Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 168, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 November 1925 — Page 5

SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 1925

EUROPEAN ACTS TOP SHOWS IN VARIETY HOUSES Imported Talent to Bring New Novelty Turns to City. SITE Royal Mountain Ash Welsh Choir, a most imposing feature In vaudeville, will lie thee- stellar attraction at B. F. Keith's, starting Sunday afternoon. This singing organization, which for the past eight years has won the national singing championship in Wales, was brought to this country by E. F. Albee. head of the KeithAlbee circuit, for a brief tour of vaudeville, and Indianapolis was one of thA fortunate cities to be included in the choir's itinerary. The company is composed of eighteen men, many of them being miners. Each one, however, possesses a splendid voice and all are heard to advantage in a program that ranges from “Old Black Joe” to Bell’s "The Betrayal of Christ.” The bill will include: ROSE AND MAY WILTON—Two Indiana headliners who return with .1 new group of songs written for their special use. BERT FITZOIBBON Original IJaffy Dill," assisted by his brother Lew. will present anew brand of 'nut” comedy. JOE WESTON AND GRACE ELINE —Have left the musical comedy stage for the two-a-day, will offer bits from the present-day hits which they bill as “Character Interpretations.” MARIE CAVAN AH AND BUD COOPER —Offer songs and dances. Miss Cavanah is a well-known Broadway dancer and Mr. Cooper is a popular song composer with "Red Hot Mamma” and other hits to his credit. THE THREE MELVIN BROTHERS—NoveIty acrobats. One of the principal features of their act is the hand-to-hand balancing stunts after members make a fifteen-foot leap from a springboard. CHARLIE CHASE will be seen in the latest two-reel Hal Roach comedy called “The Uneasy Three.” The bill will include Pathe News, Topics of the Day and Aesop’s Fables. -I- -I- -ITRAVESTY STUNTS DUE AT PALACE John R. Gordon introduces seven different travesties in his “Variety Tid Bits,” the headlining bit of entertainment offered at the Palace the first half of next week. With each scene, the company composed of Annabelle Ross, Lee Belmont, Mona Ray, Eddie Rogers and BYank Phelps presents ideas that are reported to be new and which t'eal with a series of satires. On the bill are: OLIVER AND OLP —Two comes.ians who unravel the comedy skit "Wire Collect” which deals with a bibulous young gentleman who asks a telegraph girl to wire home for funds for him. LEO BEERS—Whose odd little songs and fanciful stories are a hit mi every bill of which he is a part has just returned from a trip to the Far East with Julian Eltinge. .He has a stote of new material with which he styles himself. “Vaudeville’s Distinctive Entertainer.” FOLLIS AND LEROY—Are a outhftil pair of dancers who have heir own ideas as to how a terpsiohorean act should he presented, iazz acrobatic, a Bowery dance for which they are'noted, and songs are included in their “Eccentricities.” EMIL KNOFF—-Holds sway in the act "Aces of Versatility,” in which surprises are contained in the line us acrobatics. Ilecently imported from England mid coming from the New York (Turn to Page 7)

||pj Celebrated European Illusionists 8 lII* Marion and Jerry Ross Cain Sisters Howard and Ross Bidding Her (iood Night Versatile Musical Maids The Evolution of the Banjo I ARTURO BERNARDI I ■ World’s Greatest Quick Change Artist Hollywood Comedy Four The Steele Trio H ■ Harmony and Fun ' Three Jolly Coopers Mermaid Comedy, “Fire Away”—Kinograms—Pathe Comedy, “Are Parents Pickles” •

STUDENT PRINCE' IN BIG WEEK AT ENGLISH’S

■White Cargo’ Booked for Week's Run in Local Theater. mNDIANAPOLTS theatergoers are to be treated to one of the greatest musical events in years beginning Monday night, when the Shube-rts will present at English’s “The Student Prince.” The book and lyrics of “The Student Prince are by Do-rothy Donnelly and the' music is by Sigmund Romberg, composer of the scores of “Maytime,” “Blossom Time” and* more than a score of other successful Shubert productions. It is in four acts and five scenes and with its company of 150, Including the chorus and principals, it is easily one of the largest, if not the largest, musical productions ever brought to this city. The story Is about young Prince Karl B'ranz, who is sent away to Heidelberg for a year of study, only to be recalled to Karlsburg and the throne upon the untimely death of his aged grandfather, the king. In the meanwhile he has fallen in love with Kathie, a pretty waitress at the Inn of the Three Golden Apples, and although his troth is plighted to ttie Princess Margaret Alexia, his cousin, whom he eventually marries, he never forgets his little Kathie and in one of the sweetest and most touching scenes ever written he goes back to the Inn of the Three Golden Apples, looking for the sweetheart of his student days. The score is filled with such beautiful numbers one can scarcely

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WHAT sort of entertainment is desired on the Main streets of this country? That question has been worrying every manager and producer in’ the theatrical business for years. Every critic has been up against the same question in many forms.

