Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 66, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 July 1929 — Page 7

TCLY 27. 1929.

DOLORES COSTELLO HAS LEAD IN MELODRAMA AT PALACE

Charles Rogers Has Romantic Part in Booth Tarkington s “Magnolia," Which Has the Movie Title of "The River Romance," at the Indiana. T-T’r- ro r*h -r r 0 f Dolores Costello as star and Michael Curtiz. direcTANARUS:. .tiv in Warm B thers’ great Vitaphone 1 f ■;■ r ; V‘,; n n evidence in Mis* Costello’s latest all-talking • a " opening at the Apollo todav "prue A” is a story of New icrk, startling m i.s Ma - lensive panorama of the many sided meA':?;: ".A gSTST* iMtd gaiety ot It. blatant Digh ’r! ' r <r”r. ,rrrars in the role of Maria Morton, a girl reared in . ‘ ....... IV-o Sphere r s a fashionable school for girls, but who is \\ : > • LAf ' oreditarv influences. Through an escapade in which she T ”’ “ . c-pelled from the institution.

Romance develops ’vhen the boy n ~r rci -T-jrh her in this ex-r.ri".f-r.ce a rain comes into her life wb.n hr subsequently discovers ,t‘ v . ,-;.er. whom Maria had hVrn V a ;,ght to believe a society wrr'iar. engrossed in welfare work, is in reality, hostess in a disrepuShatfTing the girl's illusions this knowledge is responsible for the en- - r; ~ drama, charged with tense moinf -ts and thrilling climaxes. Ithe cast supporting Miss Cos•r. no are Grant Withers. Louise Dresser. Otto Hoffman. Douglas Gerald and Lee Moran. El Brendel and Flo Bert, musical comedy stars, in a merry ski’ entitled “Bean Nigh*." and Clarence Ti- dale, sensational Negro tenor introducing a group of songs of the southland, are the Vimphone ace which, with -r p *rns news re I.s romplefe the 808 “The Rover o Romance." starring ep.aties 'Buddyi Rogers in an ailiking Pa: imount picture, is now playir.r t the Indiana theater. “Castle of Dreams" i.s the stage presentation and offers Charlie Da- ' is and his orchestra, supported by a cast- of Publix talent. ‘ River of Romance" shows Rogers in a role of a young man returning from caste: n schooling to his southern plantation home. Upon his return lie was branded a coward and a weakling because he would not ficht a duel according to the custom of the south. The girl to whom he was betrothed deserted him because of this He was an outcast of southern society m which he lived. Yet, he fought back bravely and won the confidence of his friends and family, and gained the true love of the girl who never deserted her trust in his ability to make good. Rogers is seen portraying a dual personality, that of the coward son, and that of the "Nortorious Captain Blake." experienced gambler and murderer. It is said to be his most colorful part since his success in “Wings." Mary Brian is the leading feminine player in the production. Others in the cast are Wallace Beery, June Collyer. Fred Kohler. Henry B. Walthall and Natallie Kingston. Supporting Davis in the stage production. ' Castle of Dreams." are Block and Sully. Jule and Carl Luster, Spoor and Parsons. Henri Mack, Sybil Sanderson and Fagan, and the Foster girls.

