Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 44, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 July 1928 — Page 7

Kgg&.Y 2, 1928

fVROLD TEEN IS THE POTEST MOVIE HERO (Arthur Lake Brings to Life the Newest of the Juvenile ;< Dandies; Jack Holt Has Leading Role in i Pioneer Story at Apollo. I BY WALTER D. HICKMAN HAROLD TEEN is the sort of character that represents the new type of a modern male flapper. Or, in other words, Harold is the 1928 high school sheik or whatnot. Harold is brought to in a movie by the name of “Harold Teen,” by Arthur Lake, a youngster in the movie game. He is long-legged and has a sort of natural awkwardness about him which has charm. Harold belongs to the flowing pants brigade. There probably is enough cloth in his trousers for a covered wagon. Harold’s greatest champions will be the high school youngsters in the audience. Harold introduces one novelty in his high school career and that is the high school movie with members of the school doing the acting. There are some new novelty stunts in this part of the movie.

Here is the best juvenile burlesque we have had on the screen in many a day. But it does seem to me that the director or the story writer was wrong in changing the tempo of this burlesque to melodrama, that is the actual blowing up of a big dam. Harold has his own conception of a high school football game and the director here has again used some new tricks. It seems to me when a movie accomplishes its purpose then thrft movie is not a failure, miles away from it. “Harold Teen” brings a healthy modern high school hero to the boys and girls of this country. Harold talks their language and he gets a whale of a big response from his pals.

There is a freshness and yet a sincerity to the work of Arthur Lake as Harold that makes him a friend at once to every boy and girl who sees this picture. It seems to me that just as “It” made Clara Bow a sensation with the younger people,' “Harold Teen” will do the same thing for Arthur Lake.

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Harold is not old-fashioned, nothing ancient about this flapping flaming youngster. It is this element of youth that gives most of the winning qualities to this photoplay. The story is weak in spots, but I believe in all fairness that Lake covers up these weak spots. His support is mostly juvenile, headed by Mary Brian and Alice White, a girl that the movie lords hope to make another Clara Bow. She sure has the naughty’ eyes and knows how to use ’em. There are three features at least this week that people will talk about in the stage show. The first is a medley of modern songs woven about "The Rhapsody in Blue.” This givesJDessa Byrd, organist, a chance to play the piano on the stage while Ed Resener directs the orchestra. Dick Powell does some singing in this number. Two unusual dancers, Sanna and Wallace, if I have the name correct. Be sure and see this team. The children in the audience will rave over the two little girls with Cannon. Another unusual act. idid. And “Ginger” Rogers is back with her mixed up English, her cute manner of delivery and her even more cute frown and smile This girl knows how to get contact with her audience. She is a winner It’s her name in the big lights soon for this girl. The name of the man on the bicycle what-you-may-call ’em has slipped my memory. He seemed to go over well with the majority when I was present. The orchestra has a patriotic over - ture this .week in keeping with the spirit of Fourth of July. Now at the Circle. a a a CORINNE IS VERY GAY IN THIS ONE This time Corinne Griffith is the gay and jolly little person. Meaning that Corinne is not doing the sob sister stuff in “The Garden of Eden.” “The Garden of Eden” is a title given to a spicy little farce of probably European origin. It is just a

little naughty, or I probably should say just a little rapid, but it is all done in the tempo of farce. The long distant camera angle is used in this picture to the extreme. So much so at times that I got the impression that things might be out of focus, but that is not true. This is probably used to contrast the more

