Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 127, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 September 1925 — Page 8

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VAN AND SCHENCK FROLIC A T CIRCLE ALL NEXT WEEK i I Lloyd’s ‘The Freshman’ Will Start Second Week of Engagement at the Apol lo Sunday Afternoon. Ace Berry of the Circle claims that the Circle next week will offer one of its biggest bills of the season by presenting Van and Schenek, in songs; .Johnny Hines in “The Live Wire” and Bakaleinikoff conducting the Circle orchestra through a request overture program. Harold Lloyd’s “The Freshman” will start the second week of its engagement at the Apollo Sunday afternoon.

The Ohio next week will present Betty Bronson in “The Golden Princess.” “California Straight Ahead,” with Reginald enny, will be the chief movie event at the Colonial The Isis for the first half of the week will offer Hoot Gibson in "Spook Ranch.” •I- -I- -I' CIRCLE TO HAVE MIGHTY BIG BILL The Circle will have another big double attraction week beginning Sunday, when Johnny I-lincß, comedian, will make his debut as a First National star in “The Live Wire,’’ and Van and Schenck, entertainers, will appear in person all week. “The Li 'e Wire" is an adaptation of Richard Washburn Childs’ wideiy read story, “The Game of Light.” He is seen as The Great Marinelli. star of a circus, who, forced to quit circus life, takes to the road, ae comparted by his pal, "Sawdust” Sam, In search of adventure. In his travels he meets Dorothy Langdon, daughter of the •president of the powc, company, and his struggles to help her in a business venture and win her love at the same time make up one of the most delightful comedies ever screened. Edmurd Breese and J. Barney Sherry, who have been associated

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When “The Miracle” was first produced in New York, it caused much general comment as it marked, much progress upon the stage. With “The Miracle” opening in Cincinnati, Ohio, for three weeks on Monday night. I have had numerous letters regarding the production and the story. It is supposed to be the largest production that either the American or foreign stage has had and it is necessary to completely change the interior of the theater before it can be presented.

Because of that reason and the i,reat expense, only a few cities will shelter this production. In answer to questions, I will give the following data which I received from the of r '-j of Morris Gest. The story of “The Miracle," was written by Dr. Karl Vbllmoeller, a noted German author, who drew on several sources for his fascinating narrative, including Gottlieb Keller's story, “The Virgin and the Nun;’’ Maeterlinck's play, “Sister Beatrice," and John tievidson's poem, "The Ballad of a Nun.” All were founded on the same legend. The piece was originally produced by Max Reinhardt, the world's greatest exponent of atagecraft. “The Miracle,” tells the story of a young nun who is tempted to again enter the outside world. She lays her robes al the feet of the statue of (he Madonna and takes her departuic Here occurs the miracle, for the statue comes to life, defns the garments of the errant sister and takes her place in the sisterhood. Meanwhile Megildis. as the young nun Is called, Is undergoing trials and adventures that sometimes border on the tragic, and also are fraught with sweet romance. Eventually, however, her eyes become fully opened and she yearns for the peace of the cloister, to which she eventually returns. The Madonna, knowing that this would eventuate, returns to her pedestal and becomes the statue again. The arory Is told in songs, chants, music and pantomime, there being hut liUle of, the spoken word. .The irusic by Humperdinck, is written in that great composer’s most beautiful and impressive mood. To add solemnity, grandeur and sscinatlon, to the play, the entire stage and auditorium are utilized in the production. the processional winding In and out among the audience, which thus becomes part of the mpi drama which is being enacted within the walls of the medieval Gothic Cathedial Into which the entire interior of Music Hall has been converted. The presenting company numbers about six hundred people including principals, chorus and symphony orchestra musicians. Lady Diana Manners, noted English actress and beauty, will be seen as the Madonna and Miss Iris Tree, daughter of the great English actor, the late Sir Herbert Tree, will play the nun. The production Is under the personal supervision of Morris Gest. JAP ACTOR IN HOLLYWOOD Japanese actor who, during his eight years In Hollywood film colony, has played more than seventy 'Chinese roles, Is George Kvwa. He has never been nearer Oaina than his home In Yokohama, J; pan Kuwa’s latest role Is In the Paramount screening of Harold Wright’s “A Son of His Father."

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with Hines in several of his previous' efforts, appear in his supi>ort, and Mildred Ryan, a comparative newcomer to the screen, is his leading lady. To any one familiar with vaudeville or "The Follies” no introduction will be necessary to Van and Schenck. who are making their first tour of the larger motion picture theaters this season. 1 Seventeen years together is the record established by this pair in thGr associatior. with the theater. Bakaleinikoff has arranged a Popular Request overture for the week, which will be 'played by the Circle Concert Orchestra under his direction and will be composed of the following selections: “Rose of Algeria.” "Humoresque." “Moonlight and Roses," “Dreamer of Dreams" and "The Second Hungarian Rhapsody." A -Christie comedy. "Soup to Nuts." featuring Neal Burns, and the Circle News will complete tip* program. •I- -I- -I“THE GOLDEN PRINCESS” DUE AT THE OHIO Bret Harte, writer of the West, is the author of "The Golden Princess.” starring Betty Bronson, which will be seen next week at the Ohio. Chief in support of Miss Bronson

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is Neil Hamilton, who gained fame as a model for collar ads and who made his debut on the screen in a production of David Wark Griffith. Other members of the cast follows: Rockcliffe Fellowes, Phyllis Haver, Joseph Dowling, Edgar Kennedy. George Irving, Norma .Wills, Mary Sehoene and Don Marion. . Harry Koch, manager of the Ohio, announces the return of the Charlie

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Mrs. Fiske is regarded by many as the greatest force on the stage today. She comes to English's for three days beginning Oct. 12, in a revival of "The Rivals."

