Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 180, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 December 1924 — Page 6

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MISS FRANCIS WHITE TO TOP NE WBILL AT KEITH’S ‘Revue De Luxe’ Comes to Lyric Sunday for a Week —■ 'Gene Oliver to Open at Palace, Miss Frances White, remembered from her'musical comedy ami revue days con es to B. F. Keith's Sunday as the headliner of next week *s bill. At the Lyric, an eight-act bill will feature “The Revue De Luxe - ’ and the Rose Kress Four. An all-comedy bill will open Sunday at the Palace, with Gene Oliver and company featured.

The other acts <>n the hills at the three houses will he made up of cornedv and novelty turns. •I* I + REVI'E STAR TO VISIT KEITH S NEXT WEEK Miss Frances White, who heads the bill at B. F. Keith's next week, will he rememl*ered as a li'.tle Western girl, who came to New York, unknown and scored a hit that has made her one of the most popular musical comedy and vaudeville stars. She has been starred by the late William Rock, in Ziesfehl's Follies, the Greenwich Village Follies and other big attractions. In her act at Keith’s she will offer a cycle of her own songs and dances assisted at the piano by Billy Joyce. The bill will include: TED AND BETTY HEADY—offer an act which they call fun in the Healy manner. This season they are appearing as a philosopher and a flapper. JACK OSTERMAN—One of the youngest comedians In vaudeville. He Is a son of Kathrn Osterman, a star of other days. ROBERT HYMAN AND VIRGINIA MANX—WiII be seen In a comedy playlet called “Long Distance Love.” It a satire in modern life. BOBBY “UKE” HENSHAW— Styles himself "The Merry Mimic.” SYNCOPATING TOES —ls the title of a dance fantasy that will be presented by two pretty girls, whose names are not divulged in the billing. RECK AND RECTOR—Contribute to the novel side of the bill. NOACK Called the “wonder equilibrist." because of the extraordinary routine of difficult feats. On the screen will be shown Tim Pathe News. Topics of ti e D.y and Aesop’s Fables.

EIGHT ACT BILE AT LYRIC SI NI)AY The Lyric eight-act hill not: we, k will hive as featured attractions th* Revue Do Luxe, a song, dance and music concoction presented by a quintet of enter? liners, and the Rose Kress Four, introducing a spectacular novelty called "Terpsichorean Wheels.” The bill will Include: BEN NEE ONE —Chinese comedian and singer who describes himself as one in four hundred million, an,l then proceeds t<> demonstrate that while he is numerically one of the Chinese people, art'sth ally he is the only one of his race. Ren Nee One sings Chinese and American songs with equal facility, and has an assortment of humorous stories notable for their originality. OUALANO AND MAKGFERITE —ltalian singers and accordionists who prove that it is possible to p.'ay two accordions at the same time, this achievement being accomplished through an ingenious arrangement whereby Signor Gualano plays one instrument with his feet and the other with his hands. MARKELL AND GRAY—Eccen trie, soft and hard shoe tap dancers who display a wide variety of fast and Intricate steps. "RADIO RIOT” —A merry satirical sketch based on the prevelant radio craze, and which will hand many a laugh to fans who a:e troubled with static and other wireless afflictions. RUSSELL AND PlEßCE—Acrobatic funsters known In vaudevllleland as "Acromedians.” PIERLET AND SCOFIELD— Comedy Jugglers who do their stuff in a breezy skit called “Helping Hubby.” ON TIIE SCREEN—lmperial monkey comedy. ’'Stolen Sweeties,” Klnograms and the latest episode of the serial “The Go Getters.” COMEDY BILL TO OrEN AT PALAI E A bill that is guaranteed to take away the cold weather blues is fh<* one which will be offered at the Pal ace Theater the first half of next week when the sunny atmosphere of Palm Beach will be created by Gene Oliver and her company with Francis and Woods in the laughter skit. "The Inventor.” This sketch deals with the story of a bluff and s humorous consequences. Bill includes: THOMPSON LIGHT TRIO—Two women and Bob Forsans. who offer “A Musical Treat” rendered from two violins and a piano. A vocal program is likewise included. TECK MURDOCK AND KENNEDY SISTERS—Who, in story form, dance, sing and chat in their “At the Theater.” GRACE AYER AND BILLIE—A couple who creates an air of mystery with their act, “????.” One other act is to be booked. The spotlight is filled the last half of the week by the O'Brien Sextette, whose members play the hanjo, saxophone. trombone, trumpet and drums as well as being vocalists. In a comedy romance, “Egg In the Bag.” Renee N>>el and Walter Percivai hold rhe main parts while enacting the robs Os two impoverished actors, •folden and Harron make merry in their "The Bill Poster,'” another -kit. Flagler brothers and Ruth center their attention around a piano when, they offer their “Sayings and Songs.” Hill and Quinnelt are acrobats who have much “Fun in a Park ” On the screen are: “Find Your Man." with the famous dog actor, Rin Tin Tin. the first half and “The Bandolero,” with Pedro de Cordoba ar.d Renee Adoree. the last half. Pathe News, a comedy and an Aesop fable are the ehort reels. New Musical Act for Keith's Anew musical act for the Keith circuit will present a textette of young women violin players. It will he known as the Six Debutantes.

