Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 216, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 January 1930 — Page 6

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LA ARGENTINA TO DANCE AT THE MURAT THEATER SOON

English’s Has Booked ‘New Moon’ and Follow Thru, Two Musical Hits, and Otis Skinner in ‘Papa Juan,’ as Well as Other Attractions. LA ARGENTINA will on Monday evening, Jan. 27, at the Murat open the pages of Spanish art and romance when she makes her Indianapolis tow under the direction of the Ona B. Talbot Fine Arts Enterprises. The famous Spaniard brings a terplschorean gift of high quality, but it is said her genius never stops at the mere performance of a dance. She fills the stage with a brimming personality. She paints with costumes and gestures, primitive emotions and the subtlety of the finished coquett. Character sketches which might grace the wall of some famous gallery are said to be found in the vibrant and varied stage pictures she offers Her supple body and her mobile features combine with perfect synchronization as she steps from the role of the uncouth peasant girl to the seductive allure of the high-born senorita.

The dancer brings her castanets, a fiery spirit, and a smile which warms the heart of every spectator, to dominate a two-hour program, which stimulates the sensibilities and stirs the emotions. She evidences a superb sense of rhythm, which radiates not only from her tapping of her slippered or booted foot, to the slightest turn of her shapely head. Arms are constantly busy, and always the click of the castanets. These latter essentials of the Spanish dance assume new aspect in the hands of Argentina. She has them under such control that they show colorful dynamic quality and a startling deviation from the hard clack-clack which is too often their only function. In the hands of this virtuoso of rhythm, the tiny wooden implements become wheedling, or repellent. They coa. and allure, or they crackle with lice. V , extremes of musical and p< fancy will be found in her program. The comedy number, “Lagarterana,’* to music by Guerrero, has been one of the pronounced hits at every appe’ ance of Argentina, and in nearly every instance this number has to be repeated. An Andalusian Tango, the Bolero classic dance of the eighteenth century; the Seguidillas, a dance without music. La Corrida, impressions at a bull fight, are among some of the vivid offerings for the first appearance of the famous Spa nisi, dance in Indianapolis. mum “FOLLOW THRU” IS BOOKED HERE After playing an engagement of six months at the Apollo, Chicago, Schwab & Mandel are sending their latest musical comedy, "Follow Thru,” to the English opera house for one week, opening Monday, Feb. 3. Many of the outstanding song hits of the season are heard in ‘ Follow Thru,” among them being “Button Up Your Overcoat.” “1 Want to Be Bad,” "Lucky Star,” ‘‘You Wouldn't •Tool Me, Would You?” "I Could >.>"• Up Anything But You,” and “If Were No More You.” ir.o -'.'Vst is headed by Bobby Jarvis of "UvcA News' and “The Desert Song” Olive Olsen, who was the sensation m cm current season In Chicago: Harry Tight, i. cently of the movies: Warren Hull, late star oi the New York production of “Rain or Shine" and who was also seen in "The Student Prince” and “My Maryland": Navan Pearce. Dorothy Daw, also of "Good News”; Dave Thursby, Eddie Tamblyn, Helen Carrington, Thomas Tracey and Peggy O’Neill, who originated the Black Bottom and tap-Charleston dances Tire chorus is a cyclone of youth and beauty and was selected personally for the production that is coming to Indianapolis. The story of "Follow Thru” in brief is about a Scotch golf pro who prays for an heir to become a great player. The heir is bom but it is a grl. He teaches her the game just the same. Years roll by and along comes a handsome young golf champ and they fall in love Intrigue is lent the plot by a scheming widow. Comedy is furnished by a woman-shy youth who suffers from a pair of twitching eyes; a wise-cracking flapper; a millionaire manufacturer of ladies' girdles: a wise-cracking flapper and a couple of flaming youths In the throes of growing pains. Matinees will be give on Wednesday and Saturday during this engagement. mum SKINNER IS BOOKED AT ENGLISH'S Otis Skinner’s engagement at English's soon promises to be one of the high lights in this theatrical season. He will bring "Papa Juan” as his medium. It was a success when it was presented in Madrid, and when adaoted into English from the original Spanish and presented in London, it also met with success. Chicago liked it so well that it ran there lor ten weeks, and Boston. New York and Philadelphia have seen it and liked it, the critics of all of these cities being unanimous in declaring that Mr. Skinner’s characterization of Papa Juan

