Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 41, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 June 1925 — Page 5

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 192 K

‘TAKE A CHANCE’ WEEK WILL BE OBSERVED AT APOLLO

Manager Kennedy Plans Nice Surprise at His House—All l Movie Theaters Plan to Present Hot Weather Musical and Screen Novelties. Manager James D. Kenned}" of the Apollo next week will try out anew idea. He calls the program next week under the title of "Take a Chance Week.” Mystery will surround not only the feature movie, but all events on the program. This idea has proven popular in other

cities. Although the contents of the bill will remain unnamed, yet Kennedy claims that everything offered will be in keeping with the standard policy of the Apollo. At the Circle the Coronade Orchestra will share honors with “The Talker," the latest Anna Q. Nillson feature. Conway Tearle will be the star at the Colonial with "School for Wives,” said to be an excellent vehicle for him. “Are Parents People,” an Alice Duer Miller story, with Adolph Menjou and Betty Bionson in the cast, will be the feature at the Ohio. “RJdln' Thunder,” the latest Jack Hoxie western, will be seen at the Isis. -I- -I-. -1JUST A WEE BIT ABOUT THE APOLLO You are Invited to “Taka-Chance” ■t the Apollo next week. Withholdthe titles of the various features of the program, and weaving an atmosphere of mystery about it, the management has officially des'cnated the occasion as “Taka-Chancs Week.” The first event of it’s Jcina ever staged by an Indianapolis picture theater, it bids fair to attract an unusual amount of attention, and Manager James Kennedy asserts that all who respond to the urge of “Taka-Chance” will be amply repaid by the quality of the entertainment. There will, of course, be a feature photoplay. The name of it is kept a secret, but it is stated that it is King Vidor’s latest production, a colorful romance in which the principals are a Spanish senorita and a typical young American go-getter who abides by the axiom that faint heart never won fair lady. Eleanor Boardman, Pat O’Malley 'and Harrison Ford have the leading roles, and Trixie Friganza isV'n the cast. A popular group of comedians will appear In the comedy which bears a favorite brand. There will be a news reel of current world-wide events, a well known team of singers, who, for the purposes of the occasion, are introduced as “The Ear Ticklers,” and an assortment of musical divertisement, all worth “taking a chance” to see. k -i-+-i----■PICTUItIZED NOVEL ■at COLONIAL “School for W the picturiza■P'ion of Leona' 3sirrick’s novel, House &2 in which Conway Tearle is starred, is the Colonial Theater’s offering all next week, starting tomorrow. In the supporting cast are Sigrid Holmquist and Peggy Hamilton, two prominent leading women, -"and others are Arthur Donaldson, Allan Simpson, Jill Lynn, Brian Dunleavy, Dorothy Allen, Emily Chichester and Alyce Mills.. The story is that of a wealthy girl who marries poor artist, renouncing her father’s fortune because It is “tainted.” Financial difficulties were not the sole cause of the rift on the sea of matrimony In the early years of the union. They did not get along happily because either had entered upon marriage with any serious thought and preparation. A divorce followed and then the artist, "vamped” by a member of aristocracy, had his head turned until he finally again came upon his first wife under peculiar circumstances, the old love wps awakened, and through a peculiar twist they were enabled to enjoy another union. In addition to the feature a comedy offering in which young Arthur Lake will be featured, “Heart Aches,” an Aesop fable, and the latest news reel of current events will complete the bill of short reel offerings. The American Harmonists will present a program of mujslc and song, including solo numflfcers by Frank Owens, Virgil Monks, ■Floyd Thompson and Larry Gomerdinger. -I- -I- -I* CIRCLE OFFERS DOUBLE FE ATURE The double attraction at the Circle beginning Sunday will be Anna Q. Nilsson and Lewis Stone, in “The Talker,” and the appearance of The Coronado Orchestra, with Kendall Capps, eccentric dancer. The story of “The Talker,” is taken from the stage play of the same name which was written by Marion Fairfax, and finds its basis In the figure of a who despises housework, and spends most of her time talking about women’s rights. She is one of those ultra-modern women who believes in the freedom of her sex, She feels that she is entitled to her own life, and while she loves her husband, she informs him and any one who cares to listen that she will not tolerate his dictating to her. The story takes l dramatic turn when “The Talker’s” unsophisticated young sister-in-law follows her preachments and elopes with a man who proves to be unworthy*. After a series of events, in which the sister returns homo Rnd marries her boy]]f>od sw’eetheart, “The Talker” and her husband, who had separated, become reconciled, and “The Talker,” thoroughly •chastened, prepares to “start life all Ivor again.” ’ It is said that Miss Nilsson has one of the best roles of her career as Kate Lennox, and Lewis Stone is long-suffering Harry Lenox. Shirley Mason is the young sister-in-law, lan Keith is the married flirt, and others in the cast are Harold Goodwin. Barbara Bedford, Gertrude Short, E. H. Gal vert, Lydia Yeamans Titus, and Tully Marshall. It is Interesting to note that Mr. Marshall i is the husband of Marian Fairfax, I the author of the original stage play A “The Talker,** and of the scenario. m,

