Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 126, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 October 1929 — Page 7

OCT. 5, 1929

JOLSON’S LATEST SINGING MOVIE OPENS AT THE APOLLO

Dorothy Mackaill Has the Lead in the All-Talker, ‘The Great Divide,’ Which Is the Movie Feature Now at the Indiana Theater. AL JOLSON'S latest picture. 'Say It With Songs,” all-t4lking, allsinging Vitaphone production, will be#the attraction this week at the Apollo, starting today. In this medley of mirth and tears, Jolson plays the part of a song writer and radio entertainer whose life goes away by an accidental killing—prison bars separating him from his wife and boy. A1 Jolson seems to have as much power over a microphone as he has over an audience. Hus voice records perfectly. Few. indeed, among the greatest artists get across as much of that indefinable quality known as personality on to the screen and into the wax as does the inimitable jazz king. “Say It With Songs.” Jolson’s third special release for Warner Brothers. Davey Lee, sensational baby star, discovered by Jolson and featured in "The Singing Fool,’’ is the "little pal” about whom the tender story Is built.

Others in the cast are Marian Nixon, Holmes Herbert, Kenneth Thompson and Fred Kohler. Lloyd Bacon directed the picture. On the Vitaphone presentation will be El Brendel and Flo* Bert in a comedy railed "Beau Night,” and Kate smith, featured with Eddie Dowling in "Honeymoon Lane.” The Fox Movietone news will complete the bilL tt m a ROMANTIC MOVIE NOW AT THE CIRCLE "The Isle of I-ost Ships,” which opens today at the Circle, is an alltaiking fust National-Vitaphone pecial. Four months of intensive tesearch that cost many thousands of dollars was necessary for the Ulming. A hitherto unknown region was used for this thrilling drama of love, action and flaming passioas. A shipwreck lands the principal characters, Virginia Valli, Jason Robards and others, on a floating island of wreckage in the heart of the Sargasso sea. Beyond the fact that the Sargasso sea is a more or less continuous mass of floating seaweed and w reckage, the size of the continent of Europe, in the Atlantic ocean, there is little general knowledge on the subject. Ships avoid the region, naturally. Charts only note it as lying with its nucleus extending from 20 to 35 degrees north latitude, and 30 to 70 degrees west latitude, in the giant eddy formed by the meeting of the great currents that touch the coasts of Europe, Africa, and North and South America. To picture it as a basis for the fast-moving, romantic film story, research workers on “The Isle of Lost Ships,” and its director, Irvin Willat, searched for months in the libraries of the United States, England and Germany for scientific data, the few- pictures available, the logs of vessels and stray accounts Into the area and escaped. The entire cast is never seen on dry land from beginning to end of the picture. The featured short subject this week is an all-talking skit entitled "'The Saint Louis Blues.” Two Vi'anhene acts, a sound cartoon and talking news reel complete the program.

STAGE HIT IS NOW A MOVIE Despite the fact that the interiors of Scotland Yard, headquarters of England's famous department of criminal investigation, has never been photographed, an exact replica of the chief inspector's office is shown in “Three Live Ghosts,” United Artists’ alltalking comedy-drama, featuring an all-star cast, which comes to the Palace today. Whenever interiors or exteriors of famous buildings are included among the sets of a motion picture production, the studio art department can usually secure photographs and other data to aid them in their art and construction work. But when William Cameron Menzies, noted art director, learned that the sets for ‘Three Live Ghosts” inchided the interior of Scotland Yard’s chief inspector’s office, he threw up his hands in despair. As no pictures had ever been taken of Scotland Yard, none were available. An elaborate office or a plainly furnished office wouldn't do. United Artists studios insist on accuracy of detail, Menzies was in a bewildered state of mind. Then the name of an artist friend, who had lived for many years in London, flashed into his mind. Great! He would consult with him. The artist in question had visited a friend, who is an official of Scotland Yard, just before he left London for Hollywood. His friend was in conference when the artist arrived and was told to wait. It was while waiting that the artist unconsciously pulled paper and pencil from his pocket and sketched the room and noted in detail its furnishings. He thought nothing of the incident and had no knowledge that the room had never been photographed when he made the sketch. Thus the office that had nev£r been photographed, nevertheless was accurately reproduced in its every detail at the United Artists studio in Hollywood. The locale is “Three Live Ghosts,” directed by Thornton Freeland, is laid in London. The motion picture version is based on the famous com-edy-drama stage success of that name, and features in it an all-star cast, including Beryl Mercer, Charles McNaughton. Claude AfliSter, Joan Bennett, Robert Montgomery, Hilda Vaughn, Shayle Garner. Harry Stubbs, Jocelyn Lee. Jack Cooper, Nanc/ Price and Tenen Holtz, Max Marcin, celebrated playwright, who presented "Three Live Ghosts” on the Ney York stage, wrote the screen adaptation and dialogue. „ Other subjects comprising the program will include Hal Roach's “Our Gang” rascals in their newest

