Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 244, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 February 1928 — Page 6

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‘GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES' TO BE SHOWN AT CIRCLE

'Old Ironsides’ Will 6e Held Over at the Apollo Another Week—Adolphe Menjou Will Be Seen as a Musician in 'Serenade’ at the Indiana, WORLD famous characters will be seen at the Circle Theater starting today, with the showing of “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” which is described as the comedy “wow” of the season. Among the characters are Lorelei Lee, the champion gold all time; Dorothy, Lorelei's “wise-cracking” girl friend, and the dozen other humorous characters which Anita

Loos invented when she wrote her famous little satirical book, which concerns a dumb blonde beauty who, like the < famous policemen of the far North, always gets her man. Besides Lorelei and Dorothy, Circle patrons will have an opportunity to meet Sir Francis Beckman, Lady Beekman, Gus Eisman, the Chicago Button King, Henry Henry Spoffard, and even Lulu. Lorelei’s maid. They have all come to life in.this screen version of one of the best sellers. Ruth Taylor, comparatively unknown young comedy player, makes her debut in a feature-length production in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” Miss Taylor was chosen by Miss Loos, John Emerson, who in private life is the husband of the authoress, and Malcolm St. Clair, the director, from hundreds of blonde candidates. Alice White was selected for the | role of “clever, but unrefined” Dor- | othy, the girl friend; Holmes Hvbert is seen as Henry Spoffard, the wealthiest bachelor in America, whom Dorothy sets out to capture, and who eventually becomes her husband; Ford Sterling is Gus Eisman, and Trixi Friganza is Henry’s slightly dotty mother, Chester Conklin, Emily Fitzroy, Mack Ewain and Blanche Friderici are also prominent in the cast of this production, which was directed by Mr. St. Clair. The program for the week includes the Circle News; an overture, played by the Circle Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Edward Resner; a Dessa Byi’d organ solo; the appearance on the stage | of “The Dark Town Steppers, Rec- | tor and Cooper; two Vitaphone presentations, “Realization,” and “In a j Monastery Cellar"; Topics of the j Day and an Aesop's Fable.

APOLLO HOLDS “OLD IRONSIDES.” Being shown in Indianapolis for the first time, and for the first time anywhere at popuny prices, James Cruze’s spectacular .h torical and romantic production, “Old Ironsides,” hung up a now box office record at the Apollo this' week, and "well remain over next week. “Old Ironsides” is based on the glorious history of the frigate, Constitution, and the adventures of its crew of valorous fighting men who iled forth to victory over the pirates of Tripoli Bay in 1304. With his genius for handling big themes in a big way Ds ector Craze again garners new laurels. Nothing more impressive has ever reached the screen than the sea fight in Tripoli Bay, a succession of stirring scenes unrivalled for scope and action in any picture. Lawrence Stallings, author of “The Big Parade” and “What Price Glory,” wrote the story. It embodies a simple tale of the love of a Yanlrce sailor lad for the pretty daughter of an old sea captain, framed in the glamorous setting of war in tropical seas; war in the days of wooden ships and hand-to-hand encounters on gory decks; war ■to establish respect for the American flag in the hearts of the picturesque. daring and desperate band of piratical cut-throats who had successfully defied the nations of the world. • . The cast is one of super-excel-lence including Esther Ralston, Wallace .Bcerv, George Bancroft, Charles Farrell. Johnnie Walker, Fred Kohler, Mitchell Lewis, Duke Kahanomoku and others of note. Some ten thousand people in all were employed during the making of the picture. The Apollo program also contains a Mack Fonnott comedy, the Fox News weekly R-y Winings at the organ and mi*s; of novelties bv Emil Seidel and )vr- An do Merrymakers.

