Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 255, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 March 1924 — Page 13

FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1924

It Is A1 Jolson They Buy and It Is Jolson They Get

By WALTER D. HICKMAN HERE is one name on the stage I that the American people buy. 1 * I Am speaking of A1 Jolson. The public doesn't care a hang what show Jolson is in just as long as he is present. “Bombo" is the name of the show, but it is Jolson they buy and It is Jolson they get. Have never been a.sked wheji is “Bombo” coming to town, but the question is. when will Jolson come? Jolson is a name buy and bis “repeat'’ tour in “Bombo" proves the case. I am informed on good authority that Jolson played to higher gross last night on his second trip to the Murat in this show than he did on the opening night of the first visit of “Bombo" here last year. “Bombo" is more Jolson than ever. You get Jolson even before the curtain goes up. He w.as in the boxoffice last night selling tickets, joking and talking with the customers. He stayed in the boxoffice actually selling tickets until it was time for him to make up. Jolson gets a lot of fun out of his business. He admits he has to get laughs out of his work or he can't work. He knows how to become a part of his audience. “Bombo” is now en route to the coast and that has been taken into consideration. With the show on that basis, Jolson is doing much more work than he did here a year ago. Just a Study of Why Jolson is the Biggest Draw on the Stage Jolson makes more money out of is stage work than any other player or. the stage today. He Is not afraid of work and he knows the science of delivering his material. I heard a man remark as he left the theater last night: “I feel like I know Jolson personally." And that is true. He knows how to “connect" with every one in his audience. Last night after he had sung number after number and the show was over, Jolson remained on the stage. He sang more numbers after the audience had yelled for 'April Showers.” “Sing ‘April Showers,* ” they cried "Why not?” he answered, and then rehearsed the orchestra and caused a sensation with that old number. He pleases you and the rest of us. The show doesn’*' matter. Jolson is th<' whole works. That’s what the audience wants and Jolosn is wise enougu .o give himself lo the audience. He boosts his phonograph records and does it with so much class that you feel it is your duty to hurry right over to a Brunswick shop and buy ■'California, Here I Come" and "I'm Going South.” Jolson is the only one in the world that can make me respect this seif-advertising. It is the way he does it that counts. He even praised “Painted People” at the Circle this week. His show numbers include "Morning Will Come." “Arcady." which regisred with a bang last night; "On the Bil Back Porch" and others. From a Jol'on standpoint, the show is better than last year because he ha? more to do. The curtain did not eo down last night until 11:20 o'clock. I will mention only two other mem<*v- in the cast —Acline Gardiner and Frank Bernard, both excellent dancer* B man! does a number of wonderful dances. I think 1 have his name correct. I hope so because his wsrk is splendid. JR is Jolson you want to see and hear. ’Jolson still the best individual buy on the American stage. At the Murat tonight, Saturday matinee and night. SWANSON’S LATEST MOVIE ON VIEW AT THE PALACE Interest on the week-end hill at the Palace is centered upon the Gloria Swanson movie, “The Humming Bird." This picture has considered strong enough to he held over for a second week. It is a Paramount picture. The vaudeville part of a lengthy blB is devoted mostly to comedy. There are two acts which will get the interest and the largest share of the applause. Am speaking of Harry Angler and Nett a Packer in “The Old Fool.” Arteler is cast as an aged stage door Johnnie who marries a chorus girl. I The act is in three scenes. The second scene i= a clever “train" scene. .Veil handled. The last, scene Is plain hokum, but it gets laughs and even -'reams from the audience. The

