Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 5, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 May 1925 — Page 6
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ROMANCE, COMEDY, DRAMA AND FARCE ON MOVIE BILLS Several Film Stars Have New Kind of Roles in Which They Bid for Favor. In next week’s movies, several well-known screen stars will have roles which are out of their regular line of work. Eleanor Boardman in “The Way of a Girl ’’ at the Apollo will have her first light comedy role. Mae MacAvoy has a dramatic opportunity in “The Mad Whirl” at the Colonial all next week.
Jack Hoxie will be seen as a young eastern college graduate In "A Roaring Adventure” at the Isis for the first half of the week. Corinne Griffith steps into the dramatic shoes of Ethel Barrymore i “Declasse” at ~le Circle next week. Alice Joyce will be interesting in The Little French Girl” at the Ohio, starting Sunday. -1- -I- -I* FIRST COMEDY ROLE FOR ELEANOR BOARDMAN Appearing for the first time in a light comedy role Eleanor Boardman is featured in "The Way of a Girl,” a Robert G. Vignola production, which will be on view at the Apol|lo next week. , It Is an adaptation of Katherine Newiin Burt’s novel, "The Summons,” the plot being based on the frenzied search of a debutante flapper for anew thrill, and the adventures, dramatic and comic, which befexl her. The story is of a girl who spends her life in quest of excitement. Prize fights, an Artists’ ball, speeding automobiles, slumming trips—all have a part in her efforts to satiate her desires! and all the while she drags along her very improper and unexciting fiance, who suffers like a good Spartan in the hope that she win eventually tire of such things. The climax comes when she is made the prisoner of two modern cavemen, in the persons of two escaped convicts, and gets more adventure than she had bargained for. One of the high lights of the picture is a realistic ring battle between Floyd Johnson, well-known heavyweight pugilist, and Jack Herrick. Miss Boardman’s support includes Matt Moore as her conservative lover; William Russell in an unusually' good-bad man role, and Mathew Betz, the latter anew addition to screen villainy. Other program divertisements will consist of a Hal Roach all-star comedy, "Hold My Baby”; the Fox News Weekly, songs by Dolly Gray, musical entertainment by Emil Seidel and his orchestra, and Earl Gordon at the organ. -I- -I- -I“THE MAD WHIRL” TO OPEN HERE AT COLONIAL "The Mad Whirl,” the screen adaptation of the story, "Here's
Second Church of Christ, Scientist, of Indianapolis Announces two Free Lectures on Christian Science by Paul Stark Seeley , C. S. B. of Portland, Oregon Member of The Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts. To be given in Church Edifice, Delaware and Twelfth Sts. Saturday, May Sixteenth, at Two-Thirty and at Eight o’clock Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Five The Public is cordially invited to be present.
Dance to the Tunes of the Wolverine* With “Dusty” Rhodes, Ex-Keith Star Thl* famous dance orchestra comes direct from a winter season st the Everglades Club In Florida, having completed a 32-weeks* engagement at the “Cinderella** In New York City. THURSDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Regular Dancing On These Nights for the Entire Summer Season CASINO GARDENS Make Your Reservations Early
ARE THEY DEAD? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s ghosts have been Investigated by a scientific detective. Sherlock Holmes stepping out of one of Sir Arthur’s books could not have made a better job of It than J. Malcolm Bird, Managing Editor of the Scientific American and author of several books on spirit phenomena. Mr. Bird will tell of his experiences with (Marjorie) the famous Boston medium and (Houdlni) the magician in his lecture on "My Psychic Investigation and Medlumistic Frauds I have Met” at Caleb Mills Hall, Corner Pennsylvania and North Streets, Saturday, May 16, 8 p. m„ under the auspices of the Unlversial Psychic Research Society. For reserve seats and other information address P. O. Box 206.
