Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 99, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 July 1926 — Page 5

JULY 31, 192&

‘LADY NEXT DOOR’ AND ‘SWAN’ ARE NEW STOCK BILLS _ i •’ w * \ - \ ' ■’ y '■

Stuart Walker*Will Bring His Banner Players to Keith’s Monday in Molnar’s Comedy of Royal Manners —3erkel! Picks an Important Offering. The Berkell players at English’W in their effort to present the type of plays which their patronage enjoys, jjave chosen “The Lady Next Door” for their weekly fare starting, Sunday night. ' x , This play is adapted from a short story written by Dorothy Parker, in collaboration with Elmer Rice, and deals with domestic atmosphere which contains both the comedy and tragedy of life. ,

The scenes are laid in a suburban* town. The author fakes a man, who! is of the simple-hearted, kindly, hen- J pecked type, Ed Graham by name, , and places him in a home with a ] wife who is complaining, dominating, self-willed, anct- exacting. Ed has a daughter tl>at would be Uie better for a daily trip to the woodshed, did he dare to take her | there, but the wife being the auto- j cTat, all Ed can do Is to the | gentle, indulgent husband and | father. Into this household comes a visitor, j Ada Towsley, who has In addition to | the unpleasant traits of her sister, a sharp tongue that lashes everybody within the circle of her acquaintance. Ad& plays an important part in the forcing of Ed to seek consolation outside his home. As stories usually go, the conIsolation is found next door. Ed has noticed for a long time, that hia neighbor Belle Sheridan, has had to , play the role of martyr to her tyrannical husband. Their two heants crying out for the same freedom, they finally find solace in clandestine meetings. But Ed’s inborn principles prevent him from taking the step with Belle which would give them both exemption from their marital servitude. He has a family to whom he has been faithful for thirteen years. Notwithstanding his disheartening 1 domestic relations, he once took a Vow to protect womanhood. That vow was an eternal one. Belle, however, had had a rather sophistical existence before her marriage. Shehad been an notress, and was used . to somewhat of a Bohemian life. (. When pressed to a decision, she, j therefore, went out from her fcoire ■ alone. The tragic experiences which - .Jed the two to their final decisions ‘ constitute gripping scenes. The cast of “The Lady Next Door’’ is follows: Harttet Graham Jyrs Laßue Sister Graham Bernice M.lrsolaig Ada Towseley Mildred Haatinera Belle Sherideu Ecfvthe Elliott Ed Graham Milton Byron Bertram Sheridan Boh Fay Bill Saunders J. F. Marlow Dr. Itobbins Dick Elliott THREE STARS TO BE SEEN IN “THE SWAN”When he presents Ferenc Molnar’s “The Swan’’ at Keith's next week, Stuart Walker will have made anotner notable contribution to local ( | dramatic history. ~ Each season there is some outstanding success of the New York stage which Mr. Walker presents here that failed to reach this city as a road attraction. Thus far this summer he has given Indianapolis such excellent plays as "Candida,” “Outward "Bound,” "The Goose‘Hangs High” and "Magnolia,” none of which arrived here via the touring route' "The Swan,” it is known, will have the most magnificent cast of the Stuart Walker season. In fact, it is very likely that the cast which will appear here will be in many respects to the one which presented the play on Broadway. McKay Morris and George Gaul will have the two principal roles in thj play. Thatj this combination is likely to shatter box office records at Keith’s seems pretty certain as this department is informed tha£ both of next week's matinees are practically sold out this far in advance. Ann Davis, seen here the past week in “The Outsider,” will have the title role in the play, the part created in New York by Eva Le Gallienne. In “The Outsider” Miss Davis made the first Indianapolis appearance of her career. Others in “The Swan”, cast will include Aldrich Bowker and Margaret 'Douglass, both of whom have decidedly important roles; Elizabeth Taylor, France Bendsten, Ben Smith, Regina Stanfiel aftd numerol'- others. . , The story of the play concerns the Move of a young tutor in a princely "house for the proud, cold daughter Os the family. It Is told with a delicacy which never permits true sentiment to degenerate Into sentimentality, and which touches the profounder emotions so lightly as barely to suggest the underlying note of tragedy. Stuart Walker has personally directed and staged the production of “The Swan” which will be seen h vo next week, and (he Cincinnati production of the play has been brought here Intact. ' ANOTHER MOVIE STARTS Another picture which is started is “Down the Stretch” the last racing story whicn the late Gerald Beaumont wrote. Raymond Agnew will play the jockly and Marion Nixon, a little waitress in a small race track restaurant. Most of the action will be filmed at Riverside, where the track will be converted into a replica of the Saratoga oval.