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is one of the very best portrayals he has ever given, if not his verybest. The story of the play is about an elderly gentleman, his immediate family and their blood relations and relatives by marriage as they are about to foregather in the old gentleman’s home to celebrate his birthday. He meets with considerable opposition from some of them for family reasons, for various members of the clan do not mingle. But he will have his way and has it, by the employment of adroit methods, an understanding of human weaknesses, a sympathetic appreciation of family pride and the employment of gentle methods backed by firm determination and without offending anybody. In all of w hich Papa Juan proves to be a great philosopher. His humor is infectious, his disposition is cordial and cheerful and his health is remarkably good and the years have dealt lightly with him. “NEW MOON* * COMES HERE SOON Theatergoers of Indianapolis are interested in the coming of Schwab and Mandel’s musical romance, "The New Moon,” which will be shown at English’s for one week only, opening Monday night, Jan. 27. This is the attraction now current at the Drury Lane theater, London, and the outstanding success of England’s theatrical production. ’ The New- Moon” tells a thrilling and colorful story of French New Orleans and the Spanish Main, in those picturesque days when privateering was still regarded as something of a gentleman's profession. Opening in the mansion of Mons Beauncir, a wealthy ship owner of the Louisiana swamps, to an island in the Caribbean sea and to the rugged Pulpit Rock and the pirates’ stockade. The story of Frank Mandel and Oscar Hammers Lein II is rich in romance. stirring incidents and bright comedy. The music Is by Sigmund Romberg and is said to be the finest yet written by the composer .of "Blossom Time.” "The Student Prince.” The Desert Song” and "My Maryland.” The cast Is headed by Charlotte Lansing. George Houston, Roscoe Ails. Gale Beverly. Roy Gordon, Lucius Metz, Madeline McMahon, Elliott Stewart, George Leonard, John Grant and A1 Barop- and includes a cast of forty - singing and dancing ensemoli’of iJO. Matinees will be given on Wednesday and Saturday during this'engagement. Schwab and Mandel are best remembered for their production of "The Desert Song,” seen here to record audiences at each visit.

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Alexander Gray Because "Sally” is being held over at the Circle another week, you will again see Alexander Gray on the screen in a fine singing role.

1 Nayan Pearce will be seen in “Follow Thru.” due at English’s on Monday night, Feb. 3, 2 One of Harry Waiman's Clownettes, now at the Lyric. 3 Herschel Henlere is very busy with the piano on the Indiana stage right now.

“The Lone Ranger” Is Here I * ’ •Rhythm Under the Big Top’ Will Be Chief Event. A MID-WINTER festival of stage and screen entertainment opens at the Lyric today. Four vaudeville features and “The Lone Star Ranger,” an all-talking feature picture, make up the major part of the show. "The Lone Star Ranger” is the first Zane Grey's popular works to be translated to the audible screen. The popular star, George O’Brien, and vivacious Sue Carol are seen and heard in the leading roles. This saga of the southwest deals with the stirring adventures of the daring Texas Rangers in the days when the west was wild and woolly. A delightful love story threads its way through the unfolding of the i plot and the climax is a complete surprise. Many of the outdoor scenes were filmed on exact location, in Rainbow Arch, Utah. Supporting the principals are several prominent actors, notably Walter McGrail, Elizabeth Patterson, Warren Hymer, Roy Stewart and Russell Simpson. Ten young ladies are always an attraction, but when in addition to being charming they are musically expert as an orchestra, they are ini testing to a much greater degree. : In this category belong the ten girls j who are members of the popular vaudeville act known as Harry Waiman and his Clownettes who are i the featured attraction on the Lyric stage show today. Waiman, himself a violinist, has ; produced an act of unusual enterI taining qualities and billed it as a : musical circus and presenting ■ "Rhthym Under the Big Top.” ; There, is also a corking line of comedy dialogue and singing to be 1 served by Fred and Jane Rinehart in their cleverly written act called “Dawg Daze.” A clever little fox terrier is an added surprise in the act. The noted musician and comi poser. Miss Grace Doro, promises music lovers an added treat in her | specialty of piano playing. Miss Doro is one of vaudeville’s greatest headliners and a special attraction on this bill. When it comes to the art of clowning and acrobatics of the craziest kind, Little Pipifax. the fourth and concluding feature of the stage bill, is said to be in a class , by himself. He, with the assistance of Eddie Panlo and Miss Elsie, present a novelty comedy acrobatic specialty which they call "Fun on the Beach.” Richard Does Many Things Richard "Skeets” Gallagher, recently recruited to the films by Paramount, has already established himself as an idol in the eyes of Hollywood hostesses. His ability as an entertainer; he dances, sings, wise-cracks and plays every instrument in an orchestra, brings him more social invitations than he i could ever accept.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

