Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 308, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 April 1928 — Page 5

APRIL 21, 1928

‘VANITIES’ AND ‘DIPLOMACY’ TO HAVE FAR-FAMED CASTS

Earl Carroll’s Revue at English’s Will Be Headed by Moran and Mack of ‘Two Black Crows’ Fame | —Sardou Drama at Murat Tuesday Night, TWO important stage events will be in the city next week, as English's will house Earl Carroll’s “Vanities” for the entire Meek, and Murat on Tuesday night -will present *‘Diplomacy” for one performance. “Diplomacy” comes to the Murat with one of the best known casts of the season, including Tyrone Power, William Faversham, Cecilia Loft us, Hollo Peters, Margaret Anglin,

Francis Starr and others of equal fame. Carroll is sending to English's his sixth edition of his “Vanities” with a strong cast. First comes the original team of Moran and Mack, whose now lamous record, “Two Black Crows,” has brought even increased strength to their position as leading blackface artists of the American stage; •Julius Tannen, known as the most fluent wisccrackCr of them all; Johnny Dooley, who, with his eccentric dancing and unquenchable humor, easily carries on the comedy traditions of his famous family; Norman Frescott, the wonderful mind reading expert, who presents a sketch which is both amusing and mystifying. Among others who gain honors in the producton are Cliff Crane, dancing comedian; three celebrated beauties, Frances Marchant, dainty and exquisite, who appears in several of the sketches, and shows remarkable ability as a dancer; Isabelle Mohr, the prima donna, whose wonderful voice will be heard in charming numbers; Maxine Stone, whose original dance number has never been duplicated. Then there are Brian MacDonald, a lyric tenor; Charles Stone, Bebe Stanton, “Miss Dallas” and “Miss Wheeling,” two of the prize-winning entrants of the Atlantic City beauty contest of 1927. This notice would not be complete without stressful mention of the “Sixty Vanities Beauties,” which are a joyous element of the revue, and the Foster Girls, twenty-four in all, whose dance specialties, rope-climb-ing stunts, and other achievements have never been seen before anywhere except under the “big tops.” # * tt “DIPLOMACY” HAS INTERESTING HISTORY Sardou's drama coming to the Shubcrt Murat, Tuesday, April 24, has a noteworthy career. The engagement of George Tyler’s all star revival of Victorian Sardou’s famous old play, “Diplomacy,” recalls the brilliant history of this drama and many notable stars who have appeared in it. “Diplomacy” was written and first produced in France in 1877, but its first English presentation came early in the following year in London. It was first played in tire United States at Wallack’s Theater, New York, on April 1, 1878, with this cast: Henri Beauclere..'. Hester Wallack Capt. Julian Beauclere H. J. Montague Count Orloff .Frederic Robinson Algle Fairfax W. R. Lloyd Baron Stein J. W. Shannon Markham W. J. Leonard Craven W. A. Eytinge Sheppard C. R. Edwin Antoine H. Avling Francois J. Peak Countess Zicka Rose Coghlan Dora Maude Granger Marquise tie Rio Zares Madam Ponlsi Mion Pearl Eytinge Lady Henry Fairfax Sara Stevens This production was most successful, “the scene of the three men,” Count Orloff, Henri Beauclerc and Baron Stein, being the talk of New York. Rose Coghlan's Zicka was greatly admired, as was i Shannon’s Baron Stein, whom he ; had made up to resemble Bismarck, l who is the deus ex machina of the! original play, although not named. The play ran to the end of the season. At the close of this run a Wallack company was organized to take the play to San Francisco, H. J. Montague replacing Wallack as Henri Beauclere, and Miss Jeffreys Lewis replacing Rose Coghlan as Zicka. The play ran to large business at the California theater, San Francisco, for several weeks, when its run was interrupted by the sudden illness and death of H. J. Montague. A revival of “Diplomacy” took place at Wallack's New Theater on March 16, 1885. There were some changes in the cast, which now includes the following; Countess Zicka Rose Coghlan Henri Beauclere Lester Wallack Capt. Julian Beauclere.... .Osmond Tearle Count Orloff Herbert Kelcey Dora Annie Robe Baron Stein Harry Edwards Algie Fairfax... J. C. Buckstone The play was again revived at Wallack’s New Theater on April 22, 1885, when Count Orloff was played by Walter Reynolds. Again “Diplomacy” was revived on Oct. 24, 1892, when the Star Theater. New York, was opened by Rose Coghlan. In this revival Henri Beauclere was played by Charles Coghlan, and Dora by Sadie Martinot. Others in the cast were John G. Sullivan, Frederick Robinson, Sophie Von Troutman and Beatrice Moreland. At another revival at the Fifth Avenue in March, 1893, Count Orloff was played by Frederic de Belleville, and still later, in April. 1893, at the same theater, Orloff was played by Frederick Robinson. At the American Theater in 1894, Rose Coghlan revived the play. After a lapse of several years, “Diplomacy” was produced at the Empire Theater, New York, on

