Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 27, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 June 1924 — Page 3

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BEVERIDGE AND SENATOR WATSON FIGURE SLIGHTLY G. 0, P, National Convention is Called Circus Without Elephants, By G. B. PARKER Times Staff Correspondent. CLEVELAND. Ohio, June 10.—A circus -without elephants. That's the Republictn national convention of 1024. As the elephants are the heart of a circus, so the Jim Watsons and the George Harveys, the Beveridges and the Lodges are the heart of a national convention. They are the ones whose passage through a hotel lobby or a convention corridor is followed by the hush of awe. They are the ones who trail a cloud of power and of mystery. Around them radiates the real drama of a real convention. It is the influence of these big party insiders which, in the end, decides the nomination. Not Elephants. But this year they are not elephants. they’re attending the show, yes, but they carry no weight. They don't look big. There's no cloud of mystery about them. They're just rubber stamps, along with the many other rubber stamps, from the far provinces—all here to nominate Calvin Coolidge. They're in the crowd. Xo limelight shines upon them. , Compared with the hectic days four years ago in Chicago, this show is a pale and sickly one. Shouting Absent The drama and tumult and the tumult and the shouting are absent, because the uncertainty is not here. Four years ago in Chicago there was the Lowden tent and the big leaders gathered in it, lots of elephants there, and the Wood tent, the Hoover tent, the Hi Johnson tent, and the Harding tent. In the background away off in Philadelphia, was the powerful Penrose at the other end of a telegraph wire. No one could tell which way,things would go, and the party leaders were swelled in importance in ratio to the uncertainty that hung over it all. But this is not a presidential convention, its a Vice Presidential convention. The big tent is here. The scenes are all set. The band is playing. but the elephants are missing. That’s the reason why most of the excitement evident in Cleveland to date is over dodging the rain drops.

COMMENCEMENTS ON PROGRAM FOR NEXT TWO DATS Cathedral High School Will Graduate 43 Students Thursday Night, Four high school commonocmonts remain on the program of commencement week. Shortridge and P.roa 1 Ripple will hold commencements on Wednesday night: Technical and Cathedral will have theirs Thursday night. Manual Trrrtiajng graduated 265 students at Cadle Tabernacle on Monday night. Cathedral will graduate fortythree students Thursday at 8 p. m. at the K. of C. Hall. The right Rev. Mgr. Edward A. Pace, dean of department of philosophy of the Catholic University, Washington, D. C., will deliver the oration. Medals and diplomas will be presented by Brother Austin! The Right Rev. Joseph Chartrand, bishop of Indianapolis, will also speak. Cathedral Orchestra will play. Joseph McNamara will deliver the class poem. Those graduating are: John J. Barton. William J. Baseh. Thomas A Bisrhoff. Harry J Brook. Jam's R. Butler. Walter P. Carroll. Thomas W. Collins. John B. Conwell. Louis P. Crossen John A. Davis. Norbert C. Day. Paul A. lies Jean. Michael T Dunean, Francis L. Fish. Lawrence A. Fitzgerald. Thomas E. Feeney. Alban A Fuegtister. Robert L. Geraghty. John E. Gleeson, Marvin A Haiey. Wilbur J. Hansen. Patrick J. Hegarty. John A. Henry. John J. Hoffman. Richard A. Hug, Robert E. Kirby. Albert J. Kramer. Joseph W. Lenehan. Francis J. Leppert. Earl J. Lovell. Robert D. Maney. George Mayer. Joseph P. MacNamara. Edward C Miller Vincent J. Xoome, George T. Paulissen. Charles E. Pfeiffer, William J. Rickey Justin F. Seal. John A. Shaughr.cßsy. Thomas F. Shaughnessy. John K. Sheridan. Michael L. Sullivan. dsHli soothes ( and heals V- sick skins Resinol is what you want for your skintrouble—Resinol to JAt/the itching and burning—Resinol to heal the eruption. Thi3 gentle ointment is so effective that it has been a standard skin treatment, among physicians, tor many years. It contains nothing which could irritate the tenderest skin even ot a tiny baby. All druggists seh Resinol. Trial free. Write Dept. 5-R, Retinol, Baltimore, Md.

