Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 108, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 September 1930 — Page 6
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CIVIC THEATER GETTING READY TO OPEN NEW SEASON
Louis Mann Plays Lead in *Sins of the Children,’ Which Opens an Engagement Today at the Palace: Bernice Claire Tops Indiana Show. ;MN£ OF THE CHILDREN/ with a cast which includes the veteran stage actor, Louis Mann; Robert Montgomery. Elliott Nugent, Leila Hyams. Clara Blandick. Mary Doran, Francis X. Bushman Jr„ Robert McWadeJ Dell Henderson. Henry Armctta, Jane Reid, James Donlan, Jeane Wood and Lee Kohlmar, opens today at the Palace. \ Nugent again displays his versatility in not only playing a featured role but in having written, the story in collaboration with his father, J. C. Nugent. Samuel Ornitz, author of “The Yankee Passional,’’ did the adaptation and Sam Wood directed. The story is a saga of family life tracing the career of an old German barber and his wife who come to America to make their fortune and become sadly disillusioned in the process. The children grow up and seek their own careers.
One becomes an embezzler and narrowly escapes prison; another j graduates from medical school and becomes too good for his family: one daughter marries and the youngest gets into difficulties with a serious j love affair.* The whole chronicle is a simple story of every-day life. - j Childhood sequences in both the | first and third generations play an j important share in the story and | a large number of children were j interviewed in an attempt to get! the proper types. The principal roles finally went to j Philippe de Lacey, Gordon Thorpe. | Betsey Ann Hisle, Evelyn Mills and j Edwin Mills, while a number of! other children were used as extras. The surrounding program will in- j elude the Hearst Metrotorte News j Review and Cartoon laugh novelties. a a a BERNICE CLAIRE TOPS STAGE SHOW In line with its policy this season of bringing the most prominent figures in the entertainment and J amusement world to its stage for personal appearances, the Indiana theater is presenting Bernice Claire, noted singing star of the screen and the stage, in person on the new program which opened Friday for the week. The same bill includes Charlie Davis and his band in the Publix presentation, “Sportland,” and a First National Vitaphone comedy drama, “Top Speed,” which co-stars j Bernice Claire and Joe E. Brown. | the wide-grinned comic who also; made a personal appearance here j only a couple of weeks ago. Dessa Byrd is at the organ. A Paramount sound new's reel completes the program. In her act, Bernice Claire sings i several of the most popular numbers from her best films and also a couple of new songs. In July, 1929, she entered pictures. ! She has had the chief feminine role j in each of the six talking productions she has made. They include j "No. No, Nanette,” ‘‘Song of the ! Flame,” “Spring Is Here,” “Numbered Men,” ‘Top Speed,” and an j adaptation of Victor Herbert’s beloved “Mile. Modiste,” which has' not yet been released. In “Numbered Men,” she had her , first nonsinging role. Miss Claire, ! whose real name is Jahnigen, is j only 23 years old. In “Top Speed,” she impersonates j the daughter of a wealthy sports- : man. She falls in love with a I young man whom she meets at a j fashionable resort. He is unwilling to reveal to her that he is only a low-salaried bro- | ker’s clerk. There is a parallel ro- ; mance which has Joe E. Brown and ■ Laura Lee as its principals. a a a SPY MOVIE OPENS FRIDAY AT APOLLO Spies involved in intrigue, mystifying actions of international secret service far from the line of battle, danger, lurking with every move, crossing and double-crossing where disclosure means certain death and a great love that battles against odds, is “Three Faces East.” the powerful mystery dratiia which | opened today at the Apollo the- | ater. x The beauty and charm of Miss Constance Bennett, recently seen in “Common Clay,” is seen in this production as a spy disguised as a nurse who operates under cover in both the English and German secret j service. Eric von Stroheim is tremendous, it is said, as the sinister j butler. Baldar, also, engaged in s# work for two nations. The story takes place in the fall of 1917 when the eyes of all the j nations engaged in the World war j are focused