Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 129, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 September 1926 — Page 5

SEPT. 4, 1926

BERKELL PLA YERS START LAST WEEK OF SEASON HERE 1 •

Milton Byron and Edythe Elliott Will Play the Leads in George V. Hobart’s Farce Comedy, ‘What’s Your Husband Doing?’ at English’s. The final week of the stock season of the Berkell Players at English’s starts Sunday night with the presentation of a farce comedy, “What’s Your Husband Doing?” Milton Byron, after a week’s vacation, returns to the cast and will be seen in one of the leads with Miss Edythe Elliott.

The show lias been chosen so as to give all members of the company an opportunity to appear during the final week. The stock season at English's will close on next Saturday night, Sept. 11, The company here then will be divided, some going to Davenport and others to Waterloo, lowa, where Berkell will operate companies this winter. Mr. Berkell states that he will open his next season at English's early in April of next year. "What’s Your Husband Doing?” has to do with two perfectly innocent husbands who, through unfortunate circumstances, get into very serious complications, Their wives, in an effort to extricate them, also become involved through the blundering efforts of two country constables. As stories go, however, everything turns out to the liking of everybody concerned. Arnold, former ingenue nth the Berkell Players for three and Larry Sullivan, character actor, both will participate in this production. Matinees will be given on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons. The performance starts on Sunday night, and will continue throughout the week. The cast is as follows: Mndve Mitchell Mlldr'M llnstinirs Svlvia Pennywise Bernice M.irsolais Helen Wid<Ya*t. . . Idabelle Arnold Ciwendoi*'* Pidsreon. . Jvcs I.a Rile Robert Rhllev Robert St. Clair John VVidyast Milton Byron Charley Pidsreon I.nrrv Sullivan Beatrice Ridlev . .Edythe Elliott Cvrus Trotman F. J. Marlow Keegan Bob I 1 ay Bill William V. Hull Paul Graham Herbert Dobbins •I- -I- •!• BROADWAY PRODUCER ANNOUNCES FALL LIST The combined production activities of Crosby Gaige and Jed Harris for the season 4926-7 will embrace at least a half-dozen plays. By the end of October this firm will have three plays on Broadway. They will be, and In the following order, "Broadway," by Philip Dunning and George Abbott; “The Good Fellow," by George Kaufman and Herman J. Manclewicz and “The Man Who Forgot,” by Owen Davis and S. N. Behrmnn. All three of these plays have stood the ordeal of a try-out. “Broadway.” will open in New Haven on Sept. 9, “The Good Fellow” In Atlantic City on Sept. 20 and "The Man Who Forgot" In Springfield. •gas., on Oct. 18. By the time "The an Who Forgot" reaches Its New York premier, Messrs. Gaige and Harris expect to have in rehearsal the much-awaited dramatization of Milt Gross’ ”Nize Baby” and anew play by Alice Duer Miller called “Vickie.” ,

ROUNDING ROUND rp Tj t? A 'TI? D Q With WALTER 1 rLrv/\ 1 HICKMAN

It is interesting to watch the story that the box office is telling upon the Valentino pictures. Now comes the statement after his death that Valentino s two latest pictures, ‘ v The Son of the Sheik,” and “Eagle,” are making from $25,000 to $30,000 for his estate a day.

When Wallace Ried died there was a. pronounced public attitude against his pitcures in many centers. When l certain film comedian became unpopular following a party there was (vide public protest. The death of Valentino has not been associated with any scandal although some things attending his death and funeral should never have happened. As far as I am concerned I have no desire to see Valentino in death. Since he has been a movie actor I have been concerned only with his Work as an aclpr. But under present day conditions, world was flooded with news of HI illness and his death. Various public figures have stepped inttf Jthe limelight. Now Pol a Negri, who has not lived up to her foreign reputation in this country, comes into the picture Df news vents as the third woman to whom Valentino was to marry. I Am not questioning her sincerity in Any way, but I will he Interested in noticing the reception on part of the public of her forthcoming pictures. My plea is that the actor be iudged and considered only on the Oasis of his work on the screen or the stage.

