Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 58, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 July 1928 — Page 7

JULY 28, 1928.

“TELLING THE WORLD” OPENS AT LOEW’S PALACE TODAY

William Haines Has the Leading Part in Comedy Drama; Charlie Davis Appears at Indiana Last Times for Two Weeks, TT7ILLIAM HAINES’ new production, “Telling the World,” VV opened at the Palace Theater today. In this picture for Metro-Goldwyn-Maver, Haines will show himself for the first time as a comedy actor. ‘‘Telling the World” is said to start as light comedy, has its moment of emotional pathos and then ends up with melodrama. This picture has the distinction of being one that father.

•nother, son and daughter can go together and find it precisely suitable to all their tastes. Anita Page, who plays the role of Crystal, is a newcomer to the screen. She is a find for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and is said to be one of the most beautiful girls on the screen. Others in the cast are Polly Moran, Eileen Percy, Frank Currier, Bert’ Roach, William V. Mong, and Matthew Betz. The title of the stage show this week is “Palace Follies,” a novelty, with the orchestra once more playing in the pit. Among the acts are: Walter Hiers, well-known moving picture star, having played in Paramount pictures and Christie Comedies, Moore and Shy; Howell, Haeger and Theodora, internationally renowned adagio dancers and Maxine Lewis. Others to be seen and heard are Harry Fox, master of ctremonies; Lester Huff at the organ, and Emil Seidel and his orchestra. Short subjects and news reels complete the bill.

LAST DAVIS SHOW FOR TWO WEEKS Charlie Davis and his Indiana stage band will appear at the Indiana Theater for the last times the coming week, starting today, for two weeks, during which time they are going to New York to record for the Brunswick Phonograph Company. The final show in which Charlie will be starred is “Au Revoir, but No. Good-Bye.’’ Buddy Rogers, star of ‘Wings,’ and Marion Nixon are seen together in “Red Lips,’’ the photoplay attraction whiifh shares the program with Charlies’ last show. Stuart Barrie at the organ has arranged a solo entitled “A Vaudeville Concert.” The Indiana News is another feature. Inasmuch as it is Charlie last week at the Indiana, he has taken more than ordinary care in arranging an appropriate musical program in "Au Revoir, but Not Goodbye." A number of features are included in the show. The Foster Girls have a number in which they dance with dummies. Others in the show are Billy Gerber, songstress; a rag doll dance by the Rio brothers; musical numbers by the three visiting firemen, Luley, Mealy and Croker. It is a John Murray Anderson show. “Red Lips” tells of a timid freshman, a track star, who enters college, only to And that his chief study becomes women rather than

AUTO RACES Sunday, July 29 2 P. M. A real race in which the drivers will fight for the fastest track records. See — Wilbur Shaw Chas. Landwalen Dutch Bauman Art Smith Louis Schneider R. Templin A1 Jones Homer Dean Bennie Benefield Copland Lewis Jiggs Yeager and Others Fastest Mile Dirt Track in Indiana RUSHVILLE, Indiana

