Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 279, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 February 1927 — Page 5

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rJLiX>. XJu - ■ 7—■■■■■— x 1 * w 4 EDDIE LEONARD WILL TOP NEW VARIETY SHOW AT KEITH S

‘Dance Classic/ a Big Terpischorean With Ballet, to Be Chief Event at Lyric—The Transfield Sisters Open Sunday at the Palace. Eddie Leonard is returning to B. F. Keith’s the week of Feb. 27 in his last presentation of his famous minstrel act. He brings with him the Dixie band that is so familiar to Vaudeville audences K and has planned a program of singing, *pft-shoe dancing and negro lingo. This is Mr. Leonard’s second appearahce at Kekli’s this season, his return -being the outcome of the public’a wish to see his minstrel act once more before it was discontinued.

Our singing minstrel, as his audieriee has named him, is known in the l-GjUms of musical comedy and music composition as well as vaudeville. .The remainder of the program is as follows: FEANKLYN ARDELL A.tD COMPANY—In “A Man From Miami” — an, act in which the various rushes of-the Florida rush are portrayed wijh heart-breaking reality. Franklyn Ardell is of legitimate as well as vaudeville fame, and does work in both. ‘‘The Family Cupboard” and ‘‘The Crowded Hour” are two of his best known plays. ‘‘The Man From Miami” is the successor of Mr. ArtleU’s previous vaudeville acts, ‘‘King Soloman, Jr.” and ‘‘Wife Saver.” , ETHEL DAVIS—In ‘‘Refreshing Song Chatter,” has come to the two-a-day from Greenwich Village Follies fame, and is serving time as a c.qmedienne and singer. Miss Davis won her success in vaudeville withkout the help of her past work in "musical comedy, relying on the wprth of her act to put her ahead. Her songs are sung with intervening patter and complete adaptation to the audience. She is accompanied at the piano by Earle Brown. SIDNEY MARION AND GENE FORD..In “Divertissements,” give an act which is defined as entertainment, diversion, and ' amusement. Mr. Marion and Miss Ford are known as musical comedy, headlights who have danced and talked their way into public favor, because they have shown in so many productions. Mr. Marion’s work resembles that of Jack Pearl, of the Bard and Pearl pair. PAUL KIRKLAND AND COMPANY —In “The Higli Stepper,” featuring dancing, is something different in the vaudeville line. Mr. Kirkland peaces great emphasis on his singular “company,” who is said 1 6 be very attractive. The dancers stop their high stepping long enough to introduce a ladder trick which is a surprise to everyone. THE MUSICAL HUNTERS—In “Tune In,” present a take-off on the modern radio craze. They are a company of musicians who ha ve won a reputation for being especially timely in their programs. The effect of tuning in on the radio is created in the act. . RECK AND RECTOR—As “Society Entertainers,” give an act of boxing Tn the atmosphere of a drawing room. This pair has gained renown in the sporting world, as well as in vaudevifle. The Keith’s protram is completed with news and comedy pictures. 810 DANCE ACT TO TOP lARIC BILL The Lyric will have “Dance Classic.” a big terpischprean revue in which Frank Bacon presents Shuron De Vries and a ballet sextette as the stellar attraction next week. Miss De Vries is famous as one of America’s most beautiful and artistic ilancersf’’ She appears in solo number’s; and in Several of the ensemble dances. The act was conceived and staged by Miss De Vries. Bacon introduces a hilarious travesty called /‘Moonshine and Roses.” The bill will include: CHASE-LA TOUR AND COM- ' COMPANY Offering a clever comedy sketch contrasting love on the Bowery and on Fifth Ave. in New York. Bright dialogue and laughable situations make the act one-of the best of its kind. - LJ.NG AND LONG —An eccentric pair dispensing songs and unique