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11TH ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT Mendelssohn Choir ELMER A. STEEPEN, Conductor 154 Trained Voices Murat mor.aq THEATRE Apr. *0 ALL-OPERA PROGRAM ASSISTING ARTISTS IRENE TAVLOSKA. Soprano, Chicago Opera Cos. FORREST LAMONT, Tenor. Chicago Opera Cos. VIRGILIO LAZZARI, Basso. Chicago Opera Cos. Seats, *2.50. *3. *1.50: a few at *1 SEAT SALE NOW AT EIILLER-RVDE MUSIC CO.. 27 E. OHIO.

Meighan Back Appearing before the cameras for the first time in months, Thomas Meighan has started production on “The Racket,” his first starring vehicle under his new contract.

April 15, 1901, by the Empire Stock Company. The cast as follows; Henri Beauclere William Faversham Captain Julian Beauclere.Charles Rlchman Count Orloff Ouv Standing Dora Margaret Anglin Countess Zicka Jessie Mlllward Lady Henry Fairfax Ethel Hornick Marquise de Rio Zares.Mrs. Thomas Whlffcn Baron Stein Edwin Stevens Again, after a period of years, the play was revived—this time with a new version by George Flydell. The production took place at Maxine Elliott’s Theater, New York, on Sept. 13, 1910, with this cast: Henri Beauclere Charles Richman Julian Beauclere Milton Sills Count Orloff Thurlow Bergen Algle Fairfax Effingham Pinto Baron Stein Theodore Roberts Markham Frederick Esmelton Sheppard resile Bassett Antoine C. E. Harris Countess Zicka Florence Roberts Dora Chrystal Hearnc Marquise de Rio Zares... .Mrs. La Moyne Lady Fairfax Marion Ballou Mlon Jewell Power The last revival in this country, before Mr. Tyler's current production, was made in 1914 with the following cast; Henri Beauc’erc William Gillette Countess Zicka Blanche Bates Dora... Marie Doro Julian Beauclalre Elliott Dexter Count Orloff Giorgio Majeroni Baron Stein Gustav Von Seyffertitz Algle Fairfax Norman Tharp M. Steffoni George Farend Antoine. Robert McCleary Sheppard John Carm*chael Marquise de Rio Zares Jeffreys Lewis Lady Henry Fairfax Bertha Fordyce Mr. Tyler’s company compares favorably to any of the other productions. The parts have been cast as follows: Markham Tyrone Power Mion Georgette Cohan Henri Beauclere William Faversham Madame le Marquise de Rio Zares Cecilia Loftus Michael Orloff Jacob Ben-Ami Captain Julian Beauclere .Rollo Peters Algle Fairfax Antony Holies Lady Henry Fairfax Margaret Anglin Dora Frances Starr Countess Zicka Helen Gahagan Baron Stein, Charles Coburn Antoine George Rena vent Sheppard Gay no Ralph Bunker

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A single “fan letter” valued at several hundred dollars has been received by Colleen Moore. It proved to contain an old parchment document of the Elizabeth period, dated 1571, by which a Thomas Burbank granted to one Robert Gage the use of an estate in the County of Dorset, England, at a yearly rental of twenty-two pounds sterling. Begins Picture Corinne Griffith has begun “The Divine Lady,” that story of the love affair* between Lord Nelson, hero of Trafalgar, and Lady Hamilton, reigning beauty of the days of the early nineteenth century. Announce Hines Film Upon his return to Hollywood after a brief visit to New York City, C. C. Burr makes the announcement that “Black Magic” is the title of Johnny Hines’ next feature comedy.