on the first American troops crossing the Atlantic. It is | the exact route of the transport j ships that the spies attempt to discover. The action takes place In Europe, and in England in the mansion of the first lord of the British admiral, j where Von Stroheim is engaged as j butler and Miss Bennett is posing as the sweetheart of the minister's j dead son. Anthony Bushell is characterized as the younger son of the British , minister. William Courtenay and Crauford Kent add a menacing note ; and a few' comedy moments as the : men vainly try to catch each other as spies. William Holden has the role of the English naval official, while Charlotte Walker enacts his j wife. Roy Del Ruth directed, the production, taken from the stage play of the same name. a a a “ALL QUIETREMAINS AT CIRCLE The audible plcturization of “All Quiet on the Western Front.” Erich Maria Remarque's famous novel of courageous youth meeting disillusionment and death in war. is now playing in its second week at the Circle theater under its original iti^. Lewis Milestone. a Russian, directed this production for UniThe adaptation and dialog wa# done by George Abbott, author
MUTUAL A Real 2 x / 2 Hour Burlesque FULL OF SNAP AND GINGER JAZZ BABIES With Bert Bertrand, Harry S. Levan. Jose and Edith, tluulfe Wilkins. Gertrude Ralston. Earl Meyers, Dorothy Ahearn, Frankie Booth and Bob Leonard— AND GORGEOUS GAILS GALORE EXTRA! SUNTAN SHIMMY BABIES
of “Broadway,” and Maxwell AnderI son, author of “What Price Glory.” The picture, like the novel, follows the experiences of Paul Baumer and his young, starry-eyed companion who set forth for the front from their classrooms In Berlin i shortly after the beginning of the World war. I The more prominent roles are en- ' acted by Lewis Ayres, Louis Wolheim, John Wray, Raymond Griffith, William Bakewell, Russell Gleason, Slim Summerville, Owen Davis Jr„ Ben Alexander. Walter Browne Rogers, Beryl Mercer, Yola d’Avril, Heinie'Conklin and Edmund Breese. Dale Young is at the organ during intermissions. The short subjects I include Rudy Vallee singing “The Stein Song.” son “RAFFLES” OPENS AT THE OHIO “Raffles,” Ronald Colman’s newest starring picture, opened Friday at the Ohio for an engagement of one week. Based on the celebrated stories, "The Amateur Cracksman,” by E. W. Horning, “Raffles” was adapted to the screen by Sidney Howard, the distinguished American platywright and author of “They Knew What They Wanted,” a Pulitzer prize play; “The Silver Cord,” and other well-known plays. As Raffles, the gentleman crook who steals priceless jewelry merely for the thrill, Ronald Colman is his usual debonair, romantic self. When his love for a beautiful woman decides him against his shady career, unusual circumstances arise that force him to commit one more robbery. This decision, however, jeopardizes Raffles’ happiness, his love affair and compels him to make use of every bit of his cunning to save himself and to win the heart of a woman who believes and trusts him. a a a NEW FEATURE NOW AT TERMINAL An entirely new phase of the west is presented in Harold Bell Wright’s novel “Eyes of the World” and it is faithfully transcribed to the screen in the talking picture of the same name, which opens at the Terminal Saturday. The story deals with the west in its true guise, minus the hectic Indian and cowboy episodes which are usually associated with it. “Eyes of the World” brings to the screen a number of interesting stars, new to the filmgoing public. Fern Andra, who plays the enchantress in the picture, is a Max Reinhardt and UFA star. She created the role of Manuela in “The Command to Love,” which was written for her. She is the wife of a German baron, a relative of the former Kaiser Wilhelm. In the role of Mrs. Tame, she is seen as a beautiful but unscrupulous woman, who attempts to cast a spell over a young artist, and is outrivalled in love by a young girl. When she plans to outwit the girl, she is caught in the meshes of her own intrigue.
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1— Eric Von Stroheim as he appears in “Three Faces East,” opening today at the Apollo. 2 Kay Francis has the leading feminine role in “Raffles,” now at the Ohio. 3 Bernice Claire is appearing both in person and on the screen in “Top Sneed,” at the Indiana. 4 Irene Rich has the leading role in “On Your Back,” opening today at the Lyric.
