Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 57, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 July 1927 — Page 6
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IRENE RICH WILL BE SEEN IN ‘DEARIE’ AT THE CIRCLE
W. C. Fields to Have Chief Role in ‘Running Wild’ at the Apollo—lndiana Will Present Adolphe Menjou t, In ‘Service for Ladies.’ Irene Rich comes to the Circle tomorrow in “Dearie,” Hsfsion 6f Carolyn Well’s story of the same name. The star appears as Sylvia Darling, who at the death of her husband, faces poverty and the necessity of taking her adored and egotistical young son from college.
She becomes the ideal and idol of a popular night club, “Luigi’s,” where she soon is known as “Dearie” because of the success of a song,. Which she sings. She carefully guards the secret, of her professional life from her son, who through the influence of two revolutionary college friends, becomes very radical and socialistic in his views. . Flushed with egotism the boywrites a novel which is rejected by Samuel Manley, dissolute publisher, Who is an ardent admirer of .“Dearie.” Crushed arid humiliated at pis treatment at the hands of the publisher, and egged on by his Bohemian friends, the boy rushes to tha publisher's home with a gun, and thore finds his mother who had come there for the purpose of attempting to persuade Manley to accept son’s book for publication. In scene the boy denoiy*s his mother and accidentally snoots her. How he learns his lesson and “Dearie” finds happiness in forgiving him and marrying the she loves is told in this gripping story, which is said to give Miss Rich a greater opportunity than her appearance in ’’Lady Windermere’s Fan.” , William Collier, Jr., heads the cast as the selfish young son, Edna Murphy is his sweetheart, Anders Randolph, tpe dissolute publisher and Richard Tucker is the man “Dearie" marries. Archie Mayo dijreoted the production. Zea Confrey, novelty pianist, brings his orchestra to the Circle for the week as the special attraction. Mr. Confrey is well known as the composer of “Kitten, on the Keys,” and he and his syncopators have gained a wide following as vaudeville headliners and Victor Recording Artists. n- - Circle News, a James Fitspatrick Melody novelty, “Songs of Spain,” with organ accompaniment by Dessa Byrd; Topics of the Day and an Aesop’s Fable complete the program. JKENJOU TO BE SEEN AT INDIANA The big shows continue at the Rew Ir.diana Theatre, starting tomorrow the feature picture brings Adolphe Menjou for the first time Jo thelndiana screen in his latest farcical drama, "Service for Ladies,” and the Publix presentation is an Iqustic novelty “The Maid of the Mist” staged by Paul Oscard. "Service for Ladies” tells the. story of Albert Leroux, head waiter at An exclusive Parisian hotel, considered the most famous major domo In all Europe, falls madly in love with Elizabeth Foster, an American heiress. ‘ The chef tells Albert that she’ll never admire a head waiter. He isn’t convinced Until Elizabeth and her father enter the dining room. Albert' loses his Serve and hides behind a screen. [e learns that they are about to, Jeave for the Swiss Alps. Albert demands a vacation and boards:-the lame train. * Winter sports terminate in a brilliant ice masquerade. Albert defermines that his last evening with Elizabeth shall be a glorious one. In his gorgeous costume.' Elizabeth is shore than ever convinced that AI-,| bert is no ordinary mortal. Next morning, Elizabeth finds a note from Rim "all is over.” In the meantime, Robert Foster learns what Albert is. *; Back in Paris, Albert Is once more ihe suave- : Head waiter. Seeing the Fosters enter the dining room, -his, first impulse is to hide. Then, he/approaches them, silently seats them, kind waits their order* Called aside hy the hotel manager, Albert learns'' he has been* dismissed. He is, sur-
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Old Bill
.. - .A, vaudeville version of “The Better ’Ole,” Bruce Baixnsfa.ther's. very successful comedy, has been prepared and will be presented for the first time next week at Moss’, Coliseum Theater, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coburn are starred. Mr. Coburn will again play the famous character of “Old Bill” which he created in the original play, .
