Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 310, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 May 1924 — Page 5

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1924

BEBAN AND COMPANY BOOKED TO APPEAR AT CIRCLE

Harold Lloyd in ‘Girl Shy’ to Be Held Third Week at Apollo for Record-Breaking Run —'Three Weeks’ Goes Into Second Big Week at Ohio Theater, George Beban, noted character actor, has been booked to appear in person with his company of twenty-four players at the Circle during the week of May 18th. Beban and his company will act on the stage the trial scene from his latest photoplay, “The Greatest Love of All,” in connection with the showing of the film at the Circle. Lloyd's “Girl Shy” begins Sunday its thii*d record breaking week at the Apollo. At the Ohio, “Three Weeks” begins its second week Sunday.

GREAT CHARACTER ACTOR TO VISIT CITY SOON George Beban with his entire cast of twenty-four players comes to the Circle for a orie-week engagement, starting Sunday.'May IS. This season Beban has anew vehicle, “The Greatest Love of All.” A carload of scenery, properties and effects is carried, being brought from Beban’s studios at Hollywood and as the famous courtroom scene is being unfolded on the screen the “shadow figures” seem to take form and almost before you realize it you are seeing and hearing the actors and actresses themselves. Beban is bringing the same cast that interpreted the roles in the making of his picture to play here on the stage. It includes J. W. Johnston, who was leading man for Ethel Barrymore; Miss Helen Holcomb, who recently appeared in "The Fool”; Miss Netty Darby, a southern beauty from Birmingham; George Humbert, who has appeared in many screen productions; Robert M. Doll of the Shubert forces; John K. Newman- an actor ripe in experience, a graduate of several Broadway productions: Leo Sparro, William Howatt and Maria di Bendetta, an Italian lady, who has never before appeared upon the English speaking stage. 4 "CYTHEREA” OPENS SUNDAY FOR WEEK AT CIRCLE The screen adaptation of Joseph Hergesheimer’s widely read novel, “Cytherea,” adapted to the screen by Frances Marion, produced by Samuel 3oldwyn and directed by George Fitzmaurice, will be the attraction at the Circle beginning Sunday. The story concerns a • middle aged successful business man, Lee Randon, tvho finds himself bored with his old’ashioned, conventional wife and the complacent life which he has been living. At an afternoon tea he meets a flirtatious young woimtn who fills him .vith the spirit of romance and adventure. When he goes to her to ask her ;o give up her affair with Peyton Morris, his nephew, and allow young Morris to return to his wife, he meets the girl's aunt, Savina Grove, an exotic, emotional woman, who repretents to him the woman of whom he kiad dreamed while gazing at a curious “101 l which he had christened Cytherea, :he goddess of love, and in whom he aad confided all his fondest hopes. During the absence of Savina’s hus□and Randon and she fall desperately n love with each other, and when Mrs. Randon finds out about the affair Randon leaves home. , Together he and Savina go to Cuba, sxcepting to find a romantic paradise, to be completely disillusioned by the heat and filth of the land to which they had come. How after a short time together Randon loses his Cytherea and returns to his old home is told in this story. Lewis Stone is seen in the role of the middle aged romance seeker, Lee Randon, Alma Rubens is Savina Grove and Irene Rich is the old-fash-ioned wife. Others in the cast are Constance Bennett, Norman Kelly, Betty Bouton, Brandon Hurst and Mickey Moore and Peaches Jackson. -I- -I* -I“THREE WEEKS” HELD OVER FQR SECOND WEEK The Ohio Theater has announced that “Three Weeks,” Elinor Glyn's Btory of international romance and intrigue, will be held over for the second week. The story has to do with Paul Verdayne, a young Englishman who loves the Queen of Sardalia. Conrad Nagel and Aileen Pringle rare the leading players. Others are John Sampolis, H. Reeves-Smith, Helen Dunbar, Stuart Holmes, Mitchell Lewis, Robert Cain, Charles Green, John Standing, Nigel DeBrulier, Dale Eller, Claire De Lorez, George Tustian. William Haines, Alan Crosland Jr., and Dane Rudhyar. Miss Glyn wrote the scenario for the picture herself while Carey Wilson prepared the continuity. June Mathis was editorial dilator and Cedrci Gibbons art director. Other attractions are a news weekly and “He’s My Pal” a monkey comedy. The Miami Lucky Seven and Lester Hufip! at the organ in his original solo” "The Singing Contest,” are other features. -I* -I- -ILLOYD’S BEST PICTURE REMAINS AT APOLLO Looks as if Harold Lloyd is due to break his own box-office record in Indianapolis. He established it in a three weeks’ run of “Grandma’s Boy” at the Apollo, and now his latest production, “Girl Shy,” is to be continued for a third week. There may be differences of opinion among critics as to which of Lloyd’s pictures is the funniest, but if laughter is any criterion, then “Girl Shy” ■ certainly handed the laurel laugh arreath by the fans. Lloyd is cast as Harold Meadows, a 'unall town tailor’s apprentice who is so bashful in the presence of girls y>at he is almost struck dumb. Yet feo the world of dreams to which he Rbetires when his day’s work is over, he imagines he is a modern Romeo. His ideas bring about a series of mirthful situations when he actually falls in love with a petite flapper, played by Jobyna" Ralston, and he finds that he has to get down to the world of realities in order to win her. “Girl Shy” contains the most exciting and hilarious “chase” ever conceived. During its progress Harold rides every kind of a vehicle to be found on the streets of a city, and has innumerable nalr-breadth escapes that

