Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 238, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 February 1924 — Page 5
SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1924
ELTINGE, MITZI AND 3CHILDKRAUT SWOOP DOWN UPON US
Booking Powers Crowd in Three of Biggest Stars in Show Business in Four Days' Time Joison to Be at Murat in March —‘Lady in Ermine’ Also Scheduled, Fate or a booking trick sends Mitzi, Julian Eltinge and Joseph Schildkraut to Indianapolis next week. Julian Eltinge and Tom Brown’s “Black and White Revue” will be at English’s next Wednesday for matinee and night performances. On Thursday night at the Murat. Joseph Schildkraut opens a three-day engagement in “The Highwayman,” and at the same hour Mitzi opens at English’s in “The Magic Ring.”
On Monday night, March 10, “The Lady In Ermlno” opens a week’s engagement at the Murat. A1 Joison in “Eombo” arrives for a three-day engagement at the Murat on March 6. On Thursday night, Feb. 28, “Sally, Irene and Mary,’’ a lyuslcal comedy, opens a three-day engagement. The Shrine has bought the house for the fisrt night, but the public is Invited to attend. •I- -I* *1- ' ELTENGE WITH BIG REVUE BOOKED HERE Tha Julian Eltinge and Tom Brown "Black and White Revue for 1324” comes to English's next Wednesday for two performances. The Eltinge and Brown Revue is a musical entertainment of the most modem type. The organization of seventy entertainers carry many important theatrical personages. Julian Eltinge, Tom Brown, the Six Brown Brothers, black face Eddie Ross, that quartette (Sylvester, Jones, Pringle and Morrell), Theresa Valerio, Adelaide Valerio, Babette Fuller, Pauline Lor:aine, Estelle Winters and many others. Unusual care was exercised by Eltinge and Bronn in the selection of their chorus. Many nimble toes will be in evidence during the performance as the act Dancing Fiends, composed of fifteen young dancers, will be present. As an additional musical feature the Revue carries a saxophone r and of thirty musicians. -!• -I- *!* MATINEE IDOL TO STEAL HEARTS AT MURAT THEATER Next week's attraction at the Shu-bert-Murat will be Joseph Schildkraut in the love adventure, “The Highwayman.” Thievish as the title may sound, the hero, rather than the villain. is the robber and he steals nothing quite so skillfully as the hearts of women, not neglecting, however, to carry his predatory tactics to the point of grabbing lord's estate for a lady love. “The Highwayman,” which ran 300 nights in Vienna, is just finishing a run at Lester Bryant's Playhouse, t'hicago. Bry ant, who is handling the star’s present tour of the leading cities. has arranged for a New York premiere in March. In the supporting cast are Elise Bartlett, leading‘woman; John Westley. Grant Stewart, Corbett Morris, Jessie Royce Landis, Philip Lord and many others. "The Highwayman” was written by a scenario writer, Lajos Biro, and was adapted by Miss Gladys Unger, author of “The Business Widow,” and The Marriage Market.” Tt opens Thursday night. -1--I--I----lIT/.I ARRIVES IN BRAND NEW MUSICAL COMEDY
Or. Thursday night, Mitzi opens a ;’jre-j-day engagonent at English’s in ‘ the Magic Ring.” “The Magic Ring” is the title of the latest fantastic comedy-with-music in which a Mitzi will appear in this ,-ity, and as usual it is under the direction of Henry TV. Savage. It comes to this city closely following its triumphs in New York City. Miss /elda Sears and Harold Levey, author and composer of the piece, were also the collaborators on Mitzi’s list play, “Lady Billy,” also “The Clinging Vine,” in which Broadway delighted all last season. “The Magic Ring” is a blending of romanoe with fantasy, and comedy with mystery- From a prologue, laid in the time and manner of the Arabian Nights, the scene quickly shifts to New York City of the present time. Here the story alternates between a basement antique shop and a lavish studio apartment. Boyd Marshall, Mitzl’s leading man of "Sari” and “Lady Billy,” Is again idling that role. Sidney Greenstreet, the comedy butler of the latter play, is also In “The Magic Ring,” while others of note are Jeannette MacDonald, Worth Faulkner, Phoebe Crosby, Adrian Rosely, Estelle Birney and others, not overlooking a very beautiful and capable group of choristers.
