Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 252, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 March 1924 — Page 3

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There Is a Merry Jest in Bard’s Work; Jack Broderick’s Dreams Come to Life

By WALTER D. HICKMAN E 1 " - “NGLISH comedians take their work more seriously than we t___l do in this country. Comedy to the leading English comedians means a complete characterizatlom That is evident this week at B. F. Keith's, where Wilkie Bard is making his first Indianapolis appearance. Bard is a character comedian. His “scrubwoman” characterization serves as his introductory study. An American audience no doubt finds it a little difficulty to adjust itself to this “straight’’ comedy idea. Bard is a “scrubwoman” in a theater and as she scrubs the floor she talks scandal with a woman dresser of the theater. He permits the characterization to provide the comedy. Here we have quiet and pointed fun. In his “night watchman” number, Bard uses full stage and a man and a woman. The fun is again centered

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upon the character. The comedy is a part of the character. There is •where you find the artistry of this great man. His make-up is complete. He builds up the laughs until he gives you a climax when he invites an actress into the little shanty of the watchman. Here is clever fun, a merry jest done only as an artist can do it. I doubt if England has ever sent us from the music halls a greater artist. Do not go to Keith’s this week and expect Bal'd to make you laugh with hokum. He is a complete artist, giving his public all round characterizations. Not to be missed by those who really appreciate great work on the stage. This man makes you laugh with your brain. On the program is Georges Du Franne, a French tenor, and Carl Stdzell, pianist. Both are gifted artists who are dicing to please a vaude-

ville audience by concert stage methods. There are three acts on the current Keith bill which are not new to us. They are Maude Powers and Vernon Wallace in “Georgia on Broadway; Ted Lorraine. Jack Mlnto and Mile. Marie Andre in "Moth and Flames,” u dance revue, and Arthur McWatters and Grace Tyson in “There Is Nothing New Beneath the Sun.” Os the three, Powers and Wallace repeat the best. The Tamaki Duo prove that a pistol isn’t necessary for one’s complete defense. Snell and Vernon open the bill with a ring act in which the man does a splendid heel catch. At Keith’s all week.

imODKKIi K FACES A HOME TOWN Al DIEM E WITH Hit ACT The toughest audience in the world id the home town audience. I am not speaking of Indianapolis in particular, but any place which is the home town of an actor. 1 remember Jack Broderick when he was still studying dancing here. His idea has hern more or less centered upon what might be called bizarre dancing along classical lines. Any male barefoot dancer has a tough time of it. but Broderick has st uck to .his job. His dancing may be all Greek to some people, but I admire the way he has stuck to his own ideas. I admire anybody who is brave enough to

stand by his own ideas about "art.” The result is that Broderick is ironing out some of the kinks. He is learning the great job of being a showman. He does one barefoot dance (and the clothes are not too numerous if the rigging can be termed clothes) with Buddy Felson, a clever little dancer. He and Miss Felson do an Argentine dance as one would expect Broderick to do it in orange, purple, flowing blouse and the like. This man has re tained his Individuality and is giving us at least a different sort of a dance act. He also plays the violin. The act includes a pianist. Act nicely munted. I yet can’t see tne comedy of women boxing. The European Boxing Girls with Steffi Bernert are present at the Palace the first half of the week. There is as much official announcing and bowing in this act as at a Jack Demp sey fight. The act gets by because it is a novelty. As somebody remarked near me at the close of this act, “Woman's place is in the home.” Not with boxing gloves on, I assure you. Baggott and Frear present a hat juggling act in anew way as the opening act. O’Hailigan and Levi offer nonsense and their own idea of a Valentino brulesque. Harold Kennedy stops the show with his eccentric souse dance at the close of his act and

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Sitygs Jazz Songs in New Show at Capitol

yiPilP: W l&jag e* I r ' : j c '■ ,AKLONE JOHNSON Although she is wearing her hair in a different style than pictured here, Arlone Johnson is singing jazz songs in “Happy-Go-Lucky” at the Capitol this week.

his impression of a wooden-legged man doing a dance. He presents a “souse.” characterization under the title of “The Lost Art.” The movie feature is “The Hoosier Schoolmaster.” At the Palace today and Wednesday. -|- -|- -|- THE LIONS ARE NOT COMIf lb; THE COMEDIANS REALLY ARE Nobody lias ever accused a lion of | being a comedian. Two big lions (1 do not have ’em on my calling list) make it possible for the Kelso Brothers in "Happy-Go-Lucky” to coin some laughs. The lions in question are presented by Fred Del mar, who finds it all in • the day's business to “fight” lions in a big cage. The Kelso Brothers have | a good comedy scene when Deltnar attefbpts to influence them to enter the cage. To my way of thinking this is as good a lion act as one would want to see. The act gave me a thrill. Maybe, the lions are good showmen and probably Delmar is better. The Kelso brothers indulge in stap--1 stick comedy, but they know how to , deliver. This show is strong on com ; edy of this nature, and it is elean. Tne women principals, including Florj ence Darley (she knows how to pronounee each word In a song); Arlone Johnson, jazzinger; Elsie Dudley are heads and shoulders above the regular run of women on the Columbia circuit. Rube Nelson has a good guitar specialty. The show has been w’ell j mounted. The Whirlwind Four are colored dancers. "Why do dancers have to yell while thej are dancing? Don’t ask me. Hero is a show which is a good burlesque show. Clean, moves rapidly, has services of two real slapstick eonie-dians and two real lions. At the Capitol all week. •I- -I- IWE SHOULD HAVE BEEN WISE BI T WE FELL FOR THIS ONE Went to the Lyric this week to see millionaire’s frolic on the saxophone, the other horns, the drums and the light. If I had paid attention to the name of Charlie Aheam as "conductor” of his “Millionaire Jazz Band,” I might, not have fallen so much into a delightful trap. The program also included the announcement that Bessie Bromley , would appear as premier danseuse with the millionaire players. Instead of Wall Street being pres- 1 ent or even Palm Beach represented. T discovered that “hobo land,” even with a special box car on the stagqoj was present. Here Is a genuine hokum j act which is a gem. . It is really a revue done by what we call “tramp” or “hobo” comedians. j