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all-talking comedy, ‘‘Boxing Gloves.” the eight Victor artists in a Metro movietone act, the M. G. M. international new's reel, Lester Huff at the organ console, and the Movietone news. m it u “GREAT DIVIDE” ON VIEW AT INDIANA Dorothy Mackaill in “The Great Divide" her latest all-talking First National Vitaphone picture is now playing at the Indiana Theater. “Let’s Go” is the stage offering with Bobby Jackson acting as guest master of ceremonies during Charlie Davis’ absence. The characters of this movie are taken through mountain and desert country with many shots of scenic grandeur. Miss Mackaill is supported by lan Keith, Myma Loy, George Fawcett, Lucien Littlefield, Creighton Hale and Claude Gillingw’ater. Myma Loy brings a spark of fiery passion as a little Mexican girl who loves Keith with Latin fury, but whose passion is doomed to disappointment. George Fawcett, Ben Hendricks and Lucien Littlefield give comedy characterizations. 1 The action and basic appeal of the footlight epic have been transferred to the screen story. Miss Mackaill, on her way West with some of her companion whoopeemakers, is side-tracked by the lure of a fiesta in old Mexico. She meets lan Kefth, who poses as a Mexican caballero. They fall in love and he kidnaps her with the idea of changing her to his ideal of a woman. After many stormy scenes, he succeeds. "The Great Divide” as a stage play, was written by William Vaughn Moody. It is one of the classics of the American theater and the picture is said to be worthy of it. Bobby Jackson, the guest master of ceremonies with the Charlie Davis orchestra is presenting "Let’s Go.’ It is a publix production with a cast including Lewis and Doty, broadway musical comedy favorites, the Six Pashas, world’s greatest Arabian tumblers, A1 and Gussie Blum, four fast feet and the Dave Gould girls. Dessa Byrd is offering an organ solo. A news reel and talking fashion feature completes the program. # # o OHIO OFFERS "FAST COMPANY”

