, pins tax.
PASSING SHOW BOOKED “The Passing Show of 1023,” the New York Winter Garden’* annual revue, comes to the Shu-bert-Murat Theater for one week beginning Monday, Nov. 5, with a Shrine party, and matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. This year’s annual Winter Garden revue has such well-known Broadway favorites as Ted Lewis and his Jazz band; George Hassell, Joan Hay, Flanagan and Morrison, Frank Gaby, Muriel De Forrest, Libby and Sparrow, William Pringle. Perry Askam, Jack Rice, Bob Gilbert, Trado Twins, James Hamilton, Louise Doss. Vestoff, Ann Lowenworth, Vera Ross, Edgar Ely and many others. In addition to the above there will be a large ohorus. The book and lyrios of the "Passing Show” are by Harrold Atteridge. The music Is by Sigmund Romberg and Jean Schwartz. The darmes have been arranged by All/n K. Foster.
Law.” plays the husband. Others In the cast are May Wilson, Johnny Harron, Claude Gllllngwater, Anne Cornwall, Gilbert Douglas, Andre de Beranger, Milla Davenport, and Frederick Esmelton. 4- 4- 4New William Fox Mode Booked at Ohio “Does It Pay?” a William Fox production of Beatrice Dovslde's story, directed by Charles Horan. Is to be shown next week at the Ohio with Hope Hampton in the leading role. Other features will Include a news weekly, an Imperial comedy. “Two John’s” and "Heeza Liar In the Burglar," an animated cartoon. Music will be provided by the Palais Garden orchestra featuring Jack Tllson and Harry Basin, two local musicians. Supportng Miss Hampton in "Does It Pay?” are Robert T. Haines. Florence Shot. Walter Petri, Peggy Shaw. Charles Wellesley, Mary Thurman, Claude Brooke. Pierre Gendron, Roland Bottomley, Marie ShotweQ and Bunny Grauer. “Does It concerns John Weston a successfbl business man whose wife Martha decides that she needs a companion for herself and her daughter who is returning from col- \ lege. John objects, but his wife finally makes him see the necessity and as a result Doris Clark a "gold digger" becomes a member of the wholly unsuspecting family. Her entrance Is made without fiour- ; lsh and so she takes It upon herself to be known by flirting with John. John does not repulse her, but takes up with her and Is found In a compromising situation by hi* son Jack, but manages to explain. Doris, out for money, tries to win Jack, but seeing that he 1* engaged and that his parents approve of his choice, returns her attentions to Jack’s father. John takes her attentions seriously and at her suggestion divorces his wife. 4- 4-4-“Covered Wagon” Held Over Second Week at English’* Due to the fact that many people have been turned away at every performance of “The Covered Wagon” st English’s An extension of the engagement has been decided on and this, the greatest of all Paramount pictures, will continue through next week, which will positively be the laat opportunity of seeing this photopl y in Indianapolis for another year at leas’. Not since “The Birth of a Nation” has there been a photoplay shown In this city that has met with such enthusiastic praise as the plcturfzatlon of Emerson Hough’s great novel of pioneer days. It strikes fire In the heart of every American and tugs at every human heart string. “The Covered Wagon” possesses everything that is requisite for two hours of thrills and Intense Interest adventure, romance, pathos, humor and a story that sustains compelling Interest from beginning to end. Performances are given twice dally, including a Sunday matinee. ‘I- *l* + John Gilbert Featured in New Picture at Isis John Gilbert In “The Exiles," Richard Harding Davis’ well-known story, screened by William Fox, will be the attraction at the Isis the first half of next week. The scene* range from New York City to Tangier*, Africa, and afford thrill* and action In abundance. Gilbert 1* cast a# Henry Howard Holcombe Jr., an attorney famed for his relentless persecution of the unfortunates brought to the bar of Justice. He goes to Tangier* for a well-earned rest, and there encounters a man and woman who had been the victims of his legal skill. The trio have many strange adventures before Holcombe is brought to see the havoo wrought by his methods of dealing with erring humanity. For the last half of the week, start - lng Thursday, “The Power Divine,” a drama dealing with a feud In the Kentucky hills will head the program. Jack Livingston and Mary Wynn head the cast, which Includes A1 Ferguson, Carolina Brunson and Ralph Parker. The comedy will be “Funny Papers," a Billy Rhoades farce.
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MANY SPECIAL MOVIES DUE HERE NEXT WEEK
No. I—Norma1 —Norma Talmadge ad she appears In "Ashes of Vengeance,” at the Circle next week. No. 2—John Gilbert in “The Exiles,” at the Isis the first half of next week. No. 3—Constance Talmadge as Dulcy In a movie jf the same name at Mister Smith’s next week. No. 4 —Priscilla Dean In "Drifting.” at the Apollo next week. No. s—Lois5 —Lois Wilson In ‘‘The Covered Wagon,” which opens its second week at English's Sunday afternoon. No. 6—Hope Hampton In “Does It Pay?” at the Ohio next week.
