Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 183, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 November 1926 — Page 7
NOV. 6, 1926
ARDATH AND TIMES CONTINUES BIG HUNT FOR TALENT
Palace Theater to Aid Indianapolis Future Performers — B Chance to Try Out Their Talent Before Noted New York Keith- Alhee Variety Producer. Hunting down talent for the Ardath-Times presentation of possible future vaudeville talent at the Palace soon is a job of real pleasure. Since the first announcement, Ardath’s representative and The Times have been congratulated on aiding talent in this city to get a vaudeville hearing.
Fred Ardath, vaudeville star, who comes to the palace Nov. 14 with his Merry Wags, has heen producing for Keith-Albee for more than a year and desires new talent and new faces for his productions and productions designed for the vaudeville circuits. The Times is broadcasting his call. If you have felt the call of the stage, if you have ability and talent in entertaining; if you have received training in dramatic art or music this may be your opportunity to break before the spotlight. The Times in no way is acting as a booking agency for vaudeville acts. It merely is acting in a spirit of cooperation to dig up any possible talent. Mr. Ardath is to judge each applicant and if the applicant possesses sufficient talent and ability a tryout
NEW ARMORY 711 N. Penn. St. A NOV. 27 I The Ambassador of Mirth IfROGERS Beßeszke Singers (Ausplcts Armory Board Ind. Nat'l Guard) PRICES’ SI.OO, $1.50, $2.00 (TAX EXEMPT) Seats reserved by section only. Mail orders addressed to the Adjutant-General, State House, accompanied by remittance and self-ijudressed, stamped envelope, will be riven prompt attention. Tickets may also be procured from officers of the guard.
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on the Palace stage will be arranged. If such tryout reveals outstanding merit the applicant or applicants will be given places in productions. His Desire It is Ardath’s desire to receive as many applicants as possible before his opening Nov. 14. First come, first served. Send your photo and name, age, address, telephone number, account of stage experience, if any, and an account of stage training you have received, If any, to Fred Ardath. Palace Theater, Indianapolis. Ind. Your photo may be published in The Times. Miss AJartha Hoyle, 3207 N. Illinois St., receives the honor of being the applicant. Miss Hoyle states that she is a graduate of the Metropolitan School of Acting and that she has played in many amateur productions. “The opportunity for me to make real use of my training has never presented itself until now,” said Miss Hoyle. How many of you are there who have been, like Miss Hoyle, just waiting for an opportunity? Let your answer be your application to Fred Ardath at once. Ardath conies front Broadway with an imposing record of successes. He was for fifty-nine weeks at the Winter Garden with the 'Passing Show.” He was a bright light in three editions of "Ziegfleld’s Follies” and Keith-Albee bookers sent him around their circuits for 160 consecutive weeks. / Ardath is a comedian and was chosen by Ed Wynn to be his right hand man In the "Perfect Fool,” which production played Indianapolis last season. Big Company AV ith Ardath comes a company of twenty entertainers hand picked from several famous orchestras and Winter Garden reviews. Their presentations at the Palace will inaugurate anew era of entertainment in Indianapolis and will augment the usual feature picture-
Find the Ardath Double clues At first all the Fred Ardaths appear to be identical, but noticesome ties are black, some have handkerchiefs, a slight difference in the hats, likewise some carry watch chains, others fobs. If you systematically go over all of the photos you will find that • two are precisely alike. Lots of fun and entertainment in picking the Ardath doubles. Try for a Prize!
Important Information Mr. Fred Ardath, to whom this puzzle is dedicated, is one of the New York leading entertainers, having been associated with such world renowned organizations as: Ziegfeld Follies for several seasons, New York Winter Garden Shows for three seasons, several years as one of the brightest stars in the Vaudeville firmament and now he is coming to the Palace Theatre with s cast of well-known New York Artists. Tlis organization is known as Fred Ardath and His Merry Wags. He has built his act for laugh purposes only, and we, the management, assure you of one big riot of fun, and in the interest of our regular patrons advise you to attend the matinee whenever possible to avoid the night crowds.
