Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 246, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 February 1930 — Page 6

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GERMAN GRAND OPERA COMPANY WILL SHOW AT MURAT

Lynne Overman Will Have Chief Role in the New Comedy, ‘She's No Lady,' Monday Night at English’s; Thurston Booked Here for a Week. SOME idea of the magnitude of the German Grand Opera Company may be had from the fact that the organization will pay out in railroad fare and Pullman fares more than $200,000. Upon occasion the company manager will pay out more than $10,000 for a single movement from city to city. The organization numbers more than 100. traveling first-class, and by special tram made up of seven Pullman drawing-room sleepers, seven extra length, full open-end-door baggage cars each seventy feet in length, and a dining car—sometimes two of the latter, according to the length of the Journey.

Seats for engagement of the German Grand Opera Company are moderately priced when the cost to bring to Indiana one production is taken into consideration in a seating capacity of 1,900, the number of seats at the Murat. No musical organization that has ever toured America within memory has received the superlative praise bestowed upon the Germany Opera Company, which will present on Tuesday evening, Feb. 25, at the Murat one performance only of the immortal music-drama of Richard Wagner, “The Flying Dutchman,” under the Ona B. Talbot Fine Arts direction. No greater tribute of the worthiness and artistic stature of German Opera Company could be made than in the issue of Feb. 4 of the Evening American by the dean of music critics, Herman Devries. "Evidently Messrs. Johnson and Polacco (directors of the Chicago Civic Opera Company) are not the only impressarios who search Europe yearly for voices and operatic talent. "Without wishing to be guilty of lamentation, I may simply suggest that, as far as the German wing is concerned, these gentlemen should search a little longer or else learn from Mr. Hurok where to find both. "To criticise last night’s performance to Mr. Hurok’s remarkable season here is to employ only superlat es. Mention of the cast must be roll-call of distinction, a repetition of praise bestowed only upon the chosen, upon those for whom criticism does not exist, and only profound and sincere admiration can be the spontaneous chronicle. "In a word the Hurok company contains an aggregation of Wagnerian artists such as I have not heard since the old days of the Metropolitan in New York, when personalities of the ‘golden past’ were strongholds of the masculine coterie, with such nam"s as Adolf Muhlmann, Von Roov, Van Dyck and David Bisbbam. "And, in spite of the sound of these names of the bygone days the palm goes at least to three members of the Hurok troupe whose singing, vocal material and authority easily excel those ‘stars' of the past- whose glory is a third the illusion of contemporaneous history. "These men are Johnannes Sembach, Hans Hey and Gotthold Ditter, and I hope writers of operatic history will include them in the unforgettable artists of the twentieth century. Every music school in town, every German or any other music society should be present at these performances. They are priceless.” For those Interested in the opera to be presented the story follows: "THE FLYING DUTCHMAN” A Dutch captain once tried In vain to double the Cape of Good Hope. He swore he would accomplish this purpose if he had to sail forever. The Devil overhearing the oath, condemned him to sail until Judgment Day. unless he could find a woman who would lev him faithfully until death. Once in every seven years could he land to search for the maiden who might effect his release. ACT 1 A seven yenrs ended. Daland, a Norwegion captain, has anchored in a bay within a few miles of which is his home, where Senta. his only daughter, awaits him. The Flying Dutchman's ship anchors near that of Daland. who does not perceive it. The Dutchman sprints eagerly ashore. Daland suddenly secs him and Questions him. lie invi.od the Dutchman to his home. ACT II Daland’s home. Senta is seen in a room, on the wall of which lianas a portrait of the Flving Dutchman, which has deeply touched her. She sings the ballad, to her companions, of the Flying Dutchman. They chide her and ask her if she would have the courage to love an outcast She passionately declares she would, and pravs he snav appear. Erik, her lover enters. He tells of the arrival of the two vessels. Daland and the Dutchman enter. Senta loves, and in accordance with her father's wish agrees to marry the hero. ACT 111 The two ships are seen again. As Senta comes to the shore she meets Erik who implores her to reconsider. She is determined. The Dutchman, however, observing the two. mistakes Senta's patience

