Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 240, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 February 1926 — Page 5

FEB. '6, 1926

MATT MOORE STARS-IN 'FIRST YEAR’AT COLONIAL

‘The Wandered , Goes in Second Week at the 0 Ohio. (/viF unusual interest is the I yJ\ showing of “The First Year” next week at the Colonial with Matt Moore in the eLief comedy role. This comedy was one bf those grand stage successes and it is claimed that it is as much a hit on the screen. The Ohio theater will present "The Wanderer” for another week. It has been on view all week. "Sally, Irene and Mary” will be the chief screen offering at the Apollo. The Circle next week will offer "The Reckless Rady” with Lois Moran. For the first half of the week, the Isis will, present "The Cowboy and the Countess” with Ruck Jones. -|- -I- -|- FINK COMEDY TO OPEN r VTM OLOM V L Matt Moore and Kathryn Perry ere co Starred in the picturization of John Golden's successful comedy drama, “The First Year,” which comes to the Colonial theater for a week’s run starting tomorrow. Matt is the bashful Tommy Tucker • who surprises himself and the village by -marrying the dainty Grace Livingston, one of the most soughtgirls in the town. Then they M to far places to live—as far as Missouri, which is all of fifty miles away from their home town. Then comes the first year, with the first quarrel, the first Important dinner engagement, and the first: big business deal, all of which are milestones to be remembered—and laughed about later. These are woven expertly into the

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I C jFVEHAL years ago the Chamber of Commerce, through I | its fine arts. committee sponsored the observance of National Music Week in this city. y It has been so successful that the Chamber of Commerce, with the cooperation of the schools of the city and the State, will again sponsor National Music Week.

The concluding concert on the Saturday night of music week, May 2 to May 8, will be furnished by the leading musical organizations of schools all over the state. R. Webb Sparks, secretary of the fine arts committee, has sent me the following communication: “By all odds the most Important and Interesting musical contest that ever has been planned for any capital city In the United States will t staged here on Saturday, May 8, e concluding day of National Music Week, It was announced today by J- I- Holcomb, chairman of the fine arts committee of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce which again this year will sponsor the State music contest for high school musical organizations of In diana. "Last year almost three thousand high school music students took part in the State music contest and this year at least five thousand students are expected to participate, Mi. Holcomb said. “For the last two years the fine arts committee of the chamber of commerce has sponsored this contest for the purpose of promoting a more genuine Interest in music In the public senior high schools of the State, and the participation last year was more than double that of the first year, so that a proportionate increase this year In expected to carry the total number of entrants well upward of the five thousand mark. "Last year, after winners in the contests had been selected.in eliminations held during the day, the celebration was brought to a fitting climax with a large concert at the Murat Theater when Max Rosen, violinist, and Virginia Rea, coloratura soprano, appeared as featured artists on a program to which the winners of the high school contests contributed materially. “This year, according to the plans of the (Committee, a large climaxing mcert will be given, but only the inners of the contests will take part and first and second awards will be given them, as the two besy organizations in each classification —bands, prehestras, mixed choruses, girls’ glee clubs and boys’ glee clubs will compete for first and second prizes before a commission of judges, composed of not less than fifteen competent persons, probably those who will serve in groups of three each in the five classifications during the contests. "In this manner, the Fine Arts Committe hopes to bring to the night concert, the spirit of contest which has been developed during the day and Mr. Holcomb and member? of the committee have expressed the belief that with this. spirit of contest at its height, the very best possible rendition is to be expected of the youthful musicians. “Rules and regulations which- will govern the contests have been forwarded to all superintendents, principals and supervisors of iq. Indianapolis high schools and entiles in the contest are expected momentarily, though the entrance date does not close until April 1. "The rules and regulations this year, it is announced, reflect only two major changes, tlr.t referred to as to the manner of awarding prizes at the final contest at the night concert and one which restricts the ize of the mixed choruses to eighty members, the girls’ glee clubs to thirty-two members and the boys’ klee club to twenty-four members, Pt-hich was rendered advisable because many smaller schools believed themselves unable to register satisfactory competition against the large organizations of such schools as Arsenal Technical High School of Indianapolis. / "Contests this year, as last, will ba conducted simultaneously In the

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picture with a series of situations that are sure to bring chuckles and n uAges from every part of the audience. \ Kathryn Perry is cast as Grace Livingston and malaws of her a typical American bride, delightfully willful in some ways—but extremely lovable notwithstanding. Frank Currier is the kindly old bachelor uncle. Others in the cast are: J. Farrell MacDonald, John Patrick, Margaret Livingston, Frank Cooley and Carolynne Swanson. The supplemental features of the program will be such as to class this another all comedy week. Edna Marian appearing as the star in "The Big City,” in which some new laugh producing

various groups so that all organizations may finish as early In the day as possible. When the two best organizations In each group classification have been selected, will prepare to play N or sing the assigned number at the>evening concert, which will be held in some commodious place downtown. / "In order that the concert may be made as popular as possible an admission price of 25 cents has been established by the committee, as thi3 was the lowest price consistent with the expenses to Imi incurred committee'ln conducting the contest and concert.”

