Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 195, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 November 1926 — Page 9

NOV. 20, 1926

MANY STARS TO BE THANKSGIVING VAUDEFEATURES Rooney, Bent, Busch Girls, Ardath and Others Are Featured. After an absence of five years, Pat Rooney and Marlon Bent, vaudeville and musical comedy stars, return to B. F. Keith's Sunday for a week’s stay. This time, the act is augumented by the addtiion of Pat Rooney 111, who is said to be chip off the old block when it comes to singing, dancing, and as a comedian. The trio head a company of twenty musical comedy artists in a typical Rooney offering and which by the way, is the largest of Its kind in vaudeville, called “Rooneyisms of 1926-27.” The act runs nearly an hour. In the cast supporting the Rooneys will be found Townsend and Bold, Muriel Stryker, Anita Nlet, Mildred Burns and the Van Joyce sisters. The bill will include: THE THREE KEMMYS—Recent European importation that brings to this side a real novelty in the way of artistic posing and feats of

ARMORY Sat. Night Nov. 27th Indiana National Guard Present* World’s Greatest Comedian-Entertainer I WILL ROGERS THE Deßeszke Singers America’s Finest Quartet Seats reserved br section only. Many reervation are being made for parties In blocks of ten or more. Why not plan a "Roger* Party * for yourself and rriendsf Ticket* on sale at Clark A Cade Clnypool Hotel Drug S ore. Mail order* accompanied by remittance and se'.f-addrr**cd. stamped envelope, adil reseed to Major Woolford. Armory, 711 N. Pennsylvania Bt. will be given prompt attention. PRICES: SI.OO, $1.50, $2.00 (Tax Exempt)

MOTIC& PICTURES ---- ------ full of snap and sparkle—here is una vintage of film entertainment you’ll call great! The brilliant stage hit now a thrilling picture! 808 GORDON —wizard organist— UV/IWVJII Playing Novelty Organ Solo IMPERIAL COMEDY "A WILD ROOMER" sS, L XI WI3 ) m* l MTU ms f i ik.iN

strength. Their posings Include many famous w'orka of the sculptors art. BILLY HALLEN— Known in the two-a-day field as a past master In the delineation of comedy known as hokum. Hallen calls his act “Applesauce.” * \ GEORGE FORD AND FRO CUNNINGHAM —Always give vaudeville patrons something new on each visit return this year in a fast moving skit which includes satire, wit, songs, dances and comedy under the title of "Even As You and I.” THE THREE ABBEY SISTERS— A trio of pretty and talented misses who will offer a song cycle that includes classical, popular and harmony numbers. They are recent recruits from the concert field. RAYMOND PlKE—What might be termed a one man vaudeville. Pike offers a little bit of everything that one would see in in the average vaudeville show. He does many things but does them exceedingly well. The bill will include— THE PATHE NEWS—Its interesting pictorial events, the Topics of the Day, pithy paragraphs and the ever popular screen 1 cartoon “Aesop’s Fables.” two headliner!? DUE AT LYRIC Predominating next week’s bill at the Lyric will be two vaudeville headline attractions of the first rank, the Busch sisters, with Harry Chalapin, and Moligoff’s Orchestra, and Joe Freed and company. The former have a presentation of songs and dances by the Busch sisters and Chalapin, reinforced by the orchestra, composed of Russian Balahlka, instrumentalists. The act is

unique In conception and striking In the effect produced by rich settings, colorful costumes and lighting novelties. Freed is assisted by Mark Thompson and James McGowan in his lutest laugh hit, entitled "City Life.” The bill will include: JULIA CURTISS—A youthful mimic whose performance stamps her as an artist of ability in burlesque imitations of Eva Tanguay and Harry Lauder in a realistic impression of Olga Petrova, and in her extraordinary demonstration of the possession of three voices in one. RAY HUGHES AND PAM—Late of Earl Carroll’s “Vanities,” Hughes has a charming foil for his eccentricities in Miss Pam, who sings and dances while aiding her partner to run the gamut of vaudeville divertiaement. JACK HANLEY AND COMPANY —Comedy jugglers, who, in “Making the World Safe for Hokum,” dispense an original brand of humor. Interspersed with difficult accomplishments in dexterity. BROWN AND ELAlNE—lntroducing an odd song and fun mixture which they call “Laugh Pirates." BOBBY M'GOOD AND COMPANY —European acrobats and equilibrists, whose exhibition of gymnasts and balancing is entirely away from beaten paths. ON THE SCREEN—A Hal Roach comedy, “Get ’Em Young.” Kinograms, a Orantland Rice Sportlight, “Durable Souls,” and a Fox comedy, “Napoleon, Jr." -I- -I- -IARDATH OPENS SECOND WEEK AT THE PALACE Fred Ardath opens the second week of his engagement at the Palace theater Sunday, introducing his version of “Main Street.” Sinclair Lewis presented his version of the small town through a book, and Ardath is said to do the same on the stage. The new Ardath show brings with it a complete change of costumes, scenery and also new talent. Claire Manson, a young woman from Marlon, Ind.. has the role of the small town flapper in "Main Street.” Others in the cast including the “Merry Wags’* and the two other girls will portray characters best suited them In presenting Main Street folk. Along the musical line he promises several new bits. The bill includes: “HER LITTLE REVUE”—A production with several dancers and O Hana San, famous international posing star. SHIELDS AND DELANEY

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“Minutes From Musical Comedies,” a melodious pastime in which many songs are dispensed with. HUNTER AND PERCIVAL-Ex-perts in “Wopology,” who sing, clown and create fun generally. Thanksgiving day will be celebrated by Fred Ardath in a manner becoming of that gala day, his manager announces. Many features centering around the "day of thiuiks” will be found In his program. Again, new costumes, scenery from Chicago and New York will be used as the backgroud for the show. The Angle brothers are called the

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“Unrivaled Balancers,” bringing their odd stunts to the fore. Bobby Vuil and company are young persons with an abundance of pep, music, dances and songs. Their “BlackOuts” is said to produce fun. Ketch and Wilma have •‘Vocal Variety.” On the screen are: Tom Mix and Tony, the wonder horse, in “The Great K. & A. Train Robbery,’* the first half of the week, and “Almost a Lady," with Marie Prevost and Harrison Ford the last half of the week. Pathe News, a comedy, topics of the day, and an Aesop Fable are the included reels.