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1— Moran and Mack, the "Two Black Crow,.” who will bo sebn in Earl Carroll*, Vanities 3—Will Rogers, the “unofficial ambassador,” who is io be at the Armory Sunday afterwhen they open their week's engagement at English’s Monday. noon, April 23. 2 Rollo Peters will be in the alt-star cast of “Diplomacy,” which is to play at the Murat t —Mary Spoor of the team of Spoor and Parsons, to be seen at the Lyric for the week Tuesday evening. April 2f. beginning Sunday. They were formerly in the musical comedy. “No, No. Nanette.”

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Oscar Hermann

Oscar Hermann will appeal in the Indiana stage show starting Saturday. Hermann is one ol the team of Adler, Weil and Hermann, who are billed as the California Humming Birds. These men are recording artists and headline “Pagoda Land,” the stage show. Takes Rest Billie Dove, who has recently finished “The Yellow Lilly,” is taking a short vacation before starting on her next starring vehicle. Apartment on Lot A pretty little apartment, completely furnished in every detail, has been built at the sludid fir* Colleen Moore.

,You Can Hear and See WILL ROGERS for 1 Dollar Indiana National Guard Armory TOMORROW—SUNDAY—2:3O P. M. Prices sl, 51.50, $2 —Seats on Sale at the Armory

■■■■BOna B. Talbot Fine Arts Enterprises ■■■■■ I mawm a nr) Sun. Aft. April 29 | I I*l U JL - AT 3 O'CLOCK ss Good Seats Selling GALLI-CURCI ■ Assisting Artists: Homer Samuels, Manuel Bercngcur I Special—for Sunday Concerts, 1928-29 1,000 Seats SI.OO, 10% Tax NOTICE TO ORCHESTRA SUBSCRIBERS As an intensive drive arranged by the Symphony Society will be made to “sell out the house by subscription,” please notify the office at once if you desire same reservations of this season held for the 1925-29 Orchestra Series. Ona B. Talbot, 916 Hume-Mansur.

MUTUAL BURLESQUE THEATRE Direction of Mutual Burlesque Association of New York ' Playing Attractions of the UNITED MUTUAL AND CULUMDIA CIRCUITS “PRETTY BABIES” With MAURICE CASH AND PEGGY MAYO BREATH TAKING CHORUS of PEPPY SHIMMY-SHAKING BABIES SEE ’EM ON THE RUNWAY

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THE fact of the matter is that we again have missed from a box office standpoint some mighty good fun. Am speaking of ‘The Spider” which closes its engagement tonight at English’s. Too few people have seen this novelty. It has a real cast headed by John Halliday, a man who knows how to use his voice as well as his hands.

This show is a trick show and the auditorium becomes a stage. It is this intimate idea coupled with good acting that makes “The Spider" more than good theater. The most difficult thing to do in the theaer is act from a seat in the auditorium. One can study just what makes effective acting. Here is the test of acting. “The Spider” have men and women who can act from the “seat.” sjraking of the theater location only. You have missed a lot of fun if you have passed up the theater. Wc have another black eye when it comes to the fun of the theater by not “buying” this show with a real cast. I have the following news on records as related to the theater: Recording the chief "hits of musical plays by the artists who present them in the theater is rapidly becoming a regular custom. In the current list of Victor releases two

Ted Lewis Ted Lewis has been signed for a tour of vaudeville under the direction of Charles Morrison. With Lewis will appear his famous “Musical Klowns.”

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ROUND With WALTER D. HICKMAN

of tlic hits of Irene Bordoni’s "musicomedy,” “Paris,” which has been called her most successful vehicle, arc offered by Irving Aaronson and his famous band, the Commanders. The numbers arc “Let’s Misbehave." which is already a popular favorite with dancers at New York’s leading night clubs, and “An’ Furthermore.” a comedy song which the Commanders present in a highly original fashion. Another lively record on the Victor list is Paul Whiteman's contribution of two fox trots, both with vocal chorus. The first, “Mississippi Mud.” is a slow jazz in which Whiteman has most effectively introduced the voices of one woman and six men. The other, “From Monday On,” is a fast number replete with Whitemanic novelties and surprises. To the unusual accompaniment of pipe organ and piano, Harold Yates

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and Cooper Lawlcy, two young singers who have not been heard on Victor records for some time, offer two tuneful numbers, “My Ohio Home” and “In the Evening.” Johnny Johnson and His Statler Pennsylvanians, who have grown in favor ever since they made their first record, arc heard in two excellent fox trots. One of these is "Speedy,” the theme song of Harold Lloyd’s recent film comedy; the other is the popular, “The Grass Grows Greener.” Both arc fast steppers. Once more The Black Jacks (George Le Maire and Rex Van) have recorded some of their chuckleproducing foolishness. In their current release they enter into a heavy argument on insurance against accident and disease. The policy discussed may not be one that any insurance company would recognize but it certainly insures laughter.