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stunts are presented, and an Aesop Fable, "Hunting in 1950" is said to be a scream. The Colonial-lnteriia-tionil completes the remainder of the screen fare. The American harmonists will present a comedy stunt interpolated with their rythmic and popular music and songs with Bob Jones as the soloist. Virgil Monks will be heard in a piano selection and Julia Niebergall in pianologues of the late Broadway successes. As added attractions on Monday night there will be a Charleston contest for doubles and Friday night for single dancers and Saturday matinee for children. The first prize winner of the doubles and the singles on Monday and Friday night respectively will be entered in the all city championship Charleston contest at Mayor Duvall’s Charity Valentine ball at Tomlinson hall on Saturday night, Feb. 13. + I- -ISEOOND WEEK OF “THE WANDERER” STARTS The Ohio Theater announces the second week’s engagement of “The Wanderer,” film version of the parable of the Prodigal famous of Bible stories. Following in every detail the story as told by Christ to the publicans and sinners, “The Wanderer" brings to the screen a theme that in many ways is the most tremendous and powerful ever filmed. The story has to do with Jether, a shepherd, who travels to the city of Babylon in order to see the world beyond the hills. While there -he squanders his money and falls into the snares of the pagan siren, Tisha. Soon spurned, however, by the loss of his wealth, Jether cannot resist the hypnotic lure of Tisha and returns to the great love palace of the pagan god, where he witnesses the destruction of Babylon. Because of his faith in Go<l he escapes with his life, only to be cast hungry and penniless into the desert. The cast of "The Wanderer" in-

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No. I—Gretta Nissen again will be seen at the Ohio next week as the vampire in "The Wanderer.” Second week for this photoplay.' No. 2—Belle Bennett and James Kirkwood as they appear "The Reckless Lady,” at the Circle next week. No. 3—Mart Moore and others In a scene from “The First Year,” at the Colonial all next week.* No. 4—Buck Jones will be seen in “The Cowboy and the Countess,” at the Isis the first half of the week. No. s—Sallys—Sally O'Neill will be seen in "Sally, Irene and Mary,” at the Apollo all next week, starting Sunday. No. 6—Donald Keith and Anita Stewart in "The Boomerang,” at the Palace, opening Sunday afternoon for four days. eludes the most distinguished acting talent in the motion picture industry. Among the featured players are listed such names as Ernest Torrence, William Collier Jr., Wallace Beery, Tyrone Power, Greta Nissen and Kathlyn Williams. Other players in the spectacle include Kathryn Hill. George Rlgas, Holmes Herbert and- Snitz Edwards Completing the program of film attractions there will be shown a comedy and o news weekly. Music will be furnished by the popular Charlie Davis Orchestra, which has orepared a special program in accompaniment o the main photoplay. Ruth Noller will be heard at the organ. -I- •!- -ITHREE FAMOUS MAIDS ON VIEW AT APOLLO Life behind the scenes with a big musical show provides an entrancing background for the action in “Saljy, Irene and Mary,” New York stage hit, which has been transferred to the silver sheet under the direction of Alf Goulding, and which

will be presented at the Apollo next week. Tire plot goes to show that the women of the stage, sans make-up, and the atmosphere of the alluring environment back of the footlights, are no different from the women in any other walks of life, and that they are subject to the same motives, Impulses, desires and ambitions of their sitsers in other lines of endeavor. Constance Bennett, Joan Crawford and Sally O’Neil portray the three titular characters —leading women of a popular Broadway production. One night after the show, at a party held in Sally’s luxurious apartment, Mary and Irene, for the first time, mingle with the so-called smart set of New York. Dazzled by this new experience, Irene becomes infatuated with a sophisticatd artist. Though unmoved herself, Mary attracts the attention of Sally’s millionaire friend, who is won over completely by her vholesomenesS and sweet simplicity as contrasted with Sally’s egotism and wordliness. As the plot unfolds many tense situations develop, all leading to a

Filming Flood "The Johnstown Flood” is nearing completion at Fox Films’ West Coast Studio. It is under Irving Cummings’ direction and the includes George O'Brien. Janet Gay nor, who has been selected by the Wampas a sone of its stars for 1926, Paul Panzer, Florence Gilbert, Max Davidson, Georgle Harris and Sid Jordan.