If a critic praises a show and the attendance remains poor or becomes even worse, the critic is often considered of no importance by those who watch the box office. The Carnegie Institute of Technology at Pittsburgh, has issued a statement and a plan on how to find out what is wanted on Main St., in the way of entertainment. The following statement was issued by the Carnegie Instite of Technology: Do the folks on “Main Street” want serious drama? William A. Brady, famous not only as a pi-oducer, but also as the husband of Grace George and the father of Alice Brady, says they do. X At least, he told the Ways and Means Committeee of the House of Representatives so in Washington recently, adding, incidentally, that musical comedies, sex plays, ticket scalpers, and Federal admission taxes are driving classical drama out of existence. Mr. Brady has many supporters. The Carnegie Institute of Technology also appears to suspect that all is not right in “the sticks.” At least, that much is gather from its

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pick out any outstanding aria or chorus and say, here is the prize song of the play. But the Serenade is one of those things of immortal tonal beauty and thrilling rhythm which will surely live as long as the classic Serenade of Franz Shubert. The drinking song of the student corps is another that is destined to be heard even generations to come. Then there is a duet between the Prince and Kathie, "Deep in My Heart, Dear,” which will go echoing

report of a widespread Interest In the National Conference on the American Theater which President Thomas S. Baker has called for Nov. 27 and 28, at Pittsburgh. Instead of opinions, however, the Carnegie authorities cite some imposing figures to indicate that the "Main Street” sections of the country are so much interested in serious drama that they are providing it for themselves rather than depending upon an occasional Broadway producer who has enough courage to send a road company to compete with the movies, the musical comedies, etc. The story In figures is told In the report of a survey recently undertaken showing that there are more than a thousand community playhouses and httle theater groups in this country, more than half of which are comparatively active. Os 410 American colleges and universities responding to a questionnaire sent by President Baker, according to the report, 65 per cent replied that they give courses in dramatic art for which college credit is given. Os this group 152 maintain organized departments in • (Turn to Page 7)

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down the corridors of time, and the grand'dramatic aria for the prince at the close of the third act, "What Memories,” which is going to rank as one of the greatest ever composed for a tenor in opera. To interpret the story and sing its many incidental numbers, the Shuberts have engaged^a notable company, Including, George Rasely, Evelyn Herbert, William St. James, Harrison Brockbank, William Tucker, Grenville Bates, Ada Sinclair, Vere Hoppe, Berna Deane, John Lonergan, Ivan Arbuckle. Le Roy Duffield and others of distinction. I- I- -I* “WHITE CARGO” BOOKED AT ENGLISH'S If Leon Gordon had not prepared and staged "White Cargo,” in which Earl Carroll is starring him at the English Theater for one week, beginning Monday, Nov. 23, none but his friends would be interested in what he did up until that time. But since he has attained fame of world-wide proportion ajid fortune of exceptional proportion through this popular hit there is a general interest in his activities leading up to that exploit. After varied degrees of success in London, Africa, India and Australia Gordon landed in America nearly a decade ago, equipped with experience as a player, as a stage director and as an author to a certain degree. But it was like starting life all over again in anew country. lie appeared in a few motion pictures, among them one with Alice Brady. Then he went to Boston and made good to the degree that they kept him here in repertoire for two years. With a collaborator he wrote

Grand Bazaar Benefit St. Catherine's Church Corner Shelby and Kelly Sts. Friday and Saturday evenings November 13, 14 Entertainment to Please Everybody.

No. I.—George Rasely and William Tucker in “The Student Prince," opening Monday for the week at English's. No. 2 —Robert E. Clark,‘trombone soloist with the United States Marine Band, at the Cadle Tabernacle Tuesday afternoon and night. No. 3—Jean Downs will be seen as Tondeleyo in “White Cargo,”

“Watch Your Neighbor” aml left Boston to join a Los Angeles stock company with the object of having this play tried out in the stock company. It was accorded enough attention to be given a road tryout and a New York presentation at the Booth Theater. It gave him some standing, but no nre-eminence as a playwright.