WRIGHT’S NOVEL TO BE SEEN AS MOVE AT CIRCLETHEATER ‘Sinners in Silk' to Be Offered to Patrons of the Apollo, B r ~~~ KGINNING Sunday afternoon at the Circle, a movie version ■■ of Harold Bell Wrights “The Mine with the Iron Door,” will he shown. “Sinners in Silk” will be the title of the feature to be seen at the Apollo all next week. The Ohio will present Harry Igmgdon in his new comedy. "All Night Long." The other feature will be Betty Compson in "The Garden of Weeds.” For the first half of the week, the Isis will offer Hoot Gibson in “The Rilin' Kid From Powder River.” 'Mister Smith's will offer Pola Negri in “Forbidden Paradise.” for the week. .1. .}. MUST SELLER NW \ MR VIE AT THE ( I RULE “TV Mine With the Iron Door.” ’he screen version of Harold Bell Wright's pop- ar novel of tin* same name, will h a * traction at the G;r* ’e beginning Sunday. The scene* of "The Mine With th- Iron Door” are i- j for the most ■ ■;t-t in the very heart of the Canada d ; *l < >ro (Gr> yon of Gold), in the t'at.dir,: s . n* .r Tucson. Ariz where Wrick* *h • author. lived for two • • w ‘ -1 'he nearby * r -s. :-s aid • !!*-d tip the mountain sob . mltlrg friends w;*h the pen. pie of -he distri * and studying th<* history and leg,-i,dry of tia* last three centuries. The entile picture was made on the exact ‘•p,*’.-- in th>: exact local! ties dvs i'.-d in the nov*l. Dorothy MacknJH and Tat O'Malley have the leading roles in tils romantic stoi v in which Creighton lia!**. P'-bert Frazier, Mary Carr, Charles .Murray. Bert Woodruff. Raymond Haft a anil Mitchell Lewis also appear. The program beginning Sunday Includes a Clrclet'e of N> ws. a Christy comedy, "Short Change,” featuring W;Uter Huts. and the overture. "Puceinr: a," a grouping -f the favorite works of the famous composer. Pur < ini, who died last week at Brussels. NEW LOVE STORY m E AT THE APOLLO Age versus youth in tho game f love Is the theme of “Sinners in Silk.” Hobart Henley’s production coming to the Ap< 110 next week. Benjamin GDxer wrote the story in which Merrill, a wealthy nmn ~f the world, past middle age. responds t ati unnatural urge to attempt to keep puce with the jazzy youngsters of today. He becomes Infatuated with a typical flapper, young enough to be his daughter, and despite the L*,r of years between them, imagines that he can win and hold her affections. For a t'mc Merrill’s impetuous love making captures the girl's fancy, even though she Is really In love with a youth of her own age. ! Through "a series of entrancing and lntr-resting scenes the story wends its way to a f limnx in which Merrill Is forced t admit the folly of hi

amusem ■ THURSDAY. FRIDAY, ■ V i n SATURDAY —Mat. Sat. j MR. WHITESIDE WILL NOT APPEAR IN ANY OTHER CITY IN INDIANA THIS SEASON. SEATS MONDAY. M,ht.. K. 7-1. RI.SW. *I.A->. 51.11,. 50r. U... . tl ,|.,n |„r. T.i SPtCiAL CHRISTMAS ATTRACTION—MAIL ORDERS NOW ! OPENING XMAS MAT. DEC. 25—MAT SATURDAY ALSO I L. LAWRENCE WEBER’S ? LITTLE GIANT OF MUSICAL COMEDY “Little Jessie James" I WITH THE JAMES BOYS—A PAUL WHITEMAN BAND Price*.—Five., 50<\ Si.lt>. *l.6T>, *2 20, *2.75. Mat., 60c, *l.lO, *1.85. Inc. Tax. I