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intimate closeups. Miss Griffith is cast as a happy little girl who longs for the bright lights, and she starts out to land a job in a midnight case. There she meets the lad of her dreams, but she treats him rather coldly at times. But love, you know, is just around the corner. This picture has a peach of a,scene when Charles Ray (lately so unfortunate as to starring vehicles) proposes to Corinne while she is under the influence of sleeping powders. And it is just too bad when Charlie gets some of the same powders. I call “The Garden of Eden” just smart light modern entertainment. It is different and with the exception of so many long-distance camera shots it is a pretty good picture. Farce, you know, is mighty difficult to put on the screen. Lowell Sherman is present with his fine oil-like smile and manners. And our old friend, Louise Dresser, is present as the wardrobe mistress who becomes a *eal baroness for one week a year. The stage show this week has several mighty well known names. Rome and Dunn, two singers of the type of Van and Schenk, are well known at the Palace. These men have an easy way in putting over a song. They do not become quite as dramatic in singing “Laugh, Clown, Laugh,” as many others do. And that is a relief. Personally, I care for this song only once a season, but we will have it for many moons because the public likes it and it gives singers a chance to “act.” Ossman and Schepp are banjo players, but they go beyond just that title, they are artists. This time they are featuring “The Indian Love Call,” without the aid of the

orchestra. One has a chance to study the technique of these two men. They begin where most banjo players leave off. Their closing tropical song should be done in louder voice because this type of song demands that intimate, clear touch to put it over. The stage set this week is one of those vast things and the color scheme and arrangement and the way the lights are used, absloutely prevents that intimate touch. A little too much vast scenery this week, especially when the success of the stage show depends upon that intimate touch. Joe Ross is a good dancer, in fact a mighty clever hoofer. Emil Seidel is directing and mastering the ceremonies. The overture is one of the Hungarian rhapsodies. Now at Loew’s Palace. a a a TIONEER STORY ON VIEW AT APPOLLO The spirit of pioneering, for a few to discover so that many shal! benefit, is the spirit of the old timers that trekked across the country years ago. Water, the golden treasure of the pioneers, was found by Old Man Ballard for his train of pioneers and kept by their children as their means of livelyhood. In a city to the south of the set-

tiers there was a water famine. To ‘Happy Valley” came a representative of the mayor, to buy the water rights. Butthis representative, Murdock by name, thought of his own gain, and tried to drive the settlers out of their country. John Ballard the son of the leader, was de-

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cused of killing one of his friends, and also of selling out to Murdock. He proves his innocence of of the charges and then they all sell to the city and start again f> look farther for new lands. They were “the Vanishing Pioneers.” The first and last scenes remind one or “The Covered Wagon.” Jack Holt has the leading par-t of John Ballard. Ballard is an upright man and honSst, young enough to be in love with June Shelby, a neighbor. Ballard is a hard-riding, quick-thinking man who wants to protect his friends. Holt does some good work protraying this westerner that stories are told about. William Powell Is cast as Murdock, the sneak who finally comes to his deserved end. Fred Kohler plays the part of the sheriff, who is in the swindling game with Murdock. They both do some good work. Tim Holt, Jack’s son, plays the part of Spuds, the brother of June. He furnishes some comedy with his real kid demeanor. This picture is not a Vitaphone production. In a talking skit Charles (Chic) Sales does the part of a preacher in a little church. All twenty-five members were there when the preacher was ill and the stranger, played by Sales, undertook to preach. The same droll comedy that Salem had on the stage is here in this picture. He tells the lovers to sit farther apart and gets a man with a broken arm to pass the collection plate. As the organ wheezes out the tune and the choir sings “They Are Taking Me Home” he walks down the aisle with two keepers from the insane asylum. Real comedy in this. Jack Haley and Flo MacFadden have a song and comedy skit, with Haley doing most of the talking. Haley also does a tap dance after his song. It sounds as if it were on a stage. May McAvoy and Richard Carter are in a playlet called “Sunny California.” Nellie, played by Miss McAvoy and her husband, leave the East, where it is freezing, and go to California, where it is raining. Eddie, Nellie’s brother, makes them MOTION PICTURES