Shuberts Buy The Messrs. Shubert have acquired the American rights to the latest operetta by Emmerich Kalman entitled “Die Zlrkuspr+nzessin" (The Circus Princess.) They have scheduled the presentation pf this operetta following the New York premiere of “The Nightingale.” “The Circus Princess” has book by Julius Bramner and Alfred Grunwald. It was only recently produced $t the Theatre an der Wien *n Vienna and will be presented in Berlin in the autumn. \

What the Screen Offers Next Week OHIO —Pauline Frederick In a comedy drama, “Her Honor, the Governor.” CIRCLE —Dloyd Hughes in “Pals First.” APOLLO —John Fox, Jr., in Laddie.” COLONIAL—OIive Borden in “Yellow Fingers.” UPTOWN—“The Love Thief” for three days, starting Sunday. ISIS—Tom Mix in “Tony Runs Wild” the first half of the week. \

BROADWAY REVUE 10 TOP NEW BILL AT THE LYRIC Harris and Claire to Offer Something Mew in Jazz L - at Palace. ‘Boasting a typical Broadway cast in a revue consisting of artistic -dance creations blended with special son .s; ‘ Jolly Juniors,” will be the headline feature of next week's bill at the Lyric. The Six Pashas, too, will have a prominent spot in the show. i uey are Arabian acrobats, presenting a program of the fastest tumbling, pyramids, groups, butterflies arrarwhirlwind novelties ever imported from the land of the Far East. Tne bill will include: ANTHONY AND ROGERS—ltalian character comdians who make a laughable hash of the English language in their original roles of ,two retired banana merchants, introducing songs, music and comfdy dancing. J. BURT MORGAN AND COMPANY —Appearing in “Oh, My Goodness,” a unique farce Morgan is seen Ip the character of an eccentric old inn keeper who manages to cause many funny situations through his dumbness. While not written as a playlet, neither is it to.be classed as a sketch but rathttf as a comedy act built for fun-making purposes only. EMMETT d'MEARA—A young tenor, foipier soloist with the U. S. S. Leviathan Orchestra, Offering an entertaining cycle of songs ranging from the classchp*o populat* compositions, with Mellisso Baliow at the piano. WALLCE AND CAPPO Late stars of several Broadway successes, in a hodge-podge of versatile variety. VERONICA AND lIURLFALLS —Mirthful gymnastics in a comedy (Turn to Page 7)

PALACE ™ I. SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY VAUDEVILLE’S GREATEST SINGING NOVELTY ThePaiotheon Singers With ADELYNE HOOD America’s Daintiest Violin Virtuoso * WALTER ~~ MINNA I DANIELS & WALJERS “THIS AND THAT” . -w .. —_ ' FRED JULIE? * HARRIS & CLAIRE ~ AVJTH KITTY DARE ■ * ' AND THE O’HARA SISTERS CAROLINA BLUES ~ BAYES. & SPECK “THE BOYS FROM LONDON” thesaratYos EUROPEAN UNIQUE GYMNASTS —PHOTO PLAY—THE SILVER TREASURE FROM THE NOVEL “NOSTROiyiO” WITH GEORGE O’BRIEN AND LOU TELLEGEN Mats. 100IC* 2(M Eves. 1000£^3Oc

LOOKING OVER NEW EVENTS UPON LOCAL STAGE

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ROUNDING ROUND With WALTER l iiM l Hiixo D HICKMAN ■WheiDStuart Walker presents “The Swan” here on Monday night, I am safe in saying that the highest peak of his season has been reached. Here is not only a brilliant comedy of old world court manbut there will be a cast here which would reflect credit for any play on Broadway.

The leads will be played by Ann i Davis, McKay Morris* and George I Gaul. Cniclhnati had Morris and Miss Davis in the cast, but not Gaul. So you see that three stars will be in the Indianapolis production, instead of two. I saw Walker’s Cincinnati production of "The Swan” this season, and I told you at the time that it was my fondest hope that Walker would give Indianapolis “The Swan.” Knowing the great appeal that “The ’Swan” possesses, I am going to urge as many as possible to go on . Monday night, because it is going to j be impossible to get seats later on. | Sp my advice is to buy early at | Keith’s next week, because "The ] Swan” bids well to be the outstanding event of the Stuart Walker season at Keith’s. I know that I am not advising you wrong when I to see “The Sxvan” with three stars. Have been asked to list some plays to he seen 6y those who intend to go to New York in August on their vacations. If I were going to New York next month, I would certainly see the following: George White’s Scandals at the Apollo, “Lulu Belle" at the Belasco, “What Every Woman Knows” at the Bijou, “The Vagabond King” at the Casino, “A Njght in Paris,” new edition, at the FortyFourth Street Theater; Garrick Galties of 1926 at the Garrick, Ziegfeld Revue at the Globe, the Merry World Revue at the Imperial, “‘The Great God Brown” at the Klaw, "Craig’s Wife” at the Morosco, “Sunny” at the New Amsterdam, “The'Shanghai Gesture” at the Shubert, and “The Great Temptations” at the Winter Garden. • *.* I am informed by the Goshen Daily Democrat at Goshen, Ind., that

