Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 54, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 July 1929 — Page 6

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PASHA TO BE ATTRACTION AT BROAD RIPPLE NEXT WEEK

The Patent Leather Kir). Balloonist, Plans Some New anrl Thrilling Stunts Sunday at Riverside When ► He Makes His High Jump. THE '-■-'mins a*. B'*o3d Ripp]r pgr’ h?? ** err indication of being j on r of the bicre** of the 'rason. pei-fral fr*e "ntcr'alnmcn' features ha* r b*cn booked * hich should be of unusual interest to park eiy***' "ho bv*e a craving for this sort of | amusmen*. One of the principal feature:- *nll b c the Grea‘ Pasha in a "buried ! alive" art and w;U be ?‘aced every evening starting with Monday eve* 1 ning s performance. During the •r<-i; the Great Pa-ha "ill stare ? blind dri*inv" act i In the dOTntrwn bur-ine;- district during the noon hour.

He is tn hr :e-tjrrlv hood" inked and will dri - e an automobile for an hour through 'he downtown traffic Without a c M?'ar>ce from any one. Many organisation picnic: ha* e been booker; for tfie park during the week starting with tomorrow when the ladies' auxiliary to Hoosier Po-‘ Ho. fi24. American legion, will have an all-dav picnic for mothers of the post and 'heir famili r and friends. Wednesday i- to br Car.dj day a* the park a f which tlm* wrapper; from well-known nation'll!.*- ad - vertisrd bar . andic? will he tne open sesame to tfie ga*e and ride The da* will be sponsored bv the Homer Williamson Candy Company, of this rifv as the annual treat of the compan*' to the publ’c. With the actual breaking of hot weather the big swimming pool at the park is commanding considerable attention from local .swimmers. Water fpsts arc taken b*> the park management twice riail* both for sanitary quality of the water and for temperature variations. Tt is the aim of the park management, to keep the water as near 70 degrees Fahrenheit a s is possible, it being one man's duty to make the tests and render reports at stipulated times to the park headquarters where the data is made a matter of record. Sanitary tests are carried on along the same lines. Entries for the Bathing Beauty Revue which is staged ever;* Friday evening at, the openair theater are ine casine daih Prizes are awarded in the contest: the winner being decided by a popularity vote indicated by applause bv the audience. n b v MORE STI NTS PLANNED AT RIVERSIDE Sunday afternoon the Patent Leather Kid. daredevil balloonist, returns to Riverside amusement park to present th r weekly aerial stunts, and as a novelty will lake with him into the sky the near lifesize mascot. lira Dahl, a bathing beauty made of wood. Through an ingenious dive of the "Kid's" own invention, the big doll will make a double parachute leap, cutting two small parachutes after leaving the balloon just before the aeronaut stages his own leaps. Rail workers ot the Peoria fe Eastern system will be among the Rtverside guests Sunday afternoon, several thousand of the railroad's employes coming to Indianapolis in two special trains from Peoria. Illstops being made at various towns en route to pick up the picnickers. The two trains will be routed direct to Riverside and " ill be parked on a spur ,iust east of the resort. The outing is an annual affair at Riverside. Tlie big fun eastle at Riverside Is enjoying an immense popularity this summer, and is always crowded with throngs of visitors who whoop with glee as they encounter the hundreds of fun features on a journey through the structure. The Canals of VPnice likewise is attracting the park crowds, the beautiful gcndola ride through scenes of beauty being entirely new this season. Thp ever-popular coaster rides continue to thrill, while the archery courts and skeeba.il alleys are proving entertaining to thousands. Her Third .Tav Brennan, who has been seen lu two highly successful Vita phone talking acts, has just completed a third number at Warner Bros. Fastern Vitaphone studios, with Ann Butler playing opposite him. Mr. Brennan's first Vitaphone sketch was marie in Hollywood with Olive Tel] and Mabel Normand. His new skit i<? railed "You Don’t Know the Half of Tv" written by Mr. Brennan for himself and Miss Butler. Brennan recently clewed with Earl Carroll's "Fioretra." and Miss Butler quit a successful vaudeville tour in John A Murray's act. “Driftwood," owing to the death of her husband and partner. Hal J. Parker. She is contracted to apepar wjth the new "Greenwich Village Follies."

Movies Use Foster's Music

When Stephen Foster wrote *’Suwanee River.' he had in mind that it be sung gently by ladies softly playing their own accompaniment on the spinet or the organ. At least the guess can be hazarded. Had he been told that some day a picture would sing it from a screen, his reply would have been a polite: “Yes? - ' and a lift of the eyebrow. In Paramount's all-talking-singing picture. “The Pane o of Life. " adapted from Burlesque." now in production at the Hollywood studios. Foster's “Suwanee River" is used on several occasions. It. is the melody to which Hal Skelly and Nancy Carrey dance

Good News Fred Kohler, the burly actor who has been the antagonist of George Bancroft's Thunderbolt." The Drag Net." "The Show Down." Underworld" and has played important roles in scores of films, has been signed by Paramount to a long-term contract. This action came as a reward for the outstanding characterization given by Kohler in •Thunderbolt." now playing at the Rivoli. snd his demonstration that the microphone held no terrors for him.

