Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 9, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 May 1927 — Page 6

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‘ROOKIES’ WILL BE HELD OVER SECOND WEEK AT THE OHIO

Thomas Meighan to Be Seen in ‘Blind Alleys’ at Apollo —Circle to Feature Harry Langdon in ‘Long Pants,’ a New Feature Comedy. “Boobies,” the comedy featuring Karl Dane and George K. Arthur, will again be shown at the Ohio theater next week. The picture, in which Arthur and Dane make their initial appearance as a comedy team, gives a colorful portrayal of life at a citizen’s military training camp.

The picture, while i t has a miliant background, cannot be classed as a "war” picture. It is entirely free of warring and was made expressly for laughing purposes. It gives an intimate portrayal of the trials and tribulations of a rookie when he comes into contact with a hard boiled top-sargeant. Arthur, the young English actor, Who will be remembered for his work In James Cruz’s "Hollywood,” Josef von Sternberg’s “The Salvation Hunters” and other productions, vividly portrays the meek rookie with his shy expression and mannerisms. Dane, who supplied a major portion of the comedy in King Vidor’s “Big Parade,” as Slim, the tobacco spitting volunteer, has, the role of the top-sargeant who causes the rookie many uneasy moments. Marceline Day has the feminine lead. Miss Day it will be recalled, carried the dramatic role of the half breed girl in “The Barrier.” Others in the production are Tom O'Brien and Louise Lorraine. It is the first time O’Brien and Dane have appeared together in a production since “The Big Parade,” in which O'Brien played the part of the sargeant, Bull. Beginning with the rookies’ introduction into camp the story works_ its way through humorous sequences. A Hal Roach comedy, “Hon. Mr. Bruggs,” featuring Moore, a musical program and a news reel complete the bill. KORAN TOPS NEW SHOW AT COLONIAL The Great Koran, internationally known forecaster, will head the bill at the Colonial for the week beginning tomorrow. On the same bill will be seen Laura La Plante in “The Love Thrill,” and the Golden Peacock Orchestra. Koran is one of the few remaining mystics and is well known for his ability to forecast important national events. He will attempt to predict the results of the proposed city manager plan while visiting this city, it is said. Korna invites his audience to ask questions regarding the past, present and futiire and is said to be extremely successful in bringing forth the- correct answer. He will give a morning matinee on Wednesday at eleven o’clock, for ladies only, at Which time he will answer questions of a personal nature. He will also broadcast daily over the radio between the hours of 6 and 6:30 p. m. “The Love Thrill” with Laura La Plante in the leading role, is said to be this popular star’s most pleasing oomedy. It is of the fast moving type and is exceptionally well provided with supporting stars, including Tom Moore, Bryant Washburn and Arthur Hoyt. MEIGHAN’S LATEST DUE AT THE APOLLO Supported by a cast that Contains Evelyn Brent, Greta Nissen, Thomas Meighan will appear at the Apollo next week in “Blind Alleys,” a melodrama of New York life by Owen Darla. The most prolific writer of

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No Test. Gary Paramount’s new western star, is the only player under contract to Paramount who was hired without a screen test. He was interviewed by B. P. Schulberg and other Paramount studio executives and signed at once. He was elevated to the position of a Western star in “Arizona Bound.” His second starring Western picture is “The Last Outlaw.”

stage melodramtic hits, “Blind Alleys”ls Davis’ first original work for the screen. And it presents Meighan in a story that is an entirely new type for his personality and talents. The star is cast as Captain Danie! Kirby of the Merchant Marine. He marries Maria D’Alvarez, a Cuban beauty and brings her to New York for their honeymoon. On the very evening oX their arrival Fate conspires to separate the bridal pair. ■ Leaving their hotel apartment on an errand the captain is struck by an automobile and so seriously injured that he is taken to a private hospital. As he could not tell his name, and there was no means of identifying him, no effort was made to notify his bride. Terrified by his absence, and frightened by the huge and teeming city, the girl starts out on an aimless search for him, becoming herself -the innocent victim of an encounter with unscrupulous crooks. The story is fast moving, set to the hectic tempo of New York, and the ensuing episodes are charged with drama, mystery and thrills. Frank Tuttle directed the picture. Other program features will be a Newlyweds comedy, “Fishing Snookums,” the Fox news weekly, and musical entertainment by Emil Seidel’s Apollo Merry Makers and Earl Gordon, organist. “LONG PANTS” TO BE AT CIRCLE NEXT WEEK Harry Langdon comes to the Circle Sunday in “Long Pants,” a story of adolescence written by the star and Frank Capra, and directed by the latter. The story begins in San Francisco just before the fire, and touches briefly upon the birth of the hero, Harry. He is then shown at eight years of age and later at seventeen, and as the title faould indicate, concerns chiefly the boy's first pair of long trousers. The star appears as a typical, romantic boy who believes himself a Romeo in embryo, and believes that the only thing that will bring to the surface all the latent charm and power and soul in him is a love a”fair with a beautiful woman. Hi spends his time divided between daydreaming of this woman and begging his mother to let him w r ear his first suit of long trousers. A beautiful and sophisticated woman with a sense of humor rides by Harry’s home the day the boy takes his first pair of loftg tr.ousers and