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How,” written by Richard Washburn Child, former United States minister to Italy, and acclaimed as a vigorous attack on certain phases of social activities in the country since prohibition, will be the Colonial Theater’s attraction all next week. May MacAvoy is the featured player of the cast, which includes Jack Mulhall, Myrtle Stedman, Barbara Bedford, Alec B. Francis, Ward Crane, George Fawcett, Marie Astaire and Joseph Singleton, under the direction of William A. Seiter. In particular, both story and picture deal with the relationship between parents and children, purposing to show that it has suffered by the method of life indulged in* by the parents and their disregard for and lack of reverence shown by the younger generation for the older. Stress is placed on the general breaking down of moral restraint and the slight attention paid to the mandates of the prohibition laws, and the hectic, unconventional conduct of youths of either sex, as well as the middle aged of either sex is portrayed in vivid manner. The supplemental film features will be> a comedy, "Nearly Rich,” in which Charles Puffy, the newest of the fat comedians of the screen, is starred, an Aesop fable and the Pathe News. The American Harmonists will present a program of music and song, both "Jazzic” and classic,” particularly fitting to the picture, and will include some numbers by Frank Owens, Bob Jones and a piano fantasy by Virgil Monks. -I- -I- -I' "DECLASSE!” TO OPEN AT CIRCLE SUNDAY Corinne Griffith comes to the Circle on Sunday in "Declasse,” which has been hailed as the star’s greatest dramatic achievement. "Declasse” was originally written in play form by Zoe Akins for Ethel Barrymore, and that star found it a highly successful vehicle, not only for a long run on Broadway but an extended tour. The story concerns Lady Helen Haden, the last of the line of Varicks, a fine, aristocratic old English family. She is Introduced as the leader of the exclusive set in which she moves, surrounded by the lux-
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ury and gayety jf London’s “smart set." Through the manipulations of a scheming woman, she sudendly loses this position and is drawn into the sensationalism of a divorce which makes her an outcast. Humiliated and unable to face her former friends, she goes to America, where in New York she meets anew circle of acquaintances among whom is Rudolph Solomon, who falls in love with her and offers her the luxuries to which she has been accustomed. How she again meets the man she really loves and true happiness comes to her, is told in this absorbing story, the production of which was directed by Robert Vignola. Lloyd Hughes appears in the leading role opposite the star, and the notable cast includes the following well known players: Lilyan Tashman, Hedda Hopper, Louise Fazenda, Rockcllffe Fellowes, Clive Brook, Bertram Johns and Eddie Lyons. The program Includes an lllistrated overture. C. Sharpe Minor Prelude, by Rachmaninoff, played by the Circle Concert Orchestra under the direction of Bakaleinlkoflf; the Animated Circle News; Newspaper Fun, and a comedy. -I- *1- -I* “LITTLE FRENCH GIRL” NOW READY FOR SCREEN Alice Joyce, Mary Brian, Nell Hamilton and Esther Ralston are the featured players in "The Little French Girl,” Anne Douglas Sedwick’s story which will be shown the com'ng week at the Ohio. H* rbert Brenon, who made "Peter
follow ( The 'Trail of Cfd\)enlur& ACTION every inch of the way. A JbKH story of Society’s Pet who desired / MMi l freedom —freedom from the shack- I 1 les of her pampered life. Adventure I 1 called her with a siren lure and she I m answered. Follow the adventures of ■|| this modern beauty— to the forbidden 1 Jazz haunts—to the thrilling prize- if EIMHHk I tight—on her mile-a-minute auto II I race—into the cave of derelict men £M M t sJHIf 1 |Ugflll^OifiNHiv I SIMMY HENDERSON and HEINEY WEBER I POFI'LAR RINGERS OF POPITAR SONGS I a HAL ROACH ALL STAITcOMEDY 1 M “HOLD MY BABY" 3bkj||| jrfg nil W in A rhythmic paraphrash ► XJURgt Bfl|i k || k H Pel CM CTj OF THE Classics t IHr I H e EMIL seidel mo his orchestra 3 wgL ifiLflS^ at th* ouit • • ... A • .
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Pan,” produced this picture, the scenario of which was prepared by John Russell, author of "Where the Pavement Ends.” Neil Hamilton, former collar advertisement model, appears in the picture through the courtesy of David Ward Griffith. Others in the cast are Anthony JeWltt, Mario Majeroni, Maurice Cannon, Jane Jennings, Mildred Ryan, Eleanor Shelton, Maude Turner Gordon, Paul Doucet and Julia Hurley. “He Who Gets Smacked,” is the Mack Sennett comedy presentation starring Ralph Graves, Mollie Malone, Eli Stanton a H d Marvin Lobach. It is a ludicrous picture of the troubles of an amateur boxer. There will also be a Pathe News weekly. New scenic effects have been devised for the coming week when Lester Huff, organist, will present his original composition, "The Legend.” The Charlie Davis orchestra will be heard in a peppy program of current song hits. Cy Milders, soloist, will sing. -I- -I- -IJACK HOXIE CAST IN NEW KIND ROLE Jack Hoxie Is cast in a type of role new to him in "A Roaring Adventure” coming to the Isis the first half of next week. He appears as Duffy Burns, a young Eastern college graduate, who. while on a visit to his father’s ranch in the Western cattle country, piscovors that cattle rustlere are making away with the best of the stock. Duffy immediately appoints himself a com-
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No. I—As this is not a comedy scene we print the picture of Corinne Griffith and Lloyd Hughes as they appear in "Declasse” at the Circle, v. No. 2—Alice Joyce and Nell Hamilton In "The Little French Girl" at the Ohio next week. Hamilton Is expected to arrive ni the city by motor tonight or Sunday. No. 3—William Haines and Dorothy Devore in "Who Caree?" at the Palace opening Thursday. No. 4—Some shoulder art is revealed by Eleanor Boardman In "The Way of a Girl” at the Apollo next w-eek. No. s—Jack Hoxie plays the lead In "A Roaring Adventure" at the Iska the first half of next week. No. 6 —May McAvoy and George Fawcett in “The Mad Whirl" at tht* Colonial all next week. mlttee of one to frustrate the thieves and steps into enough thrills and excitement to more than compensate him for the task. He proves, too, that he is able to rough it with the toughest of the cowpunchers when he gets Into action. Jack Rollens wrote the story. Some Facta Abont Horton Edward Everett Horton, who is now playing opposite Florence Vidor in James CVuze’s latest production. "Marry Me.” will be recalled as the clever actor of “Ruggles of Red Gap” and "To the Ladies.” Horton also is the leading man in Cruse'® film "Beggar on Horseback.” to be released soon.
