Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 124, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 October 1927 — Page 6

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CONKLIN AND BANCROFT MAKE FILM TEAM DEBUT AT OHIO

Charlie Davis and His Men Dress Up Like Cowboys in New Presentation at the Indiana; Bebe Daniels Latest Comedy Due at the Apollo, Chester Conklin and George Bancroft, comedians, make their debut as a comedy team this afternoon at the Ohio theater when they appear in “Tell It To Sweeney,” a comedy of railroad life. Conklin has been featured in comedy roles for years. He will be remembered as the slouchy individual with the walrus mustache in “Behind the Front,” “Social Celebrity,” “ We’re In the Navy Now” and with Gilda Grey in “Cabaret.” Bancroft set the cinema world talking by his work in ‘ ‘ The Pony Express,” “The Rough Riders,!’ “Old Ironsides” and more recently by his characterizations in “Underworld.”

“Tell It to Sweeney’’ is the first time either has been starred, or costarred rather, and advance reports of the picture claim each has “gone ever big.” Doris Hill, a recent addition to the list of real stars, has the leading feminine role. Miss Hill was Sydney Chapin’s leading woman for a time. Later she helped Wallace Beery make “Casey at the Bat,” and more recently was with Clara Bow as her chum in “Rough House Rosie.” _ The story is said to be a comedy of an entirely different type, combining the thrills of railroading with the antics of a couple of nonsensical engineers, the roles carried by Conklin and Bancroft. One portrays a veteran of the old school and has his forty-year-old locomotive, while the other is a modern, blustering engineer with a snorting, puffing up-to-date iron horse. Gregory La Cava directed the picture. Other attractions on the Ohio program are the University Trio, which has been held over for the fourth consecutive week, Joe Alexander, novelty organist, a short comedy and a first-run M-G-M news reel. The University Trio is composed of three boys, harmony artists, who will be heard in a bevy of popular tunes. ANOTHER BIG SHOW DUE AT THE INDIANA Starting today and playing through Friday at the Indiana, the stage attraction is another production by Jack Partington entitled “Way Out West,” while on the screen First National’s “Smile Brother Smile” is shown with Jack Mulhall and Dorothy Mackail essaying the leading roles. Charlie Davis with his Indiana stage band are cast as cowboys in

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The mere sight of these two together is enough to bring forth roars. We’re telling you, “Tell It to Sweeney” is a laugh sensation. UNIVERSITY TRIO—HARMONY BOYS AL ST. JOHN—COMEDY JOE ALEXANDER—ORGANOLOGUE

Big Names Vaudeville is enjoying a na-tion-wide boom The art of the music hall has never been so popular as this season and new theaters are being built and put into commission all over the country. In fact the motion picture is being “carried” by vaudeville in the principal theaters, the vast range of music hall entertainment meeting all tastes and satisfying a vast popular demand- Stars of concert, opera and the legitimate stage are being engaged weekly, such celebrities as Fanny Brice, Madame Calve, Beatrice Lillie, Mrs. Leslie Carter, Madame Nazimova and Isa Kremer being among the new season’s bookings.

this latest of the Publix presentations, Jack Partington has provided a setting with the real wild west atmosphere and the cast assembled is imbued with the Western spirit of pep and go. Lang and Voelk, veteran harmonizers, lead off in the program of specialties, followed by Jack Powell, who shows what can be done at the trap drums by an expert. Holly Hall, an engaging “blues” singer, occupies the next spot. Kendall Capps, a dancer of renown, last seen here with the Greenwich Village Follies and before that at the Circle, will demonstrate his particular style of acrobatic and eccentric dancing. Mooney and Churchill, dancers, and an ensemble of dancing girls in two sensational tap dance routines appearing first as cowboys and then as Indians. The finale is an interpretation of an Indian Legend leading to a spectacular closing tableaux entitled “Moon Dear.” According to the story told in “Smile, Brother Smile” romance is just around the corner in everyday life. No matter how humdrum your existence may seem, adventure and thrills are near by, just as O. Henry found them, in the most commonplace situations. This is again proved in First National’s epic of the traveling man, “Smile, Brother, Smile,” which comes to the Indiana theater on Saturday. “Smile, Brother, Smile,” fills a life-long ambition of Charles R. Rogers, the producer, who was himself a traveling man before he became a motion picture producer. Rogers has always sought to portray on the screen a romance of business, and in this vehicle, whjch features Jack Mulhall and Dorothy Mackaill, he has succeeded in his ambition. It is the story of a shipping clerk who became a traveling man. His career is threatened by the sales manager, who is disloyal to his firm, and the undoing of this executive is brought about largely by the wit and cleverness of a telephone girl, played by Miss Mackaill. He is ably supported by a carefully chosen cast, and beautiful Miss Mackaill is charming and lovely as the telephone girl. Maurice has prepared a different organ solo for this week exploited via the mighty Barton organ, the Indiana News of the World and a

