Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 121, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 September 1924 — Page 6

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MOVIE THEATERS BEGIN A DRIVE FOR BIG FILMS Many New Releases and Novelty Presentations Secured, jOVIELAXD will be an interesting place in Indianapolis next week as the managers have secured important new releases and special musical presentations. The Apollo has secured ‘'Bread” with Mae Busch, Robert Frazer, Wanda Hawley and many others. At the Ohio Thomas Meighan has been booked in “The Alaskan,” made from the book of James Oliver Curwood. The Circle has made arrangements to observe Surprise Week and the entire bill is clothed in mystery. Mister Smith's has engaged “Manhandled” for the week and the booking at the Lincoln Square calls for the holding over of “The Lost Battalion.” The Isis for the first half of the week has booked Charles Jor.es in “Western Luck.” MEIGHAVS LATEST OPENS SUNDAY AT THE OHIO Thomas Meighan, an idol of the screen and James Oliver Curwood. the idol of modern writers, are represented at the Ohio Theater the coming week in "The Alaskan,” Curwood's story featuring Meighan. Estelle Taylor, said to be engaged to Jack Dempsey, plays opposite Meighan. A large cast supports the two. The cast follows: Frank Campeau, John Sainpolis, Anna May Wong, Alphonz Ethier. Maurice Cannon and Charles Ogle. Herbert Brenon directed the picture. “The Alaskan” is declared to be the most thrilling picture Meighan has made in a long time. It tells of the fights of the pioneers with financial interests seeking a monopoly of the natural resources of Alaska. Meighan takes the part of a fighting man in a story replete with swift, unlimited action, thrilling fights and provoking mystery. The story tells of George Holt, a pioneer Alaskan who becomes the object of the enmity of John Graham, representing financial interests. When Graham destroys the grave of Holt’s mother, he is thrashed by Holt who then goes to Seattle to testify to Graham’s activities before a senatorial investigation. Returning home Holt becomes interested In a girl about to be taken from his boat and he gives her his cabin. When he sees her talking to one of Graham's friends, he thinks her an accomplice. Next he hears of her death. "South of the North Pole” is the Spat Family comedy which with a news weekly, constitutes the film portion of the bill. The Charles Davis orchestra will present another program of attractive musical nuraDers and Lester Huff, popular local arganist. will be heard in a specially arranged score for the featured photoplay and will also provide an organ solo, “The Land of the Sky Blue Water, and “Prelude”—Rachmaninoff.

CIRCLE TO OBSERVE SURPRISE WEEK SUNDAY The Circle announces next week as Suprise Week, and is presenting a society drama adapted from a wellknown novel, directed by a popular director, and containing a notable cast, among which are five wellknown screen stars. The story is laid in Paris and deals with a few prominent members of the upper class of Paris. I to do with the problems confronting a charming and lovely young girl who is called upon to choose between three men—the man she could hava married, the man she should have married, and the man she did marry. It is said that the story presents many novel situations and presents some beautifully mounted scenes. One of the highlights of the production is a thrilling mid-sea rescue. Part of the action takes place aboard a transatlantic liner. Bakaleinikoff has selected a popular overture to be played for Surprise week, but he refuses to divulge the name. This will be played by the Circle Concert Orchestra under his direction, and he also has arranged a beautiful musical setting to a special film novelty which will also be presented. A comedy, featuring a well-known comedian, will be presented, as well as the Circlette of News. As an added attraction the management is presenting a stage specialty featuring a well-known act which for some time was one of the highlights of a successful New York revue. 4 -I- 4 “BREAD" TO BE AT APOLLO NEXT WEEK Containing many moments of thrilling drama as well as a supply of comedy, “Bread,” Charles G. Norris’ novel, screened under the direction of Victor Schertzinger, will be shown at the Apollo next week. It is of more than passing interest in the realm of the photoplay for the reason that it deals in a realistic fashion with that important development of modern life, the woman in business. The experiences of Jeanette Sturgis, the heroine, are of a sort that might be encountered by any young woman who elects in fa vat of a business “career.” In this new field of endeavor for womankind Jeanette quickly discovers that life is surprisingly human, despite it's garb of austerity. As the story moves along Jeanette finds that romance abides in the world of business along with it’s hurly burly of affairs; jealousy rears its ugly head in quarters where it is least to be expected, and with far reaching resuits; envy and suspicion creep in to counterbalance the satisfaction that comes with the feeling achieved; and above all finds that it is impossible to Igve out of her life—indeed.