Send Your Answers to Ardath Answer Man, Penn. St. Business Assn., Care of Kautz Stationery, 116 N. Penn.
vaudeville program at the theater. The new form of entertainment has inet with great success in New York and Chicago. Vaudeville managers from various parts of the country have signified their intention of being in the city for Ardath’s opening. High officials, snouts and hookers also will be in the audience, it is announced at the Palace office. Letters from theater officials indicate that Ardath's presentations will be watched closely. In the opening presentation. “Welcome, Fred,” Miss Claire Hanson, a former Marion (Ind.) girl, Chauncey Gray and his Versatile Four will be featured. Anew song written by Ardath and Gray, entitled “My Indiana Home," dedicated to Miss Hanson, will be ini reduced during the engagement. Through courtesy )>f Bay Miller, director of the Brunswick recording orchestra, another ne|£ song by Jerry Buckley, entitled “I’ve Lost My Dog,” will be given to the world through Fred Ardath and his Merry Wags. One entire floor at the Hotel Washington has been reserved for the Ardath Company. Many receptions are planned in honor of the star’s arrival In the Hoosler capital.
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THE MATINEE MUSICALE Present* HELEN TRAUBEL, DRAMATIC SOPRANO In Recital Masonic Temple, Friday, Nov. 12, at 8:15 Membership Card Admits Members. Tickets at Door. Main floor, $1.50; balcony, 50c
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Will Rogers
Just back from Europe and again touring the country with the De Reszke Singers, Will Ilogers, humorist and comedian who will appear at the New Armory Auditorium, Saturday night, Nov. 27, under the auspices of the .Armory Board. Indiana National Guard, tells all about
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his adventures abroad in a talk styled “Europe—As You Don’t Find It In The Guide Books.” The cowboy funmaker’s remarks and observations will not be con fined entirely to Europe, however. He will make two appearances on the program, and of course will not fail to pay his respects to the Congress. political parties and topics of the day in general. To Europe Corinne* Griffith will, on completion of her next picture, “Purple
MUTUALS BURLESQUE THEATRE Under Direction of the Mutual Burlesque Association of New York City A CHORUS OF SHIMMY SHAKING WONDERS WITH GOOD LOOKS AND ABUNDANCE OF PEP THAT’S IT! STEP ON IT 1n D the N back T DAY MATINEE 25c
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and Fi.ie Lir.en,” a story by May Edginton, take a vacation trip to Europe. By that time Miss Griffith will have completed live pictures in one year, a record for a star of her standing, entitling her to a needed rest. She will visit England. France, Germany and Italy and will spend at least a month on the Biviera. Meantime, Miss Griffith has completed two features which are yet to be released. These are ‘Syncopating Sue," which will reach the public soon, and more recently, “The Lady in Ermine,” all First National pictures
On Tour “A Night in Paris.” the Parisian revue featuring Jack Osterman. Ja<-k Pearl, Damla, Norma Terris and Barnett Parker, closed its long run in New York last Saturday night and is now in Philadelphia, where it will remain for an indefinite time.
Faul Bern, the noted scenario writer, is adapting “Purple and Fine Linen" for tho screen.
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List of 56 Ardath Prizes First $20.00 Theatre Party Second $12.00 Box Party Third $6.00 Box Party Fourth $3.00 Box Party Fifth $3.00 Box Party 6 to SI SI.OO (Pair of Tickets) The winners of these prizes have the selection of any day to use Jthe complimentaries. with the exception of Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. Try for a Prize!
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NOAH IS BUSY Noah Beery, on location at San Antonio with ’“The Bough Riders," has shipped two young bear cubs to his private menagerie in Hollwrfod, where his 13-year-old son w’ill house them as neighbors of the two wildcats which Reery received during the filming of a previous picture. TAKES OPTION ON STAR The flcst of four yearly options on Betty Bronson has heen exercised by Paramount. .The next picture in which the public will see her is Marshall Ne.ilan’s “Everybody’s Acting.”
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