at SF©OM>.a SSI'S. '.—l t,ik ~KsT ° r vu ‘ S Time*. MYSTERY PLAYS SEASON’S MOST IMPORTANT EVENTI ( ■Tun ICU’C ONE week, beginningCnULlan O MONDAY nmkt at .1. PRICES—Nites, *B.SO, $2.75, *2.20, sl.lO. Popular Wed. Mat., *2.20, SI.OO, sl.lO, 50o; Sat. Mat~ NOTE—Owinx to enormous size of production and length of performance, curtain rises promptly nights at 8:15; matinees Wednesday and Saturday, 2:15. Patrons are respectfully requested to be In their seat* by that time, as POSITIVELY no one will he seated during the flrst arena. ENGLISH’S WEEK, BEG. NOV. 23 THANKSGIVING & SAT. EARL NTS LEON GORDON i WHITE CARGO A LOVE PLAY OF THE TROPICS HSp*’ 3YRSIN N.Y-2 YRSIN LONDON AND STILL PLAYING \k MAIL ORDERS NOW When Accompanied by Remittance and Self-Addressed, Stamped Enveloj>e. NIGHT PRICES': 50c, *l.lO, *1 85, *2.20 and *2.75. Thanksgiving an.l Sat. Mats., 50c, *l.lO, *1.65 and *2.20. Above Prices Include Tax ENGLISH’S THURS., FRI., SAT., DEC. 3-4-5 Hi? DAVID BELASCO Presents the Season's Most Poignant and Thrilling Drama LADIES EVENING Mon.,Tues.,Wed—Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2—Sit “THE PATSY” A New American Comedy with CLAIBORNE FOSTER ENGLISH’S— 1 j b“ k FD WYNN ,NH,sMLS,CA, ‘ MON.. If Tllß|ilT||C GRAB BAG I CHICAGO I PEC. 7l “THE PERFECT FSOL" 1 ** | KI N I

opening at English's on Monday night, Nov. 23. No. 4 —Georgia Olp opens Sunday afternoon at the Palace for four days.* No. s—Rose5 —Rose and May Wilton will bo present at Keith’s all next week. No. 6—Kitty Ross of Hamond and Ross, at the Lyric all next week.

With the closing of this play Mr. Gordon went with “The Better ’Ole" and next was with Florence Moore in New York with “Breakfast in Bed.” All the time he and a co-author were working on another play, “The Poppy God,” which was tried out in a Baltimore stock which he joined

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for the purpose. It was adjudged good, but not a knot kout. Then they tried "That Fool Duff” in the same stock, giving the latter play a chance, also, on the road under the title of “Let Tommy Do It.” Although the play missed fame, it established Gordon as a director, and next he was directing and acting with Mme. Petrova in “The White Peacock.” He acted also in "The

Ona B. Talbot Fine Arts Enterprises MURAT—Sunday Eve. Only—Nov. 22 llrill c ompositions never hwii by Pilaff | filUullnlvl tWs famous organization. ONLY ENGAGEMENT HERE PAUL WHITEMAN And His Orchestra Sun. Afternoon Concerts December 13th new program rnn OPOICTMAC — A T,rKKT TO HEAR GREAT MUHIG FDR ChR biMAb Paderewski, Roland Hayes, Rethberg, Gal i-Circi ALL SEATS NOW SELLING °?,J S’JZXZLTVZ*

IkEITH-ALBEE VAUPEVIU.iI S tnging Oganixat lon SPECIAL WELSH MtES, MONDAY AND TUESDAY Then Ix>ok at This Wonderful Supporting Show With Those lloosicr Headliners Wilton Sisters Offering a Delightful Blend of Beauty. Youth and Harmony BERT FITZGIBBON AND BRO. LEW The Original Daffy Dils Just a Wee Bit Different GEORGE YEOMAN & LIZZIE A Sequel to the Editor of the Assassinated Press Here's a Nifty Pair of Entertainers MARIE CAVANAGH & BUD COOPER Dancer Divine and Popular Son-g Composer Marvels of Strength, Grace and Skill THREE MELVIN BROS. World’s Most Sensational Gymnasts Those Popular’Musical Comedy Stars JOE WESTON & GRACE ELINE Character Interpretations Loaded With Laughs From Start to Finish CHARLEY CHASE In His Amateur Burglar Masterpiece THE UNEASY THREE With Bull Montana and Katherine Grant Special Attraction Week Nov. 22 HARRY M. SNODGRASS f

‘Blossom Time’ Returns for Another Visit in December. Red Poppy," an* exotic thing in an intimate theater. That summer he appeared with Marion Davies in a picture, “Adam und Eve," rather than vacation in idleness, and opened the new season with Taylor Holmes in “Not So Fast,” which he also staged for New York presentation, l?y this time lie had evolved anew play. “Help Yourself,” joined a stock, tried it out, went on the road with it and found it wanting. Back to New York went our hero and played with Cyril Maude in “Aren’t We All.” and then came "White Cargo.” Earl Carroll produced it. J* I* I“BLOSSOM TIME’ RETURNS TO ( ITY “Blossom Time,” the brilliant Franz Schubert operetta, opens at English's, Dec. 14, for a week. The peculiar distinction of “Blossom Time” lies not alone in the fact that its musical score is largely, if not entirely, made up from Bongs from the undying works of so great a composer as Franz Sohutiert, but that music of such character (In these days not yet free from the influence of Jazz! should exercise so potent an appeal to all classes ol theatergoers. That "Blossom Time" does cast its spell for all sorts and conditions of theater patrons has U'en attested everywhere, and nowhere more telling than in this city. Cast includes Knight MacGregor, in the role of Franz Schubert, Patrick Kelly as the baron, Robert Lee Allen as Franz, the “suspicious" court Jeweler, I>eeta Corder as Bella Brunna, Charlotte Lansing ns Mltzl and Auguste Spette as Greta.

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