ROUNDING ROUND THEATERS with Walter lllUniLriW D ' HJCKMAN

THIS seems to be the season for anonymous letters to me regarding my opinion of shows. I also have received many letters this week from readers of this department who are honest and intelligent in their op.nions of the theater. All of that type of reader signed their names and gave their addresses and I am always glad to receive such letters because they reflect honest opinions whether they agree with me cr not. One person not having the stomach to sign his real name wrote me a letter calling me about everything uner the sun because I liked

the work of the master of ceremonies at the Lyric. Another one admitting that the writer could not give his lambasted me all over the lot for liking "Condemned” at the Palace. One unsigned letter was of such a nature and such freedom of words were used that I could not publish it in this department. If it makes anybody feel better to write these nasty letters, go ahead. I have never discouraged people writing me their honest opinion and I w’ill always welcome such letters, but I want them signed. But is is a merry old world at that. # * * Here is one of the milder unsigned letters I have received this past week: Indianapolis, Jan. 14. ’3O. Dear Walter: Have just read your criticism on the squakie "Condemned.’’ You are quite perturbed at the portrayal of the terrible conditions at the Devil's Isle prison. Don't know the conditions there, but if they are no worse than as depicted in the Aim, have many American prisons beaten forty ways. Can you imagine what would happen to any convict who had the atrocious taste to bust one of our American wardens on the button? Nothing but the jacket, the water cure, hanging by the thumbs, the cat and other little pleasantries. In at least one state, California, hitting a prison official, warden or any of the "screws” is a capital offence punishable with death. In some of our southern prison camps, prisoners have been beaten to death for minor infractions, notably in Alabama and Florida, if you care to look it up. And another thing, how come you feel that Vidal is such an outstanding beast? All he does to our hero is put him in solitary confinement in a nice roomy cell with plenty of ventilation and sunshine, perhaps too much s. h.. but isn't such a cell better than a small, dark, dungeon with nothing but the stone floor for a couch? My impression of the character as portrayed by Diggs was a blustering, rather weak warden, taking Into consideration what he might have done. So. Walter, I am forced to inform you. anonymously, of course, and at a convenient distance, that in my opinion, you are all wet as a critic in this particular instance. Will now close as my time out for diversion and recreation has lapsed. And. oh yes. Walter, are you for or against the 100 percenters who have lately been rushing into the Vox Populi columns of our dailies with tirades about feediug the boys a piece of chicken or turkey once or a couple of times a year? an > a I have been asked to give this announcement a chance of being read: Jac Broderick announces the affiliation of his school of professional dancing with the Louis Stockman school of ballroom dancing. Stockman has conducted his school on Illinois at Sixteenth street for ten years. He is well known not only for the superior work of his pupils, but also for his own attainments in the dance world. Broderick, whose school has been located at 28 West North street for the last two years, is also a nationally recognized master of dancing. He made his first success at the Circle theater of this city in the stage prologues offered in conjunction with the silent movies. At about the same time he staged and appeared in ballet scenes for the Little Theater of Indiana. A tour in vaudeville established this new star as one of America's prominent dancers. His work was so highly

SUNDAY AT 8:15 P. M. OPEN FORUM Dr. Morris Fishbein “MENTAL DYNAMITE” KIRSHBAUM CENTER MERIDIAN AT 23rd STREET ADMISSION SOf*

4 Betty Abbott plays a lead in the Steppe Show opening at the Mutual Sunday afternoon. 5 Charlotte Lansing will be among the important people present when “New Moon” arrives at English’s on Jan. 27.

praiced by critics on this tour that, as a result, he was soon booked for an appearance on Broadway in the production “Campus Capers.” Following his New York success, he was engaged as stellar feature with the Orpheum circuit road show “Mirage de Paris,” and later on a Keith-Albee tour as the star of "Ballett Caprice.” His most colossal achievement was in the famous “Divertisements” at the New York Hippodrome^ The collaboration of these two teachers of dancing provides Indianapolis with the largest dance studios in the stats. As usual ball room dancing will be featured by the Stockman faculty, while Broderick will continue to specialize in all phases of stage dancing. The teaching policies of the affiliated schools will remain the same as formerly. Special emphasis will be given to the instruction of children as well as to the development of more advanced students. The combined faculty, which is the largest in Indiana, has been selected from the roster of teachers in the National Dancing Association, Maurice Loves Boxing Maurice Chevalier, popular French film star, likes boxing above all sports. He is quite handy with the gloves, himself, and keeps fit by his daily encounters with the punching bag at Paramount’s gymnasium.

