Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 297, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 March 1927 — Page 5

MARCH 19,1927

‘POOR NUT’ AND AL JOLSON AT ENGLISH’S NEXT WEEK

X ‘ Elliott Nugent Brings His Comedy Success Here Monday for Three Days—Berkell Players Begin to Arrive For Their Stock Season. “The Poor Nut,” the college comedy by J. C. and Elliott N’ugent, which began its hilarious career in New York three seasons ago and only recently finished a run of 20 weeks at the Cort Theater in Chicago, is coming to English’s on Monday evening, March 21, for an engagement of three niglist and Wednesday matinee.

Elliott Nugent, co-author of the vlay, is the star. The comedy, which offers a graphic picture of college life with flashes of'liumor, is under the management of Patterion McNutt, former sports writer on the New York Morning World, •nd ex-dramatic editor of the New fork Sun. The hero of this much talked of nlay is an awkward junior in a Western Conference university whose inferiority complex leads him into a series of ridiculous situations. Young Nugent’s portrayal of the . title role has been acclaimed as one of the funniest characterizations of the American stage. The play reaches a thrilling climax in an intercollegiate track meet faithfully reproduced on the stage. Nugent’s supporting cast is the same as has appeared vvith the play since it opened in New York, including Norma Lee, Betty Garde, Percy Helton, Beach Cooke, Frazer Coulter, Larry Fit' ;her, Thomas Shearer, Cornelius Roddy, Harry Gresham, Robert Scott, Edith Lister, Gladys Winthrop, Louise Brown and half a hundred others. AL JOLSON OPENS THURSDAY AT ENGLISH’S A1 Jolson begins an engegement of three nights and a Saturday matinee at English’s Thursday night in his musical show ‘‘Big Boy,” under the direction of the Messrs. Shubert. In this latest vehicle he plays a Negro stable boy who rides the winner in the Kentucky Derby. Jolson is singing anew program of songs, including “Swanee River Trail,” “Looking For Roses,” “It All Depends on You,” “Hang Out the Moon,” and “Blue Skies.” And in a flashback to the plantation days of 1870 he renders a group of Negro spirituals with an octette of jubilee singers from Alabama. He is telling anew collection of stories, about golf, horse racing, European travel, college professors, motion picture stars, and other subjects. And he is. also doing anew operatic travesty. The book of “Big Boy” is by Harold Atteridge, author of previous Jolson shows. The lyrics are by Bud De Sylva. And the score is by James Hanley and Joseph Meyer. There are 2 acts and 14 scenes, all of which are laid in or near Louisville. This is one of the most elaborate productions ever sent on tour, and travels via a ten-car special train. The personnel of the company totals

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ENGLISH ’S OP^fING Sunday Night, March 27 RETURN OF THE POPULAR’ BERKELL PLAYERS FOR TIIEIK FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SEASON WITH 1 JEAN OLIVER, MILTON BYRON AMD AN EXCELLENT CAST OF * LAST SEASON’S FAVORITES PRESENTING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THIS CITY “IF X WAS RICH” * A COMEDY IN 3 ACTS BY ANTHONY McGUIRE NIGHTLY, 8:15. MATS., WED., THUR. AND SAT. at 2:15. Usual Popular Price*—Night, 90c, 5Gc and 25c. Govt. Tax on 90c Seat* Only. Matinee Price*, 25c, 35c and 50c. All Scat* Reserved. SEATS READY THURSDAY, MARCH 24th " MAIL ORDERS NOW. Reservations in.;' be made for the entire season.

IQO people and reveals a youthful chorus of beautiful girls from the sunny southland. An outstanding feature is the running of the Kentucky Derby, in which four race horses come galloping down to the footlights and make a thrilling turn at the finish with Jolson riding the winner. Prominent in Jolson’s supporting cast are Franklyn Batie, Vivian Hart, Colin Campbell, Virginia Watson, William .Thorne, Janet Adair, Hugh Banks, Ralph Glover, Frankie James, Owen Martin, Sam Critcherson, Viola Gillette, George Gilday, William Bonelli, Dorothy Rudac, George Andre, arid Frank Holmes. BERKELL PLAYERS ARRIVE IN THIS CITY Members of the Berkell Players are assembling for preparation of their opening date at English’s, which has been set for Sunday evening, March 27. Manager Chas. Berkell announces the return of his former leading lady, Miss Jean Oliver, who won the warm appreciation of her audiences here in 1923 and 1924. Miss Oliver has been playing in eastern stock since leaving here. Her home is in San Francisco, and for the past month, in company with her mother, she has been enjoying a motor trip down her scenic State. Other members of the company returning are Miss Ida Belle Arnold, former ingenue, Robert St. Clair, William F. Marlow, and Larry Sullivan, all of Chicago. From Minneapolis comes William V. Hull, director, and Miss Bernice Marsolais. Herbert Dobbins, a genuine favorite here, will come from his home in Kansas City, Mo. Miss Mildred Hastings, who won the affections of her audiences last season, will come from her home in Denver, Colo. Milton Byron, last season’s leading man, will again have the male lead, playing opposite Miss Oliver. He is now vacationing with friends in Indiana and Kentucky. Harvey Schlueter has been,engaged as art director. Manager Berkell will present this year the best of the latest stock releases and with his company hopes to make this, his fifth year here, the banner year. The opening vehicle, which will give all of the players an opportunity to appear, is a clever comedy by Anthony McGuire, well-known author, entitled “If I Was Rich.” On the opening night Manager Berkell will personally introduce each of the members of his company, who will respond with a speech.

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the present company is retained, which includes Winnie Lightner, Chic Sale, Douglas Leavitt, Richard Bold, Mary Milburn, Helen Wehrle, Alice Boulden, Max Hoffmann, Jr.; Lucita Cavera, Margie Finley, Chester Fredericks and others. CLARA TAKES A RIDE Clara Bow, queen of the flappers. had her first ride in an airplane during the filming of “Wings,” which William Wellman is directing for Paramount, and in which Miss Bbw lias a principal role.

AMUSEMENTS

No. I—Elliott Nugent and Norma Lee, as they appear In “The Poor Nut,” opening at English’s Monday night for three days. No. 2—Wally Sharpies will he among the important people present at Keith’s next week. No. 3—Frish, Rector and Weber will be at the Lyric all next week. No. 4—Dolly Inez will be at the Palace the first half of the week. No. s—Al Jolson as he appears in “Big Boy,” opening Thursday night at English’s.

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MAKIN WILL OPEN HIS PARK HIRE THE LASI OF MAY A New Filteration Plant Is Being Built at Broad Ripple. *ss At the cost of several thousand dollara, the management of Broad Ripple Park will install this season one of the most complete filtration plants in the country. The millions of gallons of water that flow through the huge swimming pool this season will be filtered at the plant being Installed by the Perkins Laboratories of Omaha, Neb. The plant is situated at the north side of the pool and when in operation will be open to inspection of the public. According to James H. M&kln, general manager c-f the park, the water that will flow Into the pool will be as clear as crystal and in the deepest part of the pool, which is nine feet deep, a dime can be seen on the concrete bottom. The park Is scheduled to open the 1 latter part of May.