Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 166, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 November 1923 — Page 6

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MUSIC AND DANCE APPEAR ON VARIETY BILLS W WEEK Local Vaudeville Houses to Offer Attractive Hloiday Programs. HANKSGIVING week at the Ljric will be observed by the ■ presentation of a show of many unusual features, the acts having been recruited from all parts of the globe. Foremost among them will be “Romeo and His Dancing Dolls” a spectacular terpsichorean production staged by Adelaide and Hughes with music by Leo Edwards and Percy Wenrich. It consists of cleverly arranged tunes and steps from Toyland in which a half dozen girls and several principals appear. The bill will include: ED REDMOND AND COMPANY— A group of talented players from the legitimate Btage in an odd comedy sketch entitled "Napoleon” in which Mr. Redmond has the role of a mountain hermit who harbors the delusion that he is Napoleon Bona- ' parte, and who becomes the central figure of a kidnapping episode that develops into an elopement. * FRANK CLARK AND DANNY O’NElLL—Syncopated songsters and i eccentric dancers who entertain with e bunch of new melody hits. DOROTHY NEILSON Brilliant Norwegian violinist in a recital in ■which she is assisted by Otis Francis, i planish Classical and popular selec- * tions on the violin, ’cello and piano. : JONES AND JOHNSON—Negro i comedians, singers, dancers and fun t makers, introducing Irving Jones, | the stuttering comic of “Livin' Easy” > Same. CLINTON SISTERS—Two varsatHe girls who offer a minature revue called "Cartooning in Danceland” in •which they perform a variety of original dance creations. AL GOLEM COMPANY—Sensational Persian acrobats, tumblers and equilibrists In an exhibition of Oriental athletic pastimes., ON THE SCREEN—HaII Room : Boys comedy, “Ten Nights in a Hall Room,” Martin Johnson Travelogue and the Pathe news reel. -I- -I- -|- Hungarian Orchestra to Top Holiday BUI at Keith’s The Thanksgiving week bill to bo seen at B. F. Keith's next week will have as its main attraction Joe Fejer and his Hungarian orchestra, which Is making a tour of the Keith circuit as a special attraction. Fejer, a musician and composer of note, has surrounded himself with some real musicians, all of whom are soloists. A note of distinctiveness is added to the orchestra in the form of a cymbalon played by Bels Nyary. The program to be offered by Mr. Fejer and his orchestra will include "Hungarian Rhapsodie No. 2,” "The Blue Danube Waltz.” "Chanson Bohemian,” a violin solo by Fejer, and a medley fox trot, "Midnight Rose.” The bill will include: SYBIL VANE. Welsh prima donna. Miss Vane is a coloratura soprano. She will be assisted at the piano by Leon Domque. ALYN MANN in "The Whirl of Dance,” dons feminine attire and is transformed into a pretty young danseuse. He is assisted by Jay Russell. Hall Taggart and Billy Bradford. The dancers were arranged by Beth Berri. The act has a special stage setting. Raymond bond with a supporting company Including Duncan Harris and Eleanor Magunson 'will offer a comedy playlet in which Bond assumes his well-known boob character called “The Minute Man.” THE POUR ADLONAS will offer a casting act that is done from bars mounted on the tops of tall tripods. WILBUR MACK AND COMPANY Will present an act written by Mr. Mack which is described as "Two Is Company.” WATTS AND HAWLEY will offer , b comedy melange under the billing >of "Laughs Coated with Melodies.” THE DREOD SISTERS, a duo of ■ pretty misses with an abundance of ‘ talent for singing and dancing. The bill will include the Pathe News weekly, Topics of the Day and Aesop’s Fables.

Novelty Dance Act Featured at Palace “Love Fables, ’’ a novelty dancing' and singing act, will be underscored on the bill opening at the Palace on Monday. Alma Braham, Dorothy Morton and a company of dancers are featured. The entire act was conceived by Edith May Capes and staged by Nelson Snow and Charles Columbus. They have made an effort to create some new dances and incorporate with them some lilting melodies. The cast of “Love Fables” Is made up of six players. Other acts are: Lillian and Henry Ziegler—Exponents of modern equillbrism. They try to make their most difficult tricks appear graceful and easy. Frazer and Bounce —Two young men who look near enough alike to be twins, yet are no relation. They make capital out of their similarity of appearance by working in a comedy sketch that has to do with mistaken identity. Stuart Casey and Mildred Warren— Offering "The Fog,” a title that suggests difficulties that are both humorous and serious. The piece was written by Paul Gerard Smith. It includes some lively patter and several songs. Wright and Deitrieh —Entertainers who have adapted the "blues” songs and eccentric dances to a novelty skit. The bill starting Thursday ■will be headed by Ed Janis Revue, a combination fashion revue and a miniature musical comedy. It is said to be staged in two scenes with some pretty girls. Other acts will be “The Imp's Playground,” a spectacle on unsupported ladders. Gil Squires and Alice Thornton offer “In the Swim,” a conversational turn that uses the seashore as a background for their fun. Fred Hughes and company present a sketch, while Harvey, Heney and Grace specialize in songs, dances and musical variations. On the Screen—The first half of the week gives prominence to “The Man Between! a melodrama of the great North wilds.