HEAVY DRAMA NOW AT THE PALACE Flying cameras that follow actors through doors and even float out of windows, magic light filters that turn a bright summer sea into a grim winter ocean, the first filming of an actual sunset—these are just some of the details of film magic in ‘Wonder of Women," Clarence Brown's sensational European drama featuring Lewis tone. Peggy Wood and Leila Hyams. which will open at the Palace Saturday with sound synchronization and talking sequences. The drama, a most unusual one. is embellished by scientific devices as interesting as the story itself, which is an adaptation of Herman Sudermann's "The Wife of Stephen Tromholt." A replica of a modern German town was constructed, as well as two replicas of Germany's queer railroad trains, two railway stations, a great opera house and a magnificent concert hall. Quaint German home life is contrasted with futuristic apartments in the Bohemian "musical bo* of Berlin. A great symphony marks the climax of the drama and haunting music figures as an integral part of it. a thing never before done on the screen. The play is a dramatic story of the loves and romances of a German musical composer, the role played by Lewis Stone Peggy Wood plays his wife, to whom he always returns after one of his “romances" in the Bohemian set. Clarence Brown directed with the usual deft touches that mark such cf his works as "Flesh and the Devil." "The Goose Woman” and others. Leila Hyams plays the vivid opera singer who lures the love of the romantic composer, and George Fawcett is seen as the gruff old family physician Harry Myers, as the Bohemian music critic, has a splendid character role, and Sarah Padden. famous or. the stage in "The Cold.” plays the household companion of the wife. Little* Dietrich Haupt. son of the famous actor. Ullric Haupt. first appears in the play, and later his older broth?". Ullric Haupt Jr., takes h’.s place, denoting a time lapse of several years. Wally Albright Jr., and Carmencita Johnson are two other clever children in the production. The dramatic highlights are the pathetic death scene in the seaside cottage, the dramatic moment when Peggy Wood invades the wild party to face her rival for her husband's love, the dramatic meeting on the train, ar.d the heart-gripping scene where the heroine buys toys in the toy shop for her baby, not knowing, as do all the rest in the store, tha* the child lies dead a fe?doors away. The balance of the program will offer the "Our Gang" kids first all talking comedy titled "Small Talk." in which the Gang is east as orphans During their trips about the city, they visit an ex-orphan who has been adopted by a wealthy family, and who has been left alone in the house. Nothing but mischief is carried on by the gang during thair visit, which leads to a hilarious finish. Raymond Hitchcock, star of musical comedy shows, and Eric Blore will be seen and heard in a Metro

Movietone act titled. “Sardines ala Carte." in which Hitchcock is cast as a waiter attempting to serve an English dude. The balance of the bill will include the Fox Movietone News, Lester Huff at the organ console, and ’he M. G. M. News Pictorial. a b a BILLIE DOVE ON VIEW AT CIRCLE Billie Dove comes to the Circle today in her latest Firs' NationalVitaphone talking production, "The Man and the Moment." After a number of pictures which took her to Europe, technically speaking, in which she played foreign roles. Miss Dove is again an American girl in this picture, which is taken from the story of the same name, by Elinor Glyn. It is the story of an orphan girl who marries a man to escape the limitations pur upon her activities by her guardian. The hectic experiences that follow make up a story of intense interest and many dramatic experiences. Rod La Rocque is seen opposite Miss Dove in this story and Gwen Lee plays the “other woman." Billie Dove learned to pilot an airplane while making the picture. The scenes called for some intricate shots, in which Miss Dove drives the ship alone. After a few lessons, she mastered the art of piloting a ship and is enthusiastic over travel by air. George Fitzmaurice. the man who directed “Lilac Time,” also directed "The Man and the Moment," which has been termed one of Miss Dove's greatest pictures. An all-talking comedy, “When Caesar Ran a Newspaper." with Sam Hardy and Raymond Hatton, is an added attraction on the bill. Rudy Vallee, popular New York master of ceremonies and his orchestra, are to be heard in a Vitaphone act. Codec and Orth are an other act on the program. Dessa Byrd, presenting a “New Show Era” organ solo in which many of the musical numbers from the coming big pictures are featured, will complete the bill. 808 BANCROFT MOVIE AT OHIO George Bancroft's second alltalker, “Thunderbolt,” comes back to the New- Ohio today for a week’s engagement, It was directed by Josef Von Sternberg, maker of "Underworld,” in which Bancroft also appeared. In “Thunderbolt" Bancroft plays the part of a fearful death dealer who sways the lives and destinies of hundreds of human beings, and shows the death house in Sing Sing's death row. where the final scenes of the picture are portrayed. Supporting Bancroft are Fay Wray and Richard Arlen.