In ‘lcebound’ * | | ' . MISS MARJORIE VONNEGUT When the Indianapolis Stock Company at the Murat presents the drama. “Icebound,’ during the week of seen in the chief dramatic role. * keep laughter at a hysterical pitch. The cast includes Richard Daniels and Carlton Griffin. Other program attractions are the Fox news weekly, musical entertainment by Virgil Moore’s Apollo orchestra and organ selections by Ruth Nollsr. I- -I- -I- * DICK TALALADGE’S LATEST MOVE DUE AT ISIS

Though its a far cry from driving a ,motorcycle at top speed around the racing courses of the U. S. A. £7f“the throne of a European kingdom. Richard Talmadge successfully negotiates it in his new picture, “The Speed King,” to be shown at the Isis the first half of next week. Talmadge appears as Jimmy Martin, world’s champion motorcycle racer, who, because of his resemblance to the king of Mandavia, a mythical country in southern Europe, is abducted by a band of plotters, taken overseas and made to impersonate\ the rule. In this atmosphere of adventure, romance and intrigue, Jimmy finds himself the storm center of more excitement than he had ever found on the race track. The cast includes Mark Fenton, Harry Van Meter and Virginia Warwick. The comedy feature wiU be a Monte Bank’s farce, “Always Late.” The mid-week change of program Thursday will bring Lester Cuneo in “Western Grit,” an action drama concerning the rivalry of two stagecoach companies for a Government mailcarrying contract. Alma Desr, Joe Bonner, Raye Hampton, Lafayette McKee and Slim Padgett are in the cast. “Oh. Shoot!” a Jimmy Dunn comedy, will be added. -I- -I- -I- - FAIRBANKS MOVIE OPENS SUNDAY AT SMITH’S Douglas Fairbanks in “His Majesty the American.” will be the attraction at Mister Smith’s beginning Sunday. In this story Doug is seen as a young American who has a secret sorrow he doesn’t know who his parents are and in trying to find out who and where they are he is involved in numerous difficulties and adventures — from trying to show the New York fire department how it should be run to managing a republic in Mexico — his life is just one adventure after another until he meets the only girl and finally discovers that he is the heir to a throne in a little kingdom in Europe. Margery Daw is seen as the girl of his heart, and others supporting the agile star are Lillian Langdon, Frank Campeau, “Bull” Montana, and Albert MacQuarrie. A comedy and news reel complete the program. Another King Story for Screen Vitagraph is preparing for the production of another Basil King novel, “In the Garden of Charity.” The famous English author’s “Let Not Man Put Asunder,” which J. Stuart Blackton directed for this organization and in which Lou Tellegen and Pauline Frederick play the leading roles, proved to be one of the outstanding screen hits of the season

With Berkell Players The Berkell Players at English’s has anew juvenile man, Hamilton Christy, who will make his first appearance with the company next w r eek in “Buddies.” Christy comes to Indianapolis from the McGarry stock company of Buffalo, N. Y. He was with the Union Hill stock in New York when Jean Oliver was leading woman with that company, was in Oliver Moroseo’s production. “The Bat,” supported Marie Cahill in “Judy Forgot," and was a leading principal in Andre Chariot’s London Revue, Smiling.”,, During the summer of 1912 Christy played in stock at the Murat.