Irene Rich Tops Cast of Movie •On Your Back’ Opens an Engagement Today at the Lyric. IRENE RICH is an ambitious dressmaker who climbs the heights of success in the Fox Movietone feature production “On Your Back” only to find that she has sacrificed the biggest thing in her life—the love of her son. This drama opens at the Lyric today. Asa modest dressmaker on the east side, Miss Rich resolves to rise to fame in order that her son, played by Raymond Hackett, shall have all the good things in life, which were denied her in her youth. The one mistake she makes in her calculations is that she can ruthlessly drive her ambitions without regard to the rights of others. This is demonstrated when her son’s sweetheart, Marion Shilling, is caught in a snare laid by her own hands and her son is forced to turn against her. H. B. Warner, is the suave, polished financier who admires the gowns ana their wearers who are to be found in Miss Rich’s salons. Raymond Hackett and Marion Shilling are both recruits from the speaking stage. Hackett having last been seen in “The Trial of Mary Dugan” and Miss Shilling in “Dracula.” In adition to the picture there is a stage show consisting of four RKO vaudeville acts. Harry Anger and Mary Fair, two well known vaudevillans head the program, offering their comedy, singing and dancing revue called “Anything Can Happen.” Stevens Brothers and Nelson, who have recently been a featured specialty act in the Broadway production of “A Night in Venice, bring to this show their skit called “Bear Facts.” Van Cello and Mary, are next in mention, offering what they tern? “Foot Feats.” The fourth offering will be presented by Mamy and her Pickaninnies.
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Ideal park weather is bringing big crowds to Riverside these days, and praparations have been made to entertain the usual week-end throngs tonight and Sunday afternoon and night. Reduced fare on all the rides will be in force for the remainder of the season, it is announced, including Saturdays and Sundays. The Riverside roller rink has broken all records for crowds during the last month, the immense floor being filled with skaters every night, while there has been a big increase in the matinee sessions. Fluting Finds Feminine Favor Fluting, the standby of all grandma’s tricky trimmings, has been revived and given an important place in the fall mode. For her role in Paramount’s production, “Playboy of Paris,” starring Maurice Chevalier, Frances Dee wears an autumn 'coat of supple tweed that employs bands of fluting on the cape, cuffs and hem. r
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DOUBT and still more doubt sur show season in Indianapolis thi As this is written, neither Ad F Amusement Company, or the Shubert A representative of the Shuberts are acting only as the booking agent He also states that nothing defi- , nite can be given out until Mr. | Miller and the Shuberts have a con- j ference in New York. I have been told that Mr. Miller will not sign the lease for the Murat unless the Shuberts sign with him. That may mean that we will have no road show season in New York. The Shubert representative in his letter states .that Mr. Miller has many contracts for show dates, but he has not signed them. We are facing a desperate situation in this city if the lease on the Murat or English’s is not signed for road shows. We simply will not have any and that is a desperate situation. I have received many letters favoring the return of Milton Byron to English’s. Even several people have walked to The Times office and have informed me that they would subscribe for season tickets. Keep writing me such letters and we may get some place. Byron returns here Monday. tt a To bring together all local church centered groups who are interested in play production, the Sutherland Players will again sponsor the second annual religious drama contest, an event introduced in the city last November under the direction of Mrs- A. Starr Best, chairman of the religious drama committee of the Drama League of America, and of Mrs. C. Norman Green, scenic and costume director of the Sutherland Players. Tentative dates for this year's tournament are Nov. 14 and i5, or the following week-end, Nov. 21 and 22. The stage and properties of the Sutherland Presbyterian church have again bcer> -\-ered for the use of the tournament, which is open to all church-centered dramatic organizations of any denominatoin. Entries will be accepted up to and including Oct. 15 by Mrs. C. Norman Green, tournament chairman, who has announced that the plays presented at this year’s tourney must be given a list of one-act plays which list has been compiled at the suggestion of the national drama league as including the finest and most appropriate of one-act religious dramas. The players and stage assistants of each competing group shall be certified by the pastor as members or attendants of the church they represent. Immediately after Oct. 15 the tournament committee will determine the time of presentation of each play entered, as the tournament will again extend over three
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s—Louis Mann and Leila Hyams in a scene from “Sins of the Children,' which opens today at the Palace. C—John Holland In a scene from "The Eyes of the World,” opening today at the Terminal. 7 John Wray as Himmelstoss in, “All Quiet on the Western Front,” now in its second week at the Circle,
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•rounds the future of the legitimate is fall and winter. ?. Miller, representing the Valentine ts have signed a lease for the Murat. ; in a letter states that the Shuberts for the Valentine company. | performances—Friday night, Satur- ; day matinee and night. I Not more than three plays will be presented at one performance unless the length of the plays entered j makes possible the presentation of four plays during one performance. Five judges, well-identified with I local dramatic work, who will be announced later, will view the presentations independently of the other and will grade the productions according to a given list of grade points. The production, receiving the first highest number dT points, will be awarded the Sutherland Dramatic Trophy, a silver plaque won last year for the first time by the First Reformed church, and in addition, a Baby, Hercules Spotlight from the Display Stage Lighting Company of New York. As second prize, another Baby Hercules Spotlight will be awarded, and as third prize, a complete stage make-up outfit from Henry Miner, Inc., of New York. The group winning first prize will present its play as a feature of the evening service at the Sutherland Presbyterian Church on the Sunday following the tournament. Fashions Go Dotty The frock that is dotted is a safe and chic selection for all occasions this season. Lillian Roth, appearing in Paramount's production, “Sea Legs,” starring Jack Oakie, dons an afternoon frock of white chiffon, I smartly dotted with green.