Miss Wray plays the part of the girl who turns Bancroft down to abandon the life of a racketeer. She meets Arlen and they fall in love with each other. Arlen incurs the enmity of Bancroft, is tricked and sentenced to the electric chair. The climactic scenes then arise. Bancroft has sworn he will kill Arlen. The tense, suspenseful moments that follow keep the interest at a high pitch until the final fadeout. Vita phone hits of unusual caliber are included on this bill, with an all-talking issue of the "Collegian" series, 808 NEW MOVIE AT THE GRANADA Two people murdered at a dinner table, both in the same manner and by the same weapon—a carving knife 1 —furnishes the plot and mystery for "The Donovan Affair,” Columbia's all-talking thriller, showing at the Granada Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The picture was adapted from the Owen Davis stage play and the cast includes such prominent players as Jack Holt, Agnes Ayres. William Collier Jr.. Dorothy Revier and John Roche. A dash of comedy is provided by Hank Mann and Ethel Wales, proud parents of the twins. Vitaphone acts, news reel and novelties will complete the program. Will Wisecrack for Film Arthur i Bugs'* Baer has joined Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer's dialogue wisecrackers and the regulars at the I luncheon roundtable are wondering I who they can get as an interpreter I when "Bugs” meets Robert tHoppy) Hopkins in a duel of slang.

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| s ' s B THEATRE ,\ow *F Cv‘' N 4 <*>. 9 YOUTH men ONLY BOLD. DARING CONTINUOUS DAILY 9 A. M. TO 11 P. M.

1— Billie Dove has the chief role in “The Man anrl the “Moment" now at the Circle. 2 Grant Withers and Dolores Costello have both a lovely and an exciting time of it in “Madonna of Avenue A," now at the Apollo. 3 George Bancroft is seen and heard in “Thunderbolt,” opening today at the Ohio,

Comedian Added to Colonial Jimmy Bova, Fun Maker, Is Latest Member at Colonial, TIMMY (No Push; Bova joins the " Colonial company, commencing Sunday, and will be seen in the principal comedy role of “Breezing By,” the new burlesque which opens for the week. Bova is well known over the burlesque circuit. He is an Italian comedian. In the cast with Bova will be seen Mildred Wood, soubrette; Paul Reno, Irene Joslin, Eddie Ware, Frank Martin, Daisy Due and the Colonial chorus. The screen feature for the week will be the William Boyd talking feature, "The' Leatherneck.” The picture tells a human, intensely dramatic tale of three marine buddies and of their adventures in parts of Russia and Manchuria. Against this varying and colorful background the story carries this loyal trio through romance, comedy and drama which, at times, reaches spectacular heights. Meeting in war time two American marines and a German soldier form a comradeship which lasts through a decade and carries them from one outlying post of the world’s civilization to another. When one meets romance, the others help him to attain his heart's desire. When disaster blasts his heart and happiness, they offer their own lives on the altar of revenge. In the hands of such able players as William Boyd. Alan Hale and Robert Armstrong the three buddies, through weal and woe, are hearty and often humorous. Lon Loves to Fish Lon Chaney, who fishes between pictures, returned to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios from his recent vacation with a record of 125 trout in a single week-end’s fishing. All his friends dined on trout on his return. >

OUR GANG’ Kids in Their First 1 Talking Comedy RAYMOND HITCHCOCK in "Sardines A La Carte” FOX MOVIETONE NEWS 1 LESIEH HUFF OgGANLOGUB %