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ALEXANDER TOPS EXPENSIVE BILL AT LYRIC THEATER ‘Wee’ Georgie *Wood to Be Seen at Keith's and I bach at Palace. A r ~^ m LEXANDER, “The Man Who Knows.” known for his demonim. strations of psychic phenomena, who has appeared in Indianapolis at English’s Theater heading his own road company", comes to the Lyric next week. It includes the salient features of Alexander’s road show, together wi*h the scenic investure and costuming. During his Simla Sceance, Alexander will answer all written questions propounded. r.o matter in what language they may’ be written or in what manner they are sealed. Skeptics are invited to submit the most difficult tests they can devise. . Alexander works with remarkable rapidity, and though he is the only American whose performance has the indorsement of both Sir A. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge, he lays no claim to supernatural power, nor does he pose as a "mind reader.” Oriental dahees by Mile Valeska and the Nartell twins are interpolated during the act.. The bill will include: FRANK W STAFFORD AJCD CO. -—Versatile srf-tists in a fantastic woodland fairy tale, entitled "Rip Van Winkle's Dream ” Staged in three scenes with Stafford giving his own interpretation of *he role of Rip. SEYMOUR AND CUXAKD— Singers and musical artists in a melange called “Hits and Bits of 1924.” JOE ROBERTS—Offers a program of classical and popular selections on the banjo. CALVERT AND WELLS —Two enteretlners who have a Jlvely farcical skit of songs, comedy’ and dances. RITTER AND KNAPP—European neavyweight an amazing exhibition of skill, strength and dexterity. •> ON THE SCREEN—Brute Barton monologue, “Something for Nothing.” and a Mack Sennett comedy, “Flip Flops.” .1. .!. .1. ENGLISH COMEDIAN TOPS MONDAY’S BILL AT KEITH'S “Wee” Georgie Wood, the diminutive English comedian known as “the Peter Pan of Vaudeville,” will occupy the featured position on the bill at B. F. Keith’s next week. With a suppo-ting company Wood will appear in a one-act comedy playlet entitled “His Black Hand,” a portrayal of British boyhood. In the cast supporting Wood will be Dolly llarmer and Tom Blackleek. Tho bill includes: FRED BERRENS AND LORA FOS-
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No. I—Elesay Bartlett, who plays the lead opposite Schildkraut in “.The Highwayman,” at the Murat, opening Thursday night. No. 2—Mile. Valeska with Aloxan der, at the Lyric all next week. No. 3 —Mile. Babette, with “Fans ■and FolUes,’’ at the Broadway next week. No. 4 —Julian Eltinge as a "bathing girl.” at English's Wednesday afternoon and night.
j TER—Assisted by’ Apollo, wiil offer* i “Fantastiquo Moments Musical.” The j act was staged and produced by Frank | Cambria and the dances arranged by | Porta Povieh. LOU CLAYTON AND CLIFF EDWARDS—Blackface comics la their | act, “Please Stop.” are a man with a 1 ukuleL and one w’ith feet that won’t behave when the strains of the uke are heard. Hence the title, “Please Stop.” JAMES P. CONLIN AND MYRTLE j GLASS—Return in their miniature musical comedy, “The Four Seasons j and the Four Reasons.” Comedy, singing and _ dancing are interspersed throughout the four scenes of the playlet. MARIE WALSH AND FRANK ELLIS will offer what is described as a frolic of patter and song called “Our’s Is a Nice House, Our's Is." GILBERT WELLS—Composer and known as "The Gentleman FVom MisI sissippi.” will contribute anew batch j of jokes and stories. J THE ZELDA BROTHERS will ofI fer "Unique Aerial Frolics,” combin- | ing feats in midair with some original | comedy’ bits. ! THE ROONEYS—In their offering, | “Up ;n the Air,” will complete the j bill which will also include the Pathe j News, Topics of the day and Aesop's Fables. •I- -I- -!- “MOTHER GOOSE” AND I BACK AT PALACE NEXT WEEK j Among the events scheduled for th©
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No. s—George Wood, English comedian, at B. F. Keith’s next w r eek. No. 6 —Julette Belmont In “Hollywood Follies,” at the Capitol next week. No. 7—Mitzi In "The Magic Ring,” at English's, opening Thursday night for three days. * No. $ —One of the Elroy Sisters, at ,jfiej Palace the Jast half of the week.
Palace next week are J. C. Mack’s ' “Mother Goose,” scheduled the first ; half of the week, and Ibach’s Enteri tainers, which played a two weeks’ ! engagement at the Palace a year ago, ! in a return engagement of four days | the last half of th© week. Tho show starting Monday will line up as: | PHILSON, DUNCAN AND JOYCE —Billed as a combination of mirth, ; melody and terpsichore. HAL AND HAZEL LANCTON—A pair of youthful entertainers along the lines of chatter and songs. BARTO AND CLARKE—Presenting a novelty, comedy, singing and dancing bit titled “Columbia and Victor." * ' BOUDIN! BROTHERS—Who get fun and music out of two piano accordions. “MOTHER GOOSE ”—As presented by the comedian, J. C. Mack, a musical extravaganza, featuring a number of pretty gifts nod depicting the trials and tribulations of the “Old Lady Who Lived In a Shoo.” The screen the first half of the week features “The Barefoot Boy,” an adaptation from John Greenleaf Whittier’s poem. The cast Includes John Bowers. Marjorie Daw, Tully Marshall, Frankie Lee, Otis Harlan, Virginia Tru© Boardman, Brinsley Shaw. Raymond Hatton and Sy’lvia Breamer. The last half of the week features j "Don’t Call it Love,” a Paramount I production that was directed by Wil- | liam De Mille, starring Agnes Ayres.