Alfred E. Green directed this production. The Coronado Orchestra, while Comparatively new, is gaining widespread recognition. Kendall Capps, eccentric dancer, is a featured member of the orchestra. The Animated Circle News and an Earl Hurd cartoon comedy will complete the program. > -I- -I- -IBIG CAST IN OHIO FEATURE ‘ Are Parents People?” is the featured photoplay attraction which will be shown the coming week at the Ohio Theater. Adolphe Menjou, Florence Vidor and Betty Bronson are the featured players. Menjou, the best loved villain of the screen, will be seen in an attractive role, while Miss Bronson, who will he remembered for her work In “Peter Pan,” has the role of a young daughter of impetuous disposition. Others in the cast are Andre de Beran,. er, Lawrence Gray, Mary Beth Milford, Emily Fitzroy and William Courtwright. Alice Duer Miller wrote the story of "Are Parents People?” The story appeared first serially in the the Saturday Evening Post. It was directed by Malcolm St. Clair. “Oh, Teacher,” Is the Jack M. McCough comedy, which, with a news weekly, Will complete the film program. The musical program will be provided by ths Charlie Davis Orchestra, with Cy Milders, soloist. Lester Huff, organist, will present another one of his many original organ takeoffs on present-day happenings. • “Are Parents People?” tells of Lita Hazlltt, who Is taken from an exclusive finishing school*when her parents decide to divorce. She faces the decision to go abroad with her father or to Reno with her mother. -i- -iHOXIE RIDIV ’EM AT ISIS Novel situations and old-fashioned romance, pervade “Ridin’ Thunder” the latest Jack Hoxie western thriller which will be shown at the Isis the first half of next week. B. M Bower wrote the story, the plot being based upon a mysterious murder and the things that happen when an innocent man is accused of the crime. The scenes are laid on the border of the great Painted Desert of Arizona. The supporting cast contains Katherine Grant, Jack Pratt, Francis Ford, George Connors, Bert Demarc, William McCall and Broderick O’Farrell. "Crushed” a Lloyd Hamilton comedy will be the fun feature. Frank Merrill, the star in “Savages of the Sea” to be presented Thursday and the rest of the week, is a nev'corrjer to the screen, but Is world famous as an athlete, being the holder of forty-eight different championship trophies representing practically every branch of strenuous sport. “Savages of the Sea” is a melodrama of piracy and mutiny on the high seas.

"—-ENGLISH’S BERKELL PLAYERS WITH EDYTHE ELLIOTT AND MILTON BYRON In Oliver Morosco’s Fulton Theater Comedy Hit “Please Get Married” A Farce by James Cullen and Lewis Allen Browne MATINEES WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY 1 r*o Afternoon, 20c, 83c, SOc; Evenings, 25c, 80c and 90c. DUII LV 1 -la. U. S. Govt. Tax on 90c Seat Ticket* Only. ReserI illwLOi vatlon* May Be Made for tho Entlro Seaaon. PHONE Circle 3373 WEEK JULY STH “LIGHTNIN”’