APOUO JACK HOLT in Zane Crey'n “THE VANISHING PIONEER” with Win, Powell, Fred Kohler VITAPHONE MOVIETONE ACTS NEWS

j PATSY RUTH MILLER RALPH INCE IN j “SHANGHAIED” Comedy—“SLIPPERY HEELS'* j ' Program Changes Weekly! I I All Seats—B3c; Kiddles—lsc. j

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leave their umbrellas and raincoats at home. Eddie comes in their house just as Nellie’s husband was wishing for him. And poor Eddie died a victim of California. A news reel showing and playing a tribute to the memery of Franze Shubert is also on the program as well. At the Apollo. (By the Observer.) a a a GOOD BILL IS OFFERED AT INDIANA There have been stories and pictures of gangsters double-crossing each other, and there have been stories of them sticking together and here is a picture of “yeggs,” who think of the other “guy.” “Ladies of the . Mob,” is built around the idea of a girl who had a deathly fear of the electric chair. Her father got “burned” and she don’t want her man to get it the same way. Ted Haley specialized in banks and Yvonne worked with him.

Yvonne was pretty and could kid the cops while Ted was pulling a job somewhere, but Yvonne didn’t want Ted to use the artillary, because then he would go to the chair. After an especially good haul Ted and Yvonne had to clear out and they went to California to start over again. “Soft An n i e,” tried to get Ted

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back in the old racket and Yvonne wanted him to stay out. At Annie’s place Yvonne got hit with a bullet fired by a policeman and her shoulder was sore. After Ted had promised to go straight and get a job the police surrounded the house and had a gun battle with the couple. They slipped out and nearly got away, when Yvonfie shot Ted, because he was going back to the old game. The police took them awya. The part of the “yegg” who drove the car, and watched out for the rest of the gang is taken by Clara Bow. Yvonne was one of these “babies” who could be as tough as the next one, yet could be as sweet as they make ’em. She is jealous of her man, and any old flames don’t click with her. Because she loved Ted she shot him to keep him out of trouble. Miss Bow does the part justice. The hates and quarrels are well expressed, as well as her spirit to stick after she declared herself out of the game. An exceptionally nice piece of acting. The bank specialist, Ted Haley, Is played by Richard Arlen. Arlen has to protray one of these young men who try to collect the debt the world owes him. He has the “never-say-die” spirit along with a seemingly one-track mind. He sticks to his pals although it takes his last cent He sticks to his “baby” even though she don’t want him stealing again The three outstanding scenes in the picture are the first, showing the girl Yvonne as a child when her father is electocuted; when she has a mixup in Soft Annie's place, and the gun battle with the police. Soft Annie is played by Mary Alden. The story is said to have been written by Ernest Booth, a life prisoner at Folsom Prison in California. “Swannie Moon” is the name of the stage production. It is built around the song of “Underneath the Swannie Moon” and the setting is in old Southern style. Headlining the bill is Jack North and his banjo. North sings a lot of comedy songs and plays his own accompaniments on the banjo. This man also is somewhat of a comedian with his little dance and imitations. Charles Chesney and Kathryn Lewis sing the leading parts of the song, “Blame It on the Moon.” They have the assistance of three other men and three women. The double quartet effect is quite pleasing. The chorus is in old Southern costume for the dances and then they do a tap dance. Shelvey and Landau do a threelegged dance, the legs of their trousers are sewed together on one side. They also do a novelty tap AMUSEMENTS

Where Another Wonderful Show the Headed by ihe Famous Crowds r OKLAHOMA L 808 Y ALBRIGHT! R Presenting a "Characteristic Song Cycle” IMAIREEN ENGEIN JOE BENNETT & CO. C Three lAttlc Dears Emil Knoflf and Brother Cornell, Eeona & Zippy All the ERMA POWELL T-iT Presentation

Keiths STUART WALKER COMPANY NOW PLAYING “THE COPPERHEAD” George Gaul's Farewell Play Nltely, 8:30 Sharp, Mats., Wed-Sat., 2:30. NEXT WEEK “HER CARDBOARD LOVER” The merry French Comedy with Gavin Gordon, Muriel Kirkland and Elizabeth Taylor. Keith’s,

