Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 208, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 January 1928 — Page 5

JAN. 7, /192d

‘KING OF KINGS’ OPENS SUNDAY NIGHT AT ENGLISH’S

'Abfe's Irk'i Rose' to Play Return Engagement at the Murat Next Week —Mitzi Will Be Seen Here Soon in The Madcap,’ In response to many requests from his patrons, Manager Ad Miller of English’s has arranged for the first showing of Cecil B. DeMille’s famous picture “The King of Kings,” in Indianapolis at English’s Opera House for the week starting tomorrow night at 8 :30 sharp, with showings twice daily thereafter at 2:30 and 8:30 p. m. This road presentation comes with a 70-foot railroad bag-

gage car of special stage and electrical effects, and company’s own traveling symphony orchestra, exactly as presented at the Gaiety Theater, New York City, where this world’s greatest screen success had nearly a year's run. It had an exceedingly successful long run in Boston and Philadelphia, Los Angeles, as well as New York. In filming this story of Christ, DeMille showed tremendous daring, the work being more venturesome than his “Ten Commandments,’’ and the pitfalls many. The unanimous praise of the reviewers in all the metropolitan centers indicates that his tremendous effort proved entirely successful. Using all his own personal resources and exhausting the new and old technique of the motion picture art, he was also aided in the work by representatives of many faiths and research of authority. Miss Jeanie Macpherson, the scenarist, is said to have wrought a more finely constructed story than that of “The Ten Commandments.” Among the eighteen stars of the production arc such favorites as H. B. Warner, Jacqueline Logan, Rudolph and Joseph Schildkraut, Victor Varconi, William Boyd, Montague Love, George Siegman, Theodore Kosloff, Julia Faye, Robert Edeson, Sam DeGrass. In fact, the cast of principals is a roster of eminent names in pictures. The sum of $2,500,000 is said to have been expended in the making of the picture. As the actors embody the well-beloved characters of the New Testament narrative, scf the hundred great sets realize the scenes in the life of Jesus. It will be presented here by the Boston Company, including symphony orchestra, and a complete staff. Performances will be given twice daily, and as there will be no other opportunity of seeing “The King of Kings” in this vicinity this year or next year, crowded houses are assured. an a “ABIE’S IRISH ROSE” MURAT ATTRACTION The Shubert-Murat will have as its attraction for the week beginning Monday, Jan. 9, with matinee Wednesday and Saturday, Anne Nichols’ “Abie’s Irish Rose,” which comes for a return engagement, which for thirty-two weeks tested

MIID AT Wednesday Evening isl I nil I January 25at 8:30 Delta Gamma Sorority of Butler , Presents MARY GARDEN World’s Greatest Actress-Singer RUSH MAIL ORDERS NOW! to Delta Gamma Sorority—in care of the Murat Box Office. Prices $4.40, $3.30, $2.20, sl.lO, including tax. Enclose self Addressed stamped envelope and check made payable to Delta Gamma Sorority.

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A Novelty The vision of a city in the making, crammed with scenes viewed from its towering heights, forms the spectacular novelty of “Skyscraper,” a forthcoming production which will serve as William Boyd's next starring picture.

the capacity of the Castle Square Theater in Boston, and which is now in jts fifth year of unprecedented success at the Republic in New York City, with no signs of waning as yet. The play deals with the love of a Jewish boy of Orthodox parents for an Irish girl of the Catholic faith, who are thfice married, by a Methodist minister, a rabbi and finally a priest, in order to appease the irate fathers of each, but who are disowned. To disclose how the reconciliation is brought about would be to detract from the expectancy hearty spontaneous laughs during the unfolding of the beautiful story of love and tolerance, there is a lesson so delightfully told that there is not a dissenting voice to be heard from any patron who leaves, the theater and with the feeling that they have seen something worth while. a a a MITZI BOOKED AT ENGLISH’S SOON Mitzi, direct from an all summer run at the Olympic Theater in Chicago, comes to English's Jan. 19, 20 and 21 in “The Madcap,” a play adapted from the French by Gertrude Purcell and Gladys Unger, with a number of lilting tunes contributed by Maurice Rubens. Mitzi appears to advantage in her impersonations of a flapper of twenty impersonates a child of twelve, in order that mamma may get away with calling herself twenty-nine (and marry the title and millions of Lord Steeple.) “The Madcap” has a, youthful chorus of much dancing ability. A Uniform Life Gary Cooper, now leading man to Florence Vidor in “Doomsday,” preceded that assignment with three straight roles in military uniform, in “Wings,” “Beau Sabreur” and "The Legion of the Condemned.”

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No. I—Mitzi will be seen in “The Madcap" for three days at English's, starting Thursday night, Jan. 19. No. 2—Patricia Qoinn will be seen in “Abie’s Irish Rose” all next week at the Murat, starting Monday night. No. 3—Helen Lewis and some members of her band. Tta ey will be seen at the Lyric, starting Sunday afternoon. No. 4—Edith Meiser will be among the important people present on she bill opening Monday afternoon at Keith’s.