AMUSEMENTS I Today Arthur Hanunergtein presents == Pri^esT ,Hß * Bt | 1~, ROSE MARIE es:s | T,meS A Musical Comedy i Seat* Now { rMfii iqu’q LIiULIOn 0 Ms - Wed - Sat - TUIIDCTfii! MASTER THURSTON magician Price's—Kite: 50c, sl.lO, $1.65. Wed. Mat. 50c, 75c, sl.lO, Sat. Mat. 50c, sl.lO, $1.65. Seats ready Thursday. Lsmb EN GLISH’S muuuanusßißMmHsi Mar. 14-15-16-Mail Orders Now L:,' c j V. CHARLES FROHMAN Presents kid OTIS H5/W IPliWinlW HONOR OF THE FAMILY' i mi ENGLISH’S S Mch. 1 7“1 8-19 SATURDAY Messrs. Shubert’s Musical Masterpiece THE STUDENT PRINCE MAIL ORDERS NOW Prices—Nites, sl.lO to $3.30; Mat.* sl.lO to $2.75 ENGLISH’S i . WORLD’S GREATEST ENTERTAINER Mail °ZS ALJOLSON Orders I .. IN HIS NEW MUSICAL SHOW W 24-25-26 BIG BOY Now NIGHTS—9I.IO TO |4.40 SAT. MAT—sl.lO TO s3.B° uAvr All Mail Orders to be accompanied by remittance anti self-ad-HU i E dressed, stamped envelope. i

brand of mirth oddities in demonstrating “Two Extremes in Fun.” THE WELDANOS—A trio of aerial gymnasts whose feats are of a spectacular, hazardous and thrilling quality. MURRAY GORDON AND 'BEN FIERCE —Vaudeville comics in a mirthful hodgepodge called “I dont Care.” COVAN AND WALKER—Colored comedians, singers and dancers introducing the speediest routine of “hoofing” ever seen on the variety stage. JEAN AND VALJEAN-'-Some-thing new in juggling'and hoop rolling. * ON THE SCREEN—A Newlyweds comedy, “Snookum’s Tooth,” a Grantland Rice Sportlight, “Rival Sex” and a Universal comedy entitled "By George.” TRANSFIELD SISTERS TO TRY PALACE SHOW “Voyagers” on a ship of fun bound for a land of still more merriment are found with the Tran; field Sisters and Dart's Troubadours at the Palace Thpater the first half of next week when they present their song, music, and dance production. On board a transatlantic liner the sisters give their harmony songs and play the mandolin, banjo, xylophone and saxophone. The Troubadours are a seven-piece orcrfestra which deals with syncopated melodies. Eugene La Blanc is the featured cleg dancer and singer. Another bid for entertainment honors is in by the photoplay “Cruise of the Jasper,” w-hich stars Rod Laßocque. This De Mille production is said to reveal Mr. LaRocque in his most picturesque role —that of a pirate. Mildred Harris supports him. Bill includes: Cardiff and Wales —Known funsters who have appeared in musical comedy and in the movies. They offer “Travesties on Famous Plays,” in which they have based their fun on “Under Two Flags,” and “Romeo and Juliet.” The scene takes place in a motion picture studio during the filming of a big moment. Four American Aces and a Queen —Billing what is called the "World’s Greatest Casting Act” and featuring the “only girl flyer.” Bobby and Maude Roberts —Whose “Tale of the Skipmunk” Is filled with%iumorous putter. .Toe and Willis Hale—Brothers who have feats of juggljng, music and comedy that have stamped them as novelty entertainers. Sa.m Robbins’ Century Roof oi chgstra, which has played in Ned Wayburn’s reveues, is an aggrega tion of jazz melody artists headlining the program I he last half of the week. Ray Shannon and his company present “June and Buckeyes, ’ a playlet of back stage life. A team of dancers and singers are included in the company. .Miss Primrose Semon is- the cousin of the famous Larry Semon of the movies. She asserts that “Gentlemen Prefer Reds” in her singing and dancing number. Kesslar and Morgan have “Bits of This and That.” M. E. G. Lime Trio are acrobats who use one of. their number as a dummy. On the screen are: “The Cruise of the Jasper B' with Rod Laßocque the first half and “Bertha, the Serving Machine Girl,” with Mrdge Bellamy the last half. Pathe News, a comedy, topics and a fable are shown.