RKO Plans for Thirty Big Movies Producing Firm Includes Six Road Attractions in List. RKO is to concentrate on thirty productions for the season of 1929-90. each of these to bb of major importance, as Radio Pictures officials are of the opinion that present showmanship demands only * t be*<'s" of this tvpo. handled with tht care and individuality bestowed on legitimate productions by Broadway producers. Six of these productions of roadshow caliber, listed as super-spe-cials, arp “Street Girl" with Betty Compson: “Florenz Ziegfeld's “Rio Rita." Vincent Youman's “Hit the Deck:" “High River." a Herbert Brennon production: "Vagabond Lover." with Rudy Vallee and his Connecticut, Yankees, and “Radio Revels." an original operetta with book, lyrics and music by Harry Ruby and Bert Kalmar. Among the major all-talking productions announced are nine "specials." nine “radio" pictures, three Richard Dix productions and three Bebe Daniels productions. The nine “speeials" include “HalfMarringe." “Side Street.," “The Delightful Rogue." "Night Parade,” “Dance Hall.'’ second Rod La Rocqu? production tentatively titled "Strictly Business;" “Upperworld." "Framed." and an as yet untitled production starring Betty Compson. The nine Radio's" will include "Hunted." “The Very Idea," "Tanned Legs." “Jazz. Heaven," four productions tentatively titled 'Ladies of the Port.” “The Love Captive." “Sensation.” Damaged,” also "The Fire Walker," The titles of the three Richard Dix productions are yet to be announced. “Wild Heart” and two others yet to be decided upon will provide the vehicles for the Bebe Daniels trio of coming attractions. All of these productions are to be done with dialogue and sound effects. the majority with music. The productions having silent as well as dialogue versions will be: ■ High River.” “Night Parade.” ■Half-Marriace.” “Side Street,” Delightful Rcgue.” “Tanned Legs.” "Wandering Men." “Hunted." ‘Upperworld," Framed." and three Bebe Daniels specials yet to be titled.

Still Funny Chester Conklin, the noted character actor who last was seen and heard as the nigh', watchman in “The .studio Murder Mystery,” has been assigned by Paramount to plav an important comedy role in “Fast Company." the talking film adaptation of Ring Lardner's -play, “Elmer the Great.” This story of 'he baseball diamond and the vaudeville stage will bed by Edward A. Sutherland. Conklin will have one of the smal' town roles which he has presented in numerous films as the president of the Gentryville Chamber of Commerce. The east of Fast Company" now includes Evelyn Brent, Jack Oakie. Richard “Skeets” Gallagher. Gwen Lee. Eugene Fallette. Arthur Houseman and Sam Hardv. Ho Started Right Harry Welsh, the comic waiter in Boom Boom." the musical comedy now delighting Boston audiences, knows well the character he mimics 35 Re was a restaurant waiter before he went on the stage.

their graceful waltz clogs, spotted, frequently during the picture. Is Honored A1 Jolson in his Vitaphone picture. "The Singing Fool." has received another mark cf distinction by being selected as the first attraction at the largest atmospheric theater in Great Britain. The house is the Brixton Astoria in London, which will have its opening in August. Gets His Abroad Herbert Lomas, who plays the father in Bird in Hard" at the Morosco theater, sends to England for his particular brand of tobacco which he smokes on and off stage.

RIVERSIDE SUNDAY AFTERNOON PATENT LEATHER KID IN THRILLING PARACHUTE LEAPS !n>a Dahl. World* Dvmhffit Hathin? IVautv. trill trith th* Kid** and mfifc* a double leap. BF THFRF JUST FOR FUN

I—Beb and Gale Sherwood and their singing orchestra-. New at the Lyric. Riverside. Sunday 2 C's aiide Shafer, known a- T h? Fa tent Leather Kid. w : ” fum'-h mere aw'al fhri"*- at -fNcd'w -r-.u are w : *fi -Say T* With Music.” 'be stage show now at the Indiana-

Local Boy and Girl Arc On New Bill at Lyric Allison and Fields Along with Bob and Gale Sherwood, who open at the Lyric today, will be another local boy and girl, who are presenting a special vaudeville act called “Rhapsodies and Blue " Thev are Mary Allison and Irvin Fields, both Indianapolis products, who have gained quite a reputation for themselves in Keith vaudeville. Mary Allison received both her education and musical schooling in this city. She graduated from public schools and also Shortridge high school. Mary received the greater part of her musical ability under the guidance of Arthur Monning. who was then connected with the College of Music and Fine Arts here.

