Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 300, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 April 1926 — Page 5

APttli. 17, 1926

RASCH All Vaudeville Bills Will ( Contain Many Bicj Names. Described as an exquisite ensemble of beautifully trained girls, “The Albertina- basch Girls, considered tcrpsichore b besl. will headline the bill at B. F. Keith’s next week in a popular ballet arrangement with the European comedians Zozo and Kiki. The act will be presented In a stage setting that is said borders on tlie magnificent. Among the principal solo dancers are Agnes Roy, Mottle Peck, Norma Schott. Doris Clausen, Ida Irvine and Florence Miller. rr 'lio bill will include: HERBERT CLIFTON Famous for his delineation of feminine types. Mr. Clifton will offer his travesties of the weaker sex by im personations that run from the upto date flapper to a lowly charwoman. DAVID FERGUSON Achieved Stardom on the legitimate stago ns a character comedian, will be seen In a one-act comedy playlet by Paul Gerald Smith, called “The Lucky Stiff.” Supporting Mr. Ferguson Will be George L. Spaulding, Geraldine Wood and John Leister. FRANK HURST and EDDIE VOGT —Offer a line of bright repartee, songs and comedy bits under tho title of "Profiteering in Fun.” BOYD SF.NTER —Billed as "Tlie Jaxzologist Supreme,” Is the master ©f many musical instruments. This clever entertainer, with the assistance of .hick Russell at the piano, offers an instrumental concert

Impersonator Due at Keith s

Stage history reveals very few Inale impersonators of the fair sex who have, been really successful. It takes more than smart clothes to disguise most men sufficiently to make them resemble women! But Herbert Clifton, whose travesties of the weaker sex have been a feature of the B. F. Kith circuit for several year, has so perfected the art as to produce at least momentary effects of real Illusion. He will appear at Keith's tomorrow. Asa black velvet drop opens gently to reveal a vision in a dazzling evening frock of thousands of sparkling brilliants, with a. gorgeous head-dress of great white ostrich plumes, who carols to the audience In a soprano voice of limpid sweetness, clear and bell-like —in view of such a picture, it. is difficult to believe the “lady” is Mr. Herbert Clifton. In fact, were it not for an unexpected break in the lovely soprano to reveal a booming, unquestionable basso, there would be no convincing

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on the clarinet, trombone, cornet, saxophone and violin. ANDERSON & YVEL—In "Trying to Please” do that same with a novel whirlwind skating act. THE KELLEY LATELL TROUPE —With Walter Powell, offer one of the most thrilling wire acts in vaudeville. They come from the

the audience that the scene was only an impersonation. Asked the source of his inspiration, Mr. Clifton said that he secured ills knowledge of women from observation. “I jusl keep my eyes open and pick up no end of valuable information. Little tricks of walking In high heels, of manipulating a fan, all sorts of little feminine mannerisms I have manged to acquire by keeping a sharp look-out. I have found that one of the most common characteristics of women is their desire to be different. Each one wants to be Individual and quite distinct from he? neighbor. I always try to have my costumes original and bizarre and yet smart. “I hope styles stay put for a while. If waistlines ever came back I’d be out of a job.” Certainly in his latest repertoire of songs and costumes Mr. Clifton has achieved the height of exotic good taste in women's apparel. His creations call forth sighs of envious delight from the most apathetic and jaded of audiences.

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Gala Return for United Season ol Ten Weeks! Beeson reaerratiom and !??„??? the msosier of the Stuart tVnlker Coy pen j, cere Kesen # Theater, and will noslttrety be filled in the order of their Cfipt.ln order to do assured of beet locatlens It te ndrjwhle that seneyn reservations be sent In at oeee. Following prices n ' NIGHT FRICKS—Lower flor,|lJwsd Me and Ho. WEDNEBPAY, THURSDAY AN© RATTJIIDATj MATINEBB, Me, 60e and Toe.

New York Hippodrome for nejt week’s engagement. Tho bill will Include Charley Chase, one of Hal Roach's biggest favorites, who will he seen in a two-reeler called "Dog Shy.” Charley will have the support of Stuart Holmes and Mildred Juno in his fun making. The Path© Nows, Topics of the Day and Aesop’s Fables will also be shown. -!• + + VENETIAN MASQUERADERS BOOKED AT THE PALACE The Carnivals of Venice, which are among Europe’s mpst picturesque fetes, are reproduced by the Venetian Masqueraders, who bring the bit of revelry to the Palace Theater the first half of next week. Olga Boehm. Vienese prima donna: H. Maxwell, tenor; A. Carola, baritone; Collette Blein, French dancer, and a quartette of Italian street musicians are the entertainers who sing, dance and make merry. An accordionist, a violinist and two guitarists make up the quartette of musicians. On the bill will be: FRANK W. STAFFORD AND t COMPANY—lmitator of birds and | animals, whose "Duckin' for Ducks” i is a scenic nature comedy showing l a city sportsman on a hunt with \ his setter dog, Buddy. EDNA TORRENCE AND J BROTHER JOHNNY—Hailing from the west coarfi with "Something New in the Realm of Dance.” Joseph Cebu presides at the piano, r.rother Johnny is a violinist. BRADY AND MAHONY—Fun sters with song and chatter. One