The New Ohio opened its new week today with ‘ Fast Company,” the all-talking screen production. It is another of Paramount’s New Show World pictures with Jack Oakie. Evelyn Brent and Richard (Skeets) Gallagher in the featured roles. Oakie, whose fast rise to stardom since the advent of talking pictures has been little short of phenomenal, is first seen as a country boy with “city ideas”—a boy of the know-it-all-type who believes his gifted talents are being wasted any place outside of New York. t Asa result of this conviction he moves to the big city and the many situations in which he and his ego find themselves are sufficenit to keep the average audience in an uproar throughout most of the picture. Oakie last was seen here in ‘Hard to Get” and “Street Girl.” Skeets Gallagher, chief supporting male to Oakie, Is an Indiana boy, having been bom and educated in Terre Haute. He also has been shooting fast since talking pictures came in to-their own. Buck and Bubbles, that negro com- \ edy team who have been seen in Indianapolis several times on the stage, are offering an all-talking skit this week entitled “Black Narcissus.” The bill also Includes three Vitaphone talking short features. They are “The Outlaw Inlaw,” Fank X. Silk and Oklahoma Bob Albright. a a a RIALTO UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT The Rialto opens under new’ management Sunday, presenting a distinctive form of entertainment. The management will present a company of musical comedy players offering musical playets in connection with the feature picture productions on the screen. The first offering will be “Girl of Mine Revue.” a mixture of comedy, songs, dances and specialties. Rufus Armstrong and Frank J. Martin are cast in the comedy roles. Dot Bond. “Queen of the Runway,” has prepared some new girl numbers which she will offer. Vera Thorne, Nellie Essex. Irene Jenks, Art Vernum. Bob Wolfe and the Runway chorus complete the company. On the screen* for the week Jack Mulhall will be seen in “Dark Nights,” an absorbing drama of love, hate, jealousy and revenge. Buys a New Story Universal just has purchased for the use of Joseph Schildkraut a magazine story by Henry La Cossett entitled “Deadline.” It is being put into continuity form by Edward Lowe and will be directed by John Robertson. Barbara Kent. Scott Kolk Harry Stubbs already have been assigned to important roles. Terry Carroll in Mofies Terr}’ Carroll, who appears prominently in support of Lew Hearn and Evalyn Knapp in “A Trip to New York." which George Le Nhure lias in the course of production for JEatheJs_A sister of Nancy Carrcjl,

1— Jack Oakie has the lead in "Fast Company,” now at the Ohio. 2AI Jolson in a scene from "Say It With Songs,” which opens today at the Apollo. 3 Lola Lane apd Paul Page as they appear in "The Girl From Havana,” the movie feature now at the Lyric.

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MUSICAL activities in Indianapolis this season received more interest this week with the announcement that John T. Robeits would present an artist series of concerts at the Masonic temple auditorium. The entire course comes under the head of what might be termed popular prices. These concerts will be intimate in nature, although the artists are well* known. Roberts will introduce many artists who have not appeared here for

many seasons or who are new to; local audiences. ! Roberts’ letter to me is as fol-1 lows: We ere pleased to announce that we shall direct a series of artists concerns j and recitals at the Masonic temple audU i torlum lor the coming concert season of 1929 and 1930, beginning Oct. 9. 1329, when we present Mme. Bailhe-Steinhart, pianist, and the distinguished concert and oratorio tenor Daniel Beddoc in Joint recital, followed by other eminent artists among whom will be Mme. Estelle Grot Lhevinne, the most fascinating and the , world s greatest violin personality. Mme. , I.hevinne tells the story of the music with a speaking voice as clear as a silver beh before playing the master pieces with a technique that dazzles. Hilda Burke unanimously acclaimed by Chicago critics on the occasion of her debut with the Chicago Civic Opera Company last season, as "The New American Soprano,’’ “A Poetic Dream.’’ These are the words of praise given this young soprano whose education musically was received entirely in America. Hilda Burke Is the winner of many scholarships among them being the National Federation of Music Clubs. The Juiliard Foundation, and Is a member of the Philadelphia Opera Company. The management will provide another eminent artist for the February drts. arrangement for appearance not having been definitely completed, but our friends and patrons will bg pleased when announcement is made. Chamber music will be one of the most delightful features of this series of concerts and the organizations engaged to present and play the classics of this most delightful form of concerts are of the leaders amor.g organizations exclusively devoted to this class of music. The Ileerman trio of Cincinnati, leading members of the Cincinnati Symphony orchestra; the Sitting trio of New York. The Sitting trio is one of the most interesting ensembles on American concert platform and their artistic performances continue to grow in favor as witnessed by the many return engagements they receive from the many universities and colleges before whom they have played. For the lovers of fine male vojee choral singing, and the concluding number of the series, the Chicago Male Singers, under the direction of the eminent composer and conductor. Dr. Daniel Protheroe will appear on March the Ist, 1930. Dr. Protheroe has a body of sixty-five voices well trained and the singing of this organization Is superb. man There is every indication that Indianapolis is going to give serious consideration to the coming of the

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New York Theatre Guild to English’s next week. The fact is that we would not have "Pygmalion” or "Major Barbara” here next week unless labor troubles in Cincinnati, 0., theaters prevented the organization playing there at this time. Here is gospel fact. If we want the Theatre Guild to give up a yearly season of from five to six weeks it is necessary that we prove next week that we want to support the organization.

