Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 271, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 April 1929 — Page 11

WHAT A FINE SHOW IS ‘RIO RITA’ AT MURAT Bert Wheeler, Joyce White, Ethelind Terry, Robert Woolsey and J. Harold Murray Have Never Been Better. RV WALTER D. HICKMAN YOU will probably learn that a man may go into mourning in quite anew fashion. Bert Wheeler i now demonstrating this and Robert Woolsey is broadcasting it to the world. Bert's trousers are not quite up to the waist line and Woolsey suggests Bert is in mourning because hi: "pants are at halt mast.” Oh, dear. Tis true and I about fell out ot my seat. But let me record right here that Ziegleld has never sent to Indianapolis a more beautiful show than "Rio Rita.

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splendid stage pictures. Ziegfcld in this show has given us a tremendous cast. Look r ‘hese names. Ethelind Terry, one of the sweetest little singers on the stage today; J. Harold Murray, a singer who knows how to sing beautiful numbers in just the right way; Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey, two comics and there

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are few' any better on the stage, and Joyce White, one of the cutest little dancing individuals that Ziegield has ever had in any ol his shows. Then there are the Texas Rangers, a gang oi men who know how to sing and how to act. 'em in a manly fashion. Then there are the Albertina Raich dancers in several beautiful ballets. Then added to this are several massive sets, especially the main one in the first act and* the floating cabaret scene and the final scene in the second act. And it takes a lot ol time to put over this whale of a show, starting at 8:15 and ending up at 11:25 o’clock. And that is some running time, but there is so much to be done on the part ot the principals. There is probably no prima donna on the American stage who is so splendidly received by the public and the critics than Miss Ethelind Terry. I have followed the splendid journey of this little singer up the ladder of fame. I have seen her #iany times, and I have never seen her give an indifferent performance. She has the voice and that dramatic sense of showmanship which makes her one of the most valuable prima donnas of today. She is tremendously effective in the dramatic finale in the first act, and in all ot her love ducts with Mr. Murray she still exercises that rare charm and grace which is one of her most valuable accomplishments. The ovate n hat Mr. Murray received astir sneiiis ••Fnllmviner the

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Sun Around” would convince any one ot this man’s ability ot putting over a song number in just the right way. And every time that lie tackles the theme song, “Rio Rita,’ the same effect is obtained. Here is , one musical comedy tenor that delivers every minute that he is on the stage. He also has a sense of comedy that probably was not written in the book. One of the comedy dance hits is offered by Woolsey and Joyce White under the title of “I Can Speak Espagnol.” This may be called the j bull fight scene along new lines, j Mighty good comedy and splendidly done. I have always considered Bert Wheeler my favorite comic and I still am not ready to change. His • souse stunt with Woolsey in the sec- : ond scene of the first act is good j for many laughs. And this man! can dance and how. There are so many things that I j should tell you about “Rio Rita.” But let me tell you straight from the shoulder that this Ziegfeld show is the real article, it is one of great beauty and has the service of real< entertainers. You will not go wrong in buying this show. And “Rio Rita” deserves capacity. Whether it w r ill get it remains a mystery while I write this. See this one. The cast of principals is as follows: Padrone ...Juan Vlllasana Reporter A1 Clair Robert Ferguson 'Rita's Brother' .. Jerome Robertson Carmen Marie Lambert Ed Lovett (a lawyer* Robert Woolsey Davalos ta bandit) Alt P. James Gen. Enrique Poselita Esteban Vincent Serrano Raquel Mildred Adams Piquata. . . . .Mae Johnson Coiichita Naan Lane 'His friends) Lolita Ann Dams Rositita Linnan Hogan Barita. a treet musician Gladys Law Santiago, a street musician. Virginia King Rio Rita Ethelind Terry Chick Bean Bert Wheeler I Dollv. a cabaret girl Jovce White : Jim J. Harold Murray I Sergeant. McGinn Harr.v Ratcliff j I Sergeant Wilkins . Jack Phillips *Of the Texas Rangers) Captain Gonrales David C. Sager l Katie Bean. Chick's first wtfe | .... Eunice Holmes : Montezuma s Daughter Gladys Law ; Premiere Danseuse Ruth Matlock "Rio Rita" is without doubt the

most satisfying musical show that Ziegfeld has ever sent to this city. At the Murat all week. a a a BERKELL PLAYERS COME INTO THEIR OWN The second that Charles Berkell decided to present the comedy, “Meet the Wife,” I knew right then and there that his new players were up against their first real test ol their ability. And the verdict is this—never in the history of Berkell in this city has his company ever given a more polished and finished performance than they are giving in “Meet the Wife.” There are several outstanding triumphs along acting lines this week Os course, the marvelous thing about it is that Miss Mary Louise Walker proves that she is a gorgeous actress in smart comedy. She has the way, the voice, the nervous tempo of Gertrude Lennox, one ot those human pests who runs a husband into an earthquake and another one prays for such an explosion of nature. In other words. Mrs. Lennox is the grand old thing who just talks her way out of one foolish situations right into another onemore ridiculous. Miss Walker by her work in this comedy has established herself as a really gifted and a sincere player. She is dressing the role along the correct Mary Boland lines. Her climax or fall in the first act is splendidly done and all of her extreme Duicy situations are splendidly put over. This is her triumph tins week and what a guarantee for the future. Just watch this woman have this good old town right down on its knees in acknowledging her ability. Mr. Berkell will be very wise if he will le‘ her play the leads in “Lulu Belle,” “The Famous Mrs. Faire” and “The Trial of Mary Dugan.” He has decided to present her in “The Scarier, Woman,” a play ~-en last season at English's under the title of "The Imperfect Woman” and as played by Pauline Frederick. Just watch her go to town, as they say, in those leading roles. Things are now looking right and worthwhile in the Berkell troop. Another well done piece of sustained character work is done by Raymond Appleby as Harvey Len-