ROUNDING ROUND THEATERS with Walter D. Hickman
j . WAS hundred* of mile* away from the Capitol Theater, A)l— Z — bany, N. Y., the other night, but I heard a company of "Blopsom Time” singing Its melodious score. How come? I was at the Murat In this city about 8 o’clock. M, L. Scooler of the radio department of Hook’* had placed the necessary radio Instrument against a telephone connected with the Murat. In this way I heard several number* a* well a* the applause of the audlenca. Will wonder* never stop? -I- + 4WO Indianapolis musician* are making a ooncert tour which The artist . > Walter Flandorf, formerly org. ...st at the Clrole, and Mia* Vera Sangern*ro, soprano Flandorf Is playing the piano on this tour. Mrs. Mildred Weymer-Graff la accompanist for Mis* Sangernero. NEW house publication, called “The Capitol News” ha* made its appaaranoe. It Is being published weekly and distributed free at the Capitol Theater, the local home of Columbia burlesque. William Stokes Is editor. • • • I- ~| M convinced of one thing; The I citizens of this country welL___J come an attempt to see American history reflected on the screen. The proof o> this Is the capacity business that "The Covered W)agon" ha* been doing at English's all week. It breathes American history. but It does not give it to one under the title of history, but as entertainment. I wish it were possible for every boy and girl In Indianapolis to see this picture. Every parent should see that John, Mabel, Henry and all the others see this one before it leaves the city. • • • mOSEPH E. HOWARD has proven one thing—lt is possible to produce a revue for vaudeville In the same artlstlo taste that the legitimate stage puts on such productions. I believe that Howard and Ethelyn Clark by assembling a gifted company, Including Jams* J. Morton, Tlllls and La Rue, the Ladles Orchestra and the other*, hav* made themselves secure on the Keith circuit for years. It Is no wonder that Howard takes pleasure In presenting this revue. It Is the last word In mlnature revue* with everything done on an elaborate scale.
BROADWAY ALL NEW PRINCIPALS IN THE LAND OF JAZZ MAX GEALER, JIMMY PARELLE, LEONA FOX, DOLLY GRANT, TOMMY WIGGINS, ETHEL GEORGE. WILTON CLEARY, CLEO MILES IT’S A WOW! SYNCOPATING NUMBERS THAT STOP THE SHOW SNAPPY PEPPY GINGERY BURLESQUE and VAUDEVILLE IN THE LAND OF JAZZ
SPECIAL FUN NIGHTS MONDAY—WaItz Contest Night TUESDAY—Bathing Beauty Night WEDNESDAY Country Store Night THURSDAY—Surprise Night FRlDAY—Amateur Night
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SHRINERS TO GREET ABE ANDMAWRUSS ‘Partners Again' to Open at Murat Monday for Week, The Shriners will give one of the largest theater parties of the season at the Murat Monday night, when Barney Bernard and Alexander Carr open a week’s engagement In “Partners Again.” The stars will be seen as Abe Potash and Mawruss Perlmutter. The comedy this season deals with the two men In the automobile Industry. The play h.is a strong love Interest. In this instance, also, the romance helps to save the partners from plunging into bankruptcy. They have made a mees as car agents and car manufacturers —such a mess that in
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Another Week! Starting Tomorrow Matinee Every Afternoon at 2:30 —Every Night at 8:30 Special Sunday Matinee, 3 o’Clock THE GREATEST HIT IN THE HISTORY OF INDIANAPOLIS Bigger Than “Tlw Birth of a Nation” or “Way Down East" Hundreds Turned Away Last Week Don’t Stand in Those Long Lines
Secure Seats Early in Advance Matinees —50c, 75c and sl. Nights—soc, 75c, $1 and $1.50 Plus 10% U. S. Tax. All Reserved Iw/’ JESSE L. lASKY prejentj WAGON" ft equal to the days * IT PORTRAYS A Paramount Production Directed by James Cruze Adapted From Emerson Hough’s Great Story of the Winning of the West!
Special Musical Score Played by a Spphonv Orchestra
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the end they seem to face long terms in some Federal Jail, Innocent of crime themselves, but convicted as dumbbells and victims of sharper*. Then their mechanic and stenographer, who have been conducting a courtship, lend them a helping hand. “Partners Again” comes to the Shubert-Murat for a week, commencing Monday evening, Oct. 16, with matinees Wednesday and Saturday, with Barney Bernard and Alexander Carr in the roles they have been playing since last year, and with a carefully chosen supporting cast, all under the direction of Selwyn and company, Including Maurice Barrett, Cameron Clemens, Ella Morris, George Sweet, Harry Sherwood, George Horcourt, Jennie Moscovitz, Helen Reimer, Charlotte Wynters, Judson Langille, Robert Kenyon, William E. Morris. Charles Brown. Arthur Jones, Max Waizman and Charles Moore. Phone Rehearing Denied. Petition of the city of Bluffton for a rehearing of the Indiana Bell Telephone case has been denied by the public service commission because the case is pending in Federal Court.
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