Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 27, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 June 1927 — Page 7

JUNE 11, 1927

INTERESTING MOVIES ON VIEW HERE NEXT WEEK

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Fourth Syncopation Season Will Be Opened at Circle by Isham Jones and Orchestra — Hundreds of War Veterans to Be in Ohio Movie. Marian Davies makes her bow as a comedienne in " Tillie j the Toiler,” a Hobart Henley production based on Russ Westover’s newspaper comic strip, which will be the attraction at the Apollo next week. Known heretofore as a portrayer of romantic heroines, in I this picture Miss Davies is given her first chance to play a ! typical flapper, j

A. P. Younger wrote the screen play which runs the gamut of humor, pathos, and at times sheer farce, but which is never lacking in human and heart interest. The star has the support of such skilled farceurs as Matt Moore, Bert Roach, George K. Arthur, Estelle Clark, Claire McDowell, George Fawcett, Harry Crocker, Bert Short and Arthur Hoyt. Frivolous, but shrewd, ambitious, but lovable, Tillie embarks upon a career stenographer and wreaks havoc in business. To her “the office” is nothing more than a stepping stone to an advantageous matrimonial alliance. Imbued with the idea of sidetracking poverty such as had always blighted her home life, Tillie turns a cold shoulder to her devoted and loyal friend, Mac, and sets her cap for a millionaire named Fish. When her boss. Whipple, falls for her with a thud that made Manhat-

Thanks, Gentlemen “You are furnishing- good, wholesome, clean entertainment for Indianapolis, and I hope ' that your efforts will always meet with success.”—Judge Thomas E. Garvin, Municipal Court, Room 1. “I want you to know that I am a booster for the Riverside Amusement Park, which I think is very fine and getting better each year.”—Jesse P. McClure, Director of Recreation, City of Indianapolis. Riverside Park

n n > Uour lot | SHAM && JON E $ /House Opens It's Our Musical Treat for You Week Day. at 11a.m. The same orchestra which played for the PRINCE Sunday, at 1 p.m. 0F WALES directed by ISHAM JONES, himself Exalted by thh transcendent love which had , , ~ °* wand* iV- f * r ... ~ , . Prirp Had to Be You,' Swinging Down the Lane, and come into tHbir lives, for one blissful, tender hour, L nce ocneauie m>ny others they had lived in another world utterly oblivious WEEK DAYS of the menacing figure of the Grand Duke Serge, All Seats OPENING THE GREATEST SUMMER % v her husband. lla.nu 1 OF POPULAR MUSIC EVER OFFERED And then—he had rushed upon them, his face 1 INDIANAPOLIS distorted with murderous rage. N Week Days a r\n * Their tender hour was o’er. v All Seats l p.rtu to 6 p.m. A First National Picture , Evening., Sundays „ and Holidays COMEDY FABLE NEWS no°£6oc £j4oc . , # m mm 111 if fij tm™' *'

tan island tremble, Tillie promptly) engages in the merry game of play- ! ing Whipple against Fish and vice i versa. The ensuing situations re- j suit in developments she had never! anticipated and are fruitful of many laughable scene:!. Completing the pi-ogram there wall be a New’lyweds comedy, “Snookums Asleep,” the Fox news weekly, Earl Gordon, organist, and the Apollo Merry Makers under the direction of Dick Kent offering novel musical innovations. SYNCOPATION SEASON TO OPEN AT CIRCLE The motion picture attraction chosen for the opening of the Circle theater’s Fourth Syncopation Season is “The Tender Hour,” a drama- j tic story written b y Carey Wilson, with Ben Lyon and Billie Dove in the featured roles. The story concerns Marcia Kane,

No. I—Lolis Moran and Donald Keith as these two youthful players, appear in “Whirlwind of Youth” at the Ohio next week. No. 2—Here is Billie Dove all dressed up in a wedding gown in

a young American girl, who is persuaded by her father to marry the expatriated Russian Grand Duke Sergei. Believing that her sweetheart is dead' Marcia reluctantly consents, but refuses to accomapny her husband after the ceremony when Wally re-enters her life, and assures her of his undying love. The greater part of the story is concerned with the efforts of Marcia and Wally, aided and abetted by Chinilly, a middle aged American who is very fond of the two lovers, to outwit the Grand Duke and regain Marcia’s freedom. The 'supporting cast engaged by George Fitzmaurice, the director of “The Tender Hour,” is headed by Alec B. Francis and Montague Love, and contains also Laska Winter, T. Roy Barnes, and Buddy Posy. A Circle comedy and the Circle News completes the program. WAR VETERANS APPEAR IN MOVIE AT OHIO Four hundred veterans of the World War commanded by one of the most distinguished groups of British officers ever brought together in America appear in Paramount’s dramatic production, “The Whirlwind of Youth.” which starts a week's engagement at the Ohio tomorrow. Although no battle scenes are shown all the hustle and confusion which constantly existed behind the lines is there. Miss Moran, the girl who captivated the entire screen world in "Stella Dallas,” “Padlocked,” and “God Gave Me Twenty Cents,” is starred in the picture. Other women in the production are Alyce Mills and Vera Veronina, prominent Russian actress who makes her American debut in the picture. Heading the list of male members of the cast are Donald Keith, Gareth Hughes, Larry Kent and Charles Lane. Supporting members include Carol Holloway, Tom Costello, Michael Dark, Jack Ackroyd and Roscoe Karns. The photoplay was directed by Rowland V. Lee the man who made Poa Negri's recent triumph, “Barber Wire.” Ruth Noller at the Ohio organ will offer the musical program while the picture program w’ill be

