Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 6, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 May 1930 — Page 7

MAY 17, 1930

AL JOLSON IS MINSTREL MAN IN ‘MAMMY’ AT THE APOLLO

Billie Dove Is Cast as an English Woman in *A Notorious Affair/ Which Is Now on View at the Circle —‘lngagi’ Is Held Over at Ohio. AL JOLSON “doubles in brass" in his newest Warner Brothers and Vitaphone picture, "Mammy," which opened at the Apollo today. Tn "Meadows Merry Minstrels,” with which the story of the picturt deals, every player had to double to make the wheels of the show go “round. Times were hard, and a man who couldn't act, play ia the band and. if necessary, paint a scene, wasn’t of much value to his company. To Jolson and many others of the distinguished cast of the picture, doubling in brass was cnce a reality. In his early career Jolson tried circus ballyhooing. vaudeville and cabaret singing, small town show troup-

ing and almost everything else on the showman's calendar. Perhaps this made. “Mammy" seem a little mere realistic than most screen stories for Jolson and with a minstrel show background and an Irving Berlin story that is less scriou than any of his others, he frankly had the time ofhis life making it. Jolson and Berlin collaborated on writing the songs and it is said that many very popular songs was the result. Some of the important sequences of the production was filmed in technicolor. Lowell Sherman, Lois Moran. Hobart Bosworth, Louise Dresser, Tully Marshall, Mitchell Lewis and others are included in the cast for “Mammy" which Michael Curtis directed. Short subjects including Vitaphone acts. Screen Oddities and Fox Movietone News are included on the program. an a BILLIE DOVE IS STAR AT CIRCLE The story’s struggle of a woman married to a genius “to hold her man" is the theme of “A Notorious Affair,” a First National picture, now playing at the Circle. Billie Dove stars in the role of Patricia, a high-spirited English girl married to Paul Gherardi, a violinist, played by Basil Rathbone. Patricia’s fight to make her husband famous and successful, then her subsequent battles to keep his loyalty is convincingly shown in the picture, it is said. She is supported by Basil Rathbone, in the role of Gherardi. A man who is strong enough to conquer the world, but who needs help in conquering himself. He has his moments of great sacrifice, of petty weakness, of natural egoism and genuine love. Kay Francis and Montagu Love and Kenneth Thomson are others of the cast in important roles. Francis is the “other woman" who wants Gherardi because he is a genius and famous. Montagu Love is Patricia’s father. Lester Huff is at the organ playing “Jass vs. Comic Opera.” An added attraction is on the short subject bill this week. It is the Milton C. Work bridge short, in which this noted authority on the game explains several of its points. “Honeymoon Zeppelin” and "The Paper Hangers" are the titles of the other talking short subjects. A Paramount talking news reel completes the bill.