STOCK COMPANIES OFFER ‘BUDDIES’ AND 10 AND r Smart Comedies, With and Without Music, Await Local Attention, The Berkcll Players at English’s will offer George V. Hobart’s comedy ivith music. “Buddies,” next week. Additions to the personnel for this produc.on will he Miss Mildred Wood, prime donna, late of the Henry W. Savage frtrees, and a vocal quartette. “Buddies,” was a hit in New A'ork where Peggy Wood and Donald Brian appeared in the leading roles. It is a story of the after-war life of the American soldiers ip France during the period, following the cessation of hostilities, that were awaiting orders to sail for home. The plot, which has incidental touches of pathos and drama, concerns the love affairs of Babe and Sonny, two of Uncle Sam's doughboys. Babe lacks the courage to propose to Julie, his French sweetheart. To save the girl from the schemes of one Alphonse Pettibois, Sonny, who has a sweetheart of his own in Brooklyn, to whom he is already engaged, consents to pose, temporarily, as Julie's husbai d-to-be. When he entered into this arrangement he did not suppose that Babe would mis understand, or that his oyxii lady love would appear on the scene. In the presentation of “Buddies” the complete musical score will be employed, the song hits including “To Be Together Is The Main Thing,” “Hullo Home," “Please Learn to

UNNECHOSEN 10 DIRECT COMPANY Composer to Have Charge of Aborn Musicians, The Aborn Opera Company, which opens its Indianapolis season on May 19 at B. F. Keith’s with Victor Herbert’s “Sweethearts,” enjoys the usual advant ige of having a musical director w o is also a composer. Hans Linne, the musical director of the company, has written a comic opera which is now being produced in France in three cities simultaneously. It has also been accepted by a well-known American producer, and wiU probably be seen in the coming autumn season. Linne conducted for the Aborn English Grand Opera Company before the war. The prima donna of the company will be Lorette Sheridan. Miss Sheridan made hr debut only five years ago in Victor Herbert’s “Golden Girl,” and it is an interesting coincidence that her present appearance in Victor Herbert’s “Sweethearts” will mark her debut in stock. Charles Massanger, leading tenor of the company, is likewise making his debut in stock at this opening performance, when he will be seen in the role of Franz. Frederick Wheeler, who will king the part of Von Tromp in "Sweethearts,” will appear with the company in only one other production, “Robin Hood,” which is the second number of the repertoire. Ft. Wayne Man Sought Police canvassed hotels today in an effort to locate Charles B. Itose, Ft. Wayne, Ind. A telegram from E. H. Smith there states Rose’s wife is seriously ill.

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MANY IMPORTANT STAGE EVENTS BOOKED FOR CITY

Love,” “My Indianapolis Girl.” and “The Wail of the Lopg Long Trail.” -I- -I- -1- ( LEVER COMEDY TO BE GIVEN AT MURAT “You and I," the Harvard prize play of 1922, by Philip Barry, wfil be the offering of the Indianapolis Stock Company for the second week of their summer season in the Murat Theater. The following cast of characters will be seen in this three act comedy: Dana Desboro. as "Veronica Duane,” Harold Vermilye as Roderick. White, Jessamine Newcombe, as Nancy White, Percy Waram as “Maitland White.” Julia Cobb as “Etta,” Duncan Penwarden and “G. T. Warren” and Claude Kimball as “Geoffrey Nichols." This comedy contains brilliant dialogue, it is suid. It’s all about people just like, ourselves "You and I.” KEITH’S TO HOLD PICKFORD FILM 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon . Hall Draws Crowds, Mary Pickford’s "Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall” has proved a sufficient drawing card to bo held over j next week at B. F. Keith’s for two j performances daily. The reproduction of Haddon Hall is faithful in every respect, having been built from oid English drawings obtained by the Piekford research department, it is said. A corps of gardeners, under the direction of an expert florist, was kept busy for months planting shrubbery, hollyhocks, various English flowers and vines about the castle walls and yard. The vines cover 100 square feet on the ■walls and the grass lawn is nearly an acre. HaddonVJlall proper, in which there are 100 leaded windows, measures 200 feet long and sixty feet high. It is j typical of the low and rambling English structure of the Elizabethan regime. During the screening of the picture at Keith’s next week, the patrons will have the opportunity of enjoying a musical treat. The score for the film was written by Victor Schertzinger, author of "Marcheta” and other successes. Abo Hammerschlag and his theater orchestra plays the score.