The death of Valentino no way changes my often stated attitude concerning my ideas of Valentino as an actor. I know there are millions who found the greatest delight In his films. The box office tells that even today. Bis thirteen years’ experience in tflls country as an actor is interesting. Only the future will determine Jllet how much artistic worth Valentfno has contributed to the screen as "the greatest lover." Am getting alarmed over a certain tendency of alleged smarthess in the sub titles of many of the new movies. Many of the sub-titles are just gag lines which have no direct connection with the story of the movie. It seems that alleged “wits 1 ' are now writing many of the sub-titles for the only purpose of trying to make people laugh. This tendency is dangerous. Many films have been Improved with clever subtitles in keepwith the story and/the characws. •I- -I- -IHave been asked to state if Charles Berkell will bring back the same members of his company next season. Mr. Berkell has made 'no public statement of the members of

What Screen Will Offer CIRCLE—MiIton Sills in “Men of Steel,” APOLLO —Thomas Meighan in “Tin Gods." COLONIAL—Iren<* Rich in “Silken Shackles.” oOHlO—Valentino in "Son of the Sheik." ISlS—Mary Carr in "Flaming Waters” the first half of the week. UPTOWN —James Kirkwood in "The Wise Guy”, for three days, starting Sunday.

VARIETY HOUSES PLAN STATE FAIR WEEK PROGRAMS ‘Volga Boatman’ Will Share Headline Honors at the Lyric. The Lyric's show for State fair week will consist of a bill of the latest vaudeville novelties, headline honors being divided between Harry Krivit's South American revue, “Les Argentines,” and “The Volga Boatman,” singers who will be remembered for the sensation they created here with Ed Wynn’s show, "The Grab Bag.” Nothing like the act* of “The Volga Boatman” has ever been presented in vaudeville before, and lovers of good singing will find it a wonderful treat. The stellar artists in “Les Argentines” are Cortez and Helena, internationally famous dancers, who introduce a series of spectacular and artistic terpsichorean creations, supported by an orchestra composed of talented string instrumentalists! The bill will include; WINGFIELD AND JEAN—In a humorous playlet, "Now You Know” written by Edith Wilma, in which they interpolate songs, dances, whistling and banjo selections. LITTLE PIPIFA&—'The funny Sailor Clown, assisted by Elsie and Eddie Panlo in a pantomimic skit, ‘‘Fun At The Beach." SIDNEY JEROME—lndianapolis comedian, a versatile laugh pro-

his cast for Indianapolis next season here. I do know that some members of his present company at English's will not be with him in his two lowa companies this fall and winter. AMUSEMENTS

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No. I—William V. Hull will be seen in "What’s Your Husband Doing?” at English’s, opening Sunday night for the week. No. 2—Among the important events at the Lyric next week,

voker. in his mirthful innovation, "The Announcer.” ASHLEY AND SHARPE—Singers and comedians presenting a vocal oddity called “Sing Another Song.” VERA AND EILEEN—Two girls who specialize in popular songs and all styles of dance steps. ORREN AND DREW—Barnyard imitators with a unique brand of fun making. 'BROWN AND BOWERS BROADWAY FOLLIES —A melange of melody and dance with Tess Noel and a quintet of entertainers. ON THE SCREEN —Mack Sennett comedy, "Hoboken to Hollywood,” Kinograms, Patho Review and Bill Grimes in "The Fight That Failed.” -|- -|- -ICOMEDY ACT TO BE FEATURED AT PALACE Markwith Brothers and Eddv. v’ho have all the appearance of golfers, tee off at the Palace Theater the