prised on. hearing that Foster wishes to see him- Albert/experiences his worst, moment when Elizabeth avoids him. - Much to: his surprise, Foster hands Albert a controlling interest in the hotel and an appointment as manager. His daughter can’t marry a head waiter, but a business success—that’s / different. Meeting her eyes again. Albert sees the love that really exists. Paul Oscard has hit upon a real novelty for his Pubbx presentation “Maid of the Mist” based on an Indian. legend of the same name. Lucille Winton, . Douglas William Tucker and Harry Losee have the principal singing roles. The Oscard ballet are employed in pretty dance routines and the finale, said to be the .mast pretenious. yet
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\ vc. : ‘ Mmu Mix, cowbcy motion'picture star comes tp the Lyric In person next week, in a vaudeville act in which he exhibits his skill with a ■ lariat, makes hri entertaining talk about the movies, and performs some ' ''iriiusiriil''feaCs : witfe’'hiS.ltprse. Art began his film career as a "double” for. Tom Mix, but is-now a star in his own rights. He is just rounding out a “personal appeararice” tour of the middle west, and will . shortly resume his work before the camera. ;
attempted for Publix presentations disclose. Lottie Mayer,, famed Mermaid with her huge -crystal tank and the New York Hippodrome disappearing dfving -girls in -amazing aquatic- feats. ' • > ••' - The Indiana Symphonic Orcnestra Stolarevsky conducting is presenting another Orchestral' Production “Musical Sketched.” > - 'Harold Ramsay offers a novel or-
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gariologue “The More I Play the Harder I Work”. The Indiana News of the World and a novelty reel complete the program. “RUNNING WILD* DUE AT APOLLO W. C. Fields and Gregory LaCava are introduced as anew and irresistible combination for the purposes of Screen comedy in “Running Wild,” starring Fields, which will
!be presented at .the Apollo next 1 week. . ' LaCava wrote the story and directed the pfi’eture. He is no novice in turning out scenarios, having formerly furnished stories for Johnny Hines, Charlie Murray, Lloyd Hamilton, Jack White and other comics. In “Running Wild,” a merry tale of domestic and business life, he has provided .Fields with v the hit of his sinema career. Elmer Finch is the hero of “Running Wild.” A timid soul, Elmer j always the underdog, at home and out in the world at large, until a vaudeville hypnotist comes to his rescue by/placing him under the spell of hypnotism. He tells Elmer he is a lion,- and Elmer proceeds tp demonstrate the' truth of the old adage that “even a worm will turn.” Running amuck, Elmer knocks out a burly truck driver, subdues his nagging wife an,d brow-beating stepson, has- the Satisfaction of seeing two big business men vie for his services and helps culminate a love match between his daughter and the son of his' employer. Fields wrings laughs out of every situation, ably Assisted by Mary Briaj>, Frederick Burton, J. Moy Bennetft, Frank Evans, Claude Buchanan, Marie Shotwell and other capable players. -' • . The Apollo program will include
Riverside Free Amusement Park Announces a notable Vaudeville attraction, opening Sunday afternoon and continuing each evening during the week, preesnted on the elevated stage in the center of the big fun resort—The DeCourseys In Reproductions of Ancient and Modern Art A Big Time Act in a ü ßig Time Park”
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No. I—Adolphe Menjou will be seen in a polite modern romance called “Service tat Ladies” at the Indiana all next week. No. 2—Pauline Starke and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., will be seen in “Women Love Diamonds” at the Ohio all next week.