Second Story

Clara Bow, at present enjoying a short vacation before beginning ' Ladies of the Mob,” has already been assigned a second vehicle, “The Fleet's In” has been selected as a title for the picture, to be made from an original screpn story

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With Walker

Larry Fletcher will probably be seen in the cast when the Stuart Walker Company opens its tenth Indianapolis season at Keith’s on May 7. Fletcher has just closed in “Marriage on Approval,” in which he appeared as leading man for Phyllis Povah. During the winter this talented young actor entered into a real marriage with Ruth Conley, who appeared with the Stuart Walker Company last summer and who was appearing in the Chicago company of "Broadway” at the time of her marriage. 1 ——- Selected Title A nation-wide contest has determined the title to be used for the newspaper production by Peter B. Kyne. It will be called "Freedom of the Press.” Gets Role of Year Marie Prevost has landed one of the most sought-after feminine roles of the year—leading lady with Thomas Meighan in “The Racket.”

AMUSEMENTS MURAT H Tuesday, April 24th GEORGE C. TVI.ER PRESENTS THIS CAST MARGARET ANGLIN FRANCES STARR WILLIAM FAVERSHAM JACOB BEN-AMI }ff’ T v\ (i A HAGAN ROLLO PETERS CECILIA LOFTUS CHARLES COBURN TYRONE POWER GEORGETTE COHA N GEORGE RENAVENT ANTHONY HOLLES RALPH BUNKER DOR(THY FANE “DIPLOMACY” BY VICTOR SARDOU STAGED BY CAMPBELL GUI,LAN Prices: Orchestra, St.4o, 5.i.85, *.1.30, 52.20. Balcony, $3.85. SMS. M.*o. *l,lO. MAIL ORDERS NOW ALL MAIL ORDERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY REMITTANCE AND SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE. SEATS SELLING.

ENGLISH’S

Week Starting Sunday Night, April 29th 6TH ANNUAL RETURN OF THE POPULAR BERKELL PLAYERS PRESENTING “Mary’s Other Husband” THE NEW YORK COMEDY SUCCESS BY LARRY JOHNSON Tsights, 23c, 50c, 99c. Mats. Wed., Thurs., Sat., 25c, 35c, 50c Seat Sale Thursday, April 26th, 9:00 A. M. Patron* Holding Season Reservations i Informal Reception After Each MatlPlcase Advise Us by Mail of Your In- ' nee During the Opening Week. Make tention to Retain Same. | Season Reservations.

Today JOHN HALLIDAY PRICES Last -\ Nite, 50c to $2.75 2 TUC CDinCD Mat ” soc tos2.2o Times I0 EL Oil II bll Seats Selling

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Berkell to Open His Season ‘Mary’s Other Husband' to Be First Stock Bill, CHARLES BERKELL will open his sixth annual stock #?ason at English’s on Sunday night, April 29, by presenting “Mary’s Other Husband.” The Berkell Players began a three weeks’ program in Davenport, lowa, on April 8 with a rousing ovation at the opening show. The opening show here will be the closing show in Davenport, a clever procedure on Manager Berkell’s part so that his organization will be in perfect running order when they open here. “Mary s Other Husband” will hold the boards the first week, with the usual seven evening performances and three matinees. Edythe Elliott and Milton Byron, favorites of past yeiars here, will be the two leads. The play directing will be handled this season by William Worswick of Boston, Mass. He is also an actor and will assist the cast in this line. William V. Hull, director with the Berkell Players for several years, will be the general stage manager and technical director. This division of duties will mean more complete detail of the technical side of the work, as well as greater speed of action. Harvey Schlueter, scenic artist, who gave such satisfying work last year in the way of scenic, appurtanances, will assume the management of the scenic work again this year.

Jazz Battle

A weekly feature of the Indiana Ballroom is a great jazz battle between the Indiana Ballroom'r own orchestra, “The Eleven Collegians” vs. Connie and His Band. Heretofore this great battle was featured on Sunday evening only, but because this has proved to be such a popular feature and because of the demands of the patrons, this is to be a regular Saturday and Sunday evening event, starting Saturday, April 21.