VARIETY ; STAGE AND MUSICAL EVENTS DUE HERE SOON

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No. I—The Clinton Sisters, who will be on the Thanksgiving week bill at the Lyric. No. 2 —Alice Thornton on the Thanksgiving bill, opening at the

‘SPICEOFffi’TO OPEN WEEK SLAY AT MURAT MONDAY Brendel and Bert, With Many Others, Appear in Cast of This Revue, As its Thanksgiving attraction, the Murat offers for the entire week opening Monday night, Edward L Bloom’s attraction of the New York Winter Garden, “Spice of 1922.” There will be a special matinee Thursday (Thanksgiving day) not starting until 2:30. Other matinees will be given on Wednesday and Saturday. The author of the book and lyrics. Jack Lait, is said to have incorporated some original ideas in this musical satire on the foibles of mankind, live topics of news and lampoons on society as he sees it in Manhattan, the whole composing a different class of entertainment than one usually associates with a musical revue. It is mixture of comedy, sensational satire and beautiful scenery. The company is large and the principals include Brendel and Bert, Georgie Price, Arman Kaliz, Jack Trainer, Florence Browne, Alice Ridnor, Martha Throop, Johnny Berkes, Evelyn Downing, Arthur Corey, a score of others and a large chorus.

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Palace Thursday afternoon. No. 3—Anna Tavlowa, dancer, who wili appear at the Murat under the directions of Ona B. Talbot, on Dec. 8.

Real Grand Opera Indianapolis and vicinity opera lovers are to have 'real grand opera. The Wagnerian Opera Company is booked to play an engagement of one day at the Shubert-Murat, Saturday, Dec. 8, only. Two performances will be given—one in the afternoon and the other in the evening. The matinee play is Richard Wagner’s “Lohengrin.” Asa •reminder, tho curtain rises promptly at 2 o’clock. In the evening Wagner’s famous opera "Die Walkuere” will be given. The management of the Murat has heen advised that this opera will start at 7:30. The Wagnerian Opera Company is making a tour of the larger cities of the country, and are playing all next week at the Opera House in Detroit, This opera company is a complete organization, carrying not only an orchestra of flfty-flve and a chorus of sixty-seven, but many principles. The prlndpals appearing at the matinee do not appear at the evening performance in Indianapolis. The State Symphony Orchestra of New York accompanies the Wagnerians on their tour. The matinee of “Lohengrin” will be conducted by Ernest Knoch and “Die Walkuere,” a musical drama in three acts, will be conducted by Edward Moerlke.

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No. 4 —Flo B-'!t in "The Spice of 1922,” opening it the Murat Monday night. No. s—Fred Palmer. Juggler, at the Lincoln Square next week.

ENGLISH’S OFFERS UAL TREAT ON THANKSGIVING DAY 'Good Morning Dearie' Opens Three-Day Visit With , Special Matinee, "Qood Morning Dearie," a musical comedy, will open a three day engagement n.t English’s t>eglnnlng Thanksgiving day afternoon. Jerome Korn's best music, is said to be found in “Good Morning Dearie,"

MENDELSSOHN CHOIR FALL CONCERT Soloist: SUZANNE KEENER Coloratura Soprano Metropolitan Opera Cos. Caleb Mills Hall, Mon., Nov. 26 Hear a Great Artist and a Superb Chorus of 125 Voices PERCEVAL OWEN. Conductor TICKETS—S 2, $1.50 AND SI—WAR TAX EXTRA—On Sale at FULLER-RYDE MUSIC CO. 27 East Ohio Street

Sunday Afternoon, Dec. 9 (FAREWELL TOUR)

DePACHMANN Greatest Chopin Player Living All Chopin Program in Indianapolis In ordering tickets enclose self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of tickets. Prices—s3.oo, $2.50, $2.00, $1.50, SI.OO War Tax lO^^Extra SEATS NOW SELLING—On; Taid t c .ice, Hume-Mansur Bldg.

