Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 256, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 March 1924 — Page 5

SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1924

BERKELL’S GRAND PLAYERS WILL OPEN AT ENGLISH’S APRIL 20

‘Lady in Ermine’ to Begin Six-Day Stay at Murat Monday With Shrine Party—Thurston Will Bring His Show % of Magic to English’s for Week, The Grand Players with Jean Oliver and Eddie Waller, under the management of Charles Berkell, will open theiT summer season of stock on Sunday night, April 20. Walter Woolf, Nancy Gibbs, Harpy K. Morton and other important people, will be in the cast of “The Yady in Ermine*” • pening Monday night at the Murat with a Shrine party. Thurston, master magician, begins a week’s engagement at English 8 on Monday night.

The third week of the Lincoln playrs at the Lincoln Square will begin Sunday with “Lena Rivers” as the bill. -1- -I- -IBKRKELL ANNOUNCES NEW SUMMER POLICY HERE Charles Berkell’s Grand players of Davenport, lowa, where they will close i heir third consecutive season of ’ hirty weeks —a record for cities of Davenport’s size—will return to Indianapolis for their second summer >eason of dramatic stock, opening at Mnglish’s on Sunday night, April 20. Miss Jean Oliver and Eddie Waller, <vho played the leading roles last summer. will return, together with Miss Ida Belle Arnold, much liked in ingenue parts, and Larry Sullivan, whose comedy roles alone drew many last year. William V. Hull will continue Vas assistant to Waller in the direction of the Grand productions. Several changes over lasr year will be noticed in the Grand productions. aside from the improvements in :he personnel of the company, notably the speeding up of the stage work to shorten intermissions, and the omission of the Sunday matinee. This summer matinees will be played on Wednesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays at 2:15 and the evening performances will commence at 8:15. -|- -|- -|- THURSTON TO OPEN ANNUAL ENGAGEMENT HERE Thurston, magician, will make his annual appearance at English’s for one week beginning Monday night, with matinees Wednesday and Saturday. There are few forms of entertainment which appeal more potently to the general public than magic, and to Thurston is due the credit for bringing it a high expression. He has gathered from the farthest corners of the world the interesting, entertaining and mystifying ideas for the new program he offers this season. Nowadays the prestidigitator must be more than the term once implied. He must do big things and present an entertainment that possesses the the glamour of mystery, the fascination of the ancient orders of Hindu and Persian wonderworkers, and at time enter the field of American modern life and do things that baffle scientists, professors and the general public. It is said that every trick of every magician who ever lived, is known to Thurston. He makes no pretense at exposing any particular faith or fad in his program for this year, hut all of the so-called apparitions or spiritmanifestations Thurston duplicates right before you. , -I- 4 ;!* SUCCESSFUL, COMIC OPERA OPENS MONDAY AT MURAT All of the attractive features of operetta from those of Gilbert and Sullivan • fame to the memorable “Chocolate Soldier" are said to be found in “The Lady in Ermine” to be presented at the Murat Theater all week begining Monday night with a Shrine party, with matinee on Wednesday and Saturday. The public is invited to attend the Shrire party. Ir L-, no eiipty compliment to state hat “The I,ady in Ermine” is said to i “ ns enticing as “The Merry Widow.” The sort'of music that made VI- - i?:u famous is scattered with prodi#iity throughout the score of “The Lady in Ermine.” Waltzes that ln- . ■ igue those who are sensitive to mai ke,i rhythms haunt one for hours after the final curtain has fallen on :he reunion of the various lovers. Walter Woolf. Broadway's youngest tenor: • Harry K. Morton, star comedian, who scored heavily in “The Sweetheart Shop;” Zella Russell, comedienne: Nancy Gibbs, the English prima donna: Detmar Pdp pen, Isabelle Rodriguez. Gladys Walton, Clarence Harvey, Rollo Grimes, Sharley Sherman, a ballet of beautiful girls

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Jeritza to Visit City First Time in Career j . - -T* * *Y >v 4 * * * ”* MARLA JERITZA For the first tinffe in the successful career of Jeritza will this notable sLiger visit Indianapolis. Ona B. Talbot will bring her here for a concert on Sunday afternoon, March 16, at the Murat.

and chorus, military men. are In the cast. -I- I- -ITHIKI) WEEK OF' STOCK BEGINS AT LINCOLN SQUARE “Lena Rivers,” one of the famous Mary J. Holmes stories, has been selected by the .Lincoln Players for their third week's bill, which starts tomorrow at the Lincoln Square. “Lena Rivers” needs no dntroduotion, as U has been one of the most popular novels for many years, having been read, reread and enjoyed by practically every one in the world. Miss Sara Francis Haynes and Tom Coyle will again have the leading roles. “Spooks.” this week’s play, a mystery melodrama, will be presented for the last times this afternoon and tonight.