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ANOTHER- Indianapolis girl will have her name in the big lights . soon on Broadway. This became known today when it was announced 'hat John Murray Anderson has engaged Miss Shaler for a principal role in his new. Murray Anderson's Almanac," which will open at the Casino theater, New York. Aug. lb. Miss Shaler Is an Indianapolis girl, being the daughter of General Charles Shaler. She attended Tudor hall here and was also a schoolmate of Ruth Fage. the dancer. I am informed 'bat Miss Shaler will introduce two very unusual

numbers. Golden Hod' and "Paris in the revue. t> ts The following is the Carillon program to be played by Anton Brees at the new Scottish Rite cathedral Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock and on Tuesday at 8 o'clock: Rubens March Pete Benoit r Her You Calling Me" C. Marshall •Auld lane Syne" Bc J? ,c !l A . ir ■ The. Rosary" E. Nsvtn Aliegro Moderate". O Van Hoey I Love to Tell the Story ’... ay. G. Fisher "Work for the Nicht Ts Coming Lowell Mason v - Maria" Gounod a■ - des larmea from Martha F. von Flotow Tnte-ov\vo from Cavalleria Rustier*" P. Mascagni Star-Spangled Banner" s o Elizabeth Patterson, for years the Stuart Walker favorite here, seems to be all set in the talking movies. She is now working on the west coast Fox lot and has many talkers m make. I am told that she is in great demand for her type of character acting. Will you ever forget her as the undertaker's widow in "A Very Good Young Man"? a tr it ! The Indianapolis Civic theater f mav not reach the financial subI scription coal which will enable the ; organization to start at once on enlarging Tbe Playhouse. They may be able to enlarge the s f age and

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1 dressing rooms, workshop and the ! like, but it looks doubtful if the I auditorium will be enlarged this | year. That condition is all wrong. I They are enough wealthy people in ! this city to give this organization | the needed security to eo through i their entire extension program. It jis about time that Indianapolis ! wakes up to the civic value of this j organization. AMUSEMENTS

Permsv Athletic Park 2 Shows S. Eastern 2 „ andlib WILD WEST SHOW WITB HIS ENTIRE MOTION PICTURE CO, TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY Clftj-k A Cade Drug Sftore

T> I j. Jlj laX JLv w XvJ Offer Some New Faces Colonial Producer Adds Paul Rene to His Cast. J EG H. BUT*Kr. the Colonial. Lj producer, has returned from a trip to New York and brings back with him some new material, costumes. lighting effects and two new principals. Paul Rene, a tenor, and Mildred Wood, soubrette. All these will be utilized in the coming week's offering "Melody Land." Among the several song hits are “My Old Fashioned Girl." "The Balloon Girl" and a prettily staged • Rain" number. The comedy hits include “Casey the Fireman." 'The Bath Between" and “The Pulman Train.” Against shifting backgrounds of New York's east side, and the luxurious surroundings of a “swanky” Park avenue apartment house. Fannie Hurstls stage play. “It Is to Laugh.” has been made into a talking picture by Columbia Pictures and will be the screen feature for the week under the title “The Younger Generation

Clothes A re Very High Twenty-nine of the most rare- , fully made party dresses ever to b° ! created were completed this week j at the Paramount studios in Holly- | ! wood for leading players and extras Charles (Buddy) Rogers’ new -tarring vehicle, “River of Romance." I Twenty-four women worked three 1 weeks on 4.022 yards of silk, chiffon, crinoline and taffeta for the 1.340 period gowns used in party sequences of the production. Long gloves, heart necklaces and square-toed shoes were also made ! to be worn with the dresses. Alary Brian and June Collyer each have costumes containing more than 200 yards of material apiece. Wallace Beery. Henry B. Walthall. , Fred Kohler. Anderson Lawler and | Natalie Kingston are featured in i the production, an adaptation of j Booth Tarkington's “Magnolia.” Richard Wallace is directing. Miss Crawford Is Busy Kathryn Crawford, who has just finished roles in “Modern Love" j and “The Climax" at Universal I City, ha? been cast in support of | Ken Maynard in "The Golden | Bridle." Harry J, Brown is directing this romance of southern Calijfornia. with a cast including Gino | Corrado. J. P. McGowan and Frank I Yaconelli,