a gay "college widow” type, becomes “The Michigan Kid” is a gambling house operator famed for his luck. Having made his “pile,” the “Kid” decides to go back to his native State cf Michigan for his childhood sweetheart. Shortly before he decided to go, a former rival shoots up the “Kid’s” gambling palace. Learning his identity the “Kid” saves his life, as he finds that the rival has become engaged to the girl and is bringing her to Alaska on the next boat. Intrigue, romance, surmounted by a gigantic forest fire, made “The Michigan Kid” the picture it is. “On record” includes in its cast attracted to him. On the eve of the big track meet the girl is found in the boy’s dormitory and the coach forbids him to enter the meet. Romance is built up in the succeeding sequences of this flaming youth picture. e e tt CIRCLE TO LEASE REX BEACH PLAY Many factors make up the program at the Circle Theater for the coming week. Rex Beach, novelist, wrote “The Michigan Kid,” in which Conrad Nagel, the star of “Glorious Betsy,” and in which Renee Adores of “The Big Parade” fame play the leading roles. Dick Powell has assembled a cast to present an entertainment idea called “On Record,” in which the principal feature is the introduction of Dick’s newest recording, “Last Night I Dreamed You Kissed Me.” Ed Resener has assembled a pottoprri of popular selections from operatic masterpieces and arranged them into an overture. “Operatic Miniatures.” Dessa Bryd’s organ solo gives her audiences an opportunity to sing with her. such persons as Earle La Vere, a funster who likewise plays the accordion; Doris Hue, a personality girl “blues” singer; Hall and Esley, a pair of comedians; Evans and Perez, equilibrists; Sybil Sanderson Fagan, a girl whistler, and Eddie Allen, the staff tenor, who will be heard singing new songs. tt tt tt FLORENCE VIDOR AT THE APOLLO Adapted from a popular French stage farce, “The Magnificent Flirt,” the feature of the new program at the Apollo starting today, stars Florence Vidor in a role that is a perfect fit to her talents as a comedienne. Miss Vidor appears as Madame Florence Laverne, a confirmed, heart-smashing flirt, a resident of Paris addicted to the gaieties and frivolities of the French capital. Though a legion of admirers surround her, it is only natural that, she finally falls in love, the object of her affection being the debonair Count d’Estrange. Adept at the game of hearts, the count is' not any too sure of madam’s fidelity, and when he catches her being kissed by another man, even though his own nephew, suitor of madam's pretty daughter, the count balks, th romance goes glimmering, and situations develop that are attended by much hilarity before the clever madame hits upon an effective plan of action to restore the count’s confidence. H. d’Abbadie d’Arrast, a Frenchman who knows the modes and moods of modern Paris, directed the picture in which Miss Vidor is supported by Albert Conti, Loretta Young, Matty Kemp, Marietta Milner and Ned Sparks. Other program' divertisements include Movietone news reels and Vitaphone acts by Abe Lyman and his orchestra; Coscccia and Verdi, musical comedians ,and Audrey Ferris, Wampas Baby star, who makes her bow in a sketch entitled “The Question of Today.”

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Millard Webb, who directed “The Sea Beast,” has been engaged to direct “Trial Marriage,” based on Elizabeth Alexander’s serial of the same name appearing in the Saturday Evening Post. Booked in Europe An eight weeks’ engagement in France, at Paris and Deauville, is next for Ted Lewis and His Musical Klowns, who close a one-week stay at the Palace, New York, today. MOTION PICTURES

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1— Anita Page and William Haines arc telling the world all about, it in the picture “Telling the World.” It opens at Loew’r Falace today. 2 Conrad Nagel will be seen in the leading role of “The M chigan Kid,” opening at the Circle today.

Park Will Have 139th Army Band Organization of Fifty Pieces to Give Concert % Sunday, One of the extra attractions at Broad Ripple Park Sunday afternoon and evening will be the appearance of the 139th Field Artillery Band, which is stationed at Lebanon, Ind. Under the direction of James H. Hay, the band, cf some fifty pieces, | will give concerts on the stage of j the open-air theater with a pro- [ gram that will embrace both pop- ! ular and classical numbers. The appearance of the band at the park is to raise, money for their mess and uniform fund. Another special offering will be the Swarthout Trio, consisting of Irene Noerr, contralto; Alvin G. Nahre, tenor, and Opal Mae Thomas, accompanist. The trio wiil work in conjunction with the Musical Miracle and offer a program ar- \ ranged by the Wilkin g Music Company. In the past few weeeks Broad Ripple Park has been filled to capacity by pleasure seekers who find relief from the torrid weather in the many cool spots in the park. This especially aplies to the big cool grove which is a Mecca for picnic parties. Outstanding in popularity, however, has been the huge bathing pool with its pure filtered water and array of aquatic devices installed this season for the bathers. "Swimming room” has literally been at a premium with the advent of warm weather. Many persons don their bathing suits at home and motor to the park for a dip. The management announces plenty of free parking space for those who care to drive to the park dressed for swimming. The cool and roomy dance garden with Arbuckle’s orchestra supplying the music for the dancers is another favorite spot, as is the skating rink with its various prize nights. Joy Lane, with its galaxy of features to choose from is a scene of activity from morning until night, and pleasure seekers can have every wish gratified along this “Great White Way.”