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Davis Orchestra, made up of new musicians. Cy Milderft, singer, has been retained and will be heard in a program of current numbers "Shoes." a film version of the O'Henry story will be the comedy attraction. A netjts reel will be added. Betty Bronson, it will be remembered, was introduced to film fans in the title role of Barrie's “Peter Pan." She makes her initial appearance as a star in "The Golden Princess." Miss Bronson plays- the role of Betty Kent, who is left alone in the world when the padre of a Spanish mission, where she has made her home. dies. The girl Is left at the mission many years before by her dying father, who was mortally wounded by Tom Romalne, bandit, who eloped with- feetty's mother. By chance Betty learns that Tennessee Hunter, a youthful prospector, knows of the whereabouts of her father. + + + "THE FRESHMAN” GOES INTO ITS SECOND WEEK Promising to eclipse all previous box office records at the Ai>ollo. “The. Freshman." Harold Lloyd's new production. will continue on next week. "The Freshman" presents Lloyd in

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No. I—Betty Bronson is now a star after her work in “Peter Pan” and next week she will be seen at the Ohio In “The Golden Princess.” No. 2 —Johnny Hines will be seen next week in “The Live Wire,” at the Circle. No. 3—Harold Lloyd starts his second week at the Apollo in "The Freshman" Sunday. No. 4 —Hoot Gibson will be the featured offering at the Isis the first half of next week. No. 6—Mary Astor and lan Keith will be seen in "Enticement,” at the Palace, opening Thursday afternoon. No. 6 “California Straight Ahead" opens Sunday for the week at the Colonial with Reginald Denny as the star. anew environment —the atmosphere of college life. As Harold I-amb. he enters school one of the rawest of the rah rah boys, and filled with a yearning to be the most popular lad on the campus. This worthy ambition makes him easy prey for the Jokesters. On their advice as to what to do to become the hero of the scheel he

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tackles everything that a freshman ought not to do according to accept ed rules and regulations. He tries to get on to the football team, he makes speeches, ne is the host of the big fall dance and he treats to ice cream cones.! About the time he really thinks he has a corner on popularity, somelody tips him off tc the- fact that he is the school’s prize boob. And he accepts the best bit of advice ever given him. It comes from Peggy, the girl he adores. She tells him to stop imitating others and to be himself. So the boy changes his tactics, and in the course of the big football game of the year his real chance arrives. What nappens in the game is riotously exciting, providing Just flhe right climax when hilarity is at Its peak The supporting cast contains Jobyna Ralston, Brooks Bened'ft. James Anderson, Hazel Keener, Joe Harrington and Pat Harmon. The

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program includes the usual short reels; Earl Gordon at the organ: Bill fchandler singing “Rah, Rah, Cholly,” and Emil Seidel and His Orchestra. •I- -I* I* MYSTERY COMEDY DRAMA AT ISIS Comedy drama with mystery trimmings is served Hoot Gibson fans in Gibson’s latest picture, “Spook Ranch.” which will he on view at the Isis the first haJf of next week. Most of the action takes place on a supposedly haunted ranch on the edge of the Mojave desert. Hoot has the role of a rather thick witted Texas cowboy who stumbles from thrill to thrill always extricating himself in the nick of time. The cast contains Helen Ferguson, Robert McKim, Edward Cowled and Frank Rice. Other films will be a Pathe comedy “Friendly Enemies"

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and a Grantland Rice SportliglU, ‘VLearning How." • Rick Grace, anew melodrama star, long famed as a daring of "stunt” men engaged in doubling for movie favoritics, will make his debut on the Isis screen, Thursday in “The Flying Fool," which will be the attraction the last half of the week. -I- -I’ ‘l* ’> REGINALD DENNY TO STAR AT COLONIAL Reginald Denny makes his flr>< appearance of the fall season at the Colonial Theater next week in "California Straight Ahead," a comedy. In the supporting cast are Gertrude Olmsted, Tom Wilson, Charles Gerrard, Lucille Ward, John Stoppling, Fred Ksmelton and Leo Nomas. The story is ono of a transcontinental motor trip in which a most unique conveyance, a traveling bungaloo on wheels, affords the setting for a great part of the fun making as well as locations in summer tourists camps. Denny is seen in the character of Tom Hayden, who imbibed too much at his “stag" party the night before the wedding. Because of his late appearance for the ceremony and the condition of his attire his bride-to-be jilted him at the altar. Then begins a series of incidents hilarious in the extreme when the jilted groom begins a cross-country tour. The bride, to drown her sorrow, also planned an automobile trip. She and her party were beset in a tourists’ camp by runaway circus animals and Hayden rescues her. then he kidnaps her and more funny happenings occur when he attempts to right himself with his bride, her family and his own family. The supplemental film features will include a comedy “The Cat’s Whiskers,” starring Neely Edwards, an Aesop Fable and the Colonial-In-ternational News. The Am-rican Harmonists the augmented men have novelty program of musical hers which will include solo ing by Frank Owens, Bob Jones and Floyd Thompson as well ns ensemble song numbers. Blanche Wilson will be heard in pianologues