BERRY AND HATTON FROLIC INF! FILM (Continued From Page 8) the usual Uptown features will also be shown. “The Flaming Frontier," the mighty plcturization of Custer’s last stand, one of the most thrilling chapters of American history of the West, will be shown at the Uptown on Wednesday and Thursday. The cast of this picture includes Dustin Farnum, Anne Cornwall and Hoot Gibson. “Senor Dare Devil.” a super-West-ern, with Ken Maynard, anew star, in he leading role rounds out the week at the Uptown, being scheduled for Friday and Saturday. A comedy news and cartoon will be shown in addition. Gene Tunney is starred in the latest chapter of "The Fight lng Marine.” which Is shown only on Saturdays. + I- -IMOVIKS LISTED AT SANDERS THEATER “Kiki,” featuring Norma Talmadge, will be the attraction at the Sanders Theater Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The picture is laid In Paris and several Parisian modistes were imported to Hollywood to make original designs for Miss Talmadge and her company. Others in the cast include Ronald Coleman. Gertrude Astor and George :E. Arthur. A two-reel comedy and I news reel complete the cast. I “Lovey Mary," a melodrama, featuring Bessie Love and William i Haines, will be the attraction Wednesday and Thursday. Gene Tunney in the eighth chapter of the “Fighting Marine,"will be an added attraction. Elaine Hammersteln in “A Lady of Leisure” will be shown Friday. “Bachelor Brides,” featuring Red La Roque and Elinor Fair, will be shown Saturday. A comedy and news reel are also shown daily. + -I* -I* INTKRKSTINC. FILMS DIE AT SOUTH SIDE “Tony Runs Wild,” featuring Tom

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Open Spacer Rln-Tin-Tin, having used up all the open spaces in the great Northwest and traveled abroad to make “While London Sleep*,” will now slip down into the feud country for his next picture. It is to be “Hills of Kentucky” and Herman Raymaker, who has directed the dog’s best pictures, will be in charge.

Mix, will be the attraction at the South Side Theater Sunday and Monday. It is a modern story set amid the rugged beauty of the old west. Jacqueline Logan has the feminine lead. Aesop’s Fables and a two-reel cdpnedy complete the program. “Two Can Play,” featuring Clara Bow. will be the attraction Tuesday. “Whispering Smith,” a red-blooded western melodrama, will be shown Wednesday and Thursday, Clara Bow heading the cast. “Flood Gates,” featuring John Lowell, will be shown Friday. “Arizona Streak,” featuring Tom Tyler, will be the atraction Saturday. A comedy and news reel are also shown daily. lIOW IT IS DONE It will take another amendment to the Constitution to get people to pronounce Gene Tunney’s name right. But Greta Nissen, blonde beauty who is Adolphe Menjou’s leading woman in “Blonde or Brunette,” his next Paramount picture, | says she is satisfied if only half the ■ people pronounce her name correctly. It’s a short “e” Just like the *‘e” in “pet" and it’s the Americanization of her real name Grathe. NEVER ON STAGE Esther Ralston, Paramount star, appeared before the public for three years and never once took a step across the stage. Asa member of the Ralston Performers, specializers in Shakespearln plays, she began her career at the age of 3 months and continued playing a baby in arms until she reached her third birthday.

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CITY STREETS TO GET ATTENTION So Say Councilmen —Plan to Allot Funds. Holes in streets and alleys, the debris of many months and other de fectlons are doomed soon. Is the bright news from city council today. Council President BoyntOD J. Moore said the body would meet In special session Monday night, to act upon a number of transfer ordinances, through which the streets department would receive the funds officials say are necessary to alleviate the terrible condition of city thoroughfares. Insufficient budget for the streets department necessitated layln* off scores of employes with subsequent neglect of the streets. With additional funds, George Woodward, streets superintendent, says he will be aide to improve the situation considerably. MANY SHOTS TAKEN More “moving camera” shots are being taken for the Elinor Glyn Clarence Badger production, "It," starring Clara Bow, than any other photoplay ever produced in the Paramount Coast studio. MOTION PICTURES mm TODAY “Trip to Chinatown” Sunday, Monday and Tuesday NORMA TALMADGE In “KIKI” “THE TRAFFIC COP” Bunday and Monday “TONY RUNS WILD" Featuring TOM MIX

Sun., Mon. and Tues. “RED” GRANGE the World’s Greatest Football Star In his only picture “One Minute to Play” A Romance of Coeds and College Life Wed. and Thura, “Flaming Frontier** Frl. and Sat. . “Senor Daredevil** ©First Half Week George Walsh AND A GREAT CAST IN “THE KICK-OFF* A Thrilling Comedy-Romenee of College l.lf* anil the lllg Football (•am* of the Year. Harold Lloyd In thn Fproartng Comedy Hit “STEP LIVELY” 10c“10c