Their antics are offset by Miss Bromley, who dances often during the proceedings. This gives Ahearn, a real hobo comedian, the op{>ortunlty to burlesque the classical dances of Miss Bromley. Aheam is giving us this week at the GOT UP WITH ACHING JOINTS North Carolinian Found Inactive Liver Caused His Trouble. Took Black-Draught—“ln Splendid Shape” Now. •*T have lived in this vicinity all of my life,” says A_ S. Jackson, a wellknown resident of Rntherfordton, N. C., “and for about twenty years out of my thirty-eight I have used Thcdford’s Black-Draught. "I have used it mostly in the spring when we have what is dommonly called spring fever. I would get up mornings and my joints would ache. I would feel sore. I would feel sleepy and stupid. I didn’t feel like I wanted to work. I found, after this feeling and a dull headache, that it was caused from an inactive liver. “I heard of Black-Draught and how highly it was recommended. It certainly did me a world of good. So now I keep it in the house all the time. I use it each spring and it keeps me in splendid shape.” Pains in your joints and muscles are often the result of poisons whicl) have been absorbed into the system Instead of being carried off in a naturral manner. These waste products cause a great deal of trouble to many people, and much relief has been found, in many cases, by seeing to it that the bowels act regularly and freely every day. Thedford’s Black-Draught ehould be taken as often as necessary to open the bowels and put them in a healthy state of dally activity.

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Lyric a splendid example of what we expect on the variety stage. It is a surprise act and one which has real box-office value. While the box-office groans with pleasure, the audience is laughing like mad. A real funny act, thi& is. e L. Wolf Gilbert, song composer who is well known for his popular songs, is present. Handicapped by a bad cold, Gilbert permits showmanship and his own compositions to put over his act. Some may think that he shows too much “ego” but he is a showman and wins easily. Mary Mills starts the show off with a nice aerial act. The Du Barry Sextette, from a voice standpoint, is one of the best opera singing organizations I have ever bumped into on the variety stage. They sing not only with knowledge of ilicit' profession, but they know in what quantities to dish out opera music A real accomplishment is this act. Renard and West appear as Princess of Song and the Prince of Comedy. in this they have an original method in presenting their routine. Byal and Early are sure fire winners with their melody. The Dancing Dolans close the bill. I missed the Dolans because it was necessary for me to leave before their act began. Don't miss Ahearn and his millionaire orchestra if you want to laugh. At the Lyric all week.

CHINESE TEA GARDEN SCENE AT THE BROADWAY There is one scene of real beauty and charm in “Laffin’ Thru,” which is at, the Broadway this week. Am speaking of “A Chinese Tea Garden’" scene. The Geisha Girls, as impersonated by the chorus girls, make a pretty background for a clever scene. The girls are well costumed and the scenery is above the average. Charles (Klotz) Country, comedian, works in this scene to advantage. This scene gives class to the entire show. The cast includes the following, besides Country, U. Kellum, Paul Ryan. Gus Flaig. Miss Billie • 'arson. Opal Taylor, Jc-annette Buckley and others.

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The show ia in numerous scenes which include several novelties. At the Broadway all week.—(By Observer.) -I- -!• -ILINCOLN PLAYERS PRESENT SPOOK MELODRAMA FOR WEEK For the second bill of their stock season at the Lincoln Square, the Lincoln Players are presenting “Spooks,” a mystery melodrama by Robert J. Sherman. Robert J. Mercer directed the production. The actors are introduced in anew way. They come from the audience. The first act is full of thrills as well as comedy. The cast is as follows: I Aunt Judy, a deaf and dumb caretaker Miss Grace Foreman Elliott Butterfield, one of the heirs who needs money B. K. Kilburo Marion Blackwell, another heir who wants the money Miss Katherine Van Esse Sam Morgan, valet to Douglas. Bobby Larue Douglas Blackwell, another heir who does not need money Torn Coyle Laurette Payne—Another heir who has a fortune . . .Miss Sara Frances Haynes ! Silas Willoby, the old secretary Charles W. Mercer Police Inspector Ryan, from headquarters Joe Walters About SO boy and girl Car,riers of The Times attended the Monday night performance of “Spooks’ ’and the rest will he the guests of the management :• night. A matinee and night show are given daily. -I- -I- IOther attractions on view today include: “Through the Dark” at the Ohio; "Drums of Jeopardy” at the Apollo; “P-iitned People” at the Circle; How Fat Actress Was IVlade Slim Many stage people now depend entirely upon Marmola Prescription Tablets for reducing and controlling fat. One clever actress tells that sbe reduced steadily and easily by using this new form of the famous Marmola Prescription. and now. by taking Marmola Prescription Tablets several times a year, ke.-ps her weight just right. All good druggists sell Marmola Prescript io'n Tablets at one dollar for a box or if you prefer you can secure them direct from the Marmola Cos. 4612 Woodward Are.. Detroit, Mich. If you have not tried them do so. They are harmless and effective.—Advertisement.

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