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course, and to bow as gracefully . he may to ever victorious youth. The cast includes Adolphe Me! jou. Eleanos Boardtnan. Conrad Nagle. Jean Hersholt. Edward Con nelly, Ib.-dda Hopper. Virginia Lee Corbin, Dorothy Dwan, Frank Ell: ott, Ann Luther and Eugenie Gilbert An Imperial comedy, "A Nip O’ Scotch," the Fox news weekly, organ selections hv Earl Gordon and musical entertainment by Emil Seidel and his orchestra will he other program features. .!- -{- NEW LANGDON COMEDY HOOKE \T TIIED OHIO Harry Langdon, Mack Sennelt’s newest comedian, is teen at th< Ohio tu x* v• • k in "Ail Night Long.” The picture has to do with the life of a sc db*r in the front line trenches peeling potatoes. In the cus: of comedy, which was di rented by Harry Edwards and Ni thn’ie Kingston, as a French girl and Fanny K dly arid Vernon I>ent. I: try C tr.;,-,>n is the star of "The Gat :--n -f WVcds,” the featured photoplay It was dpected vt> James Cruz** and was adapted from the stag** play by Le*>n Gordon and Doris Marquette It ,s a story of a show girl who. battered I,> circumstances. Is triad'* a pawn in an in* irigu" played by a theatrical mag na’>- In the cast are Kockliffe l-'el !>,w* s. Warner Baxter. Charles Ogle K.ng Zany. William Austin. Lu die Thorndike, Toyo Fujlta. Lilyan Tash man and At St. John. "The Garden of Weeds” is the t ame , fa mansion maintained b> th.** r!<-h Philip Flagg, where ho en terrains tho beauties of the theater. Betty Cornpson qa Dorothy, a oh** ,-us girl about to become leading lady iu a show controlled by Flagg comes to Flaggs attention. Music is provided bj Ijest'T Huff, organist, who will piav his interpre •atton of "Blu*.*-E.ved Sally," an At kat.-ns r<-mance. Cy Mllders. solo Ist with the Charles Davis Orchestra. will sing popular song hits. Th<* Path,* news weekly will also b* shown. -I- -I* -I* NEGRI’S LATEST ON \ IKW \T SMITH S "Forbidden Paradise,” a story based on the stage play. ” Tl l < • t ’z.irina.” is tho featured picture which will !v> shown at Mr Smith's tho coining w*-**k. Pola Negri is seen m th<* leading role and is sup ported by Rod J-rfi Rocquo, Paulino Stark, Adolphe MnJou t Fred Maiatesta. Nick Do Ruiz and lira?. D'turnery. Melchior Lengyol and La Jos Biros were tho playwrights resisjusible for “The Czarina.” "Forbidden Paradise” tells of a young officer who overheard a plot to overthrow his queen. He rides three horses to death to toil tb news to the queen, who is more interested in him than in the nows of tl *> revolution. Tho officer is promoted to the private guard and enjoys the queen's favor. His faith in the queen te*ing shattered, h<*

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No. I—Dorothyl—Dorothy Mnckaill In "The Mine With ih,> In>a Door," at tho > i,do ail next week. No. 2 —Betty i ompsoti In "Gatlon of Weeds, ’ at the Ohio next week. No. 3—Eleanor Boardmun In "Btnnt rs in riilk.” at tho Apollo, beginning Sunday'.

joins the revolutionists and is about to accomplish a putsch when the chancellor arrives and prevents civil war. The captain is then thr- wn in prison. A comedy, a news weekly and music by the Grand Cremona are' 'her features. -!- Ii HOOT GIMSON TO It)! SKI N VT I 'IS The Isis will have Hoot G in The Hidin' Kid Front Powder River" as Its featured attra*".' n the :irst half of next v. -. k It depic's exciting times in the Southwes- during the war of extermination last ween the cattle rangers and “nesters," or farm s< ttler j : winch occurred in the ~arly will bring Pete Morrison it! "Rap. bow Rangers." and a (>r.tury com .sly, Willie's Swo t Dreams. '

