Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 21, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 June 1926 — Page 5

JUNE 5, 1926

MILTON BYRON WILL BE STARRED IN ‘MUSIC MASTER / . , ' * -

Stuart Walker Brings Miss Vivian Tobin, Broadway Leading Woman, to Play in 4 Applesauce’ and ‘Lazybones’ at Keith’s This Summer. Undoubtedly, the finest American play produced by David Belasco is “The Al,usic Master,” in which David Warfield made his most notable success., Following the tremendous ovation accorded this play, Mr. Warfield paid the author an unusual and marked compliment.

- He said that “The Music Master’’' was the greatest vehicle in which he ever made an appearance. The play is a study with unusual and tremendous entertainment values. Anton Von Bai*wig, the principal character in the play, comes to America to find his daughter. In the meantime he secures employment in a typical summer resort where there are tent shows and snake eaters. His disgust at the necessity which causes him to subject his beloved profession of music to such purposes is at once pitiful and pathetic as it is comical and humorously developed. No play written within the past half century exceeds "The Music Master” in genuine human interest, it is said. The grief of old Anton when he finally discovers what has happened and the subsequent joy, touches the audience as nothing has touched a play-goer in a half century. The play is constructed with Belasco craft, built and arranged in such sequence that the scenes build upon each other with marvelous effect. It is no common play, but, as has alreadw been said of it, it is the play -of the century. Mr. Warfield played it four seasons, returned to it, and now contemplates returning to it before he finally quits the stage. Milton Byron will be seen in the title role. He has given the character of the old music master unusual study and promises a sincere and colorful performance. “Within the Law,” a melodrama, has been underlined for the following week. The cast for "The Music Master” is as follows: jenny Bernice Jlarsolais Mona. Louis Pinac (of Paris). Sndvio- . linibt Herbert. Dobbins Signor Taglifico. called Fieo (of Milan). Ist violinist Dick Elliott Herr August Poons (of Leipsie). cel- . list Robert St. Clair A1 Costello—. the barker on the door of his own museum . . . .Urn. V. Hull Miss Houston, of Houston 5t....... Mildred Hastings Herr Anton Von B^r wig... .Milton Byron A Collector H. C. Carter Mr. Schwarz, secretary Amalgamated Musical Association Harry Pihl Mr. Ryan, delegate Brickmakers Union Tom Coyle Helen Stanton Edythe Elliott Piano Movers •• • ••• j 0 l eg James Holmes Henry A. Stanton, at the head of a banking house J. F- Marlow Beverly Cruger Bob Fay Andrew Cruger. ex-ambassador to Germany Tom Coyle Mrs. Andrew Cruger Henrietta Flloyd Ditson .William V. Hull Mrs. Cruger’s nieces— „ . , „ . Charlotte Mabel Marlow Octavie Jee3 RUe WALKER TO PRESENT “APPLESAUCE” NEXT WEEK.. . “Applesauce,” a jovial and springhtly comedy by Barry Conners, author of “The Patsy,” “The Mad Honeymoon” and other more or less wellknown plays, is the attraction which has been selected as the sixth Stuart Walker company of’ering at Keith’s, beginning Monday night. Following “Applesauce” will come Elizabeth Patterson in "Lazybones,” an Owen Davis play that in spite of an only moderate run on Broadway is said to be quite excellent and gives’the tremendously popular “Miss Patty” exceptional histriohie op portunities. , Miss Vivian Tobin, one of the foremost of New York's younger leading women, will, appear here with the Stuart Walker company in both "Applesauce” and “Lazybones." George Gaul will have the principal male role in both of the plays. The story of “Applesauce” centers around two young men, both in love with the .same girl. One is rich and goes awooing with a diamond ring. Strange as it may seem, three months later she says “yfes” to her other suitor, the poor young man, who has, nothing but an un limited supply of applesauce to recommend him. The third, act reveals the newlyweds lnstaled over the local drug store, living 'on love and applesauce. The wife burns the biscuts according to the best established traditions among blushing brides. The poor young man comes home at night with his arms full of flowers and the rent owing. He says the nicest things to his wife, which inspires her to spread a little sunshine on her own among her relatives and friends. “I don’t care if it is applesauce,” she declares, “I’d go out and support Bill myself just to be able to listen to him always,” or words to that effect. And applesauce wins the day, for the relatives are reconciled and the prospect of a more palatable bill of fare for the future is assured. The cast will include Ernest Cossart, Larry Fletcher, Judith Lowry, Katharine Francis. George Alison, John Story, Margaret Douglas and others. ANOTHER ONE FOR RAYMOND Raymond Griffith’s next starring picture for Paramount, “You’d Be Surprised,” is to be a comedy-melo-drama, according to Hector Turnbull, associate producer at the Paramount studio in Hollywood. Arthur Rosson will direct. * IRENE PUBLISHES ROOK Irene Franklin, popular KeithAlbee headliner, has just published a book of “Funny Songs for Children.” In it are such favorites as “Red Head,” “Dirty Face,” and "I Want to be a Child.” JAMES GIVES KNICKERS James Cruze, Paramount director, has abandoned his famed knickers and has donned a overalls while making “Old Ironsides,” the story of the frigate "Constitution’s” part in early American history. BENEFIT'DANSE TONITE BY Knights of Pythias Lodge BROAD RIPPLE DANSE GARDENS ■