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npHIS city has awakened to the importance of having its own Civic Opera Company made up of well known singers and other artists of the city. The first opera of this organization, “The Prince of Pilsen” was 60 successful that many people have asked this department what they may do to further its cause.

This association made a magnificent start and It is recalled that the St. Louis Civic Opera started the same way. The various civic organizations of this city should get behind this new organization because it has a definite place here without conflicting with other interests. This group of singers have within their power to create such widespread interest in opera, both light and grand, that this city may grow to that position where we have open air opera similar to that in Cincinnati and St. Louis. This organization is worthwhile and deserves city wide support. a a a I go on record stating that the Theatre Guild Repertory Company of New York, headed by George Gaul, should have been booked in this city. Have received the following statement from the Guild: “The tour of the Theatre Guild Repertory Company, which Is headed by George Gaul and Florence Eldridge, has been so successful that the company has been re-booked into several cities in which they have already played this season. “This company, with its repertoire of ‘The Guardsman,” “Arms and the Man,” ‘The Silver Cord’ and ‘Mr. Pim Passes By” opened its season, after a flight at Dartmouth University in Hanover, N. H., at Montreal, where three days were played L. H. Bourdon, the local impresario responsible for their appearance in Montreal, immediately wired for a full week’s booking in the spring, a booking which was promptly granted and which will be fulfilled at the conclusion of the tour. Denver, incidentally, has recently been added to the list of cities in which the company will appear.” The way to get this organization here is to get a local group to sponsor It. Then go to Mr. Miller at the Murat and arrange dates. He will do everything in his power to encourage it. a a a Have been asked to print the list of operas to be given in Chicago next week by the Chicago Civic Opera. Ben Atwel sent me the following data: A gala suburban matinee of “Carmen.” on Sunday (Jan. 8> will begin the eleventh week or the Chicago Civic Opera’s current season with a brilliance .characteristic of one of the most lavish winters of opera Chicago has ever enjoyed. Miss Mary Garden and Fernand Ansseau, who have collaborated in so many past performances of Biset’s superb masterpieces, will have anew associate in Vanni-Marcoux, as the Toreador. Kathryn Wltwer, the young prize winner of the American Federation of Music Clubs and the National Opera Club contests, whose debut in the role of Mlcaela was an event of great interest earlier In the season, will once more be heard in this part. Anna Hamlin. Elinor Mario. Jose Mojica, Desire Defrere. Eugenio Correntl and Edouard Cotreull will e heard in remaining roles. The ballet will dance in two scenes and Giorgio Polacco will conduct what many call the most beautiful of all operas. Monday evening's repetition of "Die /Fledermaus” will offer opportunity of heaving one of the company’s most entertaining works to the many who found it impossible to secure seats for the gala New Year’s eve premiere of this work, the house for which was sold out long in advance. The same principals responsible for the great success of the holiday performance. will sing. These Include Rosa Raisa. Irene Pavloska, Charles Hackett. Forrest Lamont, Jose Mojica. Giacomo Rimini, Virgillo Lazzari, Chase Baromeo others. The ballet will dance, and Henry G. Weber will conduct. Tuesday evening's repetition of “Lohengrin” will bring to a second public what has been called one of the most Important productions the Chicago Opera has ever made. The title role will be sung by Rene Malson, the handsome young Belgian tenor, who made so deep an impression in the part; Leone Kruse, the brilliant voung American soprano, will once more be the Elsa; Robert Rtngling will sing Teleramund, Alexander Kipnis will be King Henry and Howard Preston will sing the part of the Herald. An item of Interest will be Augusta Lenska’s addition to the cast, in the role of Ortrud. Henry G.

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Weber will conduct the favorite Wagnerian masterpiece. A special matinee at 2 o’clock on Wednesday will pair once more the two popular operatic companions. ’’CavaUerla Rusttcana” and ”1 Pagliaccl.” In the former work Claudia Muzio. Lorna Doone Jackson. Maria Classens, Forrest Lamont and Desire Defrere are listed to sing under Roberto Moranzoni'3 leadership; In ”1 Pagllacci." Olga Kargau. Charles Marshall. Cesare Formichi, Lodovlco Ollviero and Desire Defrere will constitute the cast with Henry G. Weber conducting. •’FalstaS” will be sung Wednesday evening, with Rosa Raisa. Edith Mason, Irene Pavloska, Maria Claessens, Antonio Cortls, Jose Majica. Lodovlco Ollviero. Giacomo Rimini, Giovanni Polose and Virgllio Lazzari taking part In Verdi’s comic masterpiece under Giorgio Polacco's leadership. When "Sapho" is revived, on Thursday evening, Mary Garden will give her first Chicago performance of Massenet's title Sole. With her in the cast will be Fernand Insseau. Lucille Mciisel. Maria Claessens. Desire Defrere and Edouard Cotreull. Giorgio Polacco will conduct. A special performance of ’’Tosca” will be sung Friday evening. The cast will Include Claudia Muzio. Charles Hackett. Vanni-Marcoux. Vittorio Trevisan and others. Giorgio Polacco will conduct. A ballet will follow the opera i The Saturday matinee performance of "Tannhauscr” will be sung by Leone Kruse. Augusta Lenska. Forrest Lamont, Richard Bonelli and Alexander Kipnis. Henry G. Weber will conduct, and the ballet will dance. For the popular-priced performance of