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C©L©MIAL COR. ILLINOIS and NEW YORK Week Com- Tomorrow GIRLS—MUSIC —COMEDY “MELODY LAND” Special Music —Elaborately Staged Eddie WSTe —Bonnie Loyd Paul Reno—Mildred Wood Mel Copeland—lrene Josiin Frank Martin—Daisy Due (DOZEN DANCING DOLLS ON THE RUNWAY —ON THE SCREEN JEAN HERSHOLT LINA BANQUETTE—RICHARD CORTEZ iv the talking feature “YOUNGER GENERATION'' MATINEE 15 c— N IGHT.. SAT IRDAi. SUNDAY MATINEE. 30C

BROAD RIPPLE EVERY NIGHT NEXT WEEK, STARTING MONDAY Great Pasha In a Mysterious. Awe-Inspiring Flirtation With Death— Buried Alive! EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Bevy of Bewitchingly Winsome Beauties in a Bathing Girl Revue "Swim in Drinking Water”

Novelty Players at Apollo Tne Blue Ficr-r-, The Blue Ridgers. novelty instrumental entertainers, are one of the Vitaphone features on the Apollo program with Warner Brothers great production. “Noah's Ark.’" The Blue Ridgers are mountaineer specialty artists, noted in vaudeville and for their radio programs. They arc assisted in their Vitaphone presentation by Cordelia. Mayberry. Irene Franklin, famous smging comedienne, is a scintillating ~ f ar who enhances the Apollo program with a group of her inimitable character sones.

Seoft Signs Contract Walter Scott, well-known on the New York musical comedy stage, j? signed to play the lead opposite Laura La Plante in “One Rainy, Night," Thw production is already in work at Universal City under the direction of Emmett Flynn.

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Four Flayers Engaged Feyr players have bean selected by Harry Pollard to p'ay in the Owen Davis stage success?. “Tonight at Twelve." They arc Robert Ellis. Merman Trevor. Mary Doran and Den Douglar-. Production will se* under way a.t Uni**ersal City next weak.

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Sherwoods Headline at Lyric Well-Known Entertainers Open Week's Engagement Here. Tjor and Gale Sherwood, Indian* -I-e spoils* pu p. srp the underlined feature of the Radio-Keith* Orpheum vaudeville bill opening today at the Lyric. It has been many years since the Sherwoods have been seen or heard in their own home town. Since leaving this city many years ago Bob and Gale Sherwood with their singing orchestra have gained quite a reputation for themselves in motion picture theaters and over the Keith vaudeville eircuii, It was Bob and Gale who firs' in■roduced the now popular stage band policy in the middle west. Their singing, music and entertaining in the various theaters in he old days vere real drawing cards. The featured members of the entertainers are Bob Sherwood Jr. and Leon La Verdi. Mary Allison and Irvin Fields, also Indianapolis products, who ha;*e gained quite a reputation in vaudeville circuits throughout, the country, AY? to be seen and heard on this bill. Thev bring with them their musical fiovelty called “Rhapsodies and Blues.” Fields is a violinist, while Mary is a. pianist. “The Mysterious Violin.” a fantasy offered by the couple, is one of the highlights of their act. Emily Darrell, one of vaudeville's clever comediennes and monologists. depicts in her present vaudeville act. a girl employe in one of Wool worth's emporiums. Her material is said to be both original and humorous. A surprise specialty called ‘Banana Oil” will be the serving of Raymond Karle and Ethel Rovein, who will open the bill. “Fancy Baggage.” Warner Brothers’ comedy drama, with part talking. comes to the screen of the Lyric for the week, starting today. The cast includes Audrey Ferris. Myrna Loy. Hallam Cooley. Wallace MacDonald. George Fawcett, Edmund Breese. Burr Mclntosh and Eddie Gribbon. The story, which was written W* Jerome Kingston and shaped to the use of the speaking screen by the veteran C. C-raham Baker, is a unique combination of sense and nonsense. It has to do with the ways and means adopted b r the most modern of flappers to get her aaed father out of money tangles which her extravagances has caused. Do You Know That — Eleanor Painter. Lyric soprano, who recently made her first appearance in a Vitaphone short, sang m the first modem American opera ever to be c-iycri in Paris. Tbis was Frank F. Harling's “Light From St. Agnes," presented at the Champs Elysees Theater on June 19, 1929. with the composer conducting. “Tommy Meighan j? 'be husband of Frances Ring, sis'c. of Blanche Ring, who lately made a Vitaphone short subject singing two of her greatest musical corned.** hits, “I’ve Got Rin-s on My Fingers” and “Bedelia." Tommy Meighan has completed his first, talking picture. Tb<* Argyle Case," a Warner Bros. Vitaphone production. Frances Ring has not acted for a number of years. John Barrymore, who made his reputation as an actor in large part through his naturally charming and will modulated voice, will firs* he hoard upon the .screen in a Vitaphone feature production. "General Crack." one of Warner Brothers' new reason productions.