, . I r nr Prices: Nile, L * st THE s( k. bio, $1.65. TEN Sfte Sr COMMANDMENTS . |€?PpS? Mon., Tues., Wed. 8 J 'xJi in 1 Wll Wednesday Matinee Undoubtedly tho Most Impressive Event of the Year! The Greatest Musical Comedy Sensation of All Time! Direct From 451 Times—A Solid Season—in Chicago! Ham It. Marrli and Tun, ilkrs present Hie DUNCAN SISTERS In ( utherino < liUiiolm ( ns hiv. s'* “TOPSY and EVA” A Muilrtil Comedy With Munir mul I.j-rir* by ttie Human Muter. Ably Supporting the Duncan Sisters Is a Strong Singing, Dancing and Acting Organization of 60 Principals, Choristers and Specialists. There Are 31 Melody Numbers. Against a Colorful Background of Beautiful Settings. There Are Dancing Specialties Without Number. It is Entertainment for Every One. The Children Will Demand the Right to See It More Than Once. DD irFQ. Nlte, * 3 - 30 ' * 275 - * 2 - 20 - s l - 65 - s l - 10 * Sto* rl\ 1 n, . Wed. Mat., $2.20, $1.65, sl.lO, 60c. [T IiEGfIEftTEST ROLE OF THIS GREATEST ' Russia OT& Mcfe* . in the Meffg , | SANCHOPANZA" jMj Qased QUIXOTE A Company of 40 Plat/vrs, Sinters and Dancers make Mas (hr. Skinnsrp most m rp? Spec Uicu Car Production since KlStlu -£|~^ Nl “ ht - \ 2 ,' 7 fi foc“' s, ' M ' SeatTßeady I 1 iiivtad. Mat.. $2.20. $1.65, i,. 10, boo. Tomorrow UfnnL Beginning It.. < E Reduced Prices Hsßit Monday Utl*. I J Mats., Wed., Sat. ! Box Office Sale Tuesday at 9A. M. | ! “THE BEST SHOW NEW YORK EVER SENT TO CHI- I j CAGO“—SAYS AMY I.ESIJE IN CHICAGO DAILY NEWS | nniAfft Inclndlnsr Tax: NlghtH—Main Floor. 94.40| Baloony, rnllirK' IP3 • B ' , ■ * 33,) * * 2 -?Si Oallary, Ui.lO. W®d. and Sat. Mates.—I lllVßaVa Maln Floor, sa.3o; Balcony, *2.75, *2.20( Gallery, *l.lO. MAIL, ORDERS MUST INCLUDE SELF-ADDRESSED. STAMPED ENYELOPIC. MAIL ORDERS STILL ACCEPTED.

N'-> 4 —H,>ot Gibson in “The Hidin' Kid From Powder River," at iin Isis tho first half of th*w* * k No. i—Pola Negri in "Fo'-bii! dt>n Paradise," at Mister Smith’s all m vt. w*-*k. No 6—ltin Tin Tin in "Flnil Your Man.” at tie* I’alai.o th** first half of the week.

‘Messiah ’ Mrs Lillian A. Klh-kenger, one of ih*> most prominently known vocal ist.a if in han.i polls, has been selected for tin soprano p.art in "The Mes slab." to he presented by the Indian polls Oratorio Society the evening of ])•(■ 33 at <'■"'!>• Tabernaclo. rttlier well known soloists will he Mrs Mary Trauh Musch. contiaito i.f.irge W. Cade!, tenor, and Ldwar.i i.a She’ile. 1,0. . ■ idi lismon fee of but 2 r > cents tv !‘ 1 1 e charged. Ten thousand • : :• •:.s uli! he s-ued Lorraine Returns to Variety I..'m 1 >ir: tine, la*e of t.h.o ‘ Fay l-‘ :: " Nw Y"ik's midnight show :,s . .ir.mg l.ack to the verities in it n . ■>, turn •■■pans :••<! by Kalmer and lady, nui rs -if several successful

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CAPITOL IB OPEN ITS DOORS AGAIN Stock Burlesque Will Relight Theater. Harry I). Hirsch, representative of Fi.x & Kriuse. who operate stock j burlesque theaters in Milwaukee !an i Minneapolis, announced that | :ii.s firm will re-open the Capitol I- lu here . n Saturday night, Dec. jJO with sem: stmk burlesque." i 1 i:rsch * xp.alns that "send stock” iriU'.ns that the C'-.np-iny will be | . hanged every three weeks. That is, i tho Indianapolis company will be | hero thr**** ui**ks, then the Milwaukee an • then tin* Minneapolis com--1 *. ny and t'.;**n again the local comi pany and so on. 11, states that tho top price will he 75 cents with rwu pe formances • daily. Shows change on Sundays.

i ffe Fellows ~AI SiJolm and Warner Baxter ttE called it his “Garden of Weeds”—this rich man's XI pleasure palace where Broadway beauties bloomed. CHARLIE DAVIS I I *J™“* | ORCHESTRA | “BLVE-EYED SALLY” j 1 illiyjlß