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that tjvithout love, success is an empty prize nuworthy ‘of the effort involved in attaining it. The scenes range from busy mercantile marts to gilded cases; from the palaces of money kings to the humble cottage of a workinamdn, and from lavishly furnished drawing rooms to the drab atmosphere of a kitchen that is anything but attractive when the larder is empty and there is no immediate prospect of it being replenished. The cast contains Mae Busch, Robert Frazer. Wanda Hawley, Pat O’Malley, Robert Bosworth, Eugenie Besserer. Myrtle Stedman. Ward Crane and Raymond Lee. The Fox News Weekly, an Arthur Stone comedy, “Why Let Landlords Live?” organ selections by Earl Gordon and musical entertainment by Emil Seidel and his orchestra will round out the program. -!- -!- GLORIA SWANSON TO BE SEEN AT SMITH S Ar*hur S'ringer's Saturday Eveninc Post story, "Manhandled." starring Gloria Swanson, is the featured attraction to be shown the coming week at Mister Smith's theater. “Manhandled" is the story of a happy. slangy, carefree department store sales girl who dislikes being “pawed over.” Matt Moore appears chief in support of the star. “Manhandled” tells of the department store clerk who is in love with a taxi driver-mechanic, but who is more anxious to enjoy herself than

■ CONTINUOUS 1 TO 11 THE ALL STAR BILL BEGINNING TOMORROW JOS. E. HOWARD PRESENTS * STANiSLAW & GRACE ’ IN “THE GYPSY WANDERERS” WITH THE SIX ENGLISH ROCKETS * CHUCK HASS CALIFORNIA COWBOY COMEDIAN * “THE WRECKER” A COMEDY PLAYLET * BY RAY HODGDON FISK & FALLON in * “WORDS AND MUSIC” EDWARDS *DEAN LN A SONG STORY ENTITLED * “THE GOLDEN WEDDING NIGHT” ALL-STAR PHOTO FEATURE LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE’S “THE LONE WOLF” WITH A CAST OF FAVORITES INCLUDING DOROTHY DALTON JACK HOLT CHARLOTTE WALKER WILTON LACKAYE TYRONE POWER

No. I—Something to think about. Here is Thomas Meighan in “The Alaskan," at the Ohio next week. No. C —Gloria Swanson in “Manhandled.” at Mister Smith’s, opening Sunday. No. 3—You might recognize these people in “The Lost Battalion.” at the Lincoln Square. Second week. the quiet her lover likes. When the opportunity arrives for her to enjoy herself, she accepts it and leaves her lover to shift for himself. When he is successful she returns to him. The usual minor subjects will also be shown. -I- -I- -IJONES HAS BUSY TIME IN NEW MOVIE The Hoosier exponent of strenuous action in the films, Charles Jones, comes to the Isis the first half of next week in a picture similar to the type in which he first gained fame—a Yv estern thriller, entitled “Western Luck." As Larry Campbell, a cowboy. Jones has a [busy and exciting time of it in his endeavors to free his foster father from the effects of a crooked deal, and to rid his sweetheart of the attentions of a villainous suitor. His prowess as a fighter is exhibited in his encounters with a band of crooks near his home out West, and a gang of hired thugs in New York City. He has two whirlwind fights with each. The story is the work of Robert Lee. In the supporting cast are Beatrice Burnham. Pat Hardigan,

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No. 4 —Rosemary Theby in “Pagan Passions,” at the Palace the last half of the week. No. s—Hobart5 —Hobart Bosworth as he appears in “Bread,” at the Apollo all next week. No. 6—Charles Jones in "Western Luck,” at the Isis the first half of the week. Tom Lingham, J. Farrell McDonald, Edith Kennick and Bruce Gordon. Added program features will boa Hal Roach comedy, “Slttln* Pretty" and a Grantland Rice Sportlight entitled ‘'Spikes and Bloomers." J. B. Warner is starred in ' Horse Shoe Luck." also a drama of the West which will be presented Thursday and the rest of the week. The plot abounds in adventure and thrills in search of gold, the big scene of the picture being the destruction of an entire mine by dynamite during a gun battle between the rightful owners of a mining claim and a band of criminals who try to steal It. Warner has the role of Garret Harper a missing engineer. Harry Todd, Margaret Morris and Carlton King are prominent in the cast. "Mind the Baby" a Century comedy will be the fun feature, j j. x “LOST BATTALION” HELD OVER FOR SECOND WEEK Days in camp, transports, the training area, the “pocket" in the

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Big-Time Vaudeville Opening With Jack NORWORTH Famous STAR in SONGS— With DOROTHY ADELPHI MARCELLE AND HIS UNIQUE PARTNER THK SEA LION COMEDIAN IN "SPORTING TIMES" WITH MARCKLLEL MISS ROBBIE GORDONE FISHER & GILMORE CIiASSIOAL ART STUDIES. HER BASHFUL ROMEO. HELENE COYNE AND HENRI FRENCH “MUSIC OF MOTION" ASSISTED BY' HAL SANDERS. RUSSELL S MftRCORI THREE DENOISE SISTERS LITTLE BITS OF BIG HITS. BEAUTY, GRACE, AGILITY. GRACE DEAGON & JACK MACK IN AN ORIGINAL SMART COMEDY OFFERING. PATHE NEWS—JTOPICS—FABLEg