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No. I—David Ferguson will bo j seen at B. F. Keith’s all next . week. No. 2—Milton Byron will play tho lead In “The Boomerang.” which opens tho Berkell stock season at English's Sunday night. No. 3—Si Jenks and Lillian ] Hartford in "Tho Small Town \ Wise Crackers," at the Lyric j next week, starting Sunday. No. 4.—Edna Torrence, dancer, will bo seen at the Palace the first half of tho week. portrays a Jewish character comedian. MARSTON AND MANLEY— Whose "Do You Follow Me?” is a series of songs, dances and fun. Manley is known as Monocle Manley because he always assumes an English role. "A Parisian Divertisemont” is the billing of the Braile and Pallo Revue, which will bring its many dance oddities to the theater the last half of week. Braile and Pallo have been compared with the French dancer-s, Mitti and Tllyou. A ventriloquist of some repute is Valentine Vox. who brings his ‘'Relaxation” to the foro. He works with a dummy and is assisted by Florence Talbot, singer and comedian. Bob Carleton. writer of the famous "Teasin' ” song, offers his own popular compositions and dances with Julie Ballew. "Save

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Your Sorrow for Tomorrow” is the title of Edwards’ and Beasley's offering. K. and Jay McOrea axe gymnasts In "Up Ho (Joes.” On the screen are: "The Runaway,” with Clara Bow and Warner Baxter the first half and Peter B. Kyne's "The Golden Strain,” with Madge Bellamy and Kenneth Harlan the last. half. Pat he news, a comedy, and an Aesop fable are the short reels. •I- -I- -I- ' BROADWAY DANCER FEATURED AT LYRIC Mazette-Lewis and company, featuring "Dainty Mazette of the twinkling toes.” as she is known along Broadway, will present an entrancing terplschorean revue entitled “Dance Parisian” at the Lyric next week. Mazette introduces a group of her own dance creations, and is assisted by a bevy of clever steppers who do all styles of dancing. Headline honors will also be accorded a miniature musical comedy production, “Just the Type.” which has for Its principals Jack West. Frank DuKYane. Elsa Divan, Dolly Parker and Rowenr. Price. It is staged in two big scenes, and has a laughable plot together with plenty of action. Individual specialties are interpolated by West, DuFrane and others. The bill will include: SI JENKS AND LILLIAN HARTFORD

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“rube” characters in a merry skit called “The Small Town WiseCrackers.” Jenks, who divides his time between the movies and the stage, Ls a big favorite in Indianapolis. _ In Miss Hartford lie has a partner' who has proven to be an excellent foil for his absurdities. BEN SMITH—A Jovial comedian who deals in laughs and chuckles, and whose selling talk consists of original stories and humorous witicisrns on topics of the day. JUNE AND IRENE ALELVA— Girl xylopphonists offering a smart program of the latest melody hits, together with selections classical and semi-classical in nature. AUSSIE AND CZECH—European novelty artists in a spectacular e’xhihition of battle ax throwing and whip cracking. INTERNATIONAL SEXTETTE— Whirlwind entertainers who display a surprising amount of versatility In their routine of singing. <la.ncing, acrobatic tumbling and feats of hand balancing. ON THE SCREEN—An Imperial comedy, “A Rare Bird;’’ Kinograma, a Bobby Vernon comedy, “Slippery Feet,” and a cartoon oddity. “Felix, the Cat, Weathers the Weather.” NIZIMOI \ HAS SKETCH Alla Nazirnova,- the emotional actress, has accepted a Keith-Albee engagement and will commence a tour the week of April 26 In a sketch entitled "That Sort.”

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aNTEREST now centers just now on the proposed produe tion of the Indianapolis Theatre Guild of “Uncle Tom 7 Cabin,” presented with a east made up entirely of children. This unique production will be seen twice at the Masonic Temple on Saturday, May 8.

The Guild, through Mrs. W. O. Bates and Bert Merling, has worked out plans for this production through the juvenile department of the guild. Messages received from various cities show that there is a national interest in thi3 unusual event. Not an adult will be in the cast. Even Uncle Tom will be a boy. * * • Fritz! Ridgeway Bakalelnlkoff, film star and wifo of the conductor of tho Circle Theater, Writes mo that she ls nearing “Heaven." Meaning that the big automobile which she lias piloted herself from Indianapolis io nearing Los Angeles. • * * That Stuart Walker plans to introduce some of America's most distinguished actors as members of ids Indianapolis company during the corning summer is the information

Spring FESTIVAL : BILL"*" AN ALL-STAR ASSORTMENT OF VAUDE--1 VILLE NOVELTIES HEADED BY MAZETTE-LEWIS AND COMPANY "DANCE PARISIAN" MELVA SISTERS Happy, Snappy Entertainers “JUST THE TYPE” S i I A Merry Musical Comedy with ; I Jack West, Frank DuFrane, Elsa Dwan, Dolly Parker and Rowena Price AUSSIE & CZECH I , A Dash of Spanish SI LILLIAN JENKS & HARTFORD “The Small Town Wise Crackers” BEN SMITH “Ain’t That Terbill” INTERNATIONAL SEXTETTE 1 The Acme of Versatility 1 1 Imperial Comedy, “EIGHT CYLINDER BULL* I "FELIX, THfTat, I\ RLTTYDERLA N!" I KT\OGKA\TK BOBBY VERNON COMEDY, f "SLIPPERY FEET." 1

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received from his present headquarters at the Grand Opera House, Cincinnati. The local season, he states, will get under way at the Keith Theatre on Monday, May 3rd, or Monday, May 10th, the exact date for the premiere depending to a large extent on tho ava.ilability of several of ids most prominent players who are at present appearing in New York productions. (According to announcement, Mr Walker has lined up a. most in teresting selection of plays for pres enta.tion here this season, a list, that, will include several important revivals arid one or two premiers, as well as many of the most She cessful of the plays produced on Broadway during the season which is now drawing to a close. Iri addition to the local company, (Turn to Page 7)

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