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LEHNERT PICKS HIS AIDS FOR BIG PICNIC Drills and Many Outdoor Events to Be on Program. George J. Lehnert, chairman of the various committees who will have the York Rite Picnic In charge at Broad Ripple Park Saturday August 1. announces his aids. They are: Secretary, Harry G. Werkhoff; Osbert Sumner, finance: souvenirs, William Jegen; reception, Charles C. Kuhn: speakers, Henry G. Hoss; sports, William G. Kester; transportation. Charles E. Lucas; concessions, Harry G. Werkhoff: dance, Edgar N. Davis; auto parking. Police Elmer Gay; hospital, Dr. J. M. Whitehead: drills, Edward J. Schoonover; headquarters, Alva R. Hoffman; print, lg, Fred C. Soehner; Eastern Star, lease V. Craig; program, Walter J. Holtz; streets, Bert C. Gadd, and prizes, Oscar F. Smith. Drills and other events will be put on by the Murat Shrine Ttmple, the Demolays, Grotto, Rose Buds, Job’s Daughters, Eastern Star. Under the supervision of Elmer F. Gay, police, boy scouts and motorcycle police will be stationed along the various roads leading to the par kto help direct traffic. This picnic will bring together Blue Ix)dge Masons ar.d their families from Marlon county. Other counties will also participate In the affair and an attendance between twenty-five and thirty thousand is expected by Chairman Lehnert. MacDonald Finished Feature Wallace MacDonald has completed his featured heavy role in 4 “Two Can Ply” for Associated Exhibitors.

AMUSEMENTS

'THE? INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

1 — Anna Q. Nilsson and Lewiy Stone in a domestic scene from “The Talker,” next week’s feature at the Circle. 2 Adolph Menjou as hetappears in “Are Parents People?”? at the Ohio.

ROUNDING THEATERS

IOUXDIXG round on Bitoadway is the job that has been before me for several days. Have seen a few, people these warm days at night onJßroadway all dressed up. Meaning the strutting of fashion.. But the sweetest thing ’that I am going to carry hack to you is the sight of Fay 'Templeton on her final night at the Palace.

Something happened that was not on the program. The old Fay Templeton returned. The Fay-that existed in the days that she was famous with Weber and Fields. Weber and Fields were again .with her when I saw this thing,this wonderful thing, happen. Fay returned in flesh. She* tried to bridge that g#p of years. For two weeks she had succeeded In making Broadway talk again. But on the final night. Fay’s memory of the old days was too much. She knew that she couldn't keep pace with modem rapid stepping of variety. ” * She did not attempt that In fart, but she was and is too much of a woman to forget that. In her way sh|i wanted to please not as’the Fay Templeton of yesterday but‘the Fay Templeton of today. Fay misjudged the great, heart of the people. They wanted her as she was In the old days. Fay knew there was a difference. The public did not mind. They wanted Fay Templeton and Keith-Albee returned her to the people. And then for a brief few minutes

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PHOTO FEATURE “THE VIRGIN” I! WITH WALTER HIERS I KENNETH HARLAN & ALICE LAKE S

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ROUND With WALTER D. HICKMAN

oti her final night, the great memory of other days returned to her. Her high notes could not come. She choked. She stopped the orchestra. Honest real American tears came to her eyes. She said that she wanted to please as in the old days. She knew that the old days could not return. She knew that in her memory the old days still existed. To me this real Fay Tempkiton gave me the greatest minute that I have had in many years In the theater. Fay Templeton with Weber and Fields at her side returned. Just for a second. Oh, how she tried to be the Fay of other days, even with tears streaming down her cheeks. Weber and Fields patted her arms and her shoulder. She tried to give the smile that made her famous. Then she tried to tell of Warfield, Weber, Fields, Lillian Russell (bless her memory) and all the others, but the tears returned. And Fay Templeton did not cry alone. Those who understood the theater and tho aetpr as well cried.

AMUSEMENTS

Colonial all next week. B—Alma Rubens, who is starred in “She Wolves,” at the Palace the last half of the week. 6 —Jack Hoxie, the “shoot-em-up” boy, at the Isis in “Ridin’ Thunder.”

