Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 124, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 October 1928 — Page 5

OCT. 13, 1928.

PAULINE FREDERICK WILL LAUNCH SEASON AT ENGLISH’S

The Shuberts Will Send Two of Their Big Revues Here, including 'Gay Paree of 1928’ and ' A Night in Spain,’ ON Monday night, Pauline Frederick will open the regular legitimate season at English’s in “The Imperfect Lady, her latest comedy success. Miss Frederick conies here following a six months’ run on the Pacific coast and an all summer run in Detroit. The whole play, from beginning to end, provokes laughter, except in certain tense, romantic situations where it is feared that the heroine may lose her hero because she will not deny the false accusations made against her.

What a clever playwright can do with an amusing situation and a group of interesting characters is demonstrated in Zelda Sears’ handling of “The Imperfect; Lady.” The plot concerns a young woman, daughter of a famous father, who was her parent’s shadow until his death, when she spent a year in New York, determined to enjoy th" spotlight herself. However, New York paid little attention to her, and in desperate loneliness she decided to adopt a baby. When she returned home she found herself more in the spotlight than she dreamed, for none of her townspeople believed the baby was not her own. Ovennight she became an “imperfect lady,” and complications followed thick and fast. Miss Frederick was warmly received in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Detroit, and has been surrounded by her manager, L. C. Wiswell, with a splendid cast of players who have screen as well as stage reputations. Prominent roles are played by Zelda Sears, Thomas Holding, Paul Stanton, Norman Peck, Betty Utmore, Tina Marshall, Margaret Bird, J. Morry Foster, Frankie Raymond, Henry Hall, Burdell Jacobs. tt tt a “GAY PAREE” DUE AT ENGLISH Sailing under the provocative subtitle of “L’Edition du Bal des Quartre Arts” the new “Gay Paree of 1928” will hold forth at the English’s for three nights and a Saturday matinee, commencing Thursday, Oct. 18. In choosing the French equivalent of “Four Arts Ball Edition,” the Messrs. Shubert hit upon a trade mark that conjures in the minds of those who make it a practice to read the public prints thoughts '>t the highjinks performed each yea’ by the art students and their lady friends in the Quartier Latine. The current “Gay Paree” is the third of the series and brand new in program from the time the first dainty ankle is exposed until the last talcum is shimmy shaken on the stage cloth. With the exception of Charle“Chic” Sale the cast is completely different from that identified with the former editions. Even the droii rural comedian will provide anew repertoire. Next to the Sale name in the electric lights is that of Brennan and Rogers, those funmakers whose sophisticated comments on the

| Jack Russell & His Dixie Stompei's j I I a >’ & Stone—‘‘Late Stars of 1 1 France & LaPell—ln the Air # IfM AT* La Follette—The Lon Chaney of 1 7 jjjfeg Vaudeville I I" v \\ A screen classic full of love, I \\' passion and tense action V i '’muv You’ll enjoy every minute of I this great picture a I i LY-RIC 1 I JII An * I theatre \ I 7 w/v pi production a|pnlß| 6 OVERTURE I

With Jannings Jean Arthur, having completed her role in Emil Jannings’ ‘Sins of the Father,” is about to portray Alys La Fosse, hardened Broadway showgirl, in “The Canary Murder Case,” in which Paramount will present William Powell as Philo Vance.

mythical “Margie” is a never failing source of levity to smart audiences such as those who most favor the ilk of entertainment of which “Gay Paree” is the bright shining light Others in the cast include Margie Evans, Kelo Brothers, Sylvia Froos, Chauncy Parsons, John McDowell Gachrey & Hully, Frankiyn Batie, Oliver Reese, Virginia Muray, Lil lian Herbert, Margaret Morano, and the famous Berkhoff trope of girls. tt tt a "NIGHT IN SPAIN” BOOKED AT THE MURAT “A Night in Spain,” the much commented on, Shubert extravaganza which recently played the longest run ever credited to a revue in Chicago, will be seen at the Shubert-Murat for one week, starting Monday night, Oct. 22. Phil Baker has returned to the cast. With his co-stars, Ted Healy and Aileen Stanley, he heads a personnel of over 150 persons, including the eighteen Gertrude Hoffmann Girls, the original Moulin Rouge troupe; Helbt Huara, Cortez and Peggy, Paul and Ferral, Fodi Brown, Mabel Ash, Sid Silvers, Bob Stanley, George Anderson. Glen Dale, Barbara Vernon, Tito Coral, Bobby Pinkus, Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, J. Colvil Dunn, Lillian Smith and the Andreini brothers. Much is made by Chicago commentators of the loveliness of some three score and ten coryphees and the liberality with which they expose their charms. “A Night in Spain” is especially spectacular. One of the most opudent of the many tableaux is that set down on the program as “Columbus at the Court of Ferdinand and. Isabella.” non NEGRO COMEDIANS BOOKED AT ENGLISH’S Those funny comedians, Miller and Lyles, who will appear at English’s Opera House Oct. 22, 23, 24,