(Conlinued From Page 5) Symphony Orchestra, Feb. 9 with three soloists, and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Rudolph Ganz, conductor and soloist assisted by Helen Traubel dramatic soprano on March 10. Rainier, harpist, and Adah Strong, -!- -!• -IFACILTY RECITAL, TO ISK GIVEN WEDNESDAY On Wednesday night, at the In- ! diana College of Music and Fine I Arts, a faculty recital will be given ; by Frances Johnson, soprano; Ruth Rainier, harpist, and Adah Strong, I accompanist. I Program is as follows: Glasounow • La Primavera d’Or Mrs. Johnson fir i> g Ein Traum Stra ss '' ' ■ Staut) LTleurr D sieuse Bar held Chere Nuit Mrs. Johnson Margaret H<bfT r . nous Without Wnr tip A. Zaoel ■ • • • C.iprict*Mi.n-oau Fantastic;*:Trans by Adolf Hass.Russian Folk Melody (Sout? of the Boatman of Volga) Miss Rainier Horsmann Bird of the Wilderness j Worrell Son? of the Chimes Clark You. Dar i Canz > ■ M '‘2L f ! r^ Mclntosh • • • -Bab\ s I Dedicated to Mra. Johnson) | Carew iptoe Mrs Johnson Dock-Gounod Ave Maria Mrs. Johnson Miss Rninisr Mrs Strong Also ,i student recital will he given in college auditorium Saturday afternoon, Dec. 13, at 2:39 o c. ‘ck. INTKKHMT ING PROGRAM FOR ORGANIST GIVEN Pietno Yon, organist, and the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church choir, announce the following program for a concert to be given Monday night at the church: “Sonata Romantic*'* .P. A, Ton I, . raro —-Allegro. Adagio Finale —Allegro ■ Frero Jacques: Dormez-vous?". . . J. C. Tlngerer "Preludlo et Kuga" 'ln A Minor)... __ J. 8. Bach ■The Infant Jesus" (Christmas)... . }’. A. Ton ‘‘Christ Triumphant" (Easter) .... A Yon Tab me. • Presbyterian Choir. “B'erce Heroique ‘ C. Franck Marche Champetre" A J Boex K. ho" I* A. Y.,n • First Concert Study’ i*. A. Tun •! -I- !- niRISTM VS PLAY TO mi: given at college A students’ recital and Christmas play will be given at the Metropolitan School of Music next Saturday afternoon, Dec. 13. at 3 o'clockTaklng part will be Frederick

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Ince’s Last One of the last pictures finished under the supervision of Thomas 11. ince was Charles Ray s second feature for Pathe release, heretofore called “The Desert Fiddler.” After some thought Mr. luce decided to change the title to “Percy,” as he considered that a more logical name for the central figure in the story. The piot of “Percy” is just as unique as that of Itay's current feature, “Dynamite Smith.” but the story is in a lighter vein and contains a deal more humor.

Overman Jr., Winifred Mutchler, Martha Jane Howard, Virginia Kelly, Charlotte Rifner, Marjorie Devar,y. Geraldine Kuntz, Fay Crist, Pauline Hedges, Helen Kingham, Thelma Knsmingcr, Ruby Buscher, Anna Marie Sander. Robert Shultz, In*>z Brush, Opal Mae Thomas, Edward Green, Martha Mealy, Leah La h Liicile Stanley, Bess Chambers. Edith Garrison, Emma Calve-l-ige. Blanche Wilson. Louise Calvebtgo. Dorothy Gatewood. Geneva Vandament, Audrey Pugh. Carlton Beal, B-rta Clare Herdrich. Mae Floyd Sine, William Hubert Craigle and Ethel Crenley. Special music for the play will he given l>y Ruby Buscher, soprano; Julia Rochford, violinist, and Frances Ann Wishard, pianist. Harlan Works Overtime Otis Harlan has been working overtime at the Vitagraph studios in Hollywood recently. Besides having the role of a negro hostler In "Pampered Youth,” David Smith* pictunzation of Booth Tarklngtor.il "The Magnificent Ambersons,” ha impersonates a typical Frenchman in J Stuart Blackton’s “The Redeeming Sin." The two pictures were In process of production simultaneously and the directors had to rearrange their schedules repeatedly so that Mr. Harlan might portray both characters concurrently, Tapley Has Played In Many Films Rose Tapley, who portrays a French aristocrat in tho J. Stuart Blackton production. "The Redeeming Sin,” has played In a host of Vitagraph pb-tures, hating been with the company, except at brief and rare intervals, for many years. Tho role she is playing now is her ■7l4th for Vitagraph, but many of the early films were, of course, ono and two-reelers. Wallace Beery Comes East Wallace Beery and Frank Campeau have arrived in New York to appear with Thomas Meighan in “Coming Through." the Paramount star’s next production.