LOOKING OVER. INDIANA BILL The bill starting today at the Indiana lias .Adolphe Menjou 'in “Serenade” ; the screen feature, - while John Murray Anderson's production, “Blue Plate,” with Charlie Davis and a great cast will hold the stage. In “Blue Plate,” Anderson gives us a last moving show with a Dutch ‘motif, beautifully and artistically mounted and replete with well balanced entertainment and novel effects. Charlie Davis and the Indiana stage band will held prominence through their rendition of the musical accompaniment as well as a couple of- solo spots of their own. In addition there are Pewee Myers and Ford 1-lanford, the Arkansas travelers; Loraine Tumler. the prima donna; Koehler and Edith, a pair of sensational roller skates; Tom Long and Sally Small and Gordon and King with something new in the way of acrobatic dancing. Allan K. Foster, wh„ has had two groups of Foster girls here with previous Publix shows, again sends us a troupe of his girls, who perform two of the most unusual routines of acrobatic dancing ever seen. Adolphe Menjou as a musical genius of Vienna, Katheryn Carver as the beautiful girl who becomes

PALMER CHRISTIAN Renowned American Concert Organist University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, February 20, 8:15 P. M. Tabernacle Presbyterian Church 34th and Central Avenue Tickets 75c, on Sale at Fuller-Ryde Music Cos. 27 E. Ohio

History Role Jennings at present is engaged with his old director from Germany, Ernst Lubitsch, upon anew Russian picture, "The Patriot.” Turning away from the modern war and revolution setting of “The Last Command,” the new picture shows the star in a historical role, of the mad Czar Paul I.

his inspiration and Anally his wife; Lina Basquette as the gorgeous dancer who lures him away from his home, and Lawrence Grant as the bewhiskered Cupid, who managesto repair the ruined romance—that is the cast that enacts what Paramount believes to be one of the new season’s Anest pictures—“ Serenade.” The production was directed by Harry D'Arrast, the young man who so ably guided Mr. Menjou through both “Service for Ladies” and “A Gentleman of Paris.” It is the story of a man whose music makes him famous only after he has met the girl whose love inspires him toward greater things. It is a story of fame and applause and forgetfulness; of lotfe and duplicity and despair. And running all through it is something that takes it apart from anything that has been shown here in many a month—a song, a serenade that you feel, even though you don’t heart it. “Serenade” was written especially for Mr. Menjou by Ernest Najda. Maurice at the Barton playing “Gems of the Opera" and short reels complete the program. tt a u HOME MADE TO BE AT OHIO Johnny lilies, in his latest comedy, release, “Home Made,” which is scheduled at the Ohio Theater beginning this afternoon, is pi’esented in an entirely new role in this story by C. B. Carrington. It is that of an “old-fashioned” mother’s boy who becames a successful salesman in his efforts to create a market for his mother’s home-made preserves. Besides a most generou amount of good, clean fun, “Home Mads” is said to be one of theAnost pleasing stories ever written for the screen. Johnny is seen as his usual amiable self, a country boy, with faith in his mother’s jam with hopes of putting it on the market. Dislike for his step-father only aids and abets Johnny’s desires to go on the road ! as a salesman. Os course, there is a girl in the story that proves to be a stumbling block for Johnny's romantical per- ; son. Margery Daw is the girl and while Johnny falls madly in love he doesn’t forget his mother’s jams, and when the opportunity arrives he cuts it across' with a vengeance and wins the girl at the same time. Other well-known players besides Johnny and Miss Daw appear in the cast. They are Margaret Seddon who plays the role of Johnny’s! champion jam-making mother: Maude Turner Gordon. Dei Witt' Jennings, and Charles Gerard. The comedian’s brother, Charles Hines ! directed the production. “Splash Yourself” is the titlej of a hilarious comedy featuring Bobby Vcir.on that will also be shown. A M-G-M news reel will complete the ‘cicen offering, while Connie and ; his band have arranged a special.; fcogrem to accompany the comedy bill. Jimmy Hatton, soloist, will oficr several numbers.

Booked Here

Winthrop Ames will present his Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Com<M:iy for a limited engagement of one only at Engliffh's, beginning Monday, April 2. The three operas this organization has sung in Mew York during its, two-year engagement there will be presented in Indianapolis. “The Mikado” will be sung Monday and Friday nights and Wednesday matinee; “lolanthb" Tuesday and Thursday nights and Saturday matinee, and “The Pirates • of Penzance” Wednesday and Saturday nights. Probably for the first time in theatrical history a comic opera company will tour the country , with the exact cast and productions seen in New York unchanged save for two chorus girls. Mr. Ames stars his entitre ensemble of principals rather than feature any single one of them, for he believes that in Gilbert-and Sullivan operas especially it is the team work that makes the performance. In his company are Lois Bennett, Vera Ross, Bettina Hall, Suissabell Sterling, Paula Langlen, Virginia Fox, Fred Wright, William Williams, John Barclay, J. Humbird Duffey, William C. Gordon and George C. Lehrian. Sepp Morsecher is the musical director.