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Verdict of the Movies CIRCLE—HaroId Teen as played by Arthur Lake will be the latest hero and fad of young people of high school age. Harold is the very latest male clump-clump or Just a flapping youngster. LOEW’S PALACE—“The Garden of Eden” is another attempt to bring farce to the screen. Corinne Griffith is gay and happy this time. INDIANA—“Ladies of the Mob” gives Clara Bow a chance to do something in a big way. She is cast as a “yegg’s” sweetheart and plays her part well. APOLLO—“The Vanishing Pioneer,” with Jack Holt in the leading role, is a story of who fought for water and then gave it to help others. OHlO—“Shanghied” is the story of the loves and hates of a sea captain for a dancing girl in a Barbary Coast dive. Patsy Ruth Miller and Ralph Ince have the leading parts.

dance called “Leg Mania.” This is good stuff. The band plays “High Fever,” a very hot tune, and Charlie leads in the spelling match of “Constantinople.” The Foster girls have a black and white novelty dance. The “Spirit of ’76” is the overture, composed of patriotic tunes worked together. Stuart Barrie has an organ novelty, “Song Birds,” that is good. At the Indiana.—(By the observer.) a a a ROMANCE IS THEME OF MARIE He was the captain of a whaling ship and she was the new belle of a Barbary Coast dance hall. And they met with the assistance of the owner of the saloon. That is the start of “Shanghied.” Polly really didn’t have anything to do with robbing Capt. Hurricane Haley, but he shanghied her to make her pay back the debt. Polly tried not to take it seriously at first, and then when Haley ridiculed her in front of the crew and made her work in the galley, which is a nautical term for the kitchen, she made up her mind to pay him back every cent taken from him. Then Haley sent her back to the Barbary Coast and she sank lower until she was working in Tai Fu’s place to get the money she needed. Haley finds his mistake and takes her back to sea with him. Patsy Ruth Miller has the part of Polly, the dance hall favorite. She is, good in the role of the dancer and aslo as the schullery maid on the ship. She shows a real depth of feeling in the latter part and as a dancer at Tai Fu’s. Ralph Ince has the part of “Hurricane” Haley. A hard sailing j master and a tough bird who hates not to have the upper hand. He is good. Gertrude Aster has the part of Big Bess, the favorite of the dance hall before Polly came there. Comedies and newsreel complete the program. At the Ohio today and tomorrow. (By the Observer.) a a a Other theaters today offer: “Abie's Irish Rose.” at English’s “The Cop? perhead” at Keith’s; Oklahoma Bob Albright at the Lyric, and “Rose Marie” at the Foutain Square. Takes Position in Africa OAKLAND CITY. Ind., July 2. Prof. A. R. Mather has resigned as head of the education department of Oakland City College to become a school superintendent in Rhodesia, South Africa. With his family he will sail Aug. 29 from New York for Africa. MOTION PICTURES

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CITY LOSES $225,000 Judge Awards Damages to Gravel Company. Judgment of $225,000 against the city has been awarded the Granite Sand and Gravel Company, 1801 Kentucky Ave., for fifty acres of ground condemned for flood control purposes, in an order of Superior Judge James A. Leathers. The suit was brought into Superior Court a year ago on appeal from the award of damages of $61,000 by the board of works, on the grounds it was not sufficient. Later investigations showed the fifty acres contained a deep deposit of gravel, and was of more value to the gravel firm than the board of works offered to pay. Appraisers named by the court set values ranging from $420,000 to $500,000. The property lies along White River near Morris St. bridge. ft Veteran Janitor Retired TERRE HAUTE, Ind., July 2 William P. Carey, 68, is a retired man today. He has just been pensioned by the Government after twenty years and six months steady work at the postofflee as a janitor. Carey is a Republican, but worked through Democratic administrations.

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