Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 288, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 April 1930 — Page 7
APRIL 12, 1930
‘MYSTERIOUS ISLAND’ OPENS TODAY AT THE PALACE
Nancy Carroll Has the Chief Role in ‘Sweetie,’ Now at the Indiana —‘Cameo Kirby’ Makes a Bid for Favor at the Apollo Theater. LOEWS third 'prlng carnival feature which opens Wednesday at the Palace will ky > “The Mysterious Island," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayers spectacular fantasy of undersea life and adventure, with dialogue and thrilling sound, filmed from the famous story by Jules Verne, serves to present the first scientifically correct color photography in an elaborate color subject. “The Mysterious Island,” is the story of the first submarine. Much of it was filmed under sea, with the mysterious creatures of the ocean and the human actors, in diving armor, mingling in the huge spectacle. Lionel Barrymore, Jane Daley, Lloyd Hughes and thousands of other players and many mysterious scenes below r the surface of the waves are woven into the gripping fantasy, directed and produced by Lucien Hubbard.
The making of “The Mysterious l land" climaxes twenty years of experiment of motion picture color photography. It was in 1903 that G. A. Smith showed the first pictures taken with his newly invented “kinemacolor” in London, filming natural objects. Later he attempted scenes and human beings, but disaster followed. The film was not sensitive enough to record fast motions, and because three separate images were projected, one over another on the screen, a “fringe" or overlapping resulted. It remained for D. F. Comstock, who conceived the technicolor principle, which subsequently has been improved by various inventors, to set photography on the right track, with the principle of color filters selecting for the lens two basic colors. When Lucien Hubbard started work to bring Verne’s “Mysterious Island" to the screen the color photography Idea was seized upon as ideal for a fantastic spectacle of this kind. Long months of experiment with Nickolaus, Ball and other experts followed until the final perfected form as seen in the picture was evolved. The fantastic “cathedral" under the sea. thousands of feet high, the strange subterranean depths, bizarre sea monsters, such as the sea dinosaur and giant octopi, all required special handling, complicating the scientific problem. On the same program. Harry Langdon. in an all-talking comedy. “The King,” and interesting issue of Hearst metrotone news and selected film novelties, will also be shown. a u a "HONEY" NOW AT THE INDIANA Following her success in the gay musical comedy picture. “Sweetie,” Paramount has starred Nancy Carroll in anew and diverting musical comedy romance “Honey,” which is now showing at the Indiana. “Red Rhythm” is the Publix stage presentation this week and features the United States Indian Reservation Band with Chief Shunatona. Adapted from the well-known New York comedy success. “Come Out of the Kitchen,” “Honey” is said to emerge as one of the peppiest, smoothest, funiest pictures of the year. Boasting a number of new songs, “Honey” skips along in the most tuneful manner. The songs featured in this picture are “In My Little Hope Chest,” “I Don't Need Atmosphere,” “Let’s Be Domestic’’ and “Sing You Sinners," the last named one of the most unusual songs of the year, according to those who have heard it. Everyone in the cast, each in his or her own fashion, falls in love, Nancy Carroll and Stanley Smith, Skeet. Gallagher and Lillian Roth and Harry’ Green and Zasu Pitts. And they all take turns singing these song hits to one another. W’esley Ruggles, the director of Ronald Colman in “Condemned.” directed “Honey.” The supporting cast in “Red Rhythm,” the stage presentation, includes Joe May and Dotty Oaks, Maidie and Ray. Geraldine, and the Serova Beauties glorifying the Indian Maiden. Dessa Byrd will be heard at the organ. A Paramount Sound News completes the bill.