Left—Ruth Taylor plays the gold-dfgging “Lorelia Lee” in Anita Loos’ story of the little blonde who became educated through the efforts of the Button King in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” at the Circle, beginning tomorrow. Upper Center—A scene from “Home Made,” featuring Johnny Mines, which opens at the Ohio today. This is one of the latest of the Hines comedies.

Palmer Christian's Organ Recital Program Here Monday Will Include Choral Improvisation

THE trans-continental tour of Palmer Christian. American organist, includes such widely separated points as Montreal, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Birmingham. Denver and practically all the important cities throughout the United States. Among these have been appearances as soloist with the Chicago, Detroit, Cincinnati, Rochester and New York and Philadelphia orchestras. He has also been invited on numerous occasions to be guest soloist for National Federation of Women's Clubs and other organizations.

Mr. Christian will appear in recital in Indianapolis Monday night at the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, Thirty-Fourth and Central ! Ave., under the combined auspices |of the choir of the Tabernacle j Presbyterian Church and the American Guild of Organists. His appearance in this city is ; looked forward to with a great deal \ of interest by the local alumni of the University of Michigan and music lovers generally. Mr. Christian is deajp of the department of organ at the University of Michigan. Program follows: "Toccata. Adagio and Fuque inC".. Baa-'i Prelude Cos Allegro iConcerto -in Di Vivaldi Sonata in G Ei-ar Alleqro maestoso Andante expressive. Choral Improvisation on “In dulri jubilo" Karq-Eler! Impression Karq-Elert From Ten Characteristic Pieces" Sportive Fauna a'AntalfTv Prelude Schmitt Scherzo Gigout Tramerei Strauss Finale (Symphony li Vierne tt a tt of the outstanding musical events of the season is the coming to Indianapolis of Feodor Chaliapin, famous Russian basso, who will give his Arst Indianapolis concert cn Sunday afternoon, Feb. 26, under the direction of the One. B. Talbot Fine Arts Enterprises. “There can surely be no such fine actor as Chaliapin, no such gracious j personality on the operatic stage!”! exclaims Havelock Ellis in “Impres- I sions and Comments,” recording his reactions after seeing a performance of “Boris Godounov” for the Arst time. “There is on him the seal of a serene and mysterious power, aloof from the world.” Indeed, the great Russian artist, now often referred to as “America’s beloved singer” is an unforgctable figure, when in royal robes, he lowers over kneeling throngs i n the Coronation scene of Moussorgasky's! opera. The Boris costumes, by the way, from the high boots of richest leather, cunningly stitched by shoemakers of Kazan, to the famous Hat of Monomach, with its fur border, jeweled crown and glittering cross, like other costly treasures of his theatrical wardrobe, have servedChaliapin, since the days of Imperial Russia. But, if Boris, the Czar, casts a spell of awe over his audience, Boris, the father, draws them to him irresistitbly. Those who believe that to portray an emotion on the stage an artists must first, himself, experience it, have a strong argument for this theory in the case of Chaliapin. For the infinite tenderness displayed by Chalpiapin, the artist, to his stage children. Feodor and Zenia. is a reflect ion of Chaliapin the man’s own profound sentiments of paternity. In these scenes of “Boris Godounov” he is not merely acting a part but living himself. Chaliapin adores his children and is adored by them. They provide him with both inspiration and comfort. He often, calls himself slave. a a a ONE of /the treats of the year is premised Indianapolis music lovers in the forthcoming visit of tho famous Zion Choir and orchestra of Zion, 111., which will be heard in concert at Cadle Tabernacle Fxiday night, March 9. The Zion Choir is one of the largest oi’ganizations of its kind in

AMUSEMENTS

TABERNACLE Fri. Night, March 9th America’s Greatest Choral Organization ZION CHOIR „ ' AM) ORCHESTRA 300 SINGERS 35 MUSICIANS IN A~GIGANTIC CHORAL CONCERT Coming to Indianapolis by Special Train from Zion, 111. —The Same Wonderful Choir, Orchestra and Stellar Artists You Have Heard on the Air from Radio Broadcasting Station WCBIL Limited Number of Reserved Seats at 73c and SI.OO. * 6000 ADMISSION SEATS AT SOc Seats on Sale Monday, Feb. 27th, at Clark & Cade’s Claypool Hotel Drug Store. Mail Orders Accompanied by Remittance and Self-Ad-dressed, Stamped Envelope Should be Addressed to Manager, Oadle Tabernacle. \