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CEORCE BANCROFT

Starts Tour

Earl D. Munyon Earl D. Munyon, who is well known in Indianapolis dramatic circles as an actor and playwright, is now making personal appearances in connection with the Criterion comedy, “Lizzie’s Sheik, Zeke,” and will be at the Ritz Sunday and Monday, Oct. 2 and 3. Made from an original scenario by Munyan, the film provides him with a role in which he can display his ability as an acrobat as well as a comedian. Many of the scenes were filmed in and about Indianapolis. Arthur J. Beriault directed the picture. “Hollywood Bound,” the skft, which Munyan is using for his personal appearance “stunt,” is a distinct departure from acts of a similar nature. The two day engagement at the North Illinois St. theater will be the first time the attraction has been on view in Indianapolis.

novelty film will complete the program. NEW BEBE DANIELS MOVIE DUE AT APOLLO The Apollo will present Bebe Daniels in “Swim, Girl, Swim,” as its featured attraction next week. The picture is a comedy of college life in which, of next importance to Miss Daniels, is Gertrude Ederle, the first girl to conquer the stormy waters of the English channel. “Trudy” makes her screen debut in the role of herself. She is seen in action in one of the greatest, most thrilling acquatic sequences ever staged before the camera and in addition to displaying her prowess in the water she demonstrates that she is also the possessor of real histrionic talent. Lloyd Corrigan, who wrote "The CampusFFlit”r t ” for Miss Daniels, is the author of “Swim, Girl, Swim,” which was directed by Clarence Badger. It is a lively tale of college athletics centering around a very studious girl—Miss Daniels, of course—who has an ambition to become an athlete instead of always being known as a bookworm. This ambition is prompted in no small degree by a desire to find favor in the eyes of the hero, Jerry Marvin, himself an athletic star. In a spirit of jest Bebe is given a place on the swimmiqg team when as a matter of fact she can’t swim a stroke. Despite this she enters the channel swim and is changed overnight to the heroine of the campus. How she overcomes the agony if the situation and how she captures the stalwart Jerry provides a thousand laughs. James Hall, Josephine Dunn, William Austin and James Mack are in the supporting cast. Completing the program there will be a Paramount comedy, the Fox News Weekly, Emil Seidel’s Apollo Merrymakers offering as a special number “Oh Doris, Where Do You Live,” and organ novelties by Ray Winnings. “OLD SAN FRANCISCO” BOOKED AT CIRCLE “Old San Francisco,” which portrays the lurid days of Chinatown and the Barbary Cost before and after the “Great Fire,” is the atMOTION PICTURES

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I—Chester Conklin will be seen in “Tell It to Sweeney” at the Ohio Theater, starting today. 2 Dolores Costello looks this beautiful In “Old San Francisco” at the Circle, startin g today. 3 Lewis Stone will be seen In “The Prince of Headwaiters” at the Rivoli Sunday and Monday. 4 Tom Tyler will have the chief role in “Tom’s Gang” at the Isis the first half of the week. 5 Bebe Daniel and James Hall have a gay time of it in “Swim, Girl, Swim” at the Apollo all next week. 6—Jack Mulhall has the chief role in “Smile, Brother, Smile” at the Indiana, opening today.