There Are Many Reasons Why Abie’ Is Big Success; Berkell Players Offer Polite Fan in Thomas Comedy

By WALTER D. HICKNIAN (“p | EW plays become big popular I I - * successes. L— J “Abie’s Irish Rose” is one of these few successes from a popular standpoint. I for one am not going to retreat to a high mountain and dislike “Abie” because it is not high brow drama and because it does not cull upon all the Greek Gods 1 or classical influence. Am not going to dam it because thousands of people in this country have been made JKja a little happier by I coming in contact with this conu-dy Tb *'>' -' nne Nichols. I W%: B I am not going to 'fern put on a college B gown and say 3 keep away from ,-§§ the theattr because ■ Rose” is present. 9 wrote and staged \A I it. The play is L \ ■ the human thing on the stage that LEO HOYT re ally counts. When one can talk with a laugh on then- tongues to thousands and these thousands laugh with and at the fun presented. Well, I am willing to sit around and see what it is all about. "Abie" has not appealed to the critics as a gtneral rule. You may put the double curs.* on me for liking this play, but I do like it with all of its tons of hokum, human comedy all dressed up ir. theatrical attire. Brand it as the world’s worst play, if you will. If this is the world's worst play, then let us have more of these human attempts to entertain. But I am not going to admit that “Abie.” from a dramatic and playwriting standpoint, is the bunk. It is theater, proper theater, with real human touches, and it can be bought without a blush on the face of the customer. Call it commercial theater. Call it cheap, but the fact remains that a $2 audience not only laughs, but screams many times before the final curtain. I how-led and misbehaved as if I had actually paid two bucks plus war tax for my critical seat. "Abie” has its place on the American stags. Just as "Lightnin' " had. Call one emotional bunk and the other just bunk, if you desire, but the fact remains that “Abie” is a cure-all for the blues. My first introduction to “Abie" served me nearly as well as a week's valuation. I laughed, I screamed, I howled. Call me over-enthusiastic, but see it before you curse me. I believe the curse will melt into a smile. Why a Success? "Abie's Irish Rose" is not an accident in the theater. Anne Nichols thought she had a “success” even after the New York critics dashed gallons of cold water on A after the first night. It is now in its 107th week at the Republic Theater in New York. Other companies ar** presenting it in other cities. When the public got wise to “Abie," Anne Nichols was convinced more than ever that she had a success. Why do people go to the theater? "Abie's Irish Rose" is one reason. Another is “Lightnin'." Both speak a language we understand. I do not consider “Abie” is poking fun at anybody. It is a hard task to mix a Jewish family and an Irish one, but Anne Nichols does it. She even causes a Catholic priest

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' ' ' ' "is <*; DANA DESBRO This picture of Miss Desbro might be titled “natural” as it is not in character. She is playing the thankless role of Geraldine Ridgely in “His House in Order,” at the Murat this week. and a Jewish rabbi to shake hands and to work together to make the world a happier place to live in. Some may say that Solomon Lev* is caricature and not a real flesh a* blood character. Can't agree w that. At times you will laugh with the characters and then again you will laugh at ’em but the fact remains. you will laugh. And if that isn't success—well, then, I do not know what makes success. I believe that we need a happier stage. Yes we must have our Anna Christies, our Lillioms and all the others, but we need plays that will bring smiles to those vho buy tickets. That is legitimate success ar.d I will sink or swim by that assertion. Cast Is Satisfactory “Abie" very nearly plays itself. Ir* is nearly actor proof, but rotten acting would sink the ship. The cast that Anne Nichols has assembled is ■ a splendid one for types. Those who stand out are Lea Hoy*, Peggy Parry, James R. Waters and Belle Pogtnv. None of the sets are lavish but adequate. The cast which is presenting “Abie’s Irish Rose” at the Capitol . is as follows: Isaac Cohen . James R Waters Mrs. Isaac Cohen Belle Prigany Dr. Jacob Samuels . . , .Frederick Forrester Solomon Levy Leo Hoyt Amhraliam Levy (His Son I tJPo I! N Rosemary Murphy Prcvy Parry Patrick Murphy . . ftitlv Fay Flit her Whalen ..John F Webber Trainbearer ....... Margaret Gross Bridesmaids Maids ... Adele Humbert, Kbba Cortang. Rita Collins Katherine Muller My last word is this: Give "Abie" a chance to make, you laugh. I know what the result will be. At the Capitol all week. COMING OCT OF K!T< HEN IS A PLEASANT JOB IF— There is many a cook who would like to come out of the kitchen for good, but — They do not seem to be able to get out. Once a cook always a cook. Maybe not. but A. E. Thomas in “Come Out of the Kitchen” proves that at ' least one cook actually got out of | the kitchen. | This comedy was first written for