ENGLISH'S FAREWELL WEEK Berkell Players PRESENT ‘ What’s Your Husband Doing” By Avery Hopwood Nightly at 8:15, 99c, 50c, 25c Mats. Wed., Thurs., Sat., at 2:15 Prices 50c, 35c and 25c The Berkell Players Will Return to English’s Next Season Early in April

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starting fiunday afternoon, wfll be Les Argentines. No. 3—Three Melody Girls will be among the entertainers at the Palace, opening Sunday afternoon for the first half of the week.

first half of next v rek and announce that they will furnish pit nty of comedy, music and dances while helping their patrons chase their hall of amusement. Bill includes: BENSEE AND BAIRD: Eoontric comedians, who offer “Songifiage.” Miss Baird paints her face white and portrays a clown in no end of comedy eccentricities. Funny lines, songs, burlesque and odds and ends of entertainment are in their act. THREE MEIjODY GIRLS —In "Songs" hav| a Harry Rogers' production brimming with tuneful numbers enhanced by numerous costumes and an unusual setting. SINDE DALE AND DIXIE PELENE —Have strayed from the beaten path of song and dance acts and present an oddity in which both men portray musical comedy misses. MAURICE SAMUELS—Who presents his comedy gem with music.

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"A Day at Ellis Island,” with his versatile company. “The Passing Follies of 1928," which feature Miss Bobbie Brewster, the star of many musical comedy shows, will be the headline attraction at the Palace the last half

WHERE • ALL THE TOE ' M$ • -TIME CROWDS 1 State FairWeekGaia Bill The Brilliant South Americanjml Revue ARGENTINES.^ WITH CORTEZ & HELENE JP r jf AND THE ARGENTINE STRING ORCHESTRA f THE INIMITABLE COMEDIANS A■ 'l jlf ASHLJEYJfc SHARPE JHRA Wingfield & A SENSATIONAL SONG INNOVATION ; THE VOLGA SINGERS LATE A FEATURE WITH E 8 WYNN IN “THE GRAB BAG” VERA&EILEEN SID JEROME ORREN*DREW Little Pipifax Nifty Stepping “The Announcer” | Barnyard Imitators The Sailor Clown EXTRA SPECIAL ADDED FEATURE Brown-Bowen Broadway Follies WITH TEDDY NOEL AND A QUINTET OF METROPOLITAN FAVORITES ON THE SCREEN SENrIETT COMEDY “HOBOKEN TO HOLLYWOOD”-“KINOGRAMS'’-”THE FIGHT THAT FAILED” nrnunnu BALCONY Lower Floor BOXES I runuyf* BALCONY BOXES Lcwor Floor ArTERNIJUN 20c 250 35c1 EVENING 25c sso 50c

of next week. The Brewster-Pome-roy revue is responsible for all the entertainment. Mr. Pomeroy wrote all the lyrics and special music for the act. Freddie Martin and five singing and dancing girls weave

their numbers throughout the elaborate bit. Hart’s Hollanders will have "Fun in the Land of the Dykes.” This act, which at first gives all semblance of being a comedy drama, (Turn to Page 7)

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MOTION PICTURE INFLUENCE NOW RIVALS PRESS / Young Producer Gives Views as to Future of In--4 dustry. The motion picture, which only a few short years ago was looked down upon by actors and showmen as something 100 insignificant for their lordly notice, is now one of the great influences in modern life. The time i.s rapidly approaching when this industry will be one of the greatest molders of thought the world has ever seen. In brief, the above sums np the conception of the motion picture Industry as expresed by Ray Rockett, First National producer, now making pictures in New York for this company. Rockett, one of the young producers who are making themselves felt as a real influence in the picture world, has made pictures a life study. Pictures to Rockett are life. He lives them, thinks them, breathes them and believes that pictures are one of the greatest mediums for improving living conditions throughout the world. “Motion pictures,” says Rockett, "are here forever. The action picture industry is not only a national but an international institution; an institution that is growing so rapidly most people have no concepion of its advance. Motion pictures have (Turn to Page 7)