“CAMEO KIRBY” NOW AT APOLLO “Cameo Kirby," Fox movietone romantic musical drama, opened today at the Apollo. J. Harold Murray and Norma Terris are the co-stars. ‘ Romance" is one of the song hits. Stepin Fetchit, as a Negro butler, is shorn of his customary grotesqueries, but proves effective in his new style comedy role. Performances are contributed by Robert Edeson. Myrno Loy. Douglas Gilmore. Charles Morten. John Hymns and Eugene Jackson in supporting roles. At least three of the seven original song numbers, namely “Romance.'’ “After a Million Dreams" and “Tankard and Bowl." appear, to be potential song hits. Walter Donaldson and Edgar Leslie headed the corps of composers who contributed the songs. Short subjects, including Vitaphone acts and Fox Movietone News, are on the program. a a a NEW MYSTERY THRILLER ON VIEW Philo Vance, the famous amateur detective of “The Canary Murder Case" and.“ The Greene Murder Case,” two of the earlier Van Dine mysteries, is portrayed once again by William Powell in “The Benson Murder Case," which is now showin? at the Circle theater. In this case an added responsibility is placed on Vance's shoulders for he, along with District Attorney Markham, is present in the home of Benson on the night that this wealthy New Y*ork stock broker is murdered. Asa matter of fact. Vance is discussing crime solution with several other guests when Benson plunges to their feet from the top of the broad staircase with a bullet through his head. The suddenness of the crime and MOTION PICTURES
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the daring of the killer who would carry out a murder despite the presence of Philo Vance, is to say the least, startling and baffling. William Powell, the creator of Philo Vance on the screen, who recently scored a hit in his first starring picture “Street of Chance,” again portrays the role of this redoubtable detective. As sauve and debonair as ever, Powell’s performance is said to be even more significant than ever. Ei gene Pallette, who scored as Sergeant Heath in the first two Van Dine pictures again plays thus role. Others in the cast are William. Boyd, Natalie Moorhead, May Beatty and Richard Tucker. “The Benson Murder Case” was directed by Frank Tuttle, who also directed “The Green Murder Case.” Lester Huff is at the Circle organ. Dialog short subjects and a Paramount sound news will complete the bill. The Charlie Davis orchestra is on the stage. nan NEW BARTHELMESS MOVIE AT THE OHIO From dreamy mystic Chinatown, to the revelry of Monte Carlo. From Buddha's shrine to the perfumed sanctum of a modern girl’s boudoir. From a Chinese funeral ceremonial to the roulette tables of the world-famous Casino. Such contrasting scenes appear in “Son of the Gods” the new First National and Vitaphone feature production starring Richard Barthelmess which is now playing at the Ohio theater. Polo games, college larks. Confucian players, ancient Chinese philosophy, love on the banks of the Mediterranean, gayety. color, sombre tones, ancient parables and modem American youth, laughter and tragedy—these fill the pages of Rex Beach's novel and have been reproduced in “Son of the Gods” a special that has been produced on a lavish scale and greeted as one of the greatest Barthelmess characterizations in his brilliant career. Constance Bennett plays the feminine lead, while important roles are handled by Anders Randolf, Claude King, Mildred Van Dorn and Dorothy Matthews. Included on the same bill this week are talking short subjects and news reel.
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1— Jane Daly is seen in “Mysterious Island,’ now at the Palace. 2 Richard Barthelmess goes oriental in “Son of the Gods,” now at the Ohio. 3 Louis Wolheim and Leiiore Ulric as they appear in "Frozen Justice,” now at the Lyric.
Current Musical Events
MARY ROSALIND PARR, Justine Stotsenburg and Opal Reynolds, advanced dramatic students of Wilma Davis Hine of the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music, will offer a play of their own directnig-in a recital on Tuesday, April 15, at the Odeon at 8:15 p. m. Miss stotsenburg will direct “Half an Hour,” by Harrie, when Edward Ogborne, Opal Reynolds. Ronald Van Arsdal, Justine Stotsenburg, Thomas Scanlon, Mary Rosalind Parr and George Lehman will take part. In “A Modem Soldier," by Whitson, which Mias Parr will direct, the three advanced pupils, the Misses Parr, Stotsenburg and Reynolds will take part. “The Awakening," by James Collins, will be directed by Miss Reynolds and Miss Parr. Rosemary Dobson, Justine stotsenburg, Miss Reynolds, Betty Jane Johnson and Margaret Laughner will present the play. On Thursday night, April 17. Mr. MacGregor of the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music will present Ruth Edwards in a recital at the Odeon, 106 E. North street, at 8:15 p. m. She will give the following program: i “Prelude B Minor" Bach ■'Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue" Bach II “Serious Variations’ Mendelssohn. 