f ROLAND ARDERY & COMPANY 1 j With the Noted Movie Star, Herschel Mayall ! In a Delightful Comedy Playlet I “I’LL DO MY BEST” I —————— i HARRY KRIVET PRESENTS . 1 1 ‘You Gotta Dance’ | a\ A Smart Revue With Bob’ & Bobette, If O’Brien Sisters and Jack Eaton § tt THE SANTIAGO TRIO KIRBY, BRYAN SMACK § HHH!|\ Versatile Argentine Entertainers Songs, Dancing and Fun /111 l m BAYES & SPECK JM iiiSi\ f * THE BOYS FROM LONDON v 7jj|jg t\ ■ STALEY’S MYSTIC GARAGE j§j||j|g|\ MUSICAL TRARSFORMATION NOVELTY /JSmm SENNETT COMEDY /|lgg§=S -j- SI~- ‘GOSH’ DARNED MORTGAGE^

thrilling and dramatic climax brought about through the utimely death of one of the three girls. In the supporting cast are such players as Henry Kolker, William Haines, Samde Grass, Kate Price, Aggie Herring, Douglas Gilmore, Ray Howard, Lillian Elliott and Edna Mae Cooper. The program will Include a comedy, "A Goofy Gab,” featuring Billy Dooley, the Fox news weekly, selections by Emil Seidel and his orchestra, Earl Gordon, organist, and Henderson and Weber, “Harmony Boys From Songland.” •I- I -I"THE RECKLESS LADY” TO OPEN AT CIRCLE The attraction at the Circle begin ning Sunday will be "The Reckless Lady,” the film adaptation of Sir Phillip Gibbs’ widely read novel of the same name. Belle Bennett, Lois Moran, Ben Lyon, James Kirkwood, Lowell Sherman and Charles Murray are the featured players in this Robert Kane production, which was directed by Howard Higgin. "The Reckless Lady” tells the story of a great love between a mother and her daughter and of the sacrifices of the former to preserve the Happiness- of the latter. Though she is unaware of it at the time, it is the sacrifices she makes for her daughter which eventually bring happiness and securtiy to herself. The majority of the s-.en;s are laid In Monte Carlo, and the colorful and spectacular carnival procession, with its gaily decorated floats and its hundreds of people in costume, figures prom.nently in the. picture. Miss Bennett appears in the title role, with Lois Moran, recently seen

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‘Sally, Irene and Mary’ to Open Sunday at Apollo. at the Circle in support of Richard Barthelmess. will be seen as the daughter. The program for the week will include the following units in addition to “The Reckless Lady”: The overture, "The Chocolate Soldier,’ by Straus, played by the Circle Concert Orchestra umler the direction of Bakr.'einikoff; the Ctr-le News, the appearance of Gus Mulcay, the "Harmonica Blueblower”; and u Circle comedy. •I- I I BUCK JONES IS FEATURED AT ISIS The Isis will have Buck Jones in “The Cowboy and the Countess" as its attraction the first half ot next week. This very different 'comedy drama introduces Buck as Jerry Whipple, owner of the Boot Jack ranch. As the result of an auto mobile accident in front of his place Jerry ipeets the Countess Justina of Belgravia, engaged in a tour of the United States. Falling head over heels in love with the pretty Countess, Jerry frames up a Wild West show to travel throughout Europe as an excuse for following her across the ocean. His adventures in strange lands, his romantic affair with the Conntess and his encounter with the notorious pandit, Borzarri serve to keep interest sustained at a high pitch. A Bray Pictograph, "The Camel Hunt” will also be shown. "Speed Mad,” a melodrama starring William Fairbanks, with Edith Roberts, Melbourn MacDowell, Uoyd Whitlock and Johnny Fox Jr., In the cast, will be presented Thursday and the rest of the week. Train, plane and speed car are employed for thrilling moments in this story in which Bill Sanford, a young daredevil, caps his career in a race for a prize of SIO,OOO and the love of a girl.

Lew Is Ready The smell of grease paint and the glare of the spotlight has again beckoned to Lew Shank, ex-mayor of Indianapolis, and he will open a week’s engagement at the local B. F. Keith Theater, Sunday, Feb. 14 (Valentine Day.) According to the ex-mayor he has an act that will be a surjf fire winner. It is said to have a surprise finish, the nature of which will not be divulged until the act opens. It is said, however, Lew has received several hundred suggestions as to what he should incorporate in his act, some of wh#l> he will use, so it is safe to predict that it will have a great deal of local color.

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KEITH’S HERE’S THE BIG SHOW No Advance in Price* A Laugh From Start to Finish Chas. Withers & Cos. —PRESBHT*— “Withers Qp’ry" Funniest Satire on Stage lit# Ever Written. A Whole Show Itself. B || CT,, WTT 11 m Wii* iu |

Hamilton Sisters & Fordyce 'Ter Comedy, Songs, Dancing la ‘‘Playtime" Margit Hegedus PREMIER VIOLINDSTB | Joseph Berne at the Plana ] dchlinger & Williams In a Comedy Hinging Act ‘The Teacher & The Pupil" Haynes & Beck Character Comedy Offering f 1 “Her Guardian" Y Fridkim Jr. & Rhoda Novelty Dancers In - Flash of Color and Speed. nrrrnrn i mWj Four Jansleys World’s Greatest Ilisley Experts Always Leave Them Laughing When You Say Good-by Hal Roach Comedy • Chao. Chase in “Charley, My Boy” Pathe News--Topic* Fable* i '