Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 198, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 December 1929 — Page 6

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ENGLISH’S WILL LIGHT UP SUNDAY TO CONTINUE SEASON

‘A Connecticut Yankee’ and ‘Follow Thru’ Are Among the Attractions Booked for Indianapolis Audiences and More Hits Will Follow. ONE of the most enthusiastic patrons of Harald Kreutzberg and Yvonne Georgi, the young German dancers who will be presented at the English opera house on Dec. 29 and 31, is F. L. King, letters and art editor of the Literary Digest. King, who Is recognized as an outstanding American authority on the dance, has been interested in Kreutzberg's unusual art since he first saw him two years ago in the Max Reinhardt production of “Midsummer Night's Dream.” Last season when Kreutzberg returned to New York for the first time with Yvonne Georgi, King devoted considerable space in hia department to

their remarkable talents. The Literary Digest of Dec. 14. this year, jarries another article on the dancers, captioned, "Another German Defeat of Russia—in the Dance.” rhe article was illustrated with pictures of three outstanding numbers ol the dancers, “Three Mad Figures,” “The Flag Dance,” and ‘Angel of Annunciation.” The dancers will appear in a matinee program Sunday and again on New Year’s eve. The programs are as follows: SUNDAY AFTERNOON ■•Polonaise’' Chopin “Dance ol the Master ol Ceremonies" Seoti (Prom Fros. Reinhardt's Festival Play— Salzburg). •'in the Tyi'lllght’’ Milhaud “Variations'’ t..... Mozart •'Revolte” WUckens “Danee of Salome’’ Scott ■'Roamtnlc Dance Scenes’’ Debussy INTERMISSION “Spanish Impressions” De Falla “Mazurka” Scriabine “The Angel of Last Judgment” ..Wilckens ‘'Persian Song” Satie "Spirit of Evil.” “Russian Dance” Wienlawski TUESDAY NIGHT “Flag Dance.” "Angel of Annunciation.” "Dance With Bttcks.” •Jester’s Dance ” iFrom Ballet "Don Morte”) “Oavctte ” "Kassandra.” “Rural Dance.” INTERMISSION “Warlike Dance.” “Mournful Dance.” "Capriccio.” “Bad Dreams.” “Waite.” “Potpourri.”

SHUBERTS IN BIG SUCCESS English’s will have for its attraction three days, commencing Monday, Jan. 6, Mark Twain’s classic, *‘A Connecticut Yankee,” adapted for musical comeey purposes by Fields, Rodgers and Hart. It was first given at the Vanderbilt theater, New York, in October, 1927, and ran at that playhouse for a solid year to record-breaking receipts. The production is owned and directed by Lew Fields and Lyle D. Andrews. In the company, headed by Richard Laneand Mary Adams, are many well-known musical comedy and dramatic entertainers, among them being Nana Bryant, Paul Everton, George E. Mack, Starke Patterson, Helen Gates, Francelia Waterbury, Gordon Burby, Bert Saunders and others. The chorus is famed for its dancing qualities and agreeable looks and the orchestra will be augmented for the engagement. One of the outstanding features of “A Connecticut Yankee” is the beauty of its musical score. Several of the songs are familiarly known here. The story has to do with the wanderings of a 1928 American through the court of King Arthur in the year 528, when knights were in flower and men were men.” It is made possible by the dream world route and the various episodes are treated with satire, rare humor and subtle comedy. “A Connecticut Yankee” is called a gorgeous combination of pageantry and wisecracks. a a a MUSICAL HIT IS BOOKED HERE “Follow Thru,” the current sensation of New York, London and Los Angeles, sponsored by Laurence Schwab and Frank Mandel, who last presented St. Louis with “Good News” and “The Desert Song,” comes to English’s soon. This new play comes direct from a six months’ engagement at the Apollo theater, Chicago, and the cast is headed by Bobby Jarvis, Olive Olsen. Dorothy Daw, Warren Hull. Harry Tighe, Nayan Pearce, Dave Thursby, Eddie Tambjyn, Peggy O’Neill and Helen Carrington. The play is filled with tunes written by De Sylva Brown and Henderson, and some of them are “Button Up Your Overcoat,” “I Want to Be Bad,” “Lucky Star,” “You Wouldn’t Fool Me. Would You?” and “I Could Give Up Anything but You.” The comedy is furnislaed by a woman-shy young man who has a