11l “Waltz C Minor” Chopin “Nocturne Do" Chopin “Scherzo C Minor" Chopin IV “Petrare Sonnet” Liszt “Manch” . Prokofieff "Ritual Dance of Fire" de Falla a a tt ADVANCED STUDENTS TO GIVE RECITAL Friday night. April 18. the junior advanced students of tne Arthur Jordan Conservatoi*y of Music will give the following program: Abbie Eddington. ■ Polonaise Eb Minor” Chopin "Dannv Bov" Weatherly Paul Scheurlng. Marv Zimmerlv at the piano. ADpassionata—"Sonata” Beethoven "Allegro.” Norma Heuer. "La Caprleceuse" Koehler Alice Emerson. June Ross. "Capriccio." Angelina ShanefT. “Recordati" Gottschalk "Polonaise” Chopin Agatha Switz. "The Lamp Lighter” Manning "Luxenbourg Gardon” Manning Valeria Scott. "Alt Wien” Godowsky "Seguidilla" Albeniz Myra Orr. "De Puis le Jour” 'harpentler Marv M. Corman. ■Romance" Friedman Vera Hicolcs. On Saturday afternoon. April 19, students of the Arthur Jordan Conservatory will give a public performance at the Odeon, 106 East North street, at 2:15 p. m. Those taking part are: Mary Jane Schlensker. Mattie Belle McWilliams, Mary Evelyn Richardson,
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Margaret Connor, Harriett Holmes, Pauline Mercer, June Roberts, Catherine Clinard, Rembrandt Miller, Mildred Robinson, Frances Lane, Mary Elizabeth Neal, Frances Loomis, Betty Jane Hatfield, James Kittle. Rose McConnell, Rose Roberts, Delois owoboda, Jeanette Solotkin, Mary Louise Mitchell, Mildred Kemer, Mary' Livingston. They are studying with the following teachers: Florence Keepers Lewis, Mrs. Paul Duckwall, Hazel Lamkin, Frances Wishard, Norma J. Antibus, May A. Kolmer, Nora Beaver, Marie Zorn, Lueile Wagner, H. Otis Pruitt, Flora E. Lyons, Henry Marshall, Frances Beik and Georgiana Rockwell. Those taking part are pupils of May Kolmer, Franklin Taylor, Lillian Carr Greene, Donn Watson, Earl Howe Jones, Mrs. Glenn Friermood, Marie Zorn and Arthur G. Monninger, Boris Rosenfield, artist piano teacher of the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music, will leave Saturday for Chicago, where he will give a recital at the Playhouse Sunday afternoon, April 13. Mr. Rosenfield is playing under Berth? Ott’s management. tt a a ANOTHER RECITAL IS ARRANGED A studio recital will be given by students' of the Arthur Jordan Conservatory' of Music on April 19, at 2:30 p. m„ at 1204 North Delaware street. Those taking part are: Delmar Hylton, Sally Williams, Beverly Izsaak, Dick Agster, Walter Herreman, Fred Richards Jr., Jeanne Johnson, Thomas Hindman, Vivian Staley, Margaret Peters, Keith C. Reeese, Johann McLean, Harriet Wilder, Lois Crofts, Florence Mary Harrison, Arthur Jacobs, Toddy Scott, Florence Scott, Jack Bussell, Tula Smyrnis, Betty Lou Miller Mary Jane Carr, Elaine Elmgren, Dorene Roland, Patty Todd Wright Camilla Wright and Geraldine Staley. They are students of Gertrude Whelan, Mrs. Paul Duckwall, Justine Stotsenburg, May Kolmer, ' H. Otis Pruitt, Fairy Hendricks, Fanetta Hitz Brady, Lucille Wagner, Adolph Schellschmidt, Hazel Lamkin and Wilma Davis Hine. Ruth Ranier Nessler, instructor in the harp department of the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music, is spending a week in New York studying with Mildred Dilling.
4—Nancy Carroll has the lead in “Honey,” now at the Indiana. 5 Norma Terris appears this way in “Cameo Kirby,” now on view at the Apollo. 6—William Powell has the lead in “The Bishop Murder Case." now at the Circle.
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GEORGE HACKATIIORNE
In this picture you see George Hackathorne as “Robespierre” in “Captain of the Guard,” which is now in the making.
New Styles Modernism has invaded ’ the realm of sport fashions. Unusual motifs embellish the jackets, sweaters and skirts used for the tennis courts and golf course. Jeannette MacDonald. introduces the solar motif in Paramount’s production, “Let’s Go Native.” A twopiece costume in white flannel has large blue stars on the blouse and at the pockets of the skirt. A shoulder cape of blue flannel completes it.