MUTUAL Theater 132 SOUTH ILLINOIS STREET A 2 1/2-HOUR BURLESQUE Telephone Riley 9794 for Reserved Seat Reservation OLGA MAE AND REDHEAPE IRISH WITH THE MISCHIEF MAKERS New Show Starts On Saturday 24 of Earth's Most Beautiful GIRLS Full of Pep and Ginger 24 On the AND SIX RAVISHINGLY BEAUTIFUL SOUBRETTES Runway LADIES A Full Acting Company A Red Hot At the Matinee of Featured Burlesque Stars Prices 50c-75c 25c 35--FEOPLE--35 Syncopation Orchestra BIG MIDNIGHT SHOW SATURDAY NIGHT

for regret, and bidding her a passionate farewell, rushes to his ship. Senta declares her love to be true. The Dutchman proclaims from the deck that it Is better for her to be free, and sets sail. Senta. overcome with grief, casts herself Into the seething waves, thus showing her faithful love and relieving the Flying Dutchman from his fearful curse. The- in each other’s arms. bub NEW PLAY OPENS HERE MONDAY The Lynne Overman, whom we shall see in the leading comedy role, in “She’s No Lady,” the new Frazee farce-comedy, which will be seen, beginning Feb. 24, for three nights and Wednesday matinee at English’s Opera house, is the same clever young comedian who made such a name for himself in George Cohan’s "The Song and Dance Man.” The difference in status is one not of talent but of mileage—to be exact, the width of the Atlantic ocean. For it was not until Overman had scored a sensational hit in London, in two plays, that his native America woke up to the fact that here was a light comedian of no ordinary gifts. Lynne Overman was always rated a good actor. Over a brief span of years, in many roles, he gained experience and some favor; but he was forced to plod the difficult road of many another unsung genius, until destiny booked his passage on the Cunard line to England, and gave him the part of Robert Adams, in the projected London production of “Just Married.” This was in December. 1924, and it was on the morning of the 16th of that month, following his opening performance at the Comedy Theatre, that he woke to find himself more famous in London overnight than he had become in America in all his life time. Vivian Martin played opposite him on that well-remembered occasion. and although she. too, was cordially received, the first honors remained with the young American leading man. Before long the cables began to tell us of his enormous populartiy in London, giving him all credit for the capacity audiences that flocked for months to the comedy. American managers beieged him with offers to return to Broadway, but he would have none of them. He stayed on and on with Increasing favor, and it was not until “Just Married” had completed its fourteenth month in London, a record engagement, that his season closed. Even then London would not let him leave and demanded him in another play. “The Hottentot,” a piece in which William Collier had played on this side, and under the management of Sir Alfred Butt, scored a further run of six months. Probably no young actor, returning to his home land after such glowing successes abroad, was so much sought after by American producers as was Lynne Overman when he again saw New York. He went away just a good actor. He came home an international star. B B B THURSTON TO PLAY HERE SOON Thurston, coming to English’s on Monday night, March 3, for his t went y fourth annual engagement, was born in Columbus, O. When he was 7 he saw the Great Herrmann, and decided to become a magician. He invented some tricks and did them in the streets of Columbus. His family didn’t take to the idea. So he ran away from home. He beat his way from coast to coast, shining shoes and selling papers. In this latter occupation, he says, he Dfcame very proficient in palming coins. Pittsburgh had him as a visitor a few years later. He was plenty broke. He had a friend here —Senator Harris, who loaned him $lO. Sells Brothers Circus was here at the time. When the circus left town it had anew side-show magician named Howard Thurston. He has been a magician ever since. Traveled all

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1— Lynne Overmann, star of "She’s No Lady,” which opens Monday for three days at English’s. 2 Here is one of the two little bears now at the Lyric.

over the world. Done his stuff before all the crowned heads of Europe p”- 1 Aria, including the Scandinavian countries. For twentyfour years he has been at the head of his own show and he never S missed a performance. This is a record in itself. B B B WAR PLAY TO BE SEEN AGAIN It is with gratification that the j management of English's announces the return to that theater of “Journey’s End,” for three days next i month. This is the international success, which is now being played in sixteen different countries and which visited English's for a week this season. The attraction at that time made such a tremendous appeal that many who were unable to witness a performance of this remarkable drama then urged English's management to arrange for a return booking of the piece. Unable to book the company which appeared here originally they have succeeded in getting the Chicago company, the second one formed in this country, and said to be, in many respects, superior to the New York organization ensconsed at this time in Henry Miller’s ; theater, Manhattan. So the company to come to English’s for the second engagement but recently terminated a four months run at the Adelphi theater, Chicago, subsequently playing Detroit, Kansas City, St. Louis, Cleveand and Cincinnati. It will come here direct from Pittsburgh. After ; the engagement here return visits will be made to St. Louis and Kansas City, which were recently played by the company to come here for the return date. Indeed so great is the drawing power of ‘‘Journey's End” plans are being made for this company to return to Chicago for a summer run. ! While the second engagement of | this play to English's will enable many who were unable to secure ; seats before to buy them this time, i undoubtedly there will be those who will want to see the Chicago company in this memorable drama. Besides, it is said, that during the long runs of “Journey’s End” in the i larger cities it has a way of atTacting many theatergoers to several performances.

