Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 225, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 December 1926 — Page 5

DEC. 25, 1926

EARL CARROLL TO SEND ‘LAFF THATOFF’ TO ENGLISH’S

“The Vagabond King” Will Open Here Monday, Jan. 3 ®— Miller Books Glenn Hunter in “Young Woodley” for Three Days in January. On Monday night, Dec. 27, for three days, Earl Carroll will present ‘‘Laff Tliaf Off” at English’s. This comedy had a fourteen months’ run at Wallack’s The-

ater, New York City. "Lass T4jat Off" la of such wholesome material as to attract theater parties from church and civic organizations, and yet is smart and up-to-date at all times. So much so, in fact, that it causes more than one hundred laughs an hour by actual count. Dealing as it does with the adventures of three young men in a 1 bachelor apartment, into which 1 comes a young and beautiful girl, whom all three have sworn not to fall in love with, gives the background for situations from which Don Mullajjy, its author, has fashioned one of the best and cleanest of American comedies. The comedy * is being presented here by the same cast in its entirety that went through the long and successful New York engagement, and includes Marlon Wells. Pauline Drake. Hattie Foley, Clarence Oliver, William Gargan, Norval Keedweel and Jack Matthews, all of them well-known players. It staged by Roy Walling, in assoflkion with the author, Don Mulnmy. GREAT HIT ROOKED AT ENGLISH’S THEATER While the famed Justin Huntley McCarthy romance, ‘"lf I Were • King,” played with such notable suecess by E. H. Sothern some twentyfive years back, held fascination for an earlier generation of play-goers, its muslcaliation, better known today as “The Vagabond King,” is said to bring out in further realism the beauties of the story much as the Puccini score in “Madame Butterfly” so beautifully depicted the woes of poor “Cio Cio San.” Each instrument in the orchestra . is used to represent some new mood or sentiment of the narrative of "Francois Villon," vagabond-poet-hero of France. Rudolf Friml, Bohemian genius, wrote the score and in providing same is said to have reached the utmost in his creative art. The lyrical version of "If I Were King” numbers many charming' song hits, sii£h as “Only a Rose,” “A Flagon of Wine,” done by a superb male chorus; “Lobe Me Tonight” and “Huguette’s Waltz Song.” “The Song of the Vagabonds,” done by more than three score rich-voiced singers, has been termed "the Everest of operetta vocalizing.” The play comes to the English Opera House as the opening attraction of the new year, the week beginning Monday, Jan. 3. “YOUNG WOODLEY” OKED AT ENGLISH’S fresumably every one in his oolday’s experience has run a snag on such a soured and dry-as-dust schoolmaster aa A. E. Anson portrays in "Young Woodley,” at English’s Opera House Jan. 13, 14, 15. And presumably every one recalls some, suffering In one form or another from contact with the example of the "acedemlc mind” such as Old Simmons* In the play. The experience Is almost as universal as It is deadly. So well and realistically and pedagogically does Mr. Anson play his role as Old Simmons of Mallowhurst School for Boys in Eng-

I SUN. MON. "truly t 9 NEW YEAR SHOW j \\LAIIOH IX OFF* RALPM COLEMAN, \ cjAn£ stone. And qirls LAFANTASIE J * , WITH CHARLES PREVETTE & COMPANY I , ASSISTED BY THE PASTINEB A STUPENDOUS OFFERING OF MELODY, TERPSICHORE AND MYSTERY al johnny Stanley Chapman FOUR CLOVELLY I Fields & Johnston ,N GIRLS as “More to Be Pitied J “TERRY & JERRY” Than Censured” Queens of Clubs” aaaHßf e jp w TjSßßßff • ■ ; y JfEm' ylf flii&A >. ‘U- ♦' •• •* ‘: v

Loaned -Tack Duffy, whose white-heather-bloom-adorned chin has figured so prominently in Christie comedies, has been loaned to Metropolitan for a prominent role in “No Control.” Duffy, whiskers and all, makes an imposing sight astride a magnificent horse In the circus sequence of this Frank dondon story.