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In Concert

Chaliapin On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20, at the Murat, Feodor Chaliapin will give his first concert in this city.

the Middle West, if not in the entire United States. Its Sunday afternoon concerts have attracted thousands to Shiloh Tabernacle in Zion from all pai’ts cf the country, and the choir enjoys immense popularity with radio fans due to its programs being broadcasted regularly each week from Station WCBD. John D. Thomas, conductor of the choir who is also program director at Station WCBD has received many requests for the choir to visit numerous cities, but its size prohibits an extensive tour due to transportation costs alone. Mr. Thomas recently came to Indianapolis to confer with J. W. Fisher, manager of Cadle Tabernacle regarding the concert to be given here, and to inspect the facilities of the building. The choir and orchestra will visit but three cities this year, Indianapolis. Springfield. 111., and Milwaukee, Wis. Organized in 1896, Zion Choir b,a% been in continuous service since. The choir performs the large oratories and t lie heaviest choruses of the old masters, several of which will be included in the program to be ottered here. a a r ~j"'HE Bel Canto Opera Class A will meet at the Irvington School of Music, today at 3:30 p. m. for the first rehearsal of the annual costume performance to be given again under the direction of Signorina Gertrude Conte. Those who took part in the Mermaid Scene last year are asked to

AMUSEMENTS

LAST TIME TONIGHT "THE THUNDERBOLT” AT * MURAT THEATRE A THRILLING PLAY OF MYSTERY

Lower Center—“ Old Ironsides” is held over another week at the Apollo, A story of the warship “Constitution.” Charles Farrell and Esther Ralston arc in the cast. Right—The well-dressed gentleman of the screen is presented at the Indiana beginning today in “Serenade.” Asa composer he became an orchestra director.

be present as this beautiful under water scene, by general request, will be l'Ppeated. “Music and Evil.” which has been adapted for the stage from Miss Gertrude Conte’s “Fantasia suFranz Von Vccsey” (the great Hungarian violinist i. will also be given. Musicians who would like to take part in this program may do so by calling Irvington 3889. tt tt tt THE Metropolitan School of Music will present a number of advanced students in recital Saturday afternoon. Feb. 25. at 3 o'clock. A short play, “Apartments to Let,” by pupils of Frances Beik, will follow. Those taking part in the recital w’ill be: Hazel McKay Opal Mac Thomas Uanc Lenihan Marqi'eritc BiJlo Until Clark Virginia Leyenberqer Florence Swarkz Inogene Pierson Norma Rnecnstein Sam Roscnbloom Ruth Ann Wagner Charles P. Emerson Ramona Wilson Fred Lutz Dallas Smith L'icy Clark Mary Martha Wolf Anna C. Arzet Maxine Jon-a . Characters in the play: Elizabeth Whctscl Glenn Kingham Helen Kingham Gwendolyn Sc hurt Mrs. James Wagner, pianist, of the faculty of the Metropolitan School of Music, will play a group of numbers for the Indiana Federation of Music Clubs broadcasting hour, Sunday afternoon. a tt tt THE semi-monthly public recital of Junior students of the Indiana College of Music and Fine Arts will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 2:15 p. m., the following students taking part: Ritssen Blythe Margaret Jackson Marjorie Cronin Kenneth Galm Elizabeth Blnncke ocrov Decker Harold Fromer Delores Maiuard Sarah J. Coupland Betty Hanft Emma E. Hallett Lavon Patrick Mary M. Fischer They are students of Mrs. Blanche Dunn Brown, Helen Sommers, Fairy Hendricks, Gladys Loucks and Eleanora Beauchamp. May Gorsuch is in charge of the pi-ogram. Fanetta Hitz, Louise Steeg, students of the Indiana College of Music and Fine Arts, and Beulah

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Meet Dick Powell in person Thursday evening, February 23rd; hear him accompany his latest Vocal i an record which will be played from the stage on the Panatrope.