Duse Receives Big Ovation The following telegram was received by Ona B. Talbot from Ben Atwell, manager of Duae from San Francisco: “Eleonora Duse opened last engagement on Pacific Coast here tonight with one of the greatest triumphs of her life. A capacity audience at seven dollar prices remained applauding until she had dressed for the street and followed her from the theater surrounding her car and cheering until she made repeated acknowledgements of the ovation. An extra performance to follow the three originally contracted was announced, putting San Francisco in the class of Los Angeles, where four performances were required to supply the demand for seats for three. Conclusion of this engagementsleaves only eight performances for the entire country including your Indianapolis engagement on Saturday evening, March 29.” At the Murat, Mme. Duse will, with her company from Home, present “The Closed Door” (La Porta Chius”), an Italian drama tragedy of Marco Praga.

HYAM’INTYRE 10 BE AT KEITH’S ALL NEXT WEEK Big Russian Act at Lyric and Two Comedy Bills at Palace, Ar— —| REMINDER of the days of those pleasing musical comedy i_—J hits “My Home Town Girl,” “When the Boys Are Away,” “My Dream Girl,'” and “When Dreams Come True,” will he brought back to local theater goers by the appearance next week at B. F. Keith's of John Hyams and Leila Mclntyre who costarred in the-above attractions. They are offering this season in vaudeville a musical comedy “Honey suckle,” written by Frank Stammers. Supporting the two principals will be Leila Hyams and Teddy Powelt .The bill includes: OLGA COOK AND ERIC ZARDO— A team new to local Keith goers although both have’ appeared here as single acts. Miss Cook is a musical comedy prima donna and Zardo is a concert pianist. They will offer an act written for them by Gus Edwards. EVE LYNN AND CLYDE DILSON —With Lillian Lee Anderson will be seen in an act by Herbert Hal! Winslow called “The Awkward Age.” It is a playlet with music. SHAW AND LEE—Bill themselves as “Nature’s Gift’s a pair of “nut” comedians. EMMET GILFOYLE AND ELS IB LANGE—In “A potpourri of Unique Specialities,” will offer song, d^nce and patter. THE FIVE BELASI—Billed as “The Boys with the Steel Heads,” are equilibrists. One feature of the act is one being catapulted by means of a springboaxd to a head balance with another man. SAM ARMSTRONG AND LEE PHELPS—“The Boys From Hollywood,” have an act of singing, and piano playing that is sponsored by Charles Ray the famous movie star. BERT FORD AND PAULINE FRIC'E —Wire walkers who offer “Dancing on a Silver Thread,” in which they do a routine of steps ca a tight wire. The bill includes The Pathe News Weekly, Topics of the Day, and Aesop's Fables. •I- + -IRUSSIAN NOVFLTY ACT TOPS NEW I.YRiC BILL With thf reputation of being one of the biggest novelties to have found its way to the American vaudeville stage in a decade, “Sarafan,” a spectacular Russian song and dance production staged by B. Fridkin and D. Makarenko. Russian impressarios, copies to the Ljhic next week. “Sarafan” provides a glimpse of old Russia embracing scenes of the famous Moscow Yarr with its candle-lit tables and groups of gypsies singing and dancing, and a rustic betrothal celebration in which “Czar” Feodor Daniloff, former favorite of the Petrograd ballot, who has been recently starred at the London Hippodrome, gives a Cossack dance surrounded by a soldiers' -horns with the snowclad peak of Mt. Kesbek for a background. The company, a large one, contains several noted people, among them the wife of a general in the Czar’s army who met death in a battle with the Reds. The hill will include: TAYLOR, HOWARD AND THEM—

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Comedy entertainers in’ a variety skit called “Mails and Females,” during the progress of which many rare and valuable animals are introduced. CENTRAL AMERICAN MARIMBA BAND —Seven musical artists, the original Victor record makers, introducing a peppy program of popular and jazz numbers on the marimba phone. HILTON AND DAILEY—Two girls who offer a sparkling song revue of harmony and syncopated selections. JEANETTE AND IIARRY SHlELDS—Versatile dancers in a colorful act entitled "Serving Terpsichore I a 1a Mode.” BALFOUR AND HILL—Com edy vaudevillians in their latest mirth absurdity, "S’ Nonsense.” TRELLA AND COMPANY—A trio of who "Loop the Loop” and perform many other thrilling and j sensational feats of triftt riding. ON THE SCREEN —First episode of the fourth series. “The leather Pushers,” exciting tales of the prize ring,

From “Follies” to Films Her Record Peggy Shaw, former Follies beauty, who was given an opportunity to make good under the Wyiiam Fox banner. has continued to score in one feature after another.' She appears now In the Fox production of “The Grail, starring Dustin Famum, and is happy in the films. Miss Shaw has the role of Dola Bledsoe, daughter of a Texas clergyman, who ls In love with Chic Shelby of the Rangers, who has made his choice between love and duty, giving allegiance to the lattetv Mias Shaw has a romantic role.