land, that the question must have arisen in many minds as to whether or not he'has actually lived the part in some time in his career. While he has never been a schoolmaster, Mr. Anson in his youth had just such associations as are represented in the schoolboy group in “Young Woodley,” He was horn in England, went through English schools and won an enviable recognition on the London stage before attaching himself to the American theater. This is what he has to say of the role; “Old Simmons is a possible, though perhaps not a frequent type, f can imagine him as a young man thirty years ago. when. Just down from Oxford, he first came to Mallowhurst. His Ideals were fine enough —discipline, games, and devotion to his school; but he was never very imaginative or sympathetic and there was one little kink In his makeup that wrecked him. “I refer to the gift of sarcastic tongue. This may be comparative-1 ly harmless when practiced among one's equals. But a young man with such a gift finds himself among boys. Trying creatures, boys! He finds he can make them wither under the; lash of his tongue. The habit forms on him. They cannot answer back. He gives way more and more till his ■ cursed point of sarcasm, now vastly developed, is used on everyone, especially those who cannot pay him in his own coin. With the ordinary lighthearted hoy it doesn't matter much, but in the case of the imaginative, sensitive, introspective lad like “Young Woodley,” sarcasm directed at what is dearest to him Is torture. Such natures are bound to react to each other. The master, perhaps without meaning to be cruel rejoices In his power. The boy rebels and they are at open war. “Shnmohs ha.3 treated his wife the same way. For two years she has shrunk further Into herself. Then suddenly In young Woodley she finds a beautiful, sensitive nature, keenly alive to beauty In every form, worshipping her with a boy's first holy passion. The relief and the charm carry her farther than she meant to go. These episodes arising in the play are beautifully drawn and beautifully played. "The upshot Is bitter for both woman and boy, but It Is a tonic bitterness. Both will he saner and stronger for what has happened. And Simmons himself, when he reflects on the whole affair may possibly discover that much of the blame was his and may possibly, I say possibly, turn over anew leaf.”

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LOOKING OVER NEW EVENTS UPON LOCAL STAGE

ROUNDING ROUND T'W7rATT?T? < s With WALTER InJifULKO D. HICKMAN

Never in my experience with Christmas have I received so many cards and other expressions of the greetings of the season from those who are associated with the show business. Some of the cards express moro than greetings of the season, even the announcement of marriages.

On© of such cards was received from “Mr and Mrs. William V. Hull" of the Berkell Players at Davenport, lowa. You recall that Mr. Hull Is director of the Berkell productions at English’s during the stock season. Hull states in his card that the “Mr. and Mrs." ljj correct, because he and Miss Befrfico MarsolaJs. a member of the Berkell company, were married Nov. 17, 1926. Rae Samuels lets me know that the Blue Streak of Vaudeville Is still playing the big vaudeville time and that she is nappy and wants the world to bo happy. Jack Osterman. who B the featured player lr “A Night In Paris," assures me that he Is always happy, but especially so at Christmas time. Howard Thurston, the magician, assures me that he sends this department hie beat greetings. C. Roltarej Eggleston, now managing a Keith house in Atlanta, sends his greetings. And our very good friend to this city, Robert St. Clnlr of the Berkell Pliyers, now In Davenport, lowa, sends his greetings to this department. Arthur Corey of vaudeville fame sends his coat of arms as a reminder that the House of Gorey sends greetings. Jean Oliver, formerly of the

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Berkell Flayers. but now playing in Buffalo, Included Jier card among the many greetings that I have received. And this applies to Charles Berkell and his wife now In Davenport. Edythe Elliott, now in New York, sends her greetings, as does Wees Ossman, banjo player. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Byron, now of Davenport, state that they will he glad to welcome friends In Indianapolis. Among the hundreds of other cards received were from Carlton Guy, Ace Berry, Gus Showalter, Carl Nlesse, Bill Depperman, Ona B. Talbott, George Somnes, Cecil B. DeMille, Frank McNeills, Herb Jennings. George Brown and Nelson Trowbridge of the Shubert Theater, Cincinnati; Charles D. Fox of vaude-

essra ._S little ballet DANCE RHYTHMS” GEORGE GERALDINE SPAULDING & WOOD IN PAUL GERARI) SMITH’S DRAMATIC EPISODE “THE LUCKY STIFF” LAPAN & BASTEDO MORTON CAHILL The Nuttiest of Nuts Sensational Cloud Swing LASALLE, HASSON & MORAN “BUGS” BURNS & KANE “BROADCASTING” EXTRA ADDED FEATURE “BLUE STREAKS OF JAZZMANIA” SYNCOPATION SPECIALISTS IMPERIAL COMEDY, “GOLF WIDOWS” —fmts. PATHE REVTEWt-KINOGRAMS AN EPISODE OF ‘THE PROGRESS fmw N. OF BILL GRIMM” ¥ EYMC DANCE PALACE 1 f - And TheiyjJ. 1

No. I—Marion Wells and NorvaJ j Keedwell will be seen in "Lass That Off" at English’s Monday for three j days. No. 2—AI Tueker will be present | with his orchestra at the Palace the first half of next week. No. J—John MeaJcy as Francois Villon in "The Vagabond King” at English’s the week of Jon. 3. No. I—Marion Vadie Dancers will be present at the Lyric next week. No. s—Helen MacKellar, well known dramatic star, will be seen in "Tlie Myd Turtle” at Keith’s all next week. wille; Bill FieUD. now manager of the Greenwich yillage Follies; Ben Lyon, movie star; Janies Kennedy and many, many others. I take this way to extend my best greetings of the season to the readers of this department, those who attend the theater and those who entertain us. 1 know that I do not always say the most pleasant things. That Is the Job of the critic. It is business, but at Christmas time we are all big enough. 1 hope, to extend greetings. MOSKINE GOES WEST Ivan Moskine, star of the Uni-versal-Film de France triumph, “Michael Strogoff." arrived in New York on Monday on the S. S. Berengaria and left almost directly for Universal City.