New Events in Music

Reports from the Ona B. Talbct Fine Arts Enterprises’ office in the Baldwin* Piano Company show a .quickened interest in the splendid series of musical attractions offered by tills organization for the season of 1929-1930 in the Murat theater. This is a heartening matter for those who really want the best in the fine art of music and allied art cf dancing, and those who through the years have kept alive consistently the bringing to Indianapolis of the best. 9 The advantage of securing tickets for the series with the choice of location and reduction iq price will continue until within ten days of the first concert, the Boston Symphony Orchestra on Thursday evening, Oct. 31. ' The remaining concerts of the series will include the Isadora Duncan Dancers, with Irma Duncan and twelve of the children from Moscow; ! November 25, La Argentina, Spain’s I greatest dancer January 27; one per- ; formance of the German Grand Opera Company, February 24, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Frederick Stock, conductor, March 3. a a a FIRST STUDENTPROGRAM ANNOUNCED The Irvington School of Music i will present the first monthly stu-dent-program of the season Satur--1 day, Oct. 12, at 2:45 p. m. The pro-

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gram, under the supervision of Mrs. Katherine Price, is as follows: Piano Solo —“Don.J&an Minuet"... .Mozart Jean Smith. Piano Solo —“Sparkling Eyes” Anthony Martha Schissel. Organ Solo—‘‘Sweet Bess Gavotte .Beether Edwin. Moore. Reading—“ Red Head” 3illy Morgan. . . Piano Solo—“Rockaby” M&tlngly Marcia Wlseheart. Piano Solo—" Morning Salute” Gurlltt James Wlseheart. Reading—“A Young Bride.” Miss Anderson. Piano Duet—‘‘Grand Waltz Brilliant”,^ * Catherine Smith, kjersty Fais. Organ Solo—“ Glow worm” LincKe , Richard Harold. Piano Solo —“March Grotesque” Friml Alice Adella Hite. * Organ Solo—“ General Grants’ March” Mack John Honan. Reading—Colored Impersonation. Miss Anderson. Organ Solo—“ Prelude” Chaminade Dorothea Hogle, a a tt EVENTS AT IRVINGTON SCHOOL Mr. Carlin announces the organizing of the Irvington Community band Monday evening; Oct. 7, at 7:30 p. m., at the Irvington School of Mksic, 5657 East Washington. Anyone interested may come, or call Irv. 1338. Signorima Adelaide Conte of the Irvington School of Music wall present her pupils in a costume recital Friday, Oct. 11, at 7:45, at the Department Club of Terre Haute. Those taking part are Rmh Rowe, Mrs. Zelma See, Virginia Smith, Victoria Montani, Mrs. Arnold, the Hogle Trio and Esther Lofkovitz. They will be assisted by Alice Adelia Hits end Bfly Morgan, pupils of Miss Alice Cooper. The program is free, and open to the public. a a y NEW COURSE IS PLANNED The Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music takes pleasure in announcI ing a course in "standard speech ” which will be offered at the conservatory on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 o’clock. This class will be conducted byMrs. W. Finley Wright. Standard English is the spoken English which is free from local dialect, from class dieiect and from artificial pronunciation. It is the speech spoken by cultural people

4—Virginia Valli and Jason have the leads in “Isle of Lost Ships the new movie offering now at the Cirrlei 4 —A scene' from “Three Live Ghosts," an all-talker, now at the Palace. 6—Dorothy Mackaill has the speaking feminine lead in “The Great Divide,” now at the Indiana. #