At Rialto

The Kane Brothers are holding forth at the Rialto in “Going Up,” j which is the new attraction. | Buddy Kane and Tommy Pickert are the comedians of the show. Babe Archer and Arvil Hart are in the | cast. Stan Stanley again is featured j songster. Here Is a Large Clock A clock so large that two people can and do take a Ferris Wheel ride on its hands, has been built at the Paramount Hollywood studios as one of the novel settings for a number |in “Paramount on Parade.” The scene features Charles * Buddy) Rogers and Lillian Roth. They introduce a song novelty written by Elsie Janis and Jack King.

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HAVE received numerous letters from readers of this department asking me if Charles Berkell intends to return to English’s this spring and summer. Berkell was in this city recently in interest of other business than the theater. As far as I know, Berkell does not intend to return to English’s this summer, but as we all know, things change over night in the theatrical world. Other stock producers have written me and have come to me in person to ask my opinion about the stock situation in this city.

Received the following this weex from Forrest Bennett of this city: “Are we going to have dramatic stock this spring and summer? Is Mr. Berkell going to return to English's? Don’t you think that he could come back this spring and do profitable business? I think that if he would bring back the former company headed by Milton Byron and Edythe Elliott he could make his company pay. I am sure that if he would present plays that wc are interested in he would not have to worry about business. It seems that people in Indianapolis follow certain players so if he would give us what we want, the box office should take care of itself. What do you think of the idea? Hope you can comment on this in your column, and do what you can in stimulating interest of the public and in inspiring Mr. Berkell to return to us this spring.” BBS I have been asked to print the following: Church leaders of Indianapolis have joined in hearty indorsement of the presentation of “Saul of Tarsus” at the Murat theater, Feb. 26, 27. 28, under the auspices of the Indianapolis Christian Ministers’ Association, according to an announcement by the Rev. Virgil P. Brock, executive secretary of the Marion County Christian Church Union. Dr. Ernest N. Evans, executive secretary of the Church Federation, gave the following statement regarding the drama: “Saul of Tarsus,” as written by D. Lee Andrews, is a delightfully conceived plot and the way in which the author introduces slightly known biblical characters is exceedingly Interesting. Mrs. Evans and I witnessed a rehearsal of this drama in its early period of preparation and we were greatly pleased with the character of this production. It gives a strong and beautiful interpretation of the life of the Apostle Paul. The work of the cast

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DANCE? DANCE? FREE-admission-FREE TO COUPLES AND LADIES PARK PLAN DANCING EACH SATURDAY and SUNDAY NITES ZIEGY’S FAMOUS BAR.B.Q.s SERVED AT THE BOOTHS Denny Dutton’s Band ?Sunday Nites AIREDALE MTE? JAPANESE CASINO SOUTHEASTERN AND EMERSON

3 Jane Thurston appears with her father, Howard Thurston, in tricks of magic at English’s the week of March 3. 4 Margarethe Baumer, soprano, with the German Grand Opera Company in "The Flying Dutchman” at the Murat, Tuesday night, under the direction of Ona B. Talbot.

is excellently done and gives promise of a strong presentation of the stage. This drama is worthy of the support of all churches, not only on the merit of the play itself, but because of its possible Influence in developing the use of the drama in the program of the church.

AMUSEMENTS STAR of "SUNNY SIDE UP" CHARLES CITY FARRELL GIRL WITH HIS NEW SWEETHEART MARY DUNCAN HE- A WOMAN IGNORANT BOY FROM THE GREAT OPEN SPACES -SHE - A MAN-WISE GIRL FROM THE GREAT CITY---THEY MEET AND LEARN SOMETHING NEW ABOUT LOVE • • • BREA THLESS DRAMA; DARING ROMANCE THAT WILL THRILL AND ENCHANT YOUA REAL HARRY GIRARD'S ENSEMBLE 12 GOLDEN VOICED GIRLD in A SPECTACULAR REVUE ORKING COMEDY FEATURE LARIMER & HUDSON in "MOVING ALONG" FUN • SPEED • BEAUTY • LITTLE THE KIDDIES "The LOST ZEPPELIN TWO UNUSUAL ANIMAL STARS • BRING THE YEAR'S SENSATION EXTRA DANCING IN OUT VIEW BALLROOM EVERY NIGHT- FREE TO LYRIC PATRONS-FREE THREE SPECIAL FEATURES EVERY NIGHT. CITY WIDE CHAMPIONSHIP DANCE CONTEST ELIMINATIONS MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY NIGHTS. . .