CHEVALIER IS FEATURE AT INDIANA Maurice Chevalier, the famous singing star of the Parisian stage, recently seen on the screen in "Innocents of Paris,” "The Love Parade” and "Paramount on Parade” is starred in anew romantic comedy, "The Big Pond.” which now is playing at the Indiana. Playing opposite Chevalier is Claudette Colbert, the well-known star of the New York legitimate stage, who scored in “The Lady Lies," her first screen picture. On the stage this week is the Publix presentation, "Tin Type Revue,” which has as its master of ceremonies, Charlie Hill. "The Big Pond” presents Maurice Chevalier in a role entirely different from anything he has yet attempted on the audible screen. For in this latest Paramount picture, Chevalier is cast as an impoverished French nobleman who comes to America, bent on becoming a riproaring business success. And strange to say, he succeeds, far beyond his wildest expectations. But there is one difficulty. The girl he loves, the girl for whom he has done all this, fails to appreciate his newly acquired accomplishments. She wants him to be romantic and gallant, while he makes the surprising discovery that it is almost impossible to make a lot of money and be romantic all at the same time. But Chevalier, of course, refuses to be discouraged, which makes possible one of the gayest, most delightful romantic comedies of the year, it is said. The stage show boasts of a cast of players supporting Charlie Hill, including Llora Hoffman, the Lassiter Brothers, the Three White Flashes and the Dorothea Berke girls. The Charlie Davis band furnishes the musical background. Ed Resener is offering an overture, "William Tell.” Dessa Byrd is at the organ and a Paramount sound news reel completes the bill. a a m ••HELL HARBOR” OPENS AT PALACE One of the first all-talking reductions to be filmed on location entirely out of doors is "Hell Harbor,” the romantic drama starring Lupe Velez, which comes to the Palace today. The picture was suggested by Rita Johnson Young's novel. “Out of the Night,” and is the work of Henry King, director of “The White Sister” and "Stella Dallas." Around a modern pirate theme is developed a story rich in incident, local color and tense drama. There ere the thrilling fight in the honkytonk between Morgan and Horngold and the strange life that is to oe found under the Caribbean moon. Filmed in Tampa, Fla., amidst natural tropical settings, “Hell Harbor” is said to have one of most beautiful backgrounds used fcr a picture. The entire production was filmed in this locale; there is not a studio shot in the picture. The cast of “Hell Harbor" includes. besides Lupe Velez and Jean Hersholt, John Holland, Gibson Gowland. A1 St. John. Henry Allen. Paul E. Bums and George BookAsta. A surrounding program of interesting and entertaining short subjects has been selected and will include Charles Chase in his newest ’ all-talking comedy hit. “50 Million Husbands.” in which Chase enacts the role of a happy married man

who tries to make peace among his more quarrelsome married friends, only to get himself into numerous and hilarious difficulties. Loew’s Palace Pictorial Magazine, compiled from the Hearst Metrotone News, and also a cartoon laugh novelty. a a a “INGAGI" REMAINS . AT THE OHIO A picture that is said to be packed with thrills is “Ingagi,” w’hich is being held over for a second week at the Ohio theater. One is leopard-trapping, which is said to be a sport that one must have good nerves to indulge in. The leopard is a solitary brute, his ways are decidedly dark and he is treacherous and ferocious under certain circumstances. Also, he is formidable. But the natives have learned how to trap leopards, and this is what is shown in “Ingagi.”

Children of All Nations Will Take Part in World Good-Will Sunday Services at Sutherland Church

THE Rev. Florizel A. Pfleiderer announced at the popular Sunday evening services of the Sutherland Presbyterian church, that the World Goodwill Sunday will be observed by the gathering of the children of the nations. Children of Romanians, Bulgarians, Greeks, Slavs, Hungarians, Italians and Africans will all participate in this service. Some will appear in the native dress of their fathers and all groups will sing. Mr. Pfleiderer will discuss the theme, “The Racial Fellowship of Pentecost.” At the morning service the subject will be “Addition or. Multiplication of Membership.” a a a REVIVAL TO CONTINUE HERE Owing to the good interest, large attendance and fine results the officers of the East Side Church of Christ, 3851 East New York street, have decided to continue the meetings into next week, closing Wednesday, unless the interest demands even a longer effort. Evangelist Leslie G. Thomas of Tennessee is delivering great sermons to large and appreciative audiences. The congregational singing, ably conducted by C. W. Jack, Crawfordsville. is helpful and inspiring. Thomas will speak Sunday morning at 10:45 on “The Shepherd Psalm” and at 7:45 p. m. on “The Precious Invitation." a a a EVENTS AT ST. MATTHEW CHURCH The Rev. L. C. E. Packler of St. Matthew Lutheran church, East New York at Oxford street, announces for his Sunday morning sermon subject, “The Earth Shall Sing His Salvation..” In the evening his sermon theme will be “The Pleasure Seekers’ Goal." The Willing Workers will hold their regular meeting in the church Tuesday evening, Harvey Corse will be host. On Wednesday evening the Daughters of the King will present a Lace day program in the cßurch at 8 o’clock. Girls in Indian costume will present a playlet showing how the laces are made and also will sing one of our wellknown hymns in the Telugu language. a a a SERVICE SUNDAY AT CHRIST CHURCH The Rev. Floyd Van Keuren, rector of Christ church, Monument circle, will preach at the 10:45 a. m. service on Sunday, the fourth Sunday after Easter. The other services will be a quiet celebration of the holy communion at 8 a. m. There also will be a church kidergarten hour for small children while