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libs new bicycle out for a ride. Harry falls desperately In love with her. His vain love for her, his family’s concern, his dreams, filmed in Technicolor, a distinct innovation in comedies, and his final awakening to his true love for the little neighbor girl next door, form the highlights of this delightful and at times pathetic comedy. Priscilla Bonner as his youthful sweetheart and Alma Bennett as the woman from the city head the cast of players supporting the star, and Albert Roscoe. and Roscoe and Gladys Brockwell also have important roles. Vitaphono features for the week include Ruth Glanvllle, America’s premier* saxaplionist, the Revellers, harmony singers and well known radio and recording artists; and Will Morrisey and Midgie Miller presenting the “Morrisey and filler Vitaphone Revue.” Asa special feature of the program for the week Ben Burbridge’s remarkable film. The Gorilla Hunt, a pictured chronicle of a visit to the wildest jungles of Africa, made by Mr. Brubridge and his party, will be shown. Mr. Brubridge’s actual encounter with a huge gorilla is one of the highlights of this picture. The Circle Concert Orchestra under the direction of Stolarevsky will play

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Very Popular Clara Bow, who is soon to complete her role In “Wings,” Paramount epic of the air,-'was notified recently that she has been elected the most popular motion picture star at Grlnncll College, Grinnell, lowa.

’’Zampaf’ as the overture; and Dessa j Byrd will play “Son, the Accordion - Man” as the organ solo, program. “THE PRAIRIE KING” DUE AT I(SIS SUNDAY Hoot Gibson conics to the Isis for ’ the first half of next week in “The j Prairie King.” Colorful scenes of a typical Spanish fiesta In a border 1 town where time has wrought a fusion of the Latin temperament and American speed and progress provide the opening sequences of the picture Gibson has thp role V>f Andy Bar-

Second 3t\d mm a* jf j kaKlsj ({he champion spider of . "The Big Parade") *"d GEORGE K ARTHUR -V i&XIS This is positively the funniest picture ever made! Other laugh hits Ipok like pale grins by comparison! No wonder the whole counI try has roared a welcome second to none!

No. I—Harry Lungdon and Priscilla Bonner as they appear in Harry’s latest comedy, "Long Pants’’ at the Circle next week. No. 2—Marceline I)ay as slie appears in ‘’Rookies”'which starts its second week at the Ohio Sunday afternoon. No. 3—(iretta Nissan will lie seen in supiioyf' of Thomas Meighan at the Apollo all week in "Blind Alleys.” No. 4—Toni Mix - will be seen the first half of next week at the Palace in “The Broncho Twister.” No. s—Hoot Gibson has the chief role in “The Prairie King” at the Isis. V No. 6—lmra La Plante is featured in “The Love Thrill” at the Colonial all next week.

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‘War Eagles’ Raymond Keane, who has just finished his Jewel production, “War Eagles,” under Emory Johnson’s direction, has been cast for the juvenile in “Viennese Lovers,” supporting Mary Philbin and Jean Hersholt.

George Perlolat. A comedy will be added. The mid-week change on Thursday will bring "Terror of Bar X,” starring Bob Custer, and a comedy Jrarna entitled “Wandering Girls.’

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Novelty abounds In "Terror of Bar X,” a story of banditry, romance and a tenderfoot at the mercy of a band of cowpuncliers. The cast is of exceptional merit with Ruby Blaine appearing as leading woman for Custer. Likes to Play Vamp Roles Xatll Barr, Russian actress now with First National Pictures, doesn't mind playing “vamp' 1 roles, and did excellent work as a modern Circe in Milton Sills’ “Framed.” However, she admits that she wants to be a nice, sweet girl in a film and will doubtless get her wish shortly.

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PARAMOUNT WILL, NAVE BIGGEST FILM SCHEDULE Plans Have Been Made to Release 297 Movies Next Year. What is declared to be the largest film production output ever attempted by a motion picture organization, a schedule including 2D7 separate releases in twelve months, was announced by the Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation at its recent annual international convention at Pennsylvania Hotel, . Paramount’s production program was revealed by Jesse L. Lasky, first vice president in charge of production, who said that in addition to short productions—newsreels comedies and novelties—the output for the new year would Include sixty feature pictures and a minimum of twelve special attractions. The announced schedule covers the year starting August 1, when the release of the new product will begin On that date Paramount’s new short productions will go into distribution. With the inauguration of its short subject production department. Paramount for the first timo In its history, begins the manufacture ami distribution of eighty complete mo- and tion picture programs, including n major attraction, a newsreel, sparkling comedies and novelty and cartoon films. They Love to Yacht Nothing would please two First National stock players better than to be assigned to roles In a picture which had to do with yachting and motorboating. Larry Kent is a sailboat enthusiast and Loretta Young is keen on motor speed boating.

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