Getting Ready for Halloween

Plans are under way at the present time to stage one of the greatest as well as fascinating Halloween parties that Indianapolis has ever known. It is to be known as the Mask-O-Ween, when many prizes will be given for the most original costumes worn that night. This party is being staged by Jonas Perlberg, “The World's Greatest Creator of Dance Fetes,” and it will be held at the Indiana ballroom on Monday evening, Oct. 31. This party, in many respects, will be

traction at the Circle beginning today, with Dolores Costello as the She is seen in the role of Dolores Vasquez, beautiful young Spanish heiress, who with her grandfather, lives in an old estate which is coveted by Chris Buckwell, a sinister politician and leader of San Francisco s underworld. When Chris sees the girl he immediately determines to win her, and when her aristocratic grandfather objects, the gang leader kills him. Vowing vengeance, Dolores, who has discovered that Buckwell is a Mongolian, denounces him to his enemies, who effect his capture. He escapes, however, and abducts Dolores and her romantic young Irish lover. How the earthquake saves them and they find love and happiness in the city which rose from the ruins of the old San Francisco, is told in this thrilling melodrama, which was directed by Alan Crosland. Warner Oland, the celebrated character actor, is featured with Miss Costello, appearing as the halfcaste leader of the Barbary Coast. Other well-known players who are seen in the supporting cast are Charles Emmett Mack, Anders Randolf, Josef Swickard, Anna May Wong, Rose Dione, Sojin, John Miljan, Lawson Butt, Walter McGrail, Thomas Santschi and Martha MatThe Circle Concert orchestra under the direction of Stolarevsky is playing the musical accompaniment to "Songs of the Northern States,” a James A. Fitzpatrick Melody subject. The Circle News, an Aesop’s Fable, Topics of the Day and another of “The Collegians” series, “Crimson Colors” conclude the program. NEW MOVIES BILLED AT ISIS “Tom's Gang” a Western melodrama which comes to the Isis the first half of next week brings Tom Tyler and his famous pals, including his horse, his dog and his I* year-old comrade, Frankie Darro, to the screen in an original screen play adapted from a story by Frank Howard Clark. The action hinges upon difficulties which arise overthe will of a wealthy ranch owner. Tom and Sharon Lynn are the real heirs to the estate, but the arrival of an imposter results in complications and a lot of exciting situations. Not until the last few feet of film has flashed by is the unexpected climax disclosed. Harry Woods, Frank Rice, Barney Furey, Tom Lingham, Jack

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“Tom’s Gang” Action. Drama, Romance and Hilarity.

“AT THE LION'S MERCY” Fourth episode of the thrilling jungle aerial,

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like the old-time Halloween parties. There will be ghosts, witches, fortune tellers, skeletons, and apple ducking contests and the biggest feature of the evening will be the grand Mask-O-Ween grand march. Everyone is requested to appear in the ballroom costumed that evening. Manager Pearlberg advises everyone, if they wish to attend this gala affair, to buy their tickets now, they are on sale at the ballroom, as there are only a limited amount to insure all those attending a comfortable time.

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Among the artists new to Indianapolis that the Maennerchor has booked for recitals is Myra Hess, pianist.

Anthony and others, are in the cast. “At the Lion's Mercy,” the fourth episode of the big spectacular Jungle serial running at the Isis, and an F. B. O. comedy, “Thanks of the Wabash” will be other program features. Anew star will be introduced to Isis patrons in the person of Bob Steele, who has the leading role in

Showing Today at Two Theaters Band Box and Riaito OPPOSITE TERMINAL STATION-TLL. AND KY. AVE. NEVER SUCH CROWDS! The Greatest Sport Spectacle of All Time