CLUB TO CONSIDER FARE Two Civic Meetings on Street Car Problem Set Tonight. The proposal for increased car fares wiH be considered by two civic clubs tonight, the Enterprise Civic League rird the Southeastern Civic Improvement Club. The Enterprise meeting wiJ’ oe in the West Indianapolis branch library. Besides carfare, members will discuss the proposed west side high school, trar-k elevation and flood prevention. The Southeastern club will meet at School No. 39, Lexington and State Aves. SIGHT GONE, IS CHARGE Mother of Boy Defendant In Suit Says Son Did Not Fire Shot. Alleging that Jo- eph Venazia. 12q ear-old son of Frank Venazia, 608 S. East St. a fruit dealer, "deliberately took aim" with an air rifle and shot Thomas Bailey, 536 E. Stevens St., in tlife right eye, Bailey has entered suit ir, Superior Court Room 1 against father and son for SIO,OOO damages. Bailey charges the sight was destroyed. I "My boy did not shoot that man," Airs. Frank Venazia said- "He was playing with a bunch of boys, and tn some way a gun went off. It wasn’t Joe at all.” * - - Additional examiners for the United States patent office are needed, according to H. M. Trimpe. secretary' of- the civic service commission, 421 Federal building. Civil service examinations for the positions will be April 9.

variety audience of today wants to laugh. Why not. The other act in the winning class is Joe Bennett, who is announced as appearing in a “dramatic sensation." He starts out with using the final set of Harry Angler. He then goes into a single blackface act. He knows howto dance. He is a wise showman and knows just how much to give an audience. He leaves the audience begging for more. The Follis Girls dance better than they sing. Sawyer and Eddy open the bill in an aerial novelty. Tad Tieman’s Collegians start out like a school affair, but wind up as a jazz band. At the Palace today, Saturday and Sunday. -I- -!- -I* Other attractions on view today include: Wilkie Bard at Keith's: "M 1lionaire Jazz Band” with Charles Aheam at the Lyric; "Happy-Go-Lqcky’ 'at the Capitol; “Spooks" at the Lincoln Square; ''Liftin' Thru” at the Broadway; “Drums of Jeopardy" at the Apollo; “Shifting Sands" at Mister Smith’s; “One Million in Jewels" and "Through the Dark” at the Ohio. Thurston, magician, opens Monday night at English’s and “The Lady in Ermine" opens the same night itjl the Murat.

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JUSTICE MAKES REFUND Complaint of Greensburg Man to Be Investigated further. Philip B. Stupp, Greensburg. Ind.. has a refund of $2.25 awaiting him in the office of Prosecutor William H. Remy. Joel Adair, justice of peace at New Bethel, who fined Stapp $1 and costs, totaling S2O, last Monday on charges of speed ng preferred by Roy A. Starks, a constable, brought the check to Remy, stating he had made a mistake in the amount. Stapp had complained to Remy about treatj meni he received from two constables who arrested him on the Michigan Road. Remy said he had asked Starks to explain. WOMEN TO AID IN FETE 1 Laides’ Auxiliary and Girls’ Division on SI. Patrick’s Day Program. The Ladies’ Auxiliary and girls’ juvenile division of the Ancient Order ! of Hibernians will take part In the ; celebration of St. Patrick’s day. It w-as announced today. A committee composed of Mrs. Mary Arthur, Mrs. Mary O'Donnell and Mrs. I. R. La Porte : have been named on the reception ! committee. A committee of men will be named later. Building Contractor Dead i Bu Time* Special ! GREENCASTLE. Ind., March 7. Robert S. Graham, 76. the oldest building contractor in Putnam County, died here today following a stroke of appopiexy. A son, Albert Graham, Indianapolis, survives.

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WARNING IS ISSUED TO PREVENT COLDS Dr, W, F, King of State Health Board Points to Tuberculosis Danger.

“Every cold is a potential case of tuberculosis.” With “Swat the cold" as a suggested slogan, Dr. W. F. King, secretary State board of health, warned today that the public should take every precaution against taking colds and urged proper steps in getting rid of them. The season for colds and influenza is here, it was pointed out. Pneumonia danger is also great although it is not extended to as great a proportion of people as the ordinary cold. “It is as important, it seems to me.

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here Thursday night as his bicyctw me struck by an auto driven by Edwin L. Quick, Jeffersonville grocer.

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