No. 6—Dolly Davis in outhful Follies,” opening Sunday n tie Capitoj. No. 7—Rudo’f Ritter, with the Wagnerian Opera Company, at the Murat. Deo. 8.

and it is thought by many to surpass his .-wore in Ziegfeld s production of “Sally.” Edward Royce, w'ho produced “Sally” and “Irene,” has directed it all, from the Toddle Shop, with the midinettes busy at the sewing machines, followed by a street scene in Chinatown; and this leads to the "Hell's Bells Dance Hall.” In the next act we are lwck in the showroom of ( ,the shop wdth the mannequins on parade in gorgeous gowns designed by Paul Poiret of Paris, and later the charming Fragonard scene in a beautiful garden where everything necessarily ends happily. “Good Morning Dearie” ran for over 400 nights at the Globe Theater, New York. The company includes Virginia Watson, Gwendolyn Roland, Kitty Clark, Kathleen Vaughn, Mary Diehl, Roland Hogue. Loun Powers, Eddie Allan, Abott Adams, Leslee Jones and an ensemble of show gi-ls and young men dancers, not forgetting the Sunbeam Girls, the sensational stepper* from Ig>ndon who were brought to

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No. B—Kittyß—Kitty Clarke In “Good Morning, Dearie " opening Thursday afternoon at English’s. No. 9 —Sybil Vai on the bill opening Monday afternoon at B. F. Keith’s.

America especially for "Good Morning Dearie.” Little Girl Star Has New Role “Poaches” Jackson, who made her motion picture debut with Thomas Meighan in "The Prince Chap” a few years ago, has an important role in his now picture, “Pled Piper Malone," which Booth Tarkington wrote. Little Miss Jackson’s big brown eyes and brown curie were also seen with Mr. Meighan In “The Bachelor Daddy.” Naldi Returns to New York Nlta Naldi has returned to New York after having been in Hollywood since last July. Miss Naldi has Just finished a featured role In William de Male's latest production for Paramount, "Holiday Love.” Prior to that she had a featured role In Cecil B. De Mills's production, “The Ten Commandments.” ■

PpoQo^ ZMIU? ifPSfTHE LONE PEm STAR ■ RANGER I With'TONY the wonder Horse ' Bjl Tense drama in a swift whirlpool of Western audacJSlf ity—A great author’s story of fearless men in J||| 1 a fear-inspiring country—See Mix larrup his way mg i through the dangerous passes of Texan wilderness 'fi§| i and drive outlawry to the walL * | SPECIAL COMEDY FEATURE | jp| Hal Roack Presents Our in j I JwliSrlp

H. H. Fnusee Presents —Prices—--2 A KING FOR A DAY rsnte, 50c to $2.50 With Mat. 50c to $1.50 Today Gregory Kelly and Grace Valentine. Seats Ready ENGLISH S Commencing Tiiurs., Nov. 29 Thanksgiving Matinee at 2:45 and Saturday Matinee Prices, Eve., 50c to $2.50. Both Matinees, 50c to $1.50 Plus Tax. Seat Sale Monday, 9 A. M. ybu HAVE- HEARD OF ITS SOL/D HEARS SUCCESS I /// HEW HORK- yOU HAVE WHISTLED ITS CHARMING-* | MELODIES you HAVE DA/VCED THE SUNBEAM OiRLS | UNALTERED BROADWAU PRODUCTION INTACT WITH A HUNDRED DISTINCT FEATURES WHICH MADE IT THE TALK OF NEW HORK FOR AH ENTIRE i/EARf A FEAST OF BIAUTy-yOUTH-MIRTH • GANCEAND M&LODy. Positively the only Company Presenting This Attraction in American Theaters. -w *ri - i■*—it■ BEGINNING ¥~v g-% MATINEES \V LLIi MONDAY DUX*. O WED.-SAT. y Mil fIDnCDC unuf When accompanied by remittance and If!AIL ImilLKO llUfl self-addressed, stamped envelope. Nights, 50c to $2.50. Wed. Mat., 50c to $1.50 Sat. Mat., 50c to $2. Plus 10 % U. S. Tax Holds the Record for Turnaway Business Last Season most successful musical cem^*7usu and BtAKE~ And Their Famous Long-Run Company Whirlwind Singing and Dancing Chorus New York Musical Hall Orchestra BOX OFFICE SALE THURSDAY

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