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Ballroom Has a New Stunt
The Indiana roof ballroom management will literally throw away money tonight when it showers its dancers with silver. This silver shower is a stunt which Tom Devine, Roof manager, declares is new to his patrons. Balloons of all colors containing silver pieces of various denominations will be placed in the ceiling of the ballroom where they will hang all evening. At a given signal, just after the dance intermission, spotlights will be thrown on the balloons as they are released from the ceiling. Other Mardi-Gras accessories such as serpentine and noisemakers will be placed at the disposal of the dancers and will add color to this Mardi-Gras dance, which is a weekly Saturday night feature on the Indiana Roof. A1 Sky and his Musical Stars will start the second and last week of their dance engagement tomorrow
Chorus Girls Not to Travel
The recent announcement made | by I. H. Herk, president of the Mu- j tual Burlesque Association, that the , chorus girls will not travel next sea- j ; son. but will be located permanently ’ in the various cities on the Mutual circuit, has resulted in attracting a very large influx of applications for i those positions from all over the ; country. In order to equip the forty shows with from eighteen to twenty-four ! girls requires approximately eight j hundred choristers. The established | salary of not less than S3O a week will be maintained, and the lucky . applicants will thus be able to avoid I traveling and enjoy ail the comforts ! and conveniences of permanent location. The idea gives a decidedly new twist to the entire scheme of the operation of burlesque shows. It is said to be the purpose of the Mutual , executives to secure as many girls | as possible who are residents of the cities to which they will be assigned. This will bring to the fore, it is calculated, a lineup of entirely new aspirants for stage work, many of whom could not, for one reason or another, leave their home cities. It is also believed that from among these there quite naturally will be developed a considerable number of girls possessing sufficient talent for the performance of important roles. This, it is asserted by Mr. Herk. is the actual reason for the adoption of the new idea. As the organization of these
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night. Devine says he finds it impossible to delay their departure from the Roof, due to a previous booking which calls for their appearance in Wichita, Kas., on April 24. He stated further that the stars are undoubtedly one of the most popular and versatile dance orchestras ever featured in the Roof Ballroom. Six out of the twelve men in the aggregation have feature singing voices, while all of the men in the group double on from one to four instruments other thari the ones on which they are featured. “Happy” Nelson continues to entertain the dancers and Indiana Roof radio fans with his request programs. Easter Sunday night has been set aside by the ballroom management as “Dick Powell Night.” The evening’s program will center around Powell, who will be appearing on the Indiana theater stage.
chorus units progresses, dancing teachers will be sent to the various cities to instruct the newcomers in the details of the work they will be called upon to perform. She May Bea Star New feminine starring material turned up at Radio Pictures’ studio yesterday with the arrival of Wynne Gibson, Broadway comedienne. She has a long-term RKO contract and will play opposite Jack Mulhall in “The Fall Guy.”
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Fares to Offer a Novelty Burlesque Finale Will Be Used at the Colonial. EORGE i Buttons! FARES, produring comedian of the Colonial. endeavors to offer something new in “Bon Tons" for the week starting today. He has arranged several novel features not ordinarily found in burlesque performances. For an opening he has selected a very timely subject, "Circus Days," with its glamor and glitter, side shows, barkers. excited crowds and the hurry and hustle of the circus. Special song numbers have been prepared and the situations easily adapt themselves to a lot of comedy. After “Circus Days” the performance will run into straight burlesque, with song specialties, song numbers by Helen Morgan, Maxine. Ruth Osborne and Stella Du Claire: an elaborately staged and costumed posing number rendered by Billy Howard, and comedy hits handled by Buttons Fares. Eddie Ware and Andy Anderson. The finale will be “Bedtime," which Fares used with success hi his Mu| tual Wheel production. The all-talking mystery drama, “Unmasked,” will be the screen offering for the week.
At the Walker
Ruth Chatterton, who rase to enviable heights in the ranks of film stars in less than a year’s time, will be seen and heard in her newest audible film, “The Laughing Lady,’” based on a famous Broadway success, at the Walker all this week. She is supported by a great cast of vet-' eran stage and screen stars, headed by Clivo Brook. Roscoe Montella brings an all-new musical revue to Indianapolis in his “Keep Smiling” stage production. This is his first appearance in this city. Oakie to Star Again Jack Oakie’s second starring ve* hide will be “The Sap From Syracuse” from the stage comedy by John Wray, Jack O’Donnell and Johp Leyden, which was produced on Broadway this winter. No director or supporting cast has been chosen. Paramount Starts Building Tire first unit of Paramount’s exj tensive building expansion program in Hollywood has been completed. The company’s original sound stage no wls converted into projection rooms for the cutting department, a camera repair shop and a portrait gallery.
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