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Argonne surrounded by the enemy and cut off from the source of supplies, then the heroic six-day stand by the American boys-—all of this, and through it ali a touch of comedy. is to be presented in ‘‘The Lost Battalion.” which begins a second week at the Lincoln Square Sunday. Actual survivors of the World War, men who fought for this country in order that its principles might be carried into the ages, are seen again in the picture. They took their parts without demanding compensation. A Chinese Tong war, the Ghetto, a burglar, an office clerk, the only son of a wealthy home., the sweethearts and mothers, all of this and more is to be found in the picture. Sortie More “Ben llur” Dope Claire McDowell, character actress, and Frank Currier, character actor, have also arrived in Rome to enact prominent parts in the “Ben Hur" film which is being directed by Fred Niblo for the Metro-Gold-wyn-Mayer Pictures Corporation. Miss McDowell has been cast as Ben Hur’s mother —the part of Ben Hur being played by Ramon Novarro—while Currier will portray the role of Arrius The story, an adaptation of Gen. Lew Wallace’s novel and stage play of the same name, was adapted for the screen by Bess Meredvth and Carey Wilson.

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Sunday and All Week GLORIA SWANSON IN “MANHANDLED” EMOTIONAL fireworks and furious fun. Gloria as dramatic skyrocket AND crackerjack comedienne. A brandnew Swanson. Comedy “TooUie WooUle.” All teats 20c ali the time.

ROAD UPKEEP TO BE PUT TO ORR City Additions Ask for Improvements. The question of who, if any one, is responsible for keep.ng up roads

■ WHERE THE CROWDS GO! ALL THE TIME 1 TO 11 P.M. n’Tune Ticklers /B ILLER )ffl REVUE ||f lL melange of Issi iLAR MELODIES 3 Eg 3YS OF MIRTH 1 19 ly & Reeves (1 JS CAPERS” 1 |S sters Morey & Corwin \1 r Girls J Fun in Songland S EASY” 1 T COMEDY SKETCH l 1 lERTIE FALLS (f FEW HARD KNOCKS” j M i Limited”—Second of | |||j tie Hunt”—Kinograms \ j|| Afternoon and Evening / |g|

<\ OUR FIRST k*Suipaiie i meJiS Vr—— announc i n g SURPRISE WEEK we feel confident of a hearty response by the theatregoers of Indianapolis. Six Surprise Units have been combined in what you will agree is one of the finest entertain- ** A ments The Circle has ever presented. The Surprise Feature Is a magnificently produced society drama, telling a gripping ill love story of a beautiful woman and the man she COULD iV / k ave married, the man she SHOULD have married and the A-U, man she DID marry. Tense, romantic drama treated in a disferent manner, on a great ocean liner, with a thrilling rescue in mid-ocean, in ultra fashionable Parisian society, and culI , minating in America. One of the finest pictures of the new season. Enacted by a east of a dozen screen celebrities. IT The Surprise Overture Bakalrinikoff won’t teU ns what lU* secret I*. Say* if* j-reat. Oiu of -hit finest of this brlUlant conductor’* offering*. The Surprise Presentation An Important surprise is promised in the Presentation Entertainment hooked I A here after a triumphant tour with one of the big vr York Revue* Brought * /J here for your pleasure. We know yoa’U like this. The Surprise Comedy ■ Tfi The comedy will prove a delightful surprise. One of your favorite comedian* in his latest “screamer”—Hot from the studio*. If* guaranteed to keep you _ roaring with hearty laughter. )bjj 1 The Surprise Novelty / TV| An Important short film subject. Especially chosen for Surprise Week. Goes I 1 I • * lon* way to make up thi* compohite Bi* Show. 4^ Animated Circle News A V AFTER SEEING OUR SURPRISE SHOW A / YOU’LL BE EAGERLY AWAITING THE NEXT . • • • • © ® • • •

through new additions around Indianaoplis, will be put up to Lawrence Orr, head of the State board of accounts, said Thomas Ellis, Marion County road superintendent, today, in response to a request from Mr. Fixit of The Indianapolis Times. With the approach of winter complaints on the condition of “Main St.” through the little settlements are already reaching the county. County commissioners disclaim all responsibility. The city does likewise. Asa result the harassed settlers annually find themselves

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and flivvers floundering through impassable mud roads. County Engineer John J- Griffith contends the roads are county roads, once opened and dedicated to the public. Commissioners replied there are as many miles of roads through the additions as the county is now responsible for, and it would “break the county up” to try to maintain the little streets. Llamas are nervous creatures and will not stand being beaten or ill-treated.