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throughout the English speaking world; hence.it bears no geographical tag. , For that reason it is the basis for the award of the American academy’s gold medal for good diction on the stage and over the radio It is the accepted speech of the talkies and of all. cultivated English speaking people. The system is based on the international system of phonetics as taught by Professor William Tilly of Columbia university, a member of the international council of speech and a recognized international linguistic authority. The course will include voice and interpretation. * Mrs. Wright is a graduate in dramatic art of the Phidelah Rice School of the Spoken Word; was a pupil of Professor Tilly and Windsor Daggett of New York City. She is also a graduate of De Pauw university. tt at TEACHER GOES ON SHORT TOUR ,

F. Elmer Marshall of the Dramatic Art department of the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music leaves this week on a ten days’ leave of absence to fill engagements in the middle west as instructor in various county teachers’ institutes. Mr. Marshall is a very popular institute instructor and has filled engagements in that capcity in more than j forty counties in Indiana and Illinois alone. On Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, at 3 o'clock,.'Mr. F. Elmer Marshall of the dramatic art department of the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music will give his second compli- j i mentary recital the club and business women of thg city at the Conservatory building, 1204 North Delaw r are street. This meet:;: 0 is in the interest of the class in the development cf personality and all ladies are invited to attend. There is no obligation. Further information may be had by calling the Con- ! servafcory office. On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Jordan Conservatory of Music will hold open house at 1204 N. Delaware, street to present Boris Rosenfield, artist piano teacher, who recently joined the conservatory faculty.

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Friends of the school are cordially invited. Hilda Korff, piano pupil of Otis Pruitt, and Fred Lutz, vi’lin student of Edwin Jones of the Arthur Jordan conservatory, will furnish the musical p-egram for#the par-ent-teachers meeting of School 28 on Thursday, Oct. 10. Miss Evelyn Crosstreet, pupil of Glenn Friermcod of the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music will sing a group of Riley songs for the Parent-Teacher’s meeting at school No. 8 on Wednesday afternoon. Mary Gottman, piano pupil of Jeanette Gardiner will be the soloist at the luncheon for the Republican Women’s Club at the Columbia Club on Thursday. The Mu '■Phi Epsilon, national honorary musical fraternity, will held a business meeting on Wednesday, Oct 9, at 7:30 m„ at the North branch of the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music, 3411 North Pennsylvania street. Tom to Attend Premiere Thomas Meighan, Warner Brothers’ star, will attend Broadway premiere of his first Vitaphone talking picture, “The Argyle Case.”

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Workmen Busy on Theater Civic Theater Heads Plan to Open Season on Time. WORKMEN are speeding the remodeling being done on the "Playhouse," Civic theater's dramatic home at Nineteenth and Alabama streets, in order that the enlarged program of this year's plays shall begin on the date set. George Somnes, director of the Civic theater and the Indianapolis branch of the Stuart Walker company. says that the schedule of Civic theater plays for this season will be announced soon. The Civic theater membership drive, which officially ended this week, exceeded the fondest hopes of the society. However, it will take several weeks more hard work on j the part of drive leaders and workers to complete the canvas of in- ; terested prospective members whose, j names were acquired during the drive. r. Persons interested in Indianapolis and adjoining 'towns are requested to aid the Civic theater movement by sending their request for memI bership with entrance fee to the | Civic theater headquarters at 548 ' Consolidated building. This membership entitles the member tp a 33 1-3 discount on each personal ticket for all shows given during the season and all the privilegs that the theater has to offer in their work of producing plays, scenic painting and arrangement, costuming, writing, speaking. Instruction and talent development, both juvenile and adult. “We have interested more people during the present drive than ever before,” says Somnes. "The Civic theater in Indianapolis is bound to be a success with the backing of the Indianapolis public. We are getting that backing because there is a necessary place here for the theater, and in addition to the benefit Indianapolis derives from an advertising and cultural standpoint, the theater offers an immense amount of relaxation and amusei ment to those who participate in its 1 affairs and attend its productions.”