Sunday School Lesson

The International Uniform Sunday school lesson for July 28. The Character and Career of Daniel. Daniel 1:1-1, 18, 20; 2:17-24. BY WILLIAM E. GILROY, D. D. Editor of The Congregationaiist IT is difficult to deal with the Book of Daniel without making some reference to the careful and scholarly study of the book in recent years which has resulted in a somewhat different conception of it from that of a generation ago. At that time the Book of Daniel was regarded as an authentic historical narrative, and thebe was a tendency to regard the teachings of the book as dependent upon the acceptance of the story as literal history. Today the prevailing view in almost all outstanding centers of Biblical study regards the Book of Daniel as an apocalypse—somewhat of the same general type of literature as the Book of Revelation in the New Testament. Broadly speaking, it seems undoubted that the book was written long after the events described could have happened historically, and the book came out of a period of persecution very much like that out of which the Book of Revelation came a little later. It was one of the latest to be admitted to the canon of the Old Testament, From the standpoint of its spiritual teachings the interpretation of the book is not greatly affected by the view of it which one feels must be taken. One might just as readily refuse to see spiritual truth in the parables of Jesus or in the Book of Revelation itself as refuse to regard the Book of Daniel as valuable in its religious teachings because it happened to be an apocalypse rather than a piece of literal history. The dominant theme of the book is emphasized in the title of this lesson. It is the character and career of Daniel, illustrating the life of the man of firm purpose and integrity of faith whose character can not be overwhelmed by outward circumstnaces of comfort or preferment. but who stands by the things in which he believes, regardless of outward consequence or result. Here, in an age of trial for the faithful under conditions of bitter persecution, is the conception of a young man and his companions of unblemished character, well disciplined and able in the things that pertain to life —men in whom good-

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4 Mickey Mcßan is seen in “Father and Son,” now at the Lyric. Lewis Stone has thi • pleasant duly in “Wonder of Women” at the Palace. g Charles (Buddy) Regers has a romantic lead in “River Romance,” now at the Indiana.

ness is not merely a futile lack of evil, but whose goodness is expressed in positive strength of mind and soul and in thorough ability and equipment for the fulfillment of their work in life. Surely that great ideal ought to stand cut for the youth of today, especially at a time when there is so deep a contract between the ideals that govern in many Quarters and this ideal of character combined with strength. It is the man of deep humility, who feels how little he is in comparison with the greatness of God’s purposes, who becomes the man of real daring when he is conscious of the call of God. Daniel appears before us as a young man ready for any emergency. Just what he had planned for his life work is not clear, but in submitting himself to the will of God with a readiness for every emergency that should arise he found the highest career possible. It would be well if our young folks might bear that in mind also in these days when so much stress is being laid upon determining a vocation. To equip one's self to the very highest in character and knowledge is the first great essential. Life almost invariably brings a career that is worth while to the one whose spirit is consecrated and whose consecration is accompanied by all the preparation and equipment that one’s opportunities have made possible. From every standpoint Daniel ought to be a great and inspiring study for the'young. Anita Designs Her Own Anita Page, who plays the heroine in William Haines’ new Metro - Goldwyn-Mayer picture “Speedway,” has evoived new fashions from her role. She took the aviator’s outfit she wears in the picture, and by adding skirts adapted it to a smart new idea for street wear that's becoming quite a Hollywood craze. Miljan Is in “Jungle” John Miljan. who is now playing in “Jungle” and has just completed a part in “Speedway.” also Holmes Herbert and Eugenie Eesserer. prominent character actresses, have been added to the stock player list at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio.

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Lovers Are Different in T alkers .. Norma Talmadge Rather Laments Passing of Siients, THOUGH she does not exactly lament the passing of silent I films, Norma Talmadge, star of United Artists’ “Tin Pan Alley,” being directed by Lewis Milestone, is sorry that the pictorially beautiful close-ups of love scenes are becom- ; ing passe with the perfection of : dialogue in pictures. “In the first place, no amount of ' dialogue can express the sweet, sin--1 cere and invariably speechless emoj tion we call love.” declares Miss Talmadge. “In the old pre-talk ; days we interpreted it by mean£ of expressive eyes, a gesture of the : hands and perhaps twenty to thirty ; feet of film just looking at each other. ‘ It was these delicate love scenes, | so near to real life, that tended to : popularize motion pictures, i ‘ “At the present stage of sound | technique, where every foot of film i must be crammed with talk, pro- ! ducers are reluctant to insert a more or less static scene that from the | standpoint of dialogue alone dies after the first ‘I love you.’!” Miss Talmadge holds that love is ! snent and that in real life a wordy i proposal is both obsolete and | ludicrous.