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1— Jack Russell and his Dixie Stampers will be among the headline offerings at the Lyric, starting Sunday afternoon. 2 Jessie Arnold is In the cast of “Dainty Dolls,” opening Sunday matinee at the Mutual.

with Wednesday matinee, with their latest and most successful Negro offering of melody and mirth, “Keep Shufflin’,” are trvie humanitarians and believers in justice for their brother men. It is perhaps their truly human appreciation of life that makes them so successful in arousing laughs, which an observer of their offering will note are always based on some human outstanding trait of their race, and not lugged in without reason merely for a grin. Although both Miller and Lyles have worldly goods beyond the dreams of avarice, Mr. Miller owns much real estate in Harlem, New York’s Negro section, which affords him an ample income, and Mr. Lyles indulges himself in the luxury of traveling via Rolls Royce route, they insist on all their vast entourage receiving adequate and ample compensation and belonging to the unions which serve to protect their particular crafts. Many Players in Cast Six First National contract players are working in one picture, "Ritzy Rosie.” They are Alice White, Jack Mulhall, Thelma Todd, Doris Dawson, Frances Hamilton and James Ford.

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SO tremendous is the business that the Vitaphone production of A1 Jolson in “The Singing Fool” is doing at the Apollo that it is necessary to give two extra shows today. The first was given at 9 a. m. Then the regular shows of the day began. At II p. m. tonight a special midnight show will be given. As I write this now, a line of anxious customers is watting to get into the Apollo. The line extends nearly up to Rinks. And it has been standing room and turning ’em away all week with this one.

“The Singing Fool,” starts the second week of its great engagement i at the Apollo today. All records at this theater have been broken. The second week will be just as big as the first. The only difference will be how many special shows Manager Kennedy can get in at his house. And they are talking about this picture. And that means great box office. m a a I have received the following communication from Ralph Freeman of New York, who was here this

E?yfH Mon.,Tues„Wed. CnULldn and Oct. 15-16-17 BARGAIN MATINEE WEDNESDAY America's FAVORiK | j S^^^^MPERFECT iB r *♦ ** • n umtu/t Wr A STAGE PLAY- NOT A PICTURE Nites, SOc to $2.50. Wed. Mat., 50c to $1.50. ENGLISH’S at Oct. 22,23,24 SS. Those Incomparable Comedians MILLER & LYLES in Their 1928 Jazz Riot “KeepShufflin”’ Company of 60 Colored Singers and Dancers, Mostly Girls Jimmy Johnson and His Jazz Band prices—Nite, 50c to $2.50. Mat., 50c to $1.50 SEATS READY THURSDAY ENGLISH’S STOct 25,26,2755: THE MESSRS. SHUBERT present WORLD'S GREATEST OPERETTA mama a JrJw a I 1 TINE The Best “Blossom Time” Company Ever Seen In Indianapolis FRANZ SCHUBERT CENTENARY TOUR Prices—Nite, 50c, SI.OO, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50. Mat., 50c, 75c, SI.OO, $1.50 SEATS READY MONDAY, OCT. 22

ROUND ' With WALTER D. HICKMAN

week in interest of the Schubert Centennial: The Schubert committee for the city of Indianapolis has been organized as a constituent branch of the national advisory body of Schubert week—Back to Melody— Ncv. 18 to 25, sponsored by the Columbia Phonograph Company. Mayor L. Ert Slack is honorary chairman; Edward Nell, chairman of the Metropolitan School of Music: Miss Gladys Alwes, secretary, 27 E. Ohio St., and the membership is as follows; G. O. Friermood, Mrs. Henry Sherman, Arthur W. Mason,

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3 Pauline Frederick will Have the honor of opening the season at English’s Monday 4 Charles (Chic) Sale is one of the stars in- "New Gay Paree of 1929,” starting at English’s Thursday night for three days.