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| pair of twitching eyes that get him ! into all sorts of trouble; a tired but peppy manufacturer of ladies’ gir- | dies, a wise-cracking flapper ana ! two youths who are in the midst oi ! growing pains. The love element is ; furnished by a beautiful young golf ! girl and a champion, and intrigue j is lent the plot by a bewitching and scheming young widow. The chorus is a whirlwind of youth and beauty and was picked especially by Laurence Schwab for the production to play Indianapolis. Lyric Will Give Big Bill Here Britt Wood Tops the New Variety Program Today. THE Lyric ushers in the widely heralded “Prosperity Shows of . 1930” today and with a program of super stage and screen entertainment. The feature picture on the bill | today is “Nix on Dames,” anew alltalking Fox Movietone production. ; Britt Wood, well known vaudeville 1 'tar and prime local favorite heads the stage show. “Nix on Dames” was written for the screen by Maud Fulton, well known actress-author, who gave the stage such successes as “The Brat” and “The Humming Bird.” Mrs. "'\ilton also appears in one of the principal roles in the picture. The story concerns two-women-hating buddies, who eventually fall in love with the same girl and then the trouble begins. The action of the picture is set amid the color and glamour of an actors’ boarding house in New York. Robert Ames and William Harringan are the two womenhaters and Mae Clarke, who was last seen in “Big Time.” has been chosen to play the girl who changes their minds. Two of the country’s best-known songsmiths, L. Wolfe Gilbert and Abel Baer, wrote three song hits for “Nix on Dames,” and Mae Clarke sings them. They are “Two Pals,” ‘A Song of the Heart” and ‘Say the Word.” Britt Wood, a prime favorite with local theatergoers, heads the vaudeville bill with his inimitable comicalities, original stories and red-hot harmonica playing. Because of his country-boy characterization, Britt is billed as ‘The Boob and His Harmonica.” Another featured attraction on t he stage show is a song and musical playlet called “Georgia,” to be presented by Maud Powers and Vernon Wallace, two widely known variety artists. Peach blossoms, a coal black mammy, a wedding night and the fellow who didn’t get his girl, these channels of sentiment are brought into play in their act, which was written for them by Will Aheam, the music and lyrics being furnished by William Colligan. The other standard Keith vaudeville acta complete the stage show. A special midnight performance New Year’s eve and a dance party in the newly renovated ballroom are anounced by the Lyric management as special events this week. Music is to be furnished by a well-known local band. They Made a Short Harry Lang and Bernice Haley, vaudeville favorites, have made a Vitaphone variety in the east under the direction of Arthur Hurley. It is called “Who’s Who.”

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ROUNDING ROUND THEATERS With WALTER D. HICKMAN

SPHERE is going to be a notice served upon certain alleged press agents. X I am now declaring war and I go even beyond that. I have the ammunition. It is about time that time is called. Press copy to me is not news unless it is news. And I for one, right now, will tell you that the movie theater is just as “sacred” as the legitimate stage. That is, if the expression can be used. I have always refused the cheap press agent stuff and right now I am through trying to find news out of press agent “reviews” about the “world’s greatest thing.”

For the last six months certain alleged press agents have tried to put their ideas across. I have kept their copy of “reviews” in advance and if I become sore enough mentally there is going to be even more proof. News Is news. That is true. But there is no guy or guys in this city who can get by on this desk with their fake “news” of a review done as news. To me the talking picture is just as legitimate as the legitimate talking stage. And that I mean. a a a Read this and why is not Indianapolis on the advance list as a promise: “At the present time in New York is the farewell appearance of William Gillette, America’s most eminent actor, in his favorite role, ‘Sherlock Holmes.’ ‘This Indomitable old melodrama has withstood the wear and tear of years so that today standing room only is the slogan at the New Amsterdam theater where the Messrs. A. L. Erlanger and George C. Tyler are presenting the amazing revival. “It took Tyler over two years to persuade Mr. Gillette to sally forth from his estate in Connecticut and give the present generation a glimpse of his exquisite art. Mr. Erlanger recently expressed himself as being honored in being connected with so distinguished a presentation. “Now that the harried days of rehearsal are over, and the first performance of the revival in Springfield, Mass., on Nov. 15, proved to Mr. Gillette that his memory was warm in the hearts of the theatergoing public, the gracious thespian is entirely enjoying the sensation of again appearing before audiences after his retirement of several years. “ ‘Sherlock Holmes’ !s as well known to the younger generation as to the older, inasmuch as this detective is the model on which all others are molded. Every detective in modern day fiction has at least one characteristic of the famous