First Wife Zezu Pitts has just been signed to play the role of the first wife in Emil Jannings’ next starring picture, “Sins of the Fathers,” which Ludwig Berger will direct. y The leading woman will be Ruth Chatterton. Start Sea Film Camera work was started this week on “The Singapore Mutiny,” directed by Ralph Ince, in which Ince also plays the leading role, with Estelle Taylor in the feminine lead.

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Noted Team at Circle

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Among the better known artists in the new stage show today at the Circle are those of Evans and Perez. They will be introduced by Dick Powell.

Spook House

A perfectly good haunted house is being constructed for the approaching production of “The Haunted House,” from Owen Davis’ successful stage play. After canvassing the neighborhood it was decided that a structure could be built that would answer the purpose far better than an actual dwelling. Studio artists have been put to work on the designs for the various interiors while the exterior will. be decidedly effective. It represents a summer home in the upper part of New York State, with certain characteristics that will make it weird and appropriate for specters from the nether world.

‘My Man ’

Fannie Brice was not kept long waiting to enter upon her first essay at photoplaying as a star of Vitaphone productions. Only a few days after the Belasco stage star reached Hollywood, work on “My Man” was begun, under the megaphone of Archie Mayo. Stage to Screen James Gleason and his wife, Lucile Webster Gleason, have signed with Universal to produce their stage success, "Shannons of Broadway,” for pictures. It will be a talking picture and both stars will portray the roles which they played on Broadway for nine months.

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Evans and Perez

Added to Cast

Ralph Graves and Dorothy Revier, feminine lead, have been added to the cast of the picture, tentatively titled “Into the Depths.” a submarine feature being directed by Irvin Willat, with Jack Holt in the lead. Started Work Ricardo Cortez started work in “The Gun Runner,” suggested by the novel of the same name by Arthur Stringer and being directed by Edgar Lewis. TO START WORK “Squads Right” w'ill go into production the early part of August, with Eddie Gribbon and George Stone in the leading roles.

"Qhe Magnificent flirt"

SMART! Sophisticated! Entertaining! Paris that is of the French! The soul of the Parisian captured for the films; the humor of France translated into a story and interpreted by that mistress of emotions, Florence Vidor.

ALSO acts VITAPHONE-MOVIETONE news

3 “Red Lips” is the name of the Indiana picture that starts today. Here is Marion Nixon who is the leading woman. Buddy Rogers is in the picture. 4 Florence Vidor will be seen in “The Magnificent Flirt” which will start at*the Apollo today.

Announce Recitals for Meek % Two Piano Programs at Indiana Central College, THERE will be two recitals at Indiana Central College next week. Sunday afteroon at 3 o’clock Lynn Arbogast, pianist, of Hartford City, will give a junior recital. Mr. Arbogast is a pupil of Miss Grace Hutchings. He will be assisted by Miss Vera Arbogast, soprano, pupil cf Mrs. Jane Johnson Burroughs. The following program will be

given: "Sonata Op. 13" Beethoven First movement Mr. Arboeast "Nvmphs and Shepherds” Purcell "My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair".. Haydn "Mv Love s an Arbutus" Old Irish "Love Will Find a Way" Raff Miss Arbogast "May Night" Palmgren "Intermezzo” Palmgren "Nocturne Op. 15 No. 2" Chopin "Will o’ the Wisp" Philipp Mr. Arbogast "Mistress Margarita" Penn "Madrigal" Chamlnade "A Child's Night Song" Bassett "Spring Fancy" Densmore Miss Arbogast ' "Danse Macabre" Saint-Saens Mr. Arbogast Miss Hutchings at the second piano. Jane Johnson Burroughs, accompanist. tt a tt WEDNESDAY evening at 7:30 p. m. at the Indiana Central College. J. Robert Eshleman, pianist, pupil of Miss Hutchings, will give a junior recital assisted by Mrs. ! Ethel Gilliatt, soprano, pupil of Mrs. Jane Johnson Burroughs. The following will be the program; "Suite Op. 31” * D'Albert "Allemande" "Gavotte" ‘■Musette’’ J. Robert Eshleman “Farewell Ye Kills” from "Jeanne d’ Arm” Tschaikowski Mrs. Gilliatt “Cpardas” MacDowell

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A GAME of wits in the colorful atmosphere of the continental cases, the fashionable drawing, rooms with a woman in love angling for the man she wants. Clever intri gu e : surprising twists and an enticing strain of restrained humor.