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Lyric Will Open Its Ballroom Variety Theater to Have Dancing Nightly as Feature. lOCAL (dance lovers will find a surprise awaiting them tonight when the New Lyric Ballroom reopens for the remainder of the season. The new management of the Lyric has been prompted by the splendid showing which was made in the ballroom on New Year's eve and by the hundreds of requests which has been received from local people, to reopen this once popular dance palace. The management wishes it made ! known that the ballroom will be : operated on a strictly high class plan, and that no admission will be charged other than the regular | theater price. No expense has been spared in an effort to completely renovate the j ballroom. The floor has been completely resurfaced and many new ; appointments for the comfort and 1 pleasure of the dancers have been ■ added. Hots Thompson, well known local orchestra leader, will be featured ! for the opening week with his rhthymic dance band. Thompson has quite a reputation in this city as a dance band leader and demonstrated to the management of the Lyric that he knew what music was best liked by local dancers who crowded the floor on New Year’s eve. i Special nights, contests and many j novel features are being planned ! for the added enjoyment of the ballI room patrons. Vaudeville artists i and stage bands will be brought in i at various times for the entertainment of the dancers.

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One of the dance events of the season will be the appearance of La Argentina at the Murat on Monday night, Jan. 27. Gary Studied Art Gary Cooper, film star, once studied commercial art at Grinned college, lowa. On the walls of his dressing room at the Paramount studios are many of his own drawings. And while working in pictures, amuses himself between scenes by sketching. AMUSEMENTS

ENGLJSH’S COM. MONDAY EVE., JAN. 27th PUBLIC SEAT SALE AT BOX OFFICE OPENS MONDAY 9 A. M. LAURENCE SCHWAB AND FRANK MANDEL PRODUCERS OF “THE DESERT SONG* PRESENT ♦ipve* GOLDEN VOICES Wfvj) CHARLOTTe GEORGE ROSCOGIANSUSG' HOUSTON AILS DIRECT FROM 541 PERFORMANCES IN NEW YORK—I7O TIMES IN CHICAGO-WITH THE GREAT NORTHERN THEATER CAST MAN ORDERS Because of the importance of ibis'] ET n • wII W fciiiw engagement, the management || m 1 suggests that mail orders, accomn U VV panled by check, be sent at once. Orders filled in order of their re- i LOCAL AND OUT-OF-TOWN ceipt. Inclose self-addressed, ! PATRONS ORDER SfCATS stamped envelope for safe return EARLY AND AVOID DISAP- of tickets. POINTMENT. V J Nite#, SI.OO, $2.00, $2.50 and s3.oo—Wed. and Sat. Mats., SI.OO, $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50. FOLLOWING “THE NEW MOON” FOR ONE WEEK, COM. MON., FEB. 3D, ANOTHER SMASH SUCCESS PRODUCED BY LAURENCE SCHWAB AND FRANK MANDEL THE OUTSTANDING MUSICAL COMEDY "mail orders now 115*J I ft\ Sites, SI.OO, $2.00, $2.50 //ft and 53.00. Wed. Mat., ■ I 18/ \l SI.OO, $1.50 apd $2.00. Sat. Mat., SI.OO to $2.50. J 50 MNCM6 SWKTHEAJLTV V. J COMPANY lOC DIRECT FROM 6 MONTHS IN CHICAGO—ONE SOLID YEAR IN NEW YORK—“BIGGER AND BETTER” THAN “GOOD NEWS”

.JAN. 18, 1930

Steppe to Bring His Show Here New Edition of Burlesque •Favorite Abounds in Fun. IT never rains but it pours, Is a saying as old as the hills; yet it applies in the case of burlesque shows, of which this season seems to' be getting a run of really good ones The latest candidate for local honors is “Hairy Steppe and His Own Show.” which comes at the Mutual. Sunday afternoon. By mouth and printed word good reports have reached here concerning this aggregation of well known performers, who from time to time have appeared with other formidable burlesque troupes; as has Steppe, the star of his own show. As might be expected of a show of laughing stunts, this one lays claim to fun as its principal ingredient. In the program of such diversified features many novelties are announced, some of which are introduced in the two big scenes, "Monte Carlo' and "Fortune Hunter,” in which Bud and Betty Abbott appear. All the other burlesque favorite* and a chorus join in making fun in this show. Studied Very Young Charles MacM lazy-voiced raem- | ber of the Two Black Crows, first j wore burnt, cork when he was 12 i years old. He received 50 cents a night for sitting in a circle for a j traveling minstrel show. i AMUSEMENTS

Colonial Cor. Illinois and New York STARTING SUNDAY Fastest Show In Town “STEP THIS WAY" Up-to-the-Minute BURLESQUE With EDDIE WARE—RAT COOK—IRENE JOSLIN—MEL COPELAND BERT WRENNECK DAISY DUE and Colonial Runway Chorus New Numbers—New Feature* Vaudeville Specialties ON THE SCREEN Lloyd Hughes—Margaret Livingston, in the all-talking drama—"ACQUITTED" MIDNITE SHOW Every Saturday 11:00 P. M. MATINEE. 20c NITES—SAT. A SUN. MAT., 30c