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‘Sherlock’, but there will never be another like him, especially when brought to life by the incomparable Gillette. “Perhaps the most alluring thing in the whole revival is the fact that Gillette’s performance is as fresh, as spontaneous as when he first played it thirty years ago. “Indeed, spectators in the distinguished first night audience, probably the smartest and most distinctive seen in any New York theater in years, were amazed at the youthful presence of the actor and the fact that his performance approximates in the smallest degree that of three decades ago. “There is talk of prolonging his New York engagement because of the great demand for tickets, but following that, whenever it may end, Gillette will be seen in Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Newark, Providence, Hartford, Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and other eastern cities later in the season, touring as far west as Chicago and St. Louis.”

Facts You Should Know

Viginia Bruce, whose fragile beauty and winsome smile brought her screen success over night, is a native of Fargo, N. P. She was the town’s reigning beauty before Paramount "discovered” her. Kay Francis, actress under contract to Paramount, is known as one of the best dressed women in Hollywood. William Austin, screen comedian, was bom in British Guiana. Before embarking on a theatrical career he was in the exporting business in Shanghai. Gary Cooper, the film star, owns a large "boarding” ranch in his native state, Montana. Frank Tuttle, one of Hollywood's first-rank directors, is a Yale graduate and former associate editor of Vanity Fair. He is under contract to Paramount. Regis Toomey, who scored such a hit in “Alibi” that Paramount placed him under contract, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. He made a name for himself in college in staging many of the student amateur theatricals end acting in them. Harry Green, Jewish dialect comedian of the screen, was a vaudeville favorite before coming to Hollywood. On the stage he was known as George Washington Cohen. Opera Singers in films Charles Hackett, tenor of the Chicago Civic Opera Company, has made anew Vitaphone variety at the Eastern studios in which he sings “II Mio Tesoro,” from Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” and “O Paradiso,” from “L’Afrieana.” Arthur Hurley directed. Mr. Hackett is accompanied by Solon Alberti.

In Style Deemed the most flattering of furs by Travis Banton, creator of Paramount fashions, red fox adorns many of the smart street costumes designed by this stylist for Paramount productions. Ruth Chatterton wears an excellent example of deftly used red fox in her role in Paramount’s production. “Sarah and Son.” An ensemble of dull red roma boasts a short jacket that Is bound at the hem and cuffs with wide bands of red fox.

“Painted Melodies.” 3—Britt Wood and his harmonica. Both on view at the Lyric. His harmonica is not visible.

Civic to Resume Season

Two Plays Will Be Given at Remodeled Home Here. 'T'ONIGHT at 8:30 the Civic theater will give its second regular production of the season with “The Lady From Alfaqueque,” a comedy by Serafin and Joaquin Alvarez Quintero, preceded by a oneact play by the same authors entitled “A Sunny Morning.” The performance will be given in the remodeled Civic theater playhouse at Nineteenth and Alabama streets, and is opep to the public. “The Lady From Alfaqueque,” as previously outlined by this department, is a hilarious comedy of Madrid, having enjoyed long success in Spain. The Civic theater cast is as follows: Fernandita Mrs. Kurt F. Pantzer Blanca Ruth Bradford Adoraclon Mrs. Alexander Hamilton Rosita Virginia Byers Paloma Mary Florence Fletcher Alberta Ona Lydav Don Pascual Robert Turner Felipe Rivas Theodore Sedam Nicolas .....Albert De Luse Noblejas Edward Green Reallto Ronald Van Arsdale “A Sunny Morning” is a little vignette laid in a public park. A AMUSEMENTS

ENGLISH’S MATINEE £ NEW YEAR’S EVE. TOMORROW, 3P. M. and DEC. 31, at 8:30 WORLD’S GREATEST DANCERS K HARALD A Jfl YVONNE REUTZBERG jUEORGI TWO BRILLIANT RECITALS (EACH DIFFERENT) BALDWIN PIANO PRICES: 50c, 51.00, 51.50, $2.00, 52.50 E NGLISH’ S—————

hj 3 NIGHTS MONDAY 0 NEW YORK CAST INTACT Large Singing and Augmented Jt Y Dancing Ensemble g Orchestra % One Year at the Vanderbilt Theatre, New York NIGHTS—SOc, SI.OO, $1.50, $2.00, $3.00. Seat Sale Thursday.