Uses Many Microphones Margaret Wycherly, famous stage i actress, required three different microphones fer her first role in I talking pictures, in Metro-Goldwyn- ; Mayer’s “The Thirteenth Chair.” | She speaks in her natural voice, a j shrill child’s voice, and a deep bass j man’s voice in one scene, and to 1 handle the varied frequencies three differ err: iy tuned “mikes" were used. Still Makes Dresses Gilbert Adrian, wardrobe designer j at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio, i has signed anew : contract with this | company.

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“Scooter” Lowry

The Lyric has booked three of the original " Our Gang kids in person soon. And “Scooter” Lowry will be present. They will be an August attraction at the Lyric.

[L.i*C|ioU)i£i MjSm* H 9 jf 1 ' STARTING jMI 'today ! Her 2nd pi \ all-x alking !& mgSmik . America’s Boy Friend— YSpP" I (delightful in his greataßßy** est, most romantic role! X pKa CHARLES /BUDDY! IjROGERSj* klip’ River of Romance] | MARY BRIAN j Dr “*> b % 9w \ J Sr[M WALLACE BEERY / Qk^J Picture "Buddy” ay swag- Jj BA A tfe vrKr / B irering. notorious "Colonel i Wt * >. / Blake” of Booth Tarkinr- IL M lon's ever-popular novel, / C nrtl- . Ma?noUa / ■B Think of him as a Jj \m( .a * -hearted lo'er in 1/ le &. r ® Sctillv ill

Skaters Start on Big Grind Second Annual Endurance Contest Attracts Attention. THE second annual endurance roller skating contest which started at Broad Ripple park rink Friday night at 10 o'clock gives promises of “exceeding the speed limit” by far in point of attendance and interest over last year's event. Last season nineteen couples were entered in the event at the start. This season the entry list numbered thirty couples. Among the first to enter the contest was , Herman Marsh, winner of last seaI son's contest, which went 634 hours , at the finish. This season unusual preparations ! have been made to care for the | physical comfort of the contestants, | a special corps of physicians, I nurses and masseurs being in ati tendance constantly. | This year the contestants were ! compelled to undergo a more rigid physical examination than heretofore. with the result all entrants j made the start in first class condition.

Special seating arrangements have been made for caring for spectators and at the opening of tha contest last night the seating capacity of the rink was tested to the fullest. Cash prizes aggregating $2,000 will be awarded the winners. Many other special prizes also will be awarded. Many large picnic gatherings are bping booked for the park for the ensuing summer season. Today the park was turned over to the DelcoRemy Corporation of Anderson for an all-day outing for the entire personnel of the corporation's plants, their families and friends. It is estimated the crowd numbered between 25,000 and 30,000. Special trains and busses brought the enormous crow'd from Anderson, the earliest arrivals landing at the park at 8:30. the hour of departure for home points being 10:30. The coming week at the park will have several organizations and industrial plant picnics, among the larger gatherings being the Massachusetts Avenue Business Men’s Association. the Crown Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company, the Real Silk Company, State Auto Association and the Link Belt Company. Special attractions will be engaged for the entertainment of the park visitors, with the big swimming pool. Big Cast for “Olympia” Additions to the cast of “Olympia,” Lionel Barrymore’s third directorial vehicle and John Gilbert’s second talking picture, include Richard Carle, Gerald Barry, Eva Dennison. Prince Youcca Troubetskoy and Madeleine Seymour.

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