a Whirlwind comedy entitled “Gone Again,” the Fox news weekly, organ selections by Earl Gordon and’ entertaining musical specialties by the Apollo Merry Makers directed by Dick Kent. SOCIETY DRAMA BOOKED AT OHIO A gripping story exposing the foibles and shams of the idle rich is scheduled to be shown at the Ohio Theater next week when Edmund Goulding’s latest directoral effort, “Women Love Diamonds.” will be shown, beginning with tomorrow's matinee. Goulding is also author of the story. The story Is done by a notable cast. Pauline Starke and Owen Moore have the featured roles with Lionel Barrymore, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Cissy Fitzgerald rounding out a well balanced supporting cast. The story, a vivid drama of New York City life and the heartbreaks of the idle rich is laid in fashionable apartments, palatial estates and the homes of millionaires. In all' these scenes every detail is said to have been reproduced just as in actual life. In exposing the hearthreaks. tragedies and sinister pitfalls that lurk under the tinsels of society, the story is heralded as being one of the most terrific dramatic registrations ever put on the screen. In its daring expose of the inner secrets of society it takes family skeletons from the closets and rattles them. The story turns, however, and then weaves them into one of the sweetest love stories ever pictured. Pauline Starke and Owen Moore are the two principal characters in the graphic romance. She portrays a pampered social butterfly with a terrible secret with he as her chauffeur and. later on, her lover, in the strange jangle of human destinies. “Rumors For Rent” is the title of the Helen and Warren married life comedy that will be shown. A Pathe news reel will complete the picture offering, while Ruth Noller will be heard at the Ohio organ, presenting a number of musical features. MYSTERY DRAMA DUE AT THE ISIS Mystery lend 6 charm to the action and story in “Splitting the Breeze,” a melodrama starring Tom Tyler, which will be shown at the Isis the first half of next week. Robert De Lacy directed the picture from an original tale by Frank Howard Clark. All the romance of the earlier gold strike days is vividly recorded. Tyler Is cast as "Death Valley Drake,” a prospector whose wealth appears to be unlimited. The fact that Drake carefully guards the source of his pay-dirt serves to arouse suspicions regarding his honesty. When Drake begins associating with a group of men who are believed to be outlaws the entire community' turns against him. A love affair between Drake and Janet Rand, daughter of the sheriff,' supplies heart interest. Tyler is supported by Peggy Montgomery, Barney Furey, Tom Lingham, Barbara Starr and A1 Heuston. The- program will contain a comedy called "Roamin’ Gladiators.” “Paying the Price,” a tense drama in which Mary Carr. Priscilla Bon-
AMUBEMENTS
No. 3—lrene Rich and Anders Randolph have important roles in “Dearie” at the Circle next week. No. 4—Jooeph Schildkraut and Lya de Putti will be seen in "The
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Miss Marcy Dirnberger Indianapolis’ own Miss Marcy Dirnberger. selected by the Indianapolis Times and the Indiana Theater in the Publix national opportunity contest for 1927. experienced the biggest thrill of her life when she made her stage debut in Boris Petroffs big "Young America” revue, which opened at the Paramount this week. When she gracefully stepped fort/i to do her specialty number the audience broke with a tremendous applause. If she was even the least bit nervous she didn’t show it for she didn't falter once. Her dancing displays a rare ability and remarkable technique. With this unique opportunity to further develop her art she should make rapid strides, it is predicted.
ner and Marjorie Bonner share stellar honors, a Western melodrama, "Bulldog Pluck,” starring Bob Custer, and a Pathe Review will be on view Thursday and the rest of the week. “Paying the Price” is an impressive story of the havoc wrought in the lives of the members of a humble family through the gratification of a little whim by one of two sisters. George Hackathorn, William Welsh and John Miljan have prominent roles. SUN HITS BOY ON POLE Rays So Intense Lad Falls and Fractures Arm* By United Pre WHITE PLAINS. N. Y. July IP.— Rutlert Holbrook, 18, climbed a tree to install a radio aerial. "Getting up in the air is one way of beating the heat,” he called to a companion below. Shortly after, he suffered a touch of sunstroke and fell 25 feet to the ground, receiving a fracture of the right arm. BOOTLEG RUINS~SNAKE Alcohol Such as Men Drink Won’t Do Even for Pickling. By United Press WASHINGTON. July 16.—Bootleg alcohol may be all right for human consumption, but it must be purified before it can be used for “pickling” valuable specimens of reptiles, according to officials of the Smithsonian Institution.