Mrs. Blanch Harrington, Mrs. E. E. Flickinger, Rev. F. S. C. Wicks, Mrs. R. I. Blakeman, Walter Whitworth, W. D. Hickman, Corbin Patrick, Willard McGregor Cheston L. Heath, Elmer A. Steffen, Hugh McGibeney, Ernest G. Hesser, Mrs. Lenora Coffin, Miss Lorle Krull and Miss Elizabeth Kaltz. The Schubert committee x>f Indianapolis is to be the central clearing house for all musical, educational and civic observances of the one hundredth anniversary of the death of Franz Schubert, the “master of melody.” These activities are unique, because an alliance is formed between professional musicians and all of the constructive elements of community life. Details of the celebration of Schubert week will be

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This attraction, GAY PAREE 111, is designed for and destined to the NEW YORK WINTER GARDEN. For the first time a Major Revue is being sent on tour of the leading cities of the country prior to its Gotham Premiere. This radical departure from established custom is due to the unprecedented succss njoyed by its predecssor, GAY PAREE 11, on its recent Transcontinental tour.

LA PULCHRA Loveliest of Mortal Women Crowned QUEEN OF MODELES PARISIENNE at LE BAL DES QUARTE ARTS this eye-beguiling aragon of voluptuous witchery comes as one of the paramount features of the ALL NEW GAY PAREE of 1928. LA PULCHRA poses in the title role of WEDDING OF VENDS.

La Edition du BAL DES QUATRE ARTS (4 ARTS BALL EDITION) In presenting the 1928 version and third of the GAY PAREE series, the Messrs. Shubert have enveloped the performance in an aura of piquant Gallic charm even more pronounced than that manifested in its elder sisters. Save that the spoken lines and the lyrics are done in English the beholder might well imagine himself in the music halls of Montmartre or the ateliers of Montparnasse. Several of the remarkable tableaux vivants are based on originals displayed at the daring BAL DES QUATRE ARTS and as a tribute to this world known carnival of gayety the current edition bears its name.

IF YOU’RE SMART, YOU’LL SEE IT ON THE OPENING NIGHT

worked out by the committee just formed. The proposed calendar of Schubert week is as follows: Nov. 18, Schubert Sunday in the churches; Nov. 19, Schubert education day; Nov. 20, Schubert civic day; Nov. 21, Schubert fine art day; Nov. 22, Schubert day in the libraries; Nov. 23, Schubert in industry; Nov. *H, Schubert radio day; Nov. 25, performaonces of the centennial symphony by Kurt Atterburg, written in homage to Schubert, awarded the Grand Prize of SIO,OOO in the Columbia Phonograph Company Schubert centennial contest. o n u I have been informed that the Indiana Bandmasters’ Association has been formed and officers chosen. Fred Waters of Elkhart is president; Harry Crigler, Blooming-

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‘Dainty Dolls’ at Mutual Joe Moss and Frank Kramer Top Cast of Burlesque Show, "Dainty Dolls” is the title of the new burlesque show opening Sunday afternoon at the Mutual. This show boasts of a large dancing chorus and many special scenes. Joe Moss, Frank Kramer and Mina Bernard are the most conspicuous among the clever artists. Jessie Arnold, Jimmie Marsh, Ruth Bradley and Bob Eugene are the other prominent funmakers, singers and dancers. Two special scenes are shown in "Dainty Dolls,” on a military drill brim full of laughs, and the other that of a train shed, showing. the interior of a Pullman, where some hilarious incidents take place. Rider in the Air Richard Barthelmess has become an air commuter, and uses a plane traveling between his 3everly Hills home and the "Scarlet Seas” location at Catalina Islands. ton, and William Bryant, Terre Haute, are the vice presidents, and that Herman Arndt is secretarytreasurer. The trustees are O. C. Thompson of Lafayette, H. G. Fields of North Manchester and Claude B. Smith of Rising Sun. It is understood that an effort will be made at the next Legislature of this State to get a law by which the citizens of any city, town or township may decide at the polls whether the community is to be taxed for the support of a municipal band. I understand that the bandmasters are in favor of such legislation. Other States have such legislation. a tt a Have just been informed from the office of Harrison Grey Fiske that rehearsals are now in progress in New York for "Much Ado About Nothing,” with Mrs. Fiske, lan Maclaren, Dedro De Cordoba, Charles Dalton, Sydney Greenstreet and others. The Fiske office states that the date of the Indianapolis engagement will be made later.