ROUNDING ROUND THE A TERS With Walter D. Hickman
HAVE received several requests from those going to New ■ York soon asking me to list ten interesting things in New York theaters. Several success have been withdrawn and the list I submit are those which will probably be on view on Bread way for the next six weeks. My list would be as follows: "Desire Under the Elms” at the Maxine Elliott: “The Gorilla” at the Selwyn; "The Showoff” at the Playhouse; ’’They Knew What They Wanted” at the Klaw; "What Price Glory” at the Plymouth; "Louie The 14th” at the Cosmopolitan; “The Student Prince” at the New Amsterdam and “Sky-High” with Willie Howard. Os course, those are the ten I would see but I think they are varied enough for anyone. Regarding Chicago, it is lean pickings there Just now. I would suggest Grace George In “She Had To Know” at the Studebaker; Katherine Cornel In "The Green Hat” at the Sewlyn; “The Student Prince” at the Great Northern and Frank Craven In "New Brooms” at the Blackstone. Have been directly asked: What is your attitude upon the proposed Musical Council of Indianapolis? In
Griffith ffcMasse A 3tr*t HottosuH THcturs Corinne .Griffith —exotic beauty—flower of the screen —Living a drama to touch your soul by its greatness. The Dramatic Gem I Miss Griffith’s playing of this stirring story reaches new heights of pathos and mirrors her in more beautiful and appealing scenes than ever before, An Illustrated Overture \ Prelude C Sharp Minor . BY RACHMANINOFF played by the Circle Concert Orchestra BAKALEINIKOFF Conducting A Christie Comedy “SIT TIGHT” With JIMMIE ADAMS . ' Newspaper Fun Animated CircU Nina
the first place I am for any thing that will increase an appreciating audience for better music. As I understand the purpose of this new proposed council —to obtain more united support for concerts and to prevent conflicting dates —then I am for it with all of my strength. We need more people to attend the symphony concerts by buying season tickets; the Matinee Musicale deserves more support because it are doing fine and big things; so is the Mendelssohn Choir, the Maennerchor, the Oratorio Society, the People's Chorus, the church choirs and of course Mrs. Talbot's star recitals. If any concerted movement will bring about a better appreciation of the work of these organizations as well as Music Week, then I am for It without any question.
Indianapolis Theater Guild PREBENTB “HIAWATHA” At Mrs. D. M. Parry’s—Golden Hill TUESDAY NIGHT, MAY 26, at 8:15 Seats on Sale at Kautz'a, 116 N. Pennsylvania St. General Admission, 50c Reserved Seats, SI.OO “Hiawatha Busses,” People’s Bus Line from Circle and Motor Corps from end of Northwestern Car Line.
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SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1925
BROAD RIPPLE AMUSEMENTS OPEN MAY 24 New Theater and Circus Events Featured at Park. The opening date of the season at Broad Ripple will be Sunday, May 24, according to Phil Brown, publicity representative of the park. The big out of door swimming pool has always been a feature at Broad Ripple. It is one of the largest in the country. It has Just been painted and placed In first class condition for the season. One of the new features is a theater with a stage large enough to accommodate vaudeville acts. The St. Julian Company, last seen at the Indiana State Fair, has been engaged as one of the features for the opening week. It is a clown comedy number.
‘Hiawatha’
With the glamour of the forest and the water, the wonderful story of "Hiawatha ’ will be enacted at the sunken garden of Mrs. D. M. Parry in Golden Hill on May 2fi by the players of the Indianapolis Theater Guild. This great Indian legend of the Middle Wept wm written by Long fellow exactly seventy years ago and no Indian poem has ever surpassed it In beauty and picturesqueness. To sse this masterpiece played before your eyes with a selected company of players, with Indian eoalurrwfl, wigwams, Indian musio and dancing will be a Joy that one will treasure for many years. You will see Lester Horton as "Hiawatha” In his canoe and listen to his wooing and winning of "Minnehaha,” and the entire story will be unfolded. •
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