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Lincoln J. Carter, the thrill maker of other days, did not die in a bad way llnancially as I stited in “The Round last Saturday. The clipping states that Carter left an estate valued at $75,000. I am glad of that, because Carter had a right to expect returns from giving many people a lot of enjoyment on the stage. T am more than glad to correct the impression that I gave in this particular last week. • * • Indianapolis, now has its Screen Club, composed of owners and managers of film theaters of this city and representatives of the film exchanges. I have been taken in as an honorary member. As I understand it, the purpose of the club is only social. Other cities have such clubs and they give the members a chance to frolic. Every Mher week on Monday noons at the Lincoln, the club will meet at luncheon.

Big Star Corner Emil Jannings will arrive in Hollywood early in November to make his first picture for Paramount, according to an announcement made by B. P. Schulberg, associate Paramount producer. The cables have been hot of late between here and Berlin concluding the final arrangement for the departure of trife star of "The Last Laugh” and “Variety” for America.

SUNDAY IS your lAV If I IMmM 1 LAST CHANCE TO SEE THE STUART WALTER COMPANY SSL I THE OUTSIDER FOR ON MONDAY WE HAVE WITH US—TIIP OIAI A M I With an All-Star B 4 3™ V Jfm Hs| j Cast. Including Such 11 ■■ VV rill I Popular Favorites as— GEORGE GAUL—McKAY MORRIS —ANN DAVIS ALDRICH BOWKER—BEN SMITH—MARGARET DOUGLASS FRANCE BENDTSEN RE6INA STANFIEL—TERESA DALE" * unTinr OUR BEASON IN THIS CITY WILL COME T 0 iinTIPE NUlllt A CLOSE TWO WEEKS FROM TOMORROW uUllut

\ENGLISH’S s£sl WEEK COMMENCING SUNDAY, AUG. Ist THE ' * BERKELL PLAYERS PRESENTING “THE LADY-S----NEXT DOOR" A COMEDY DRAMA by Elmer Klee and Dorothy Parker # INIGHTLY AT 8:151 Prices Lower Floor, 90c Plu Oovt. Tax, 9c; Total, 99c. Entire Balcony, 60c. Gallery (not reserved), 25c. \ MATINEES WED -THURS.-SAT.I • Xower Floor, 60c; Balcony, 35c; Gallery, 6c. I NEXT WEEK—“THE BRIDAL SUITE”

No. I—Ann Davis will be seen in the Stuart Walker production of “The Swan” at Keith’s next week, starting Monday night. No. 2—Bob Fay will be seen in “The Next Door,” a BerkeTt . production, Bt English’s, next week starting Sunday night. No. 3 —Minna Walters will be 1 seen with Daniels and Walters at the Palace, the first half of next week, i No. 4—,1. Burke Morgan will be seen in “Oh, My Goodness” at the Lyric next week. \ Movie-Ana For “Annie Laurie,” as it is being pictured. Norman Kerry, playing opposite Lillian Gish, has got himself well sunburned about the shanks, where unaccustomed kilts left the outraged cuticle exposed. And cold-creamed is his knee — • * * Following an argument with Harry Langsdon, comedian, regarding her entertaining ability, Mrs. Langdon, his wife and for many years his vaudeville partner in “Johnny’s New Car,” made her picture debut via. the role of barmaid In "The Road to Mandalay.” The dasfre to boast "I told you so” lias spurred many an ambition. • • • Edward Sedgwick, director, and Eiledn Sedgwick, actress heroine of many seriel pictures, are brother and sister. Although both have been in movies for a decade, and often on the same lot. their first joint appearance is in “The Tin Hats,” now in production. •* • - Sally O’Neill, comparative newcomer to the screen, has been assigned the leading feminine role in “The Mysterious Island,” because in addition to demonstrated dramatic ability she has the courage to play her part under sea. Many'sequcnces in this picture are submarine, and the anticipated dangers of the role eliminated scores of otherwise acceptable candidates. Sally hasn’t a flinch in her system.