AMUSEMENTS

No. I—George Beban, who will appear in person with a company of twenty-four players at the Circle during the week of May 18. No. 2—A group of singers and dancers in “Bohemian Nights” at the Lyric all next week. No. 3—Hamilton Christy, new member of the Berkell Players, who

Rounding Round Theaters W i tb WALTER D. HICKMAN A uncommon thing in local movie ■**•l theaters. Photoplay patrons recently have been expressing their approval of movies by a; plautling at the conclusion of films. The actors of course never hear tnis applause, but the managers do. Since the Harold Lloyd comedy, “Girl Shy,” has been on view at the Apollo, that theater has been ringing with applause as well as laughter. I also have heard applause recently at the Circle. Why not applaud the movies if you like? I also ask the same question. Honest applause is valuable, it makes an audience like a big family. And I have no doubt that the managers welcome the applause. -I- I- lCharles Berkell has the idea that “The Old Soak," a comedy in which Raymond Hitchcock was seen at the Murat this last season, would be a suitable vehicle for his company at English's. He is now making arrangements to obtain the stock producing rights for this success for Indianapolis. I- I- IStuart Walker began his third season Monday in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the Cox Theater with "The Proud Princess,” anew three-act comedy by Edward Sheldon and Dorothy Donnelly. Those In the cast are William H. Evarts, Beulah Bondi, L’Estrange Millman, Ruth Hammond. Julia McMahon, Ilka Chase, McKay Morris, Zeffle Tilbury, Aldrich Bowker, Stuart Brown, Boyd Agin, Francis Murray. Lewis McMichael, Josephine Wehn and John James. William A. Fields, who was press agent here iast season, is acting in that capacity in Cincinnati this season. -1- -I- -1Music week in Indianapolis has been a success. It found expression in the homes, in the schools and churches, in the Y. M. C. A., music schools. In theaters and on the concert stage. 'The committee has every reason to purchase a bouquet of flowers and

will be seen in “Buddies” at English's next week. No. 4 —Flo Carroll at the Palace the last half of next week. No. 6 —Harold Vermilye in "You and I" at the Murat next week. No. 6—Loretta Sheridan, soprano prima donna, with the Aborn Opera Company, opening Monday night, May 19, at Keith’s.

present it to the members who worked toward the success of the week. It

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was a busy week for the critic who attempted to cover most of the concerts. *■ I- I- IIt will be of interest to the friends of Gr- ory Kelly in this city that he is making a whale of a hit in a musica.' comedy, “Little Jessie James,” at tee Garrick Theater in Chicago. Kelly is making his debut in musical con: edv in this show. He is now making good as a singing nad dancing comedian.

AMUSEMENTS

BOHEMIAN REVUE AND FUN WEEK ON VARjETY BILLS Both Palace and Lyric Plan Novelty Events for Patrons, T HE Lyria| will have as ite featured attractions next week I—J “Bohemian Nights,” a revue, presented by Seoma Jupraner and a company of genuine Bohemian gypsy entertainers, and Britt Wood, eccentric musical comedian. “Bohemian Nights” is a spectacular production in which whirlwind gypsydances predominate. Britt Wood requires no introduction to Lyric patrons. His country “boob” characterization is well known. The bill will include: CHAPPELLE AND CARLTON— Circus stars in a variety performance of aerial stunts, risley accomplishments and equilibrism. called “Just a Few Things You Haven’t Seen.” BELLE OLIVER singing comedienne, offering a repertoire of new character songs and stories. PATRICE AND SULLlVAN—Wellknown in music land, presenting their vaudeville innovation, “An Interlude of Meldoy,” featuring violin and piano selections. DEMONT AND GRACIA Funmakers and eccentric dancers in “Dig an’ Dat.” I * THE MOUNTERS Four super(Tum to Page 6)

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