LOOK AT THEIR ANKLES, SAYS MR. ZIEGFELD Noted Producer Has New Rules for Picking Pretty Girls. By Gene Cohn SEA Service Writer NEW YORK, June s.—Beauty is only knee deep—That is, according to the first ( test applied by Flo Ziegfeld in selecting American girls whose glory he intends to magnify. It is a question of “putting your best foot forward” when you pass in review before this past master of pulchritude pickers. For his first glance is at the ankle and if this fails what matters the rest! But if you win by an ankle, upon your face then depends your fortune, with a sprinkling of personality thrown in. “And it has proved an infallible system,” says the great glorifier, with finality. “No truly lovely girl has a poor ankle.” Gazed at 10,000! Ziegfeld has just completed a task that would prove fatiguing to all but the tired business man. He has, within a couple of weeks’ time, cast his eye over 10,000 beautiful girls. From all parts of the world they came, foY th 9 word had gone forth thgt this summer Mons. would be recruiting not only for his “Follies,” but for his first moving picture venture, entitled “Glorifying the American Girl,” soon to be started at the Paramount Long Island studio. Ten thousand girls-—from tank town and metropolis—all come to Manhattan pursuing a will' o’ the wisp! And of this rmmber 600 were to be selected for the picture, and this 600 will combine all sizes and types. “Although,” said Ziegfeld, in,commenting on the present style of beauty, “Next year’s fashions will be in the middle-size girl. You remember tljtws" vogue for large girls some seasons back and then nothing would do, but ponies—you know, little things with big eyes. The sylph, I mean, the slender willowy girl, still is popular, but there is still a girl who is neither tall nor short, but medium-sized. You'll see her out next, year.” It was no ordinary besiegemept that captured Ziegfeld for the films. On the contrary, Jessy Lasky, the film magnate, has for years bombarded the Broadway barricade without avail. “It wasn't that I didn’t appreciate the films,” says Ziegfeld. “In my home T have a little movie machine and we put on all the best pictures for the family. And I have dabbled a lot with lighting effects. I think T shall introduce a few surprises in film lighting.” That’s a side of Ziegfeld that is little known. He-is constantly experimenting in theatrical chemistry. His interest does not end with beautj' selection. He is responsible for any number of stage lighting innovations. And his entrance into films means that he must toil during the hot V (Turn to Page 7)