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DON’T MISS THE Grand Opening OF THE ELKS’ CIRCUS Tonight—Tomlinson Hail Doors Open 7 P. M. —Come Early 9 {PROFESSIONAL |A I CIRCUS ACTS £

No. I—Howard Thurston, magician, will open his annual engagement at English’s on Monday night for the week. No. 2—Sara Frances Haynes in “Lena Rivers,” at the Lincoln Square all next week. No. .:! —Ethel Bartlett in “Bashful Babies,” at the Broadway, opening Sunday matinee. No. 4—Elise Lange, opening Monday afternoon at Keith’s. No. s—Bernice5 —Bernice Farley, at the Palace, opening Thursday. No. 6 —With Taylor. Howard and Then), at the Lyric aj! next week. No. T—George Novikoff. Russian dancer, at the Elks fair, opening tonight at Tomlinson Hail. No. 8. —Walter Woolf and Shirley Sherman, in “The Lady in Ermine," opening Monday night for the week at the Murat. No. 9 —Gertrude Webber in “Ail Aboard,” at the Capitol, opening Sunday afternoon.

a Sunshine comedy, “Etiquette,” and the Pathe Asview. COMEDY TO BE CHIEF FACTOR AT THE PALACE Comedy will again he the chief gredient on the two bills of vaudeville to be seen at the Palace next week. The photoplay to be seen the first half of the week will be “Why Women ReMarry,” starring Milton Sills and Ethel Grey Terry. Coming Thursday is “West of The Water Tower,” the Paramount version of Homer Croy’s novel. It is the story of the love affair between the children of an orthodox minister of a small midWestern town, and the town’s wealthy infidel. The cast includes Glenn Hunter, May MoAvoy. Ernest Torrence, George Fawcett and Zasu Pitts. The vaudeville acts the first half are: i STEVENS AND LOVEJOY—Pre- | sentlng the “Dancing Pirates” In a I novelty dance playlet titled “Is He

True.” The cast includes Hazel Mac- : Farlane, Vera Treyor, Beatrice Dixon. Anna Wardell, Jean Miller and TreI inaine Cotikling. JOHNNY SULLY AND MURIEL THOMAS—A frolic that consists of songs, patter and dances. FLYING NELSONS—One time members of the big top shows who do a round of comic trampoline work and aerial feats. * WALLACE GAL V I N—Comedian ami Conjuror in “An Egg Eggspert” who accomplishes wonders with orily the aid of a small egg. JOE THOMAS' SAXOTETTE— Musicians who mix song and dances with their tunes, featuring Jeanne Mai and Archie Nicholson. Coming Thursday in vaudeville is Harry Faber’s musical comedy “So This Is Paris,” a piece with a plot as well as songs. Other acts will be James Burke and Eleanor Durkin in “A Tete-a-Tete in Song;” Klass and Brilliant in “Stick to Your Own Horn,” Finks comedy mules and one other act.

AMUSEMENTS LINCOLN SQUARE lllinoi* at Washington NEXT WEEK Starting Tomorrow Twice Dally—2:ls. and 8:15 LINCOLN PLAYERS “LENA RIVERS” A Dramatisation of the Famous Novel by Mary J. Holmes. 10c—20c—30c

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NEXT CAPITOL SHOW 10 BE‘ALL ABOARD 1 'Bashful Babies’ Arrives at Broadway Sunday. “All Aboard,” a Columbia Wheel burlesque show which has been showing strong drawing power, will open Sunday at the Capitol for a week's engagement. * The featured players are Sam Sidman, Tom Senna, Gertrude Webber, Mae Dix, Tom Phillips and others. A large chorus is carried and numerous soecial numbers will be introduced. This show ls said, to carry a strong line of principals. “Bashful Babies” will dismount with a carload of costumes and scenery at the Broadway, commencing Sunday, for a one week’s engagement with the usual matinees. It is a company of singers, dancer* and sixteen chorus girls. Ed Jordan is the featured comedian and playing opposite him is George Hart. Jack Wolf and Tom Duffy are in the east. Marie Mussio, Dorothy Owens and Oce Hamilton are other players. There are two acts and eleven scenes. Swanson’s Latest to Be “Manhandled” Preparations are under way at the Famous Players-Lasky Long Island Studio for Gloria Swanson’s next Paramount picture, “Manhandled,” by .Arthur Stringer. Allan Dwan will again direct for Miss Swanson. So far no members of the cast have been chosen.

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