Writes Song

By the arrangement with Joseph Schenck, Irving Berlin will specifically provide an original song, consisting of words and music, entitled “Where Is the Song of Songs for Me?” which will be sung by Lupe Velez in D. W. Griffith’s production of “The Love Song” in which she ' will play opposite William Boyd. The special song will also be the theme melody in the synchronized score for the picture, and will also be the theme for the regular instrumental score. Another contract calls for a special song, “Marie,” by Irving Berlin, | which will be sung as part of Sam- j uel Goldwyn’s production, “The Awakening,” in which Vilma Banky j makes her first individual starring S appearance under the direction of Victor Fleming, with Walter Byron as leading man. “Marie” will also | be the theme. "Velse TrlstV* Sibelins "Feve Angelioue" Rubinstein "Prelude G Mmor" Rachmaninoff J. Robert Fshleman "Sing. Smile, Slumber" Gounod "Pleading” Kramer "Sunlight" Ware Mrs. Gilliatt "Jazz Study" .. .E. Burlingame Hill J. Robert Eshleman Lvnn Arbogast at the second piano. Jane Johnson Burroughs, accompanist. tt a a THE Cooperative Piano Teachers Association recital will be held at Miss Bertha Jasper’s studio, 909 E. East St., Aug. 2. at 8; 15 p. m. Mrs. Roy Metzer, soprano, will assist. Pupils of Mrs. Zena Marks, are Mary Cathern Stoner, ’■ Maurine Warner, Martha Helen Shackelford, Margadean Martz, Louise Walsh, Martha Ingram, Grace Ashby, Wilda Craybill, Adrian Marks. Pupils of Miss Jasper are Louis H. Moehlman. Margaret Demarcc, Mary Catherine Demaree, Laura Louise Metzer and Loretta Martin

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Stunt Man Will Make Five Drops 'Patent Leather Kid' to Make gallon Hop at Riverside, When Claude Shafer, the “Patent Leather Kid,” parachute jumper, leaves the ground Sunday afternoon fit Riverside amusement park for his five-parachute leaps, his father will cut the rope that releases the immense hot air bag for its skyward trip. This, however, will be nothing new, but rather a strict rule in the Shafer family. The elder Shafer has three sons in the parachutejumping profession, and he always starts them on their aerial journeys. Years of experience In the “balloon racket” have given him the right to decide when a balloon is ready to go, and balloon men generally over the Middle West concede that he knows best when to “cut,” especially when his owns sons are "riding the sack,” as they term ascensions.

Five parachute drops, apparently the limit for aerial stunt men, will be the Patent Leather Kid’s program Sunday. In a week or so, he plans trying six drops, but veteran balloon men are attempting to dissuade him from the hazardous attempt, claiming it is impossible for a hot air balloon to reach the height necessary for such a feat. Since the weather turned warmer. Riverside has been enjoying an era of popularity almost unequalled in the park’s history of twenty-five years. The free zoo, with its big black bears and capering monkeys, is being visited by thousands, while the free checking service and free parking for autos, together with the free attractions booked each weekend, combined with the free admission to the park at all times to both children and adults, are causing crowds to visit Riverside this summer.

‘The Swamp’

Gloria Swanson will begin camera work on “The Swamp,” on Aug. 15. Eric Von Stroheim, who is to direct Miss Swanson’s picture, is nearly finished the script, based on his own original story, which is placed in Berlin and German East Africa.

•Chic’in ‘Chi’

The Palace theater in Chicago offers, with pardonable pride, the first appearance in four years of Charles (Chic) Sales. t ■ ■ 'Color Film Howard Mitchell is now directing anew color classic entitled “Maude Muller,” with Priscilla Bonner in the leading role. Others in the cast include William Dillon, Allan Sears and Elinor Vandeveer. Short Revue Another revue, not yet arrived, but in the making and due for an early fall opening in vaudeville, is “Kcmicalities of 1929,” which Lee Stewart is going to present. A story by Inez Gregg entitled “Why Girls Walk Home.” has been purchased for early production It presents anew angle of a familiar theme.

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