"C2be Joy Sjoot ~ SUN. MON. TU ES. 6-WED. THE SCREEN AND STAGE FAVORITE WILLIAM DESMOND &CO. —IN—“THE DUDE BANDIT” A PLAYLET WITH ACTION, SURPRISE AND HUMOR EQUILLI BROS. EDAH TOBE EXTRAORDINARY DELBRIDGE & GREMMER I EXPONENTS OF |N • I EQUILIBRISM , “A TRIP TO DIXIE” j LUCILLE JARVIS—CARL FISHER • - / AND THE Blue Slicker McVickers Syncopators FEATURING ft JACK HOWE Kins of Kazoos | THE CAPITOL CITY TRIO HUMOROUS SINGERS OF HARMONY SONGS PHOTO FEATURE PETER B. KYNE’S “RUSTLING FOR CUPID” I LOVE, HATE & JUSTICE IN THE CATTLE COUNTRY WITH I ANITA STEWART AND GEORGE O’BRIEN I

LOOKING OVER NEW EVENTS ON LOCAL STAGE

ROUNDING ROUND THFATFR9 wmwaiter ii ll 1 D. HICKMAN

This job of writing about the theater where it exists has for some of u.s some pleasant experiences. Last week I had the honor of being one of the guests entertained ,t Culver Military Academy at Culver, Ind., when the second annual Indiana Literary Day was observed with George Ade, Meredith Nicholson, Dr. C. B. McCulloch. John T. McCutcheon, D. L. Chambers, Kin Hubbard, John C. Mellett, Kate Miller Rabb, McCreadv Huston and others. ~

As,l was one of the judges in thei one act plays written by Indiana College students, my interest to a great extent was centered upon the presentation of "Falling .Apples” written by ,M. Thurston Ward of Purdue University. There is a chance for realism in this play as a storm brings down an Indiana apple crop, leaving a young farmer broken financially and | spiritually. It serves as background j for a domestic drama between the farmer and his Wife. The setting- reflects genuine credit j upon C. C. Mather, head of the dramatic department and the cadets, who assisted him in building it. If T bad anything to do with ! awarding prize honors for big work in the dramatic field, I certainly would nominate Mather to the Hall of Fame, because he is causing the 700 cadets at Culver to love and appreciate good theater. Mather gives the cadets a chance | not only to write, produce and act j their own plays as well as others, I but he stages glorious water spectacles In the natatorium. Last Saturday night about seventy-five cadets took part in a big pagent. “The Evolution of the Book” and j “Our Heritage From Athens.” Here was splendid beauty and | original thought. The lights were beautifully handled by General Gignilliat, Mather and the cadets. I was behind the , scenes with the General and Mather and today 1 appreciate more than ever what Culver Is doing for a genuine appreciation of beauty in the theater. The color, beauty the pictures posed by the cadets and the lighting effects equal those I have seen upon the legitimate stage. The cast of the prize winning play as given at Culver is as follows: “FALLING APPLES” By M. Thurston Ward —Characters— Marzarct Hillyer... Mrs. Harold Seheufrr Joe Hillver Mr Logan Jttnior Hillyer Sarah May Peck

AMUSEMENTS

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Miron Lamarck Mr. Kiltie The scene takes place in the combinaI Uou kitchen-dining roor of Joe Hillyer in the White River region of southern Indiana. Two other one-act plays written by the cadets were given, including: | “What Price Grape Nuts or the | Death of Rose-Marie” and “Mac- ' beth,” a travesty. -I- I- ISaw the following things the last few days: Mrs. Milton Byryn buyI lng a pair of stockings: Larry Sullivan, former member of the Berkell i Company, visiting here with friends: | John B. Reynolds drinking ginger I ale: Bill Fields, manager of the WalI iter Company,- eating strawberry I short cake; Roltare Eggleston carrying two empty cigar boxes; Fritzi ! Ridgeway arriving here from Hollyj wood, Cal., for a four-hour visit so she could journey back on the same day with her husband, Constantin Bakaleinikoff, who Is now in Califor- ! nia: Ace Barry of the Circle at the (Turn to Page 7)