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‘ThS Tender Hour” at the Circle next week. * No. 3 —Marion Davies has a comedy role in “Tillie the Toiler” at the Apollo, starting Sunday afternoon.

completed by a comedy entitled | “George Leaves Home,” and a Pathe news reel. TOM MIX HAS MANY NEW STUNTS Tom Mix covers a lot of territory in his latest picture, “The Broncho Buster,” which will be on view at the Isis the first half of next week. The “Ace” of Western stars makes his first appearance in the uniform of the Marine corps, the opening scenes being laid on board the U. S. battleship California. A humorous side of the war is revealed in “Ain’t Love Funny,” starring Alberta Vaughn, which will be the featured attraction Thursday and the rest of the week. PUNS MADE TO OPEN INDIANA (Continued From Page 6) Dresser's immortal “On the Banks of the Wabash.” The Pioneer-Girls, famous dancers, will interpret a Virginia reel. “From the Land of the Sky-Blue Waters,” sung by Eduard Molitore, and “Indiana Dawn,” sung by Camille Tentera, will be followed by ! “Spirit,” an interpretive Indian dance. To the musical accompaniment of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” will be “The Vision of Nancy Hanks and Abraham Lincoln,” one of the outstanding events of the program. The Indiana Grand Barton organ will receive its formal dedication when Harold Ramsey will present the original novelty organ divertisemefft, "Organs I Have Played.” “Enchantment,” is the scenic novelty which will be thrown upon the Indiana's screen. The presentation “Pioneer Days” was especially staged for the exclusive use at the opening week at the

No. 4—Vera Reynolds will be seen in “The Little Adventuress” at the Palace the first half of next week. No. s—Tom Mix plays the lead in “The Broncho Twister” at the Isis the first half of next week.

Indiana. “The Inaugural Banquet” likewise staged by Frank Cambria, w’ill continue over the Publix circuit after its presentation at the Indiana. Stage Presentation The introduction of “The Inaugural Banquet” will be a fantassie of Victor Herbert numbers, followed by an introductory speech by Eduard Holitore. Arch Cannon, tenor, will sing "The You'll Remember Me,” while the Kurniker Girls will offer a Jazz Minuet, and Helen Cahoon. coloratura soprano, will sing “The Show Song.” Peggy English, a blues singer of note, the Tiller dancers. Jack North the singing comedian and Cy Landry, the comedy dancer, will next entertain the Indiana audience. The Three Chefs, The Decrescent Trio, precede “Tippecanoe,” the grand finale. In association with First National Pictures, the Indiana Theater is presenting the world-premiere of “The Prinoe of Headwaiters,” released for the initial time for the opening of the Indiana. Lewis Stone and Priscilla Bonner are the stars. The exit march will be played by the Indiana Symphonic Orchestra. The same program except for the dedicatory- exercises, will be repeated during the week of June 19, when the theater will have its pjublic opening.

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|S|© F| RSTHAL f imm* NEXT WEEK TOM MIX IN “The Broncho Twister" Action—Suspense—Thrills Fun and a Romano* of Absorbing Intrnot VAN BIBBER COMEDY ‘‘CAR SHY” 1 UC-ALI SEATS-IQC

“Started As Typist” Dorothy Arzner, Paramount's only woman director, came to the studio as a script typist, then was successively script girl on the set, film cutter and scenarist, always with the definite goal of a directorship in view. Her first picture was “Fashions for Women,” starring Esther Ralston and she did so well with it

\ jrCTtJTH r CTtJTH leads youth a merry chase fjmjtig ® J | on life’s mad merry-go-round! HERE IS YOUTH! HERE IS BEAUTY! HERE IS ROMANCE! HERE IS DRAMA! A HIGH-SPEED, HIGH-CLASS. HIGHLY ENTERTAINING DRAMA * WHICH PROVES THAT IT’S LOVE THAT MAKES “THE WHIRLWIND OF YOUTH” GO ’ROUND! Comedy—“ George Leaves Home” Ruth Noller’s Organ Solo

OEEO ssj] jSlum M IfrJrfjjiE li/ Vr moniLiEia. ymt W A The Famous Comic Strip Cutie Brought to the Screen in | I ■ w /A. 1 a Merry Comedy of Mirthful Complications 0 1 Jyf A HOBART HENLEY PRODUCTION $ j I yfiy WITH A CAST THAT INCLUDES MATT MOORE, BERT 9 | U ' ROACH, CLAIRE McDOWELL. GEORGE FAWCETT, a I GEORGE K. ARTHUR AND ESTELLE CLARK. I NEWLYWEDS COMEDY “SNOOKUMS ASLEEP" FOX NEWS WEEKLY ■' EARL GORDON - \ ORGANIST * - 9 N APOLLO MERRYMAKERS 9 UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DICK KENT U

that she is directing Miss Ralston again in "Ten Modern Commandments.” | “Started Very Young” Sally Blane, one of Paramount ’s! junior stars, appearing in "polled Stockings.” made her film debut at the age of eight as a s*a nymph in “Sirens of the Sea;” eight years ago.

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“Bebe Is a Collector” Bebe Daniels has recently been recognized as one of the few ardent collectors of authentic Spanish antiques. Both Miss Daniels’ beach and town homes as well as her fiveroom dressing apartment at th paramount studio arc filled with rare pieces of art and furniture from the land of her ancestors.