COLONIAL ILLINOIS AND NEW YORK OH BOY, WHAT A SHOW! STARTING TODAY AN ENTIRE NEW SHOW GEO. (BUTTONS) FARES AND HIS OWN BIG SHOW “STRUTTIN’ ROUND” AN UP-TO-THE-MINUTE BURLESQUE —WITH—EDDIE WARE — RUTH OSBORNE — STELLA DUCLAIR ANDY ANDERSON—FLO RICH—BILLY FOX—MAXINE AUDRY BEAUTY PARADE ON RUNWAY DAILY ON THE SCREEN An All Talking Mystery Drama SAT.-SUN. MAT. 20c "MURDER ON THE ROOF" 30 MIDNIGHT FROLIC MATINEE EVERY SAT., 11 P. M. NITES

Such efforts as this should be encouraged in every possible way. # # # Have just received word that Howard Thurston, the magician. and his daughter. Miss Jane, have accepted my invitation to be interviewed over WKBF on Tuesday, March 4, from 1 to 1:30 p. m. Thurston’s engagement opens Monday night, March 3, at English’s.

At Colonial

George (Buttons) Fares and his own show open their stock engagement at the Colonial today. For the past several seasons Fares has been a featured comic and producer of burlesque attractions. The cast includes Maxine Audry, Stella Duclaire, Andy Anderson, Ruth Osborne, Billie Fox, and a chorus for the runway. New ideas will be introduced and a number of vaudeville specialties

will be offered throughout the performance. On the talking screen. "The Murder on the Roof“ will be the featured picture. It is a story of New York night life, by Edward Doherty and ran in a widely read magazine.

"FUNNIEST FARCE IN 20 YEARS”--Say All Detroit, Cleveland, Kansas City Critics ENGLISH’S The Season's Best Laugh! Mon., Tues., Wed., Feb. 24, 25, 26 Save Your to Chica POP. MAT. WED. H. H. FRAZEE, JR. The New Farce Comedy SHE'S NO LADY By BRUCE SPALDING and ANTHONY BAIRD Staged by E. J. BLUNKALL with America Favorite Juvenile Actor Lynne Overman AND A GREAT COMEDY CAST Nights.....50c to $2.50 NOTE THE PRICES: MAT. WED.....50c to $1.50

ENG ONE WEEK BEG. MON. EVE., MARCH 3 MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY 24TH ANNUAL ENGAGEMENT 24TH THE WONDER SHOW OF THE UNIVERSE THE FAMOUS MAGICIAN FORTY MILLION PEOPLE HAVE SEE THURSTON AND DAUGHTER JANE "THE MILLION DOLLAR MYSTERY." LATEST EUROPEAN SENSATION "IASIA"~ SHE VANISHES AT THE DOME OF THE THEATRE THE GREATEST MYSTERY OF THE AGES. "THE VANISHING WHIPPET CARS & 10 BEAUTIFUL GIRLS" Nights and Sat. Mat., 50c to $1.50 MAIL NOW PRICES: Popular Wed. Mat., 50c to $1.00 ORDERS ENGLISH’S WEEK MARCH 10—MATS. WED., SAT. RETURN ENGAGEMENT ... BY POPULAR DEMAND THIS IS THE CHICAGO COMPANY An Entirely Different Organization from the One that Played Here Earlier in the Season—and the Second Company—There Are 6—Formed in this Gilbert Miller By Arrangement with Maurice Browne presents JOURNEY'S The play that is sweeping the world EXTRA! EXTRA! R.C. Sherriff “Journey's End” Will He Presented in No Other Theater in the State of Indiana—Much Reing the Case, All Within a Radius of 100 Wiles of Indianapolis should Avail Themselves of an Opportunity of Seeing the Greatest Play of the Past 50 Years. Nights, 50¢ to $2.50; Matinees, 50¢ to $1.50

KANE BROS A HIGH STEPPIN' BURLESQUE REVIEW OF STARS HOLIDAYS 25¢ featuring BABE ARCHER AVRIL HART Feature Nights NITE GARTER NITE • FRI. NITE-AMATEUR NITE SAT NITE - MIDNITE FROLIC - 11.00 P.M

FEB. 22, 1930

University Show Will Visit City The Haresfoot Club Will Present Annual Revue. CAST, chorus and production staff will be chosen from the 200 enthusiastic aspirants who turned out for the first meeting in connection with "Button. Button,” thirty-second annual production of the Haresfoot Club of the University of Wisconsin. Indianapolis will see this r.uis cal comedy the night of Fric.ay, A mil 11. at English’s. Indiana is well represented in the present personnel of the Hare loot organization. William Garstan., a senior at the university and a r tsident of Indianapolis, is business manager of the club. Robert De Haven, post-graduate I student, scores his second success in as many years as the author of ; a Haresfoot nhv. “Hi-Jack!" his ! effort of last year, was a tre- ; mendous success. “Button, Button” is a farcical murder drama, with several pertinent references to lOibies and fables of the day.

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