<£J jjjp ; //finStKA EfJrW U jl /vooXmf/* gawsve/r PIIhH mmJ CONEY ISLAND IE BROUGHT TO YOUR VERY DOOR Indiana Has Long Waited for an Amusement Park Like This, So Take Advantage of Its World of Wonders and Make the Entire Family Happy—Visit the Zoo—Ride, Dance, Eat, Drink and Be Merry—Tome Early—Stay late. SWIM E 5 SWIM AMUSEMENTS tm J LAST TIME I on of 10 Be>t 3| B I j H SUNDAY | Plays N. Y. SeaLAJsaaasfflMpj night son 1923-24. THE STUART WALKER COMPANY ‘THE GOOSE HANGS HIGH” With GEORGE GAUL, GEORGE MEEKER, MONA KINGSLEY, GEORGE ALISON, REGINA STAN FI EL BEGINNING MONDAY NIGHT George Gaul a IP- APPLE sauce h Douglass Loafer Nights—63o Lower Floor Seats at sl.lO. A few Seats at $1,60. Loges 75c. Balcony 25c, 50c. Mats. Wed. & Sat. 25c, 50c, 75c.

| ENGLISH’S I 'ltTiT 1 BERKELL PLAYERS IN DAVID WARFIELD’S MOST POPULAR SUCCESS THE “MUSIC MASTER” i A A PLAY THAT WILL LIVE FOREVER! MILTON BYRON AS ANTON VON BARWIG EDYTHE ELLIOTT AS HELEN STANTON I ,IYEB I.A RUK, BERNICE MARSOI.AIB, MiI.I)RED HASTINGS. ROIII ERT FAY. J. F. MARLOW, ROBERT ST. CLAIR. HERBERT DOBBIN'S, I DICK ELLIOTT, WILLIAM V. HULL AND OTHER 1 ’ NIGHTLY AT 8” I NIGHT PRICES—2Sc, 50c, 90c. Govt. Tax on 90c Scats Only. Phone Your Seat Reservations MA In 3373. I [ MATINESS, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY | PRICES—2Sc, 35c, 50c. NEXT WEEK: “WITHIN THE LAW,” A PLAY OF I TOBAY, IN 4 ACTS BY B>Y>KD VEILLER, as? ggg.

t No. I—Miss Edythe Elliott will , be seen in “The Music Master” all i next week at English’s. No. 2—William Desmond will be seen hi person at the Palace the first half of next week. No. 3—TaJlman and Kerwin will he among those present at the Lyric next week. No. 4—Judith Lowry will be seen in “Applesauce” at Keith's next week.

Little Theatre

Monday the Little Theatre Society of Indiana will approach a generous public for funds to complete the erection of its new Playhouse at 1847 N. Alabama St. Very few persons recognize that Indianapolis can justly boast of the oldest Little Theatre in the United States. Few cities the size of Indianapolis can boast of such programs as are presented locally. The organization tills a distinct need in Indianapolis and may be considered in many respects fjs a valuable civic asset. A Little Theatre is as important to the development of community life as an art museum and it ts an institution which probably reaches the lives of more people. It is to be hoped that the eampalgn for funds Will bring generous results, the committee states. LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTION Paul Cunningham and Florence Bennett have launched an elaborate musical production, known as “Over a Cup of Tea," in Keith-Albee vaudeville.

‘Little Feller’ Gets a Big Shock

Among the big collection of wild animals that Inhabit the zoo at Broad Ripple^J J aYk none attract more attention than the three-toed sloths. Originally there were four of these strange adlmals, but a recent storm, according to the keeper of the zoo, frightened one to death. The three, however, are healthy and are a source of wonderment to patrons of the park. The sloths have at least become famous with workers of cross-word puzzles. As an .“A I” in the puzzles they were the cause of much brain racking. One of the strange things about the animals is the fact that they live their lives upside down.

On the Screen All Next Week APOLLO —Babe Daniels in “The Palm Beach Girl” and the United Press film. “Around the Work! With the L'nited ’Press.” COLONIAL—“The Tsle of Retribution,” with Lillian Rich. OHIO —“Money Talks." with Owen Moose and Claire Windsor. CIRCLE —"The Wilderness Woman,” with Aileen Pringle. ISIS Harold Lloyd In “Among Those Present."