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1— A1 Jolson as he appears in “Mammy,” his new all talker and singer, now at the Apollo. 2 One of the gorillas in “Ingagi.” now in if? second w?ek at the Ohio. 3 Warner Baxter has the lead in “The Arizona Kid,” which :s the movie featnre on the bill at the Lyric.

parents are attending the 10:45 a. m. service. a a a TO CONTINUE SPECIAL SERVICE In the First Moravian Episcopal church, Twenty-second street and Eroadway, the pastor, E. P. Stooker, will continue a series of sermons preparatory to the approaching 1 SOOth anniversary of Pentecost, by speaking at 11 a. m. on “Pentecost and Evangelism" and at 7:45 on “The Racial Fellowship of Pentecost." a a a SPECIAL SPEAKER IS ANNOUNCED The Rev. Thomas Clark Henderson, nationally-known evangelist of Oberlin, 0., is the preacher for the “Indoor Camp Meeting" that will be held at the Heath Memorial Methodist Episcopal church. Commerce and Windsor streets, May 26-June 1, 1930. This “Indoor Camp Meeting" is held under the auspices of the Marion County Evangelistic Association. Two services will be held daily, 2:30 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. The Rev. Henderson brjngs. a clear-cut fuU salvation gospel message, and in former years has appeared before the Indianapolis public. a a a CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LESSON ANNOUNCED “Mortals and Immortals” is the subject of the lesson-sermon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, May 18. Among the citations which comprise the lesson-sermon is the following from the Bible: For this cause we also, since the day, we heard it. do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, beinn fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God (Col. 1:9. 10). The lesson-sermon also includes the following passages from the Christian Science textbook, “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,” by Mary Baker Eddy: The Science of Mind needs to be understood. Until it is understood, mortals are more or less deprived of truth. Human theories are helpless to make man harmonious or immortal, since he is so already, according to Christian Science ip. 490). Immortal man is not and never was material, but always spiritual and eternal. nan ORGANIST GUILD SERVICE-RECITAL Tuesday evening at 8:15 at the Central M. E. church, Central avenue and Twelfth street, the choir of the church, under the direction of Ernest G. Hesser, music director, and Mrs. Delamar McWorkman, or-

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ganist, will give a service-recital under the auspices of the Indiana chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The public is cordially invited. No admission charged. The program follows: “Faith of Our Fathers" (Hymn) St. Finbar Organ—"Passacaglia (Sonata No. VIII.) Joseph Rhinberger Mary Elizabeth Johnson, guest organist. “Adoramus Te (1526-1594 Palestrina “Thou Knowest Lord (1558-1685). .Purcell The Choir. Organ—“ Clare d'Lune" Karg-Elert Mary Elizabeth Johnson. “Fierce Raged The Tempest” T. F. H. Candlyn “Open Our Eyes" Will C. MacFarlane "In the Name of Our God” . . Healy Willan The Choir. Organ—Finale (Symnhonie No. VI.) Charles M. Widor Mary Elizabeth Johnson. - “Pentecost and Evangelism” will be the morning theme of Homer Dale, pastor of Hilllside Christian church. “The Fellowship of Pentecost” will be the evening sermon subject. On Wednesday nighty he will preach on “The Power of Personal Persuasion.” “Some Unsuspected Forms of Fighting God” will be the prePentecost theme of Dr. Edward Haines Kistler’s sermon in Fairview Presbyterian church, Sunday at 10:45 a. m. Dr. Henry Mills Gelston of Butler university will speak at the family church night box supper, Thursday, at 6:30, on “The Revival of the Basilica Type Church Architecture." The Rev. Helen Line Case will preach for her father, Rev, Fred A. Line at the 11 o’clock morning service of Central Universalist church. Her sermon subject will be: “Know Thyself.” Mrs. Case is not a stranger to Central Universalist church people, having preached here several times in the past. Her message will ;>e of general interest to the public. There will be special music by the church quartet. The Sunday school convenes at 9:45. Young peoples’ meeting, 4:30 p. m. a a a “The Father’s Task” will be the Sunday morning sermon of the Rev. C. J. G. fflussom, minister of the First Reformed church. The evening service will be a father's and sons’ program. a a ‘a “The Virtue of Benevolence” will be the sermon topic by the Rev. George S. Southworth Sunday morning at the Church of the Advent, Episcopal. a a a “The Christian and His Faith” will be the subject of the sermon by Dr. F. W. Burnham at the morning worship service. In the evening the sermon topic will be “The Church and Her Youth,” and a