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Ruth Chatterton and it served her fairly well. It is light and polite fun. The Berkell Players are now presenting it at. English’s. There is a bunch of clever and smart dialogue in this comedy. There is suspense mixed with the comedy. All modern polite comedies must have a love theme, and a pretty one is present in this play. Olivia Dangerfield went into the kitchen because the family purse was very lean. Os course she arrived in the kitchen under an assumed name, but she was a lady just the same. A sort of a Peg-O-Mv-Heart cf the Kitchen. She falls in love with Burton Crane who had rented the Dangerfield home for six weeks on the understanding that four white servants should be present. Oliva, her brothers and a sister needed tile com so they all turn servants much against their family pride. Before the final curtain three of ’em had been fired and the whole house was in an uproar. Miss Oliver as the girl who comes out of the kitchen on the wings of Cupid is splendid. Here is a light role done carefully by this woman. The role fits her and probably v. ill be one of her most popular parts. Eddy Waller finds the role of Burton Crane voiw much to his liking. Nice comedy work. Herbert Dobbins .again has a chance to prove that he is splendid in old men's parts. Mary Hill applies the burnt cork and makes merry as Amanda. Must not forget the ironing board scene over by Idabelle Arnold. Cast follows: Paul Dangerfield, alias Smithfiekl -—Robert Fay. Thomas Lefferts, statistical poet— Alexander Campbell. Charles Dangerfield. alias Brindlebnry Hamilton Christy Elizabeth Dangerfleld. alias Araminta <. Idabelle Arnold Olivia Dangerfield, alias Jana Ellen Jean Oliver Amanda. Oliva's Hlaok Mammy Mary Hill Randolph Weeks, agent of the Pan gerfields - Larry Sullivan Burton Crane, from the North. .Eddy Waller ter Myrtle Smi ger Cora Falkener. Her Daughter Henrietta Floyd Solon Ttp-ker, Crane's attorney and gut St Herbert Dobbins Polite fun well done. At English’s all week. -I- -I- IMl RAT PL W ERS II W E I II VN( K TO REGISTER THEIR EMOTIONS Miss Marjorie Vonnegut is given an opportunity to display her ability as an emotional actress in "His House in Order” at the Murat this week. Slip rises to the occasion with a considerable measure of success. Miss Vonnegut plays the most difficult part of the misunderstood second wife. Faced with the first wife's relatives, sile is constantly humiliated. With her spirit unbroken. however, her emotions range from not quite dispair, to high hand ed defiance. Seldom does one part so test an actor's range of ability. The play has to do wiih the unhappy home life of a British member of Parliament, who has made the mistake of marrying his son’s governess and expecting her to he everything he thought liis first wife was. He even dedicates a park to the tlrst wife and expects the second to take part, along with relatives of the first, in the ceremony. The second wife shows her force of character when she learns some very discuieting truths about the first and then refuses to use them to humble her oppressors. Miss Vonnegut carries the part creditably. Honors also are due, as they have been due every week, to Harold Vermilye, who plays the part of the brother of the husband and

CHARLES MASSINGER Among the Aborn players at Keith's who is building up a large personal following is Charles Massinger. He is in the cast of "The Clinging Vine.” who really is responsible for straightening out the difficulties. Tills week he is a very serious young man—most of the time—quite in contrast with his usual position. But he does it well, as he has been doing everything well. The cast: Hilary Jcsson Harold V^rmily** Kilmor Jcsson. M P Claud** Kimball Derek Jcsson Kth#*l Downie Sir Daniel Rtdj?f*ley . . .Duncan Pcnwarden Pryor* Ridjroley W fcl. Watts M *]<>!• Maureward** Richard Thorton Dr Diliiott Thomas Williams Hard me Elliot Cabot Forshaw Donald Campbell Servant Carl Turpin Nina Jcsson Marjorie VonneKUt I.ady Jessamine Neweombe Geraldine Rkig:e!ey Dana Desboro Mile. Thome ... Genevieve Addleman “His House in Order’* has a real dramatic appeal.—(By Felix F. Bruner.) .!. .. LAUGH GETTER AT I ARK IS CHARLEY The credit for most of the laughs at the Lyric this week goes to an ai-iybatic clown. Charley Paley is his name, and he looks like a comic sheet character and gets into about as many peculiar situations. Some of theni are rather timeworn, hut he does more funny falls than should tie expected in two or three acts. Marston and Manley also garner laughs with their wellknown style of comedy. Elsie ("lark, a good singer of popular songs, handicaps herself by singing numbers that belong in the graveyard. Her songs have been heard so many times that even the one or two new comedy lines in each fails to amuse atiy interest Cliff Nazzarro and company are seen in "A Dancing Dream." a neat act of the revue type. Nazzarro is assisted by five girls who are all “there” when it comes to dancing. There are several novel numbers in this act Nazarro does a bit at the piano that is funny, but there is no reason for calling it an impersonation of Paderewski. Brown's Comedy Four is a male quartette—four men, one of them with a day's growth of beard, doing a schoolroom scene. They sing fairly well, hut their attempt at knicker comedy is inexcusable. Margaret and Gaddes, two girls, entertain with piano and violin numbers. The hill is opened by Booth and Nina in a first class cycling act. A Mack Sen nett comedy and an episode of