IT" Where the crowds go/ jfa 1 toll PM /y "CARMAN BOYS FASHIONETTES IN A SPECTACULAR REVUE PRESENTATION “DANCE AND SYNCOPATION 2 PAT & PAULA HANSEN I TALLMAN & KERWIN THE AUSTRALIAN KIDS NAVIGATORS ON THE OCEAN OF FUN ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY-DIRECT FROM BROADWAY JAN RUBINI THE SOULFUL MUSIC MASTER THE TAJCEWAS I EDDIE HILL SUPERLATIVE EQUILIBRISTS THE PHILOSOPHER BONNIE REYNOLDS & CO. A JAZZY JAMBOREE ON THE SCREEN ANDY GUMP COMEDY “MIN WALKS IN HER SLEEP” KINOGRAMS—“MUSCLE BOUND ifUSIC”

Sleeping and awake they hang by their three toes and seem ulmost devoid of life. They drink no water and eat only bananas. Os ,the twenty-five that were recently brought from South America to this country by the Horne Wild Animal Arena Company of Kansas City four were shipped to Broad Ripple park. Among the recent additions to the zoo were a young kangaroo and a group of beautiful Chinese pheasI ants. This collection of animals, which is one of the best in this part of the country, will be a permanent free ati traction at Broad Rjjiple Park, and will be Rdded to from time to time. Many new features have been Installed at the bathing beach, including toboggan slides, a water wheel, slides and an electric fountain in i the center of the pool which presents a beautiful effect at night with its myriad of changing colors. SPORTING EDITOR GETS JOB Julian Johnson, on'ce sporting editor of the Los Angeles Times, is to be supervising editor on Richard Dlx's next starring picture for Paramount, “The Quarterback." Alyce Mills, leading woman in Dix's latest “Say it Again,” has returned from a short vacation at her home in Pittsburgh, and is preparing to begin work in “The Quarterback.”

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LYRIC OFFERS I NOVEL REVUE 1 ALL NEXT WEH * . I William Desmond, Stagfl and Screen Star, at ; the Palace. Variety Is the predominating fcd ture of the novel revue. “Dane# ans Syngopation." which will be present* ed at the Lyric next week by thf Capman Boys and Fashlonettes. The Capman Boys are among thf foremost dancing comedians In vaudd| ville, and the Fashlonettes conslaf of seven talented girls, rtnger% dancers and instrumentalists. They display a gorgeous array of costumes, contribute Individual nuns hers to the act. and form an orchesj tra for the purpose of jazzing thf latest, melodics. The bill will Include: JAN RUBlNl—Famous” violinist!* well known In concert circles, whdl comes to the vaudeville stags dlrscf from a Broadway production, offer* lng a delightful and artistic prograrrtj that Is sure to please lovers of goocf music. i TALI. MAN AND KERWIN-j “Two Navigators on the Ocean of Fun,"' presenting a breezy cornedjf skit made up of songs, talk and oentrleities. Their home Is in a pelts. EDDIE HTLL—A comedian styled “The Philosopher.” who disclosed some new" tricks In the art of eras atlng laughter, amd tops his aet wltl* a genuine surprise. BONNIE REYNOLDS AND BOY* —Miss Reynolds, a singing eomedW enne, gives impressions of varloud stage nnd with tho quaiM tet of young men who assist her* sets a In private life she Is the wife ofl Jack Reynolds, welterweight chamJ pion wrestler. PAT AND PAULA HANSEN-sj “The Australian Kids.” offering and melange of songs and steps, include! lng their original boxing dance, terpischorean novelty. THE TAKEVVAS-Japan's graafrj est team of sensational Jugglers and equillbristlc stars. ON THE SCREEN— An Andy; Gump comedy, “Min Walks In Hep) Sleep:" Klnograms and a film oddle tv, "Muscle Bound Music.” +++ !u, .' BIG BILL PLANNED AT THE PLACE SUNDAY With William Desmond, stage and screen star, and Zermain and Farrar, dancers with their Balkan Sextet of musicians, offering two big acts, (Turn to Page 7)