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Woodmen to Picnic Sunday

The Modern Woodmen of America, will hold an outing of a week’s duration at Broad Ripple Park parting Sunday. This will bring out, it a capacity crowd each day of the affair, which will ciose Saturday evening. The committees in charge of the outing have mapped out an extensive program for each day. A tentative outline of activities include as special features a baseball game and baby show Sundy, Royal Neighbors drill Monday in the big dance hall, Tuesday drill by Monkey ■ Squad, Wednesday, boxing*at the . open air theater.. Thursday, drill by I the uniform bodies of the order, Friday, a prize dance will be given in the dance garden and Saturday will be given over to a general jollification. Concert’s will be given by the Modern WQodman Band also at the open air theater each evening. At the Marion County Old Settlers Picnic, which will be held Thursday, Aug. 12, prizes will be awarded to the oldest man present, oldest woman, the youngest man and

WHERE THE Jjfl) ©__ ALLTHfe TIME,*j CROWDS ' jW ** aa _ Al .ITO II P.M. j ■ !\£>F i WIYJIOO I AN ARTISTIC MELANGE OF DANCE CREATIONS I BLENDED W ITH SPECIAL SONGS

EXTRA ! SPECIAL ADDED FEATURE SIX PASHAS WORLD’S GREATEST ARABIAN ACROBATS

—ON THE SCREEN—LIGE CONLEY COMEDY, “THE TIN GHOST” KINOGRAMS—THE GUMPS IN “TOW SERVICE” /

woman, the largest family, and there will also be prizes awarded for various other events. This will mark the forty-sixth year that these outings have been held at Broad Ripple Park, according to J. M. Johnson, ■who has been president of the association for over forty years. The management announc.es that they have booked for a week's en- . gagement starting Sunday Aug. 8, at the open air theater “The Hello Girl’s Revue.” This is an elaborate musical comedy revue embracing a company of twenty-two people including a cast of well-known artists and a chorus of fast-stepping dancing girls. This act is booked through the Western Vaudeville Managers Association. TUp committee in charge of the bathing beauty contest and fashion parade which will be held Thursday, Aug. 19, in conjunction with the national A. A. U. swimming meet anounces everything in .'eadiness for the affair. A large gi*pup of entries have been sponsered by several of the leading firms of the city.

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J. BURT MORGAN & COMPANY A Joyfest of Merriment “Oh, My Goodness’* EMMETT O’MEARA The Goldfen Voiced Tenor | CHRISTY-McDONALD TRIO “Let Me Play the Piano!” WALTERS & BROWN Fun a La Carte VERONICA & HJIRLFALLS A Perfect Day at the Seashore

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LITTLE THEATER . OF MOVIES WINS NEW YORK PRAISE The Art Film'Theater Comes Into Its Very Own on Broadway. By Gene Cohn NEA Service V'rifcr NEW YORK, July 31.—The film "little theater,” long discussed but never achieved, will make its. bow across the Nation next-foil. Like that .other “little theater” movement, which developed from the persevering efforts of a little group of artists and which now flowers in metropolis and province alike, th# ."art film” theater has been modestly going its way here for some months. From the results achieved in Manhattan, Symon Gould, its director and founder, is prepared to kick upstairs the popular notion that the public doesn’t want tragic, artistic and intelligent pictures. t It may lie, he admits, that the erfc tire public isn't ready, but there is a sufficient percentage to make the effort more than worth while. Gould Organizer • Gould organized the Film Arts . Guild. A Broadway movie house was secured. Here were presented the “foreign films” that the regular film dispensing concerns would have none of. Here, also, were presented revivals of the screen classics of the past—diversified OTOgrams included some of the funny old-timers and pictures of rare quality that have kicked about Europe or years and never reached the eyes of American audiences. First offerings were given at "subscription nights,” as at the opera or concert. Later repertoire programs were tried on the general public. At the production of “Backstairs,”' one of the most tragic of the German contained exceptionally fine acting, by the way—sending room was in demand. Gould is going to take his "little theater” on the road. Branches in at least thirty-five key cities are to be opened at the start and any other city whose resident show interest in the screen classics can get them. Still further, there is to be a magazine solely for those fans who want a little art with their pictures. Ho Talks “The films are 30 years old,” Gould points out. “They have been hindered by intense commercialization. 1 This year 800 stories will be released. . (Turn to Page 7)