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“The Mojave Kid,” a thrilling Western melodrama, which will be on view Thursday and the rest of the week. The story is about a cowpuncher who falls in love with a girl who has known no other world than the little valley over which her grandfather rules as a bandit king. Steele, a son of Robert North Bradbury, noted director of cinema dramas, is a husky youngster of 21, who possesses all the attributes that go to make a favorite in the realm of the movies. In “The Mojave Kid” he is surrounded by a cast that contains such players as Lillian Gilmore, Jay Morley. Buck Connors, Nat Mills and Edith Yorke. A Fox comedy, “Twenty Leagues Under the Sea” will round out the program. MOVIES BILLED AT THREE THEATERS Patsy Ruth Miller, whom Evansville claims as a native daughter, and Glenn Tryon are co-starred in “Painting the Town.” the Universal comedy which will be shown Sunday at the St. Clair theater. Other features on tomorrow's program will be the short reels—a news and a comedy —and organ specialties playedon the new Todd twin-con-sole organ. At Bair's Strand the film feature for Sunday will be the “Poor Nut,” the film version of the successful stage comedy written by Elliott and J. C. Nugent, and used by Elliott as a starring vehicle. Jack Mulhall appears in the title role of the screen play. At the Oriental, Thomas Meighan will appear tomorrow in “We’re All Gamblers,” his latest release. In his support are Marietta Milliter, Hungarian beauty; Spec O’Donnell, Cullen Landis and Gunboat Smith. STONE MOVIE DUE AT RIVOLI “The Prince of Headwaiters,” featuring Lewis Stone, Robert Agnew and Ann Rork. opens a two-day engagement at the Rivoli Sunday. Three contrasts in life are afforded in this powerful comedy drama of father-love. First with Lewis Stone and Priscilla Bonner the action is laid in a picturesque studio apartment of Paris. Then the story shifts to the John Cable home in Boston. Finally the story moves to the Ritz Hoiel of New York, where extravagance and luxury are emphasized in many ways, particularly in

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the “party” affairs of four college boys. Other attractions on the bill will include comedy news and organ novelty. The feature for Tuesday and Wednesday will be “The Poor Nut” with Jack Mulhall, Thursday and Friday, “The Stolen Bride” with Billie Dove and Lloyd Hughes. Glazer Takes Vacation Benjamin Glazer, the author of Emil Jannings’ latest picture, “The Street of Sin,” and of several of Pola Negri’s most recent stories, has come to New York for a short vacation from the Paramount studio in Hollywood.

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Like a gorgeous Spanish shawl—colorful, dazzling, delicate—is this romance of the Spanish beauty whose dashing eyes bewitched the exotic city that was old San Francisco. Alluring Dolores Costello whose flower-like beauty has entranced motion picture lovers, rises to emotional heights in a tale of love, intrigue, and vengeance. This thrilling romance of the days when ’Frisco was the Paris of America, reaches a mighty climax amid the blazing terrors when the great fire of 1906 reached Chinatown.

Qinema Overture^ “Songs of the Northern States" played by CIRCLE ORCHESTRA Stolarevsky, conducting

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OCT. 1, 1927

New Orchestra at Ballroom

An extraordinary attraction willi open in this city Sunday evening ati the Indiana ballroom. It is thel opening date of the Hoosier Har-" many Kings, and also their first engagement in the Central States, coming direct from over a year's engagement in New York city. This is what is attributed by critics of the dance world as one of the best dance bands in the business and a band which should prove a real treat to the dance lovers of Indianapolis. This band will contain famous personages such as Cecil Downs as director. Cecil is known throughout the country, we might say internationally, for his ability as a director as well as a sweet violinist. Clyde Smith is well known in the Hoosier State as “Smitty,” and has charge of the whining trombone. He is also nationally known for his sweet tone and exceptional style as an extraordinary entertainer. Will Lyons and Danny Ingraham are known as a team of unsurpassed players, the last word in modem dance style and rhythm. They play all numbers with the pep and zest that adds to the pleasure of dancing. Among these syncopaters we find the well-known "Babe” Grubbs, who is known in tha theatrical world as “5’3 tf dynamite.” He handles the largest base horn in captivity along with character impersonations that are sim-j ply a riot. “Babe” and his T. N. T.| s’unts are the center of attraction at all times. In this troup of Harmony Kings are Harold "Phil” Diamond, Ding Ewing and Chatter James. Between the three of these boys they are known as probably the sweetest reed trio in the country. They have a way of working which makes the entire evening a conglomeration of I jazz, melody, mirth and laughter.

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*.Beginning anew series of the popular Collegians “CRIMSON COLORS” The Sophomore Year