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4 Billie Dove has the leading role in “A Notorious_Affair,” now at the Circle. 5 Lupe Velez, as she appears in ‘‘Hell Harbor,” now at the Palace. 6 Maurice Chevalier is of course the big shot in “The Big 'Fond,” now on view at the Indiana.

choir of young people will furnish the music. a a a At the Second Moravian Episcopal church, corner Thirty-fourth and Hovey streets, the pastor, the Rev, Vernon W. Couillard, will use for his morning sermon theme, “Pentecost and Evangelism.” At the 7:45 evening service he will speak on “The Racial Fellowship of Pentecost.” a a a At the Wallace Street Presbyterian church Dr. W. T. Locke, a returned missionary from China, will speak at 10:45 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. The Methodist Ministers’ Association will meet Monday morning at 10 at Roberts Park M. E. church. The Rev. O. W. Fifer, district superintendent, will read a paper on “Plebeian Patriot.” At the Bellaire M. E. church the Rev. Walter B. Grimes speaks in the morning on “What Is the Future?” and at night, “The Great Conclusion." The Rev. Edmond Kerlin of the New York Street Evangelical church announces his sermon subjects as “A New Point of View” and “Facing the Facts.” “The Spirit-Filled Church” and “The Reason for Failure and the Secret of Success,” are the announced themes of the Rev. Howard M. Pattison at the Barth Place M. E. church. At the Garden ‘Baptist church, the Rev. Clyde L. Gibbens speaks in the morning on “God’s Call” and “Moses and Christ in Paralell." At the Second Eangelical church, the Rev. J. H. Rilling will speak in the morning on “Life and Pentecost,” and at night, “The Meaning of Pentecost.” The Rev. Robert F. Laycock of the Union M. E. church will speak Sunday morning on “The Heart of the Gospel,” and at night, “Have Faith in God.” The Rev. George L. Stine of the Indiana Central College church, speaks in the morning on “Keys to the Storehouse.” At night, “The Cross of Christ.” At the Christian and Missionary Alliance, the Rev. James Harper speaks in the morning on “Love’s Reward.” At night, “Watchman, What of the Night?" The Rev. Clarence E. Wagner of the Centenary Christian church will speak in the morning on “Perfection, the Christian’s Goal.” At night the Loyal men’s class will be in charge. At the Indianapolis Gospel Tabernacle at 3 p. m., the Rev. Charles Kingston will speak on “Is Musso-