LIMITED ENGAGEMENT, Jan.9 f 10,11 Mantell-Hamper Company Presents The Charming Young Romantic Actress |HB‘ la d i A I nw John Alexander finds. Cast of FLESH-AND-BIOOD ACTORS in “The Merchant of Venice” 1 e , in ai3 ' ' tan " ,u and Juliet” Saturday, Jan. U Mall Order* Now. Seats Monday, Jan. 5. Prices— Mfhts, s®e, *I.OO. *1.50. Special Priced Matinee Saturday. 50e. 75c. *I.OO. >o ***hr. Mat. ariv reservation, or ml the createat piays of time.

crabbed old gentleman, accustomed to sit every morning on the same park bench, finds that on this particular day it is occupied by an elderly lady. After some fretting he shares the bench with her, and a desultory conversation begins. Eventually the old chap began to open up and in the course of his reminiscenses he mentions an old castle where, as a young man, he met the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. The old lady is, of course, the girl he has known, and together they discuss the old days, each keeping his identity a secret, yet each realizing that the other is the one involved. Both debate inwardly the AMUSEMENTS

COLONIAL Illinois and New York STARTING TOMORROW A New and Original BURLESQUE “HELLO THIRTY” with Eddie Ware, Ray Cook, Florence King, Irene Joslin, Bert Wrennick, Mel Copeland. Chorus on Runway ON THE SCKEEN First Time Shown in City BETTY COMPSON in “WOMAN TO WOm” BIG WHOOPEE SHOW NEW YEAR EVE

advisability of disclosing themselves, but each decides that he is by now too old and withered. So each goes his separate way without making himself known to the other. It is a sketch of great charm and considerable humor. The players in “A Sunny Morning” are: Dcnne Laura Mrs. Mary H. Planner Petra Mary Florence Fletcher Don Gonzalo F. Rollin Kautz Juanito Kenneth Rothschild Great Singer Is Booked Charles Massinger, the popular American tenor who has also been a Victor recording artist, is to do an act for RKO. This talented singer offers favorite songs and Herbert Goode assists at the piano.

Announcing — THE AFFILIATION OF THE THE JAC. BRODERICK SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL DANCING AND THE LOUIS STOCKMAN SCHOOL OF BALLROOM DANCING Classes Forming Immediately CHILDREN’S INSTRUCTION A SPECIALTY Superior Faculty; Unsurpassable Facilities Indiana’s Largest Dancing School RI ley 0667 Sixteenth and Illinois Sts. RI ley 1610

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Watson to Top His Own Show Well-Known Comedian Is Ready to Present Laughs. jpEW comedians have won the reputation in burlesque as has Sliding Bily Watson, who brings his own show to the Mutual, beginning Sunday matinee. It is, according to advance representation, anew show with many novelties, both in a comedy as well as In a musical line. Substantial support is promised for the leading comic, whose particular line of work is Dutch character. To help him put the show over, a carefully selected cast has been assigned, it is claimed, and reports from previous stops on the circuit to date would seem to point to success in this endeavor. Among the performers who will be seen with Watson are Eddie Murphy, Jew comic and dancer; Frank Mallahan, characters; A1 Allen, straight; George Montford, juvenile, and Esther Lang, brunette ingenue; Bobbie Eckard, another ingenue, and Lilly Lewis, prima donna. This does not include the chorus, which, according to the management, is one of the fastest yet to be seen in burlesque. Specialty numbers by George Montford and Esther Lang, both, singers who have won considerable regard among burlesque fans, are promised as one of the numerous features. Bert Goes Back to Stage That dashing, amusing and personable young man, Bert Wheeler, star of Ziegfeld productions, vaudeville and motion pictures, is back in vaudeville with several new songs and his own amusing band of entertainment. Bert will be remembered for his hilarious performances in both the stage and screen versions of Zlegfeld’s “Rio Rita,” the latter a Radio Pictures’ adaptation of the famous stage play, in which Bebe Daniels is starred.