AMUSEMENTS i STARTING MONDAY AND ALL WEEK jf JANUARY- j* - MAT WED. A SAT. All Seats 504- 754 and. pi 10 Jfo Higher. RETURN OF SAME GREAT COMPANY RECENTLY SEEN AT ENGLISH'S Abie's Irish Rose Anne Mchols' Comedy of Uproarious jQiughter’t < SHUBERT MURAT •ItflAT' i

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•'ll Trovatore” on Saturday evening, a great cast., including Claudia Muzio. Kathryn Meislo, Giovanni Polese and Virgillo Lazzari. is scheduled. The ballet will be seen. Henry G. Weber will conduct. Cast Chinese' Actor George Kuwa, wqjl-known Chinese actor, has been cast in George Bancroft's next picture.

Short Drama Eugene Conrad has vaudevillized Dana Rush’s mystery drama, “The Radio Murder,” and it is being broken in for a tour of vaudeville. It has a cast of seven and is packed with thrills.

Sunday Night at 8:15 Open Forum Lecture DR. S. B. FREEHOF of Temple K. A. M., Chicago “Religion in the New Era” At Kirshbaum Community Center Meridian at Twenty-Third Street. ADMISSION 55c

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A SHOW SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT and a RATTLING GOOD SHOW “The Girls the u. S. A.” RED HOT, NORMA NOEL and GEO.CARROL With a Nifty Looking Shimmy Shaking Chorus GET TOUR TICKETS EARLY II I Ladies at Week Day • AND BE NEAR THE MAT OKa ILLUMINATED GLASS RUNWAY 111 * ■ faVU

New Events in Hollywood

You wouldn’t think any one would get homesick with about fifty people from the film colony here. But f hat’s just what Roland Drew, who is playing in “Ramona,” did. Drew wanted to see Hollywood so badly that he just departed for home a week ahead of the rest of the company. a a a When the kidders stop kidding it’s about as funny as when they start. There ought to be a laugh, for example, in the thought of Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton lecturing the chambers of commerce about aviation in the Lindbergh manner. But that is just what they did. They caught the flying bug while making a picture. For a vacation they took a trip by air. Now they are back again in Hollywood, safe,

with wives, mechanics and pilots. They flew in from Detroit in anew big Ford all-metal plane. They were dined and feted at many towns en route and they made speeches in Texas and other Southern States.

Ona B. Talbot Fine Arts Enterprises Arrangements are being made by the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Symphony Society to honor Walter Damrosch on his sixty-sixth birthday, Jan. 30, in which all Indiana is invited to participate | by being present at this concert. NEW YORK SYMPHONY SSfSa ! and the great WALT ER DAn ROSCH Sunday Afternoon Concerts IGALLI-CURCI, Feb. 19. CHALIAPIN, Feb. 26. GABRILOWITCH-THIBAUD, Co-Recital, March 25. PADEREWSKI, April 1. HEIFETZ, April 8. Order Tickets Today—All Seats Selling (SINGLE PRICES SUNDAY CONCERTS: Main Floor, $3, $2.50, $1.50, ■ sl. Balcony, $3, $2.50, $2, SI.OO, plus tax. Chaliapin and Paderewski prices: s2,’ $2.50, $3, $4, $5, plus tax 10%. I Inclose self-addressed stamped envelope for return of tickets. ONA B. TALBOT OFFICE. 016 llume-Mansur Bldg. I

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New Dance Orchestra to Be Here Indiana Ballroom Will Have New Melody Makers, A red hot dance band will be present at the Indiana Ballroom next Tuesday evening when the curtain will rise for the first time on the Indiana Ballroom's own orchestra. This new orchestra which is scheduled to be a permanent fixture in the ballroom, will need no introduction as they are well known to the dance lovers of this city. In the personnel of this new orchestra you will find Russell Stubbs, Bobby Jones, Dolly Gray> Harry Wright and seven other red hot musicians. Russell Stubbs, who will act as director, proved his ability when he directed the old “Syncopating Five” some years ago and held the same position with Charlie Davis' Collegians, and then comes Dolly Gray, banjo player, who was a member of the same combination. Bobby Jones, Indianapolis’ own, will preside at the drums as well as take the leading role in entertaining features. We all remember Bobby Jones, who was featured in local theatres not so long ago, well he is back and he will be with the boys all set to go when the curtain rises Tuesday evening.

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