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Special Engagement Starting Sunday. June 17 s?an Russo and His ORIOLE ORCHESTRA Price* Sunday, Monday. Tuesday. ISt Wednesday Night (Concert and Dance). sl.lO
DANSE HADDON HALL PENDLETON PIKE Every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday Nite MUSIC BT Levingston and Phillips Imperial Orchestra E. W. MCSHRCSH. M(r.
Heart Thief” at the Palace the J first half of next week. No. s—Tom Tyler plays the lead ! in “Splitting the Breeze” at the Isis the first half of next week. No. 6—W. C. Fields has the chief fun role in “Running Wild" at the j Apollo all next week.
DREAM OF YEARS TRUE Son of City Man to Celebrate First High Mass. William J. Havey, 117 W. TwentySeventh St., who has been seriously ill following a heart attack in December, will realize the dream of years Sunday when his son, the Rev. William C. Havey, will celebrate his first mass at SB. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Mr. Havey returned Wednesday from Rome, where he had been studying in the American College. He was awarded his degree with high honors. Bank Employes Released Bu Time * Zvennl CHURUBUSCO. Ind, July 19— George Diller, cashier, and Miss Ursula Nagers, assistant cashier of the defunct State Eank of Churubusco, accused of receiving deposits when they knew the bank was falling, have been released on SI,OOO bond each pending trial.
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Wears ’Em Lloyd Hamilton dons feminine garb for the principal action in “His Better Half,” his comedy for Educational in July. Lloyd appears in his usual outfits plus a villainous looking mustache in the first part of the picture, but this is hurriedly shaved off when he agrees to emulate his roommate’s recently acquired bride.
AUTO TAG SCALE MAILED Staff Fee Goes Into Effect in State on Aug. 1. Notice of the half-fee scale for Indiana automobile license plates was sent to the 113 distributing points today by Mark Rhoads, head of licensing bureau of the Secretary of States office. The half-fee becomes effective Aug. 1. Indiana offers better service in license plate distribution than any midwestern State. Rhoads declared. He recently returned from an inspection tour covering several States, where he secured information regarding engine number registration. A bureau for such registration is now being installed.
MOTION PICTURES
CIRCLE
JULY 16, 1927
Big Revue on New Bill At Lyric ‘Chow,’ Comedy Sketch, to Be on View at Palace. The Re\ue Comique. coming to the Lyric next week, embraces many new and novel ideas in song and dance entertainment., Staged by a galaxy of metropolitan favorites recruited from various hits along Broadway it will divide headline honors with Harry (Welch and Ned Norton, comedianswho were formerly featured in. Earl Carroll a "Vanities.” They tickle the risibilities of vaudeville patrons 'in mirthful skit called “Two Eggs.” Art Mix cowboy star in Western film melodramas will be a special added feature attraction for the week. Mix is just rounding out. a "personal apcarance” tour of tha Middlewest. Following his Indianapolis engagement he will return to Hollywood to resume making t motion picture thrillers. Art is not related to the redoubtable Tom Mix. but he is equally as expert in riding, roping and performing hazardous stunts. His vaudeville offering consists of a demonstration of his skill with a lariat, some unusual feats with his' horse, and a line of Interesting chatter about the movies. The bill will include . RIDGES COMEDY REVUE—A mixture of “rube” comedy, songs, dances and music, depicting hilarious happenings in a small town hotel ALLAN SHAW—Clever manipulator of coins and cards who t* considered one of the world's greatest sleight-of-hand artists. WILSON AND ARDELL —Presenting a laughable satire entitled “Goofy pols" enlivened with songs and dances. CARL CHENK DUO—Spectacular gymnastics, head-to-head balancing and difficult feat*, of equilibrium, LESTER HUFF—Daily pipe organ recital starting at 12 40 o'clock, noon. MURRAY AND JEAN DUE AT THE PALACE Harry Murray and Jean Maddo* have been booked at, the Palace Theater for the first half of next week with the intention of arousITum to Page 7)