I admit that I found real water dropping from my eyes. And so the real Fay Templeton returned and Fay didn’t know it. “Eddie Darling,” she said, “got this little visit for me. I didn’t know that you would remember me.” Then she broke down again and Fields placed his arms around her. The came down but the audience then proved for a few minutes that Fay Templeton was not forgotten. Then she tried to speak again. “Am so sorry that T could not sing well for you,” she said ”1 wanted to so .very much. It is a long jump from a fafm in Pennsylvania to the stage of the Palace.” “And I am going hack to that farm in Pennsylvania.” Going back. No, Fay Templeton you will never go bock. With us always. NEEDS MORE SNOW Frank Lloyd has taken his “Winds of Chance” company back to Canada for more snow stuff. This time he has gone to Vancouver, B. C. The first snow scenes were taken in the vicinity of Banff, Alberta', following which some of the Dawson (City episodes of the Rex Beach story were filmed, in the vicinity of Truckee, Cal.

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Leon Is Hooked

Errol is to become a permanent fixture in motion pictures. Richard A. Rowland, general manager of First National Pictures, Inc., [announces that his company has signed the Inimitable comedian on a long term contract under which he will be presented in a series of eight comedy pictures, the first one to be [started late In August. Just now the comedian of the wabbly knees is adding to his stage laurels in the title role of Florenz Ziezfeld’s highly successful production of “Ixiule the Fourteenth,” but what his first screen vehicle will be under the new contract has not yet been announced. Several stories, however, are being considered for him. The signing of Errol by First National was due largely to his unusually successful performance as the Duke of Checkergovinia in the screen version of “Sally,” in which he recreated the role he had already made famous on the stage in Ziegfeld production. In the pioturization of “Sally” he appeared in support of Colleen Moore, the star for whom he made a most excellent foil. First National executives, in signing Errol, believe they have acquired a comedian who will rank second to none on the screen. Errol's experience has been unique. Born in Sydney, Australia, he started life with the idea of becoming a surgeon. He attended the University of Sydney School of Medicine and Surgery.

AMUSEMENTS

ZIEGFELD WILL MAKE BIG MOVIE PRODUCTIONS Follies Beauties to Be Presented on the. Screen This Fall. Ity Jack Jmigiiioyer NKA Service Writer ■?T"V| E\V YORK, June 27. Florenz \ Ziegfi Id, Impresario of the ___J beauty chorus, and perhaps more than any other nmn response* ble for the prevailing standard of. feminine allure, is adding tho rnovioiC to his scope of operations. .. He has signed a five-year contract ’ with Paramount pictures to bring tq the screen tlie type of production a’hicli has made him world famous' Yor lavish entertainment. Start in August The first production, to bo titled "Glorifying the American Girl,” is scheduled to start about tho end of August tunder Ziegfeld s personal pervision and the guidance of Allan Dwan, Famous Players director. Jesse 1,. Lasky, vice president of Famous, announces that many of the artists and most of the famous Ziegfeld beauties will appear in this first picture. Ziegfeld hns been sought by ino-. tion picture organizations for several yentV, but heretofore he had not been convinced that the movies could supply the color, glitter and enchanting stage effects which hffva come to be associated with the Ziegfeld productions. , Immense Cost The immense cost of these smart revues, coupled ,wlth the expense of transportation, has kept such stage., creations confined to New York and a few of the larger cities. As movies, however, these spectacular presentations will be made available to smaller and more remote communities, bringing the savor of Broadway to 'Main St. Incidentally, there will probably be a great influx upon the Paramount studios of girls who account themselves beauties and who would seriously consider an offer from Ziegfeld to be “glorified.” Ferguson to Play Barrio Elsie Ferguson will appear for a short season in the Keith-Alhee theaters this spring in Sir James M. Barrie’s play "Half Hour,” her variety dates being contingent upon the time set for her opening on the Pacific Coast in anew play. M. S. Bentham, by arrangement, with the Frohman Company, is making the presentation. Mr. Bentham seems to be going in for Rap'ie as he has also made arrangements with Emma I)unn to appear on the Keith-Albee Circuit in "The Old Lady Shows Her Medals.”

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