lini the Anti-Christ and Will the proposed United States of Europe Prepare the Way for His Manifestation?” At night, he will speak on “Millions Now Living Are Already Dead.” At East Park M. E. church the Rev. F. T. Taylor will have as his subjects "The Storm” and "The Christian Home.” “A Christian and His Money" will be the morning theme of the Rev. Forest A. Reed of Brookside United Brethren church. At night the young people will give a pageant. “The Imperialism of Pentecost” and "What Youth Expects of the Church” will be subjects of the Rev. Edwin W. Dunlavy at Roberts Park M. E. church. “Putting First Things First” and “Delusions of Tomorrow” are the announced subjects of the Rev. Victor B. Hargitt of Brightwood M. E. church. At Garfield Park Baptist church the Rev. Louis G. Crafton will speak in the morning on “Pentecost and Evangelism” and at night, “The Racial Fellowship of Pentecost.” “What Is the Gospel” will be the evening theme of the Rev. George P. Kehl at the Second Reformed church. In the morning, the theme will be “Pentecost and Evangelism.” “Pentecost and Evangelism” is the morning theme of the Rev. Joseph A. Mears at the First United Presbyterian church. “Witnessing Unto the Nation,” and “Promotion in the Kingdom” are the themes of the Rev. William Talbott Jones of the Edwin Ray M. E. church. “The Power of Pentecost” and “Witnessing for Christ” are the announced themes of the Rev. B. Brooks Shake at the Grace M. E. church. Rabbi Feuerlicht will speak at 11 a. m. Sunday at All Souls Unitarian church, on “Why I Am a Jew.” This was the Rabbi Feuerlicht’s forum talk recently. The Rev. Monroe Vayhinger of Upland, Ind., will continue his Bible lectures daily next week at 7:30 p. m., except Monday and Saturday. The Rev. Otto H. Nater, pastor, will speak Sunday morning at the Missionary tabernacle Sunday morning on “Scriptual Facts About Heaven.” Dr. Vayhinger will speak at 2:30 p. m. Sunday at an inter-denomina-tional meeting and again at 7:30 p. m. At the Madison Avenue M. E. church, the Rev. E. P. Jewett announces that Dr. O. Wl Fifer, district superintendent, will speak in the morning. The Rev. Pm. I. Caughran. min-

ister of the First Congregational church will speak on "The Presence of God at Pentecost." The Rev. L. B. Moseley, pastor of the Emerson Avenue Baptist church, will speak Sunday morning on “What Is Man?” His subject for the evening will be "The Inevitable Adventure.” Powell Is Busy Again William Powell’s next starring vehicle, “For the Defense,” has gone into production at the West Coast studios of Paramount under the direction of John Cromwell, who guided the same star through “Street of Chance.” Supporting Powell are Kay Francis, John Elliott, William Davidson, Thomas E. Jackson, Scott Kolk, Harry Wolker, James Finlayson, Charles Miest, Charles Sullivan, Ernie Adams and Bert Marburgh.

Extra Midnite Showing “Ingagi” Tonite! In order to accommodate the tremendous crowds who wish to see this unbelievable picture, an extra showing will be held at the Ohio Theater starting at 11:30 o’clock. All Seats 35c After 10 P. M.

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Hardini to Be Event at Park Noted Escape Artist to Stage His Stunts at Park. TTA RRY HARDIN I. noted “escape" artist, comes to Riverside amusement park tonight for an engagement which will end Sunday night, and will present two of his most spectacular stunts each evening on the elevated stage in the center of the park as a free attraction. Perhaps the most amazing of his performances will be given each, evening. This will be an escape from a sealed coffin while tightly bound In a straitjacket. Employes of a local undertaking firm will seal the casket, and it is estimated that there will be sufficient air in the coffin to allow Hardini to live for eight minutes unless he manages to escape before that time. A scaffold has been erected on the Riverside stage and Hardini will be suspended by his heels from this after he has been tightly bound in a straight-jacket by three United States marines from the local recruiting office. The performer will endeavor to remove the restraining garment in three minutes. In addition to the performances of Hardini this week-end, the regular Sunday afternoon balloon ascension and parachute leaps will be presented, with Ethel Pritchett riding the balloon. A baby monkey, just a week old today, is attracting the attention of the park visitors to Monkeyland. “Grumpy” Goes Cyril Maude’s first talking picture, “Grumpy,” has gone into production at the West Coast’s studios of Paramount under the codirection of George Cukor, who was dialogue director for “All Quiet on the Western Front,” and Cyril Gardner, who was recently codirector on the Spanish version of “The Benso* Murder Case.”

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