“The Telephone Girl” are on the movie program. At the Lyric all week. (By Observer). -I- -I- -!- IN ANY OLD LANGUAGE MADAME IS THE GOODS The program reads: Mile. Ann Codee. No matter what language you speak, French or not, you are going to enjoy this woman and the masculine foil who assists her on her merry way. Madame is supposed to be French. She talks like it anyway, but her understanding of the theater is mixed French and American. She comes out on the Palace stage singing a French song. It’s hard to tell whether she is talking French or mixed French. What ever the language is you will laugh. Then her male assistant appears. He is to this act what a brick is to a pavement. I expected this couple to put on boxing gloves any minute. Their fun may be a hit harsh at times, but it has anew element in it. The result is that Mile Codee and the unprogramtd man are the hit of a good bill. Racine and "Ray are not lightweights. They admit their “tons, ' poke fun at each other, sing and one of them dances. They please easily. You have been looking for the real article in a wire-walking act? Then Wire and Walker will fill the bill. Act is a credit to any bill at any tim? of the season. The ring stunt of Walker is a winner. “Sweet Sixteen" has the services of threh men and three women. Act runs to dancing and singing. About the average in this sort of thing. The Five Petleys close the bill with an acrobatic offering. Movie feature is Owen Moore in “Thundergate.” At the Palace today and Wednesday.

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Youngest Portia PpriDITH JUDITH FREEMAN, I 18, youngest woman ever > graduated from a law school, it is said. She won second highest honors at St. Lawrence University, Brooklyn, N. Y. ABORN COMPANY AGAIN ♦ PROVES ITS REAL WORTH "The Clinging Vine,” this week's offering of the Aborn Opera Company at Keith’s, is a bill that seems to be made to order this organization. Each part was excellently cast and the first r.ight performance was exceptionally smooth. Perhaps comparisons should not be made, but to me the Aborn Company's perform-

ance of “The Clinging Vine” is quite as satisfying as that of the original company in every department, with the exception of danciffg. A little more first-class dancing would bring this stock production very close to the Broadway standard. First honors for the acting must go to Edith Bradford as the shin-gle-bobbed grandma. Loretta Sheridan, in the Peggy Woods role of the make-believe “clinging vine,” was also splendid. George Shields and Lee Daley are a pair of amusing husbands. I am confused as to which of these men played the “bug hunter,” hut to that one goes the credit for much of the comedy *and an entertaining specialty. Each remaining member of the large cast does his or her share toward making this show good pastime. The cast in full: Jimmy Manning- Eric Titus T. M. Tutewiller ....... .Joseph Monahan Francis Milton > George Shields Randolph Mayo Lee Daley Vaeareseou Charles Massinger Bacsom Philip Oberg Antoinette Allen Loretta Sheridan Jeanette Milton Elenor Edson Mildred Mayo Edna Granville Mrs. Anthony Allen Edith Bradford Agnes -- • • Denioe Brosseau Tessie Geraldine Herbert At Keith's all this week. (By observer). •f- -I- -IOther attractions on view today include: “The King of Wild Horses” at the Apollo, “The White Moth’ at the Circle, “The Breaking Point” at the Ohio, “The Mollycoddle” at Mister Smith's, and “Just Off Broadway” at the Isis. The Municipal Theater at Garfleid Park is presenting this week “The Road to Happiness” and the Municipal Dramatic Club is present at Brookside Park.

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