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Verdict of the New Shows MURAT—“Rio Rita" is the best show that Ziegfeld has sent to this city and we are not forgetting his numerous Follies. Many cast winners including Ethelind Terry, J. Harold Murray, Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey and Joyce White. LYRIC—OnIy two acts stand out on a tame bill. The winners are the Blue Slickers and Ann Clifton. ENGLISH'S—The Berkell Players come into their very own in "Meet the Wife.” This show sets anew high record for this organization and ushers in a better stock day in this city.

nox, the long suffering second husband. Well dressed, polished and

imart was the haracterization of fames Blaine as ffiillip Lord, the reat author who pecialize and in arthquakes. And let it be reorded here that Carle Jameson as victor Staunton me of those half iaked lily characters, places just enough violet into the role to make it i comedy knockout. Not over done, just

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right and it is a triumph. It is darn difficult to do this sort of thing in stock. The love work is well done by Beatrice Savelle and Robert Blakeslee. And the one stage set is just about right. The whole production is mighty close to road show’ standards. Quite a triumph. See it and this show ushers a new’ day into the Berkell organization as the company is strong on ability. At English’s Ml week. tt n n LOOKING OVER NEW LYRIC BILE Things are generally tame on the current bill at the Lyric with the exception of two acts. The outstanding artist is Ann Clifton, who puts on a male impersonation act that has merit and is different. She opens in a male impersonation stunt and then on a dark stage becomes a dashing woman. Her voice in the higher register is good. Miss Clifton is gifted with a good sense of showmanship and she always keep one guessing just what she is—man or woman. “The Blue Slickers” open up with the collegiate idea and then goes

into one of those freak bands which have been popular on radio and on records. A girl dancer does some nice ballet work in one number. “Tango Shoes” has been seen in this city so often that it is no longer a novelty. It is a hokum act that produces loud laughs and the laughs seem to get louder each season. And that is the big idea. Some pointless hokum material is used by Seymour. Pulman and Bay. Peat and Tolliver are handicapped with some pointless comedy. The dancing is all right. Jungleland presents three people in a contortion act built along familiar lines. The movie is “Trial Mariage.” At the Lyric. Other theaters today offer: “The Broadway Melody” at Loews Palace: “Frivolities” at the Mutual; Charlie Davis at the Indiana; “The Ghost Talks" at the Apollo; “In Old Arizonia" at the Ritz; “The Divine Lady” at the Circle, and “Weary River” at the Ohio. A cannon ball traveling at a speed of half a mile a second w ould take 80,000,000,000 years- to reach the most distant known star clustei

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PUSH DRIVE ON MEXICO REBELS Federal Forces Renew Attack at Jiminez. BY. C. F. FINE Lniled Press Staff Correspondent MEXICO CITY, April 2.—After reported successes on two principal fronts, federal forces today were prepared to press their advantage against the rebels and to renew their attack on Jiminez. in Chihauhau. and on La Cruz, in the Pacific coast sector. Plutarco Elias Calles, in command of the government field operations. informed the presidencia that federal troops were in possession of the principal half of Jiminez and expressed the beliel that after a renewed attack not a rebel would be left in the town. Officials of the government awaited reports of the battle with great anxiety, regarding it as one of the most important engagements of the rebellion. More than one hundred were killed in action in the Sinaloa battles Monday and fifty were captured. it was announced. Only twenty federal soldiers were slain. The rebels, reported partly disorganized, were retreating toward Culiacan, north of La Cruz.

POLICE CAPTURE TWO AFTER SHORT CHASE Two Negroes face vagrancy and vehicle-taking charges today as the aftermath of a thrilling automobile chase punctuated by revolver lire Monday night. The men are Herbert Turner, 28. 1913 North Senate avenue, the driver, and Wagell White, 27. of 1915 North Senate avenue. The chase started when Sergeant

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Daniel Cummings and his squad saw an automobile with mudsmeared license plates turn troin Sixteenth street into Senate avenue. The chase led over lawns, sidewalks. up and down alleys, and finally circled to Eighteenth street, where White jumped out. He was captured' at Twenty-first street. Turner was caught when It® turned the automobile too short, hurdled a curbing, and jammed into a garage door at Eighteenth street. The automobile was stolen from D. D. Gilchrist. 1211 Ashland avenue.