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I ENGLISH’S SUN. NITeTFEB. 24 * TWICE DAILY THEREAFTER, 8:30-8tW THEY SAY LOVE CAN NOT DIE LILLIAN GISH “THE WHITE SISTER” SCREEN STORY OF F. MARION CRAWFORD’S NOVEL , “THEY SIN, WHO TELE LS LOVE CAN DIE”
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ADVERTISING CLUB TO HAVE BIG AFFAIR AT IRAT SOON Newcomb’s New Comedy and Style Show to Be Presented, Plans are well under way for the annual theatrical production of the Indianapolis Advertising Club. The performance this year will be given in conjunction with the Little Theatre Society, at the Murat, March 3. "Hidden Spirits,” by Dr. John Ray Newcomb, of Indianapolis, for many years active in Little Theatre productions, has been selected for production. It is anew play originally titled “The Blue Bowl,” and characterized as “a comedy with a kick.” and will be presented by the Advertising Club for the first time on any stage. The cast has been selected, and the play, under the direction of Dr. Newcomb. is now’ in rehearsal at the Little Theatre Workshop. Miss Zenda Bertram, of the Little Theatre Society, will play the leading role. Other members include Arthur A. Beriault, Mrs. Charles It. Hughes, Miss Irma Cl/ure Dykes. Dteuglas Dale. H. L. Earnest, and Miss Eleanor Lambert. Frank S. Chance, general chairman of th© Advertising Club committee, has announced that a style show will form an importanT part of the evening’s entertainment. L. S. Ayres &
TODAY MiIHMMH Tcd, P v ßl M,n^ LAST 2 ■ 50c _ sli slso> TIMES ■V?TT|7]T9| 50c to $2.50. THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY ONLY—MATINEE SATURDAY 1 LESTER BRYANT Present* 0 THE INTERNATIONAL FAVORITE iToWfl 1 ! i rls! ifiWL llr/ A GAY, MODERN \ COMEDY OF YOUTH | CHICAGO LAVISH IN PRAISE k/] ‘‘Schildkraut is the handsomest young man In America V and one of the most brilliant actors anywhere in the / world.”—Amy Leslie, Daily News. yf “Joseph Schildkraut was a revelation.’’ —Daily Journal. “Brilliant comedy of matched wits.” —Tribune. m “A pre-war cocktail in a season of sandwich drama.” — i/ American. BRILLIANT SUPPORTING CAST I NOTE—THIS HANDSOME STAR AND FOPCLAR ENTERTAINMENT I TURNS AWAY HI.NOR EDS AT EVERY PERFORMANCE. EVERY I WOMAN, 01,0 AND YOUNG, IN INDIANAPOLIS AND VICINITY WILL j WANT TO SEE THE STAR. NIGHTS-^— 52. 5075200, sl.so~sUoo~soc reserve | I SAT. MAT.— $2, $1.50, sl, 50c. Plus Tax SEATS NOW 1
COMING—Thurs., Fri., Sat. Mat. Sat. FEBRUARY 28, 29, MARCH 1 SHRINE PARTY THURSDAY—SEATS MONDAY, FEB. 25 A Joyous Musical Comedy of Youth t DIRECT FROM ONE YEAR IN NEW YORK ORDERS IN U VV Sat. Mat., Best Seat $1.65. Balcony, 55c, sl.lO g with the remaqka&le original cast intact I all the GLORIOUS beauty of ITS FIRST performance enhanced By ADDE-D GAYETV AND NEW FEATURES 150 Players 14 Colossal Scenes• 1200 Costings PRICES, EVENINGS—SI.IO, $ 1.615, $2.20, $2.75, SB.BO, $8,557 SATURDAY MATINEE—SI.IO, $1.65, $2.20, $2.75, SB.OO.
Big Orchestra Due at Keith’s The steamship Leviathan Or* chestra, which will top th© bill at B. F. Keith’s the week of Feb. 25. is being presented under the auspices of the United States Shipping Board and is announced as the Paul Whitman combination, selected to supply the music for the world’s largest steamer. R. H. Burnside of the New York Hippodrome has done the staging for the musical aggregation. He has supplied a full stage set representing tha deck of a steamer. The act starts with the steamer about to pull out, the whistle announcing the departure. The band starts playing as the curtain ascends. A panorama effect is employed as the steamer leaves her berth with landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and other harbor points of interest shown.
Cos.. Schloss Brothers Company and other local merchants will take part in this feature of the program. The staff of the Little Theatre Society for this production includes Robert M. Brewer, production chairman: Raymond Gregg, art director; Helen Eagiesfield, properties; John Kautz. stage director; Arleigh Waltz, scenic artist; Robert C. Winslow, Little Theatre business manager; Gertrude M. Shields, publicity. Mrs. George C. Finfroek is in charge of box sales for tho Little Theatre and Mrs. Alex Hamilton is handling ticket sales. Assisting Mrs. Hamilton are Mrs. Marie Karer and Misses Margaret Williams and Margaret Felton.
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