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No. I—Howard Tlmref on, /nagician, will open his annual engagement at English’s on Monday night, Mart'll 7. No. 2—Dart's Troubadours will

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New York producers as well as press representatives are seriously considering conditions on the road. The time h&s arrived- when show producers hs well as the critic, who honestly desires better Maiir street conditions, must face the problem.

I do not jiut all the blame upon the shoulders of the play producer, although seme theatrical managers heap coals of fire upon critics of the smaller cities who pan #ll shows that do not have the original New York casts. My policy has always been to judge the play by its own label. If a. show’ comes to Indianapolis and it is announced as the original Broadway cast, then I~ consider it from that viewpoint. If I find that the announcement is then I say so. The Quill, the official paper of the theatrical press agents, has wisely

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be heard with the Transfleld sisters at the Palace the first half of'the week. No. 3—Ling and Long, comedians, will be among the important

published statements of both the critic and the play producer and manager. The current issue of the Quill contains a statement from a theatrical manager who contends that “the socalled drama critics employed on papers in the smaller towns are largely to blame for the poor N business of legitimate Attractions in their towns.” This is based upon the contention that, the small town critic demands an authentic New York cast. As far as Indianapolis is concerned this season, the casts on the

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ones present at the Lyric next week. No. 4—Ethel Davis will be the headline attraction at B. F. Keith's next week, starting Sunday afternoon.

whole have been more satisfactory than in other seasons. It takes only one inferior musical comedy cast sold at Broadway prices to ruin show business for weeks to come. The producers of "Rose Marie.” “The Student* Prince.” “Blossom Time” as well as “The Vagabond King" have done a great deal •to better road conditions. I say this because every cast >of these four hits which has visited this city have been satisfactory oasts.. “Rose Marie” is on view for the third or fourth time at English's this week and the cast in several respects is better than in other seasons. These four musical hits stand, for quality because the producer has kept faith with the public. The public has the right to know just what it is buying and honesty on part of the producer as well as the critic will help to better road conditions. I think that anew day has arrived in the press agent game. The press copy, that is most of it, which I now receive is authentic and the agent is making an effort to give real facts instead of silly pipe

dreams. The public wants authentic information, and £ feel that the press agent today is doing an honest job in being accurate. I have often stated that some road attractions were'just as good as the original Broadway cast. The road

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attraction of “Rain” was more than satisfactory. If the casting is satisfactory, the production right, I for one am not going to yell, for Jbe Broadway cast. But I will do a lot pf yelling if a road show is given us (Turn to Page 7)

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SHUBERTS WILL SEND ‘STUDENT . PRINCE HERE Popular Muiscal Show $ Visit English’s Agairt Next Month. “The Student Prince,” th# Messrs, Shuberts' pretentious musical pro* ductlon, returns to English’s March 17, 18, 19. “The Student Prince” has enjoyed a wide appeal and the return engagements this season have drawn large audiences. Its scenic lnvesture Is pretentious and the effect of Its third act open* lng, disclosing a ball room scene, both eye staggering and richly colorful. A company of one hundred, Including a male chorus of fifty, will repeat the Rombcrg-Donnelly operetta here. This season’s organization will bo headed by Lloyd Garrett, who has been flatteringly received both by public and press wherever he has played. lie is said to be tbe Ideal Prince In both appeaarnce and vocal equipment, Ruth Williams will sing the role of “Kathle.” Others among the principals are Margaret Centrell, Gertrude Maitland, Robert Grelg, James Heenan, Emmy Nicolas, Tania Smirnova, Gus Alexander, Carl Formes and David Reese. Called the "outstanding musical play of our time,” “The Student Prince” on Its return engagement here should have wide appeal to both music lovers and theatergoers alike.