Hager and John Trees of the faculty gave the program before the Hendricks County Parent-Teacher Association Wednesday night at New Winchester. tt tt St THE Indianapolis Saepgerbund will give its second concert of the season Sunday night at 8 o’clock at the Saengerbund Hall. Kai’l Theo. Frommherz is director. Program follows s "Harmony.” "Heraus" C. Frick Indianapolis Saengerbund. “Rigoletto” G. Verdi La Petite Musicale. Esther Wexler, violin; Bernice Wagoner Gaines, cello; Lucille Row Ferree. piano. "Wie's Daheim War" G. Wohlgemuth "Stilleben" Ad. Kirchl Saengerbund Quartctt. First tenor. Kurt Beier; second tenor. Michael Ostermeier; first bass. H. B. Richardson; second bass. Carl Huebner. Melody" K. T. Frommherz "Rosary" E. Nevin Esther Wexler. Lucille Row Ferree at the piano, cello obligato bv Bernice Wagoner Gaines. "Schoen Rohtraut" W'. H. Veit Indianapolis Saengerbund. "Chant sans Paroles" P. Tschaikowsky novelette." La Petitre Musicale. "Walandacht" W. Koehler "Rose Freiheit" E. Koellner Indianapolis Saengerbund. "Border Ballad' 1 Cowen "A Red. Red Rose” Hastings Victor J. Dannacher: W. Whetstine at the piano. Favorites" V Herbert La Petite Musicale. "Walderwachen" G. Rathgeber Indianapolis Saengerbund. lii Vaudeville Mary Spoor and Jack Parsons, erstwhile leading lady and man in a western company of “No, No Nanette,” are presenting a revue in vaudeville. •

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Organist

Palmer Christian On Monday night, Fpb. 20. Palmer Christian, organist, will appear in recital at the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. Sue From Chicago Sue Carol, who is adding new laurels to her screen fame, is a Chicago girl, and will soon be seen opposite William Boyd in “Skyscraper.”

MOTION PICTURES

FEB. 18, 1928

Keith’s to Have New 1 Policy Fredrick V, Bovvers Will; Top New Bill at Lyric, 'N /; Beginning Sunday, Feb. 19. Keith’s will inaugurate its new policy of a complete change" of program every Sunday and Thursday, offering as the headliner for the first half of the week Cliff Dixon and Toni Hcier, assisted by the Crane Sisters, Betty Schyler and P. J. Butler iii "The Wall Street Girl.” It if; a farce comedy of frenzied finance, in which an ambitious young man stages a get-i’ich-quieK scheme in order to impress his, fiancee’s hard-boiled lather. Dixon and Hcier keep the laughs going as the young man and his friend. While the Crane Sisters and Miss„ Schyler add to the act with several special songs. Bill includes: DOROTHY BYTON AND COMPANY—Peppy girl dancers billed as' Six Snappy Steppers, led by Dorothy Byton, in a group of the most, modern varieties of terpsichorean art. “NOW AND THEN"—Joe Me-. Orath and Elsie Travel’s arc designers and distributors of laughs and songs. BOBBY RANDALL—“Jest-er Nice) Boy” who adds moi’e comedy to the bill after a fashion all his own. THE TWO DAVIES—Comedy jugglers who made their reputation in Australia and are returning there after three successful years in Eu- • rope and America. “ON TO RENO”—A satirical comedy drama starrinr; Marie Prevosfc ■ as the bride who almost loses her husband via Reno. Cullen Landis is tho husband. For the lira hah' of the week, thef 4vaudeville bill will be headed by Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Barry in a, character sketch, “Clinging Ivy,” written by Mr. Barry. I! reveals him in the amusing role of a pool room loafer who tries to escape the annoying attentions of his admirer, ’ Clinging Ivy Perkins. Other acts on the bill are: JACK Me LALLEN AND COMPANY—Jack. with his partner. Sarah. and Fred Sanborn, have an act. that combines laughs' tricks and 1 tunes. Dancing, singing, a bit of xylophone playing and a remarkable roller skating trtek. I ■-, her v wealth of comedy, make tip th< act. SCHICHTIJS iv T ARIONETTFS An act that delights both children ■ U its perfect op- ' oration and amusing imitation by wooden dolls of real actors. JACK RUSSELL AND HIS PIC- ■ CANINNI.ES—Soft, shoe shuffle dancers, who do steps characteristic of (Turn io Page 7)