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Du VhUi <I l‘rr* * NEW YORK. Deo. 25.—Sacha Guitry and Yvonne Printemps are the latest of the foreign artists t< be lured to our shores. A. 11. Wood: has imported them and they will open. Monday at the Chanin Thealer for a four weeks’ engagement In "Mozart.” hirst nighters will be privileged to view the French visitors at the scale which has become customary for such events, $5 to $25 per seat. This is the first Guitry-Printemps engagement in the United States and it follows closely upon that of Cecil Sorel and her Comedle Francaise Company which closes at the Cosmopolitan Christmas night. Irene Bordoni attempted "Mozart” recently, but the engagement was a short one. Broadway follows the practice adopted by motion picture houses in other parts of the country- Commencing this week, the Capitol is changing its hill on Saturday instead of Sundays. Theater managers in other cities have foutm~ it to their advantage to Install the Satur-

day opening, because it means more people see the Initial performances of anew attraction who tell their friends about it in time for them to attend the show themselves before the end of the week.

SHUBERT Wed., Jan.l 0 U MURAT Mat. and Nite I*l SIR HARRY LAUDER 1 Direction of William Morris Appearing In a No\cl Repertoire of New Songs, Including Hie New y York Century Theatre Hite: ••TIC Rom • til’ Hoose,” "When I Meet Macka.vo," "Sooole Maclean,** I "I'in I.ookin' for a Bonnie l.mNee I.ove Me,” H "The Knd of the Road,” and Others. COMPANY OF INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINERS SPECIAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRICES: Night, $-’.76, S2.JO. *1.65, sl.lO, Including Tm, Mat., ft.M, l< $1,05, sl.lO, 750, Sale Opens Jan. S. Mall Orders Now. L

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'■ ■" 11 '■■■ ENGLISH’S 1 1 WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, JANUARY 3—MATS. WED.-SAT. IMPORTANT—Night Performanen H:ls Sharp; Matinees 2:15 Sharp. thunderous mom s op’ r>. orchestra, 35. cords or. ballet, 3—Olrbraifd Singing Actors and Actresses in the Cast—3o MAIL PRICKS SKATS ORDERS N'ltes—s3.3o, *2.75. *2.20, 81.83. *l.lO. READY NOW tints. —*2.75. *2.20. *1.63, *l.lO, 7>c. THURSDAY ALL MAIL OROF.ItS MI ST HE ACCOMPANIED I4\ REMITTANCE AND SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE.

THURS.-FRI.-SAT. JAN. 13, 14, 15 MAT. SAT. GEORGE C. TYLER and BASIL DEAN Present Glenn Hunter “YOUNG WOODLEY” By John Van Drtilen A Wistful Drama of JSoyish Love Direct From Entire Season on Broadway and Lou* Chicago Ran MAT! ODHTOQ MOW Eves. 50c, *l.lO, *1.85. *2.20. *2.75. Sat. lVlillL UI\JL/JUiYIJ IX VJ nr Mat., OOe to *2.20. Seats ready Jan. 10,

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MASONIC LODGE WILL OBSERVE ST. JOHN'S DAY

Elaborate Program Will Be Given at Murat Sunday. St. John's clay will be' celebrated at ”:;tu o'clock Sunday afternoon at Murat Theater by members of the Masonic fraternity, their families and frie ids. An unusual program lias been arranged in honor of the patron saint of Freemasonry by officers of the Indianapolis chapter of R' sc Croix of the Scottish Rite. The feature of the program will boa playlet in cine act, entitled “Thty Terrible M-ek,” written by Chu. '•' Raim Kennedy, author of servant In the House” and , plays. The cast will consist. ~ ' ; j x l c- • Mitchell. Gall 11. .Mo a ..i a, a Roman army captain, ari l Marsl all !'• Levey as the cockney soldier. United States Senator Arthur I!. "Jesus of Nazareth” Another fen Robinson will deliver an address o.’ vnlght, Portland. Inch, baritone sol<>ture will he a solo by Earl R. Cart ist of the Scottish Rite. The program has been planned by Horace Mitchell, dramatic director of the Scottish Rite. There will be no charge for admission to Murat theater.

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