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Bileet him Friday! This ;,-entlemiui-geniu in crimp—This fascinating expert in iove! W ftowzldCOl MAN 'writs" Lovely Kay FITUCiS Ton haven’t seen Caiman until yon see him in “Faffles”!
ANOTHER TRIUMPHANT DRAMATIC HIT! I Body of a Goddess—Face of an Angel—Lips that Yield and Yearn—Yet Her Beauty Meat Destruction to the Man She Loved— CONSIANCE BEMNEYf fM Beautiful Slat* of ‘‘Common Clay" MILTM SIRS i.
Broderick Will Teach | 'New Steps Indiana Ballroom Will Give Free Dance Lessons. ''T'HE Indiana roof ballroom will i i -*■ hold its first free dance in- j ' struction class next Thursday evening from 7:45 to 8:45. The instructions are to be given weekly j as’ a courtesy to the ballroom’s patrons. Jac Broderick, well-known dance ; teacher, is to be in charge of the : dance classes. “Our instruction schedule includes j the teaching of the waltz, fox trot and other steps of fox trot type which are rapidly replacing the ‘hop,’ popular in dancing chicles for the last four yaers,” Tom Devine, manager, said. . Bob Finley and his Coral Gables orchestra have made it possible to stay on the roof for a third week by a rearrangement of their booking. Tonight will be “Kazoo night” in j the ballroom. Every person attend- j mg the dance will be presented with : a kazooo, to be used in a battle of j music between the dancers and Bob | Finleys’ orchestra. Slim Green, known as “The Danc- ! ing Fool,” will present his Coffee ; j Pot band. Name Rings Arc Hollywood’s Latest Hollywood's latest fad is an iden- j tification crystal that is carved into a third-finger ring. June Collyer, Paramount player, is responsible for the debut of the new mode.
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George Somnes Will Return to Indianapolis About thd Middle of October and Rehearsals Will Start. Then on the Opening Production. GEORGE SOMNES. who has spent the past summer as director of the Cape Cod Players at Dennis, Cape Cod. Mass., will return to Indianapolis about the middle of T)ctober. to resume his directorate duties at the Civic theater. Word was received at the Playhouse this week by John I. Kautz, business manager, of Somnes’ selection of the cast for the opening bill of the 1930-31 season, scheduled for Monday night, Oct. 27. The cast will be notified and regular rehearsals will begin immediately upon Somnes’ return. During the past summer Somnes has produced some of the most outstanding of recent stage successes with the Cape Cod Players, composed of many of the well-known actors and actresses on the professional stage.
“Enter Madame” with Alice Brady was his opening production, followed by “The- Constant Wife” and “The Royal Family” with Chrystal Herne. In consecutive order, he directed ar.d produced “Let Us Be Gay,” “Michael and Mary” and “Mary Rose,” the latter two with HenryHull and Edith Barrett in the leading roles. Tom Powers played the lead in his “The Devil’s Disciple.” Among the other well-known actors whom he directed at the Cape Cod Playhouse were Charles Trowbridge, Romney Brent, Leonard Mudie. Bette Davis, L'Estrange Millman, Spring Byington, Edward Rigby, Aldrich Bowker, Burford Hampden, Emily Graham and Hope Landin. Somnes’ identification with the Indianapolis Civic theater has been one of its most valuable assets. His productions at the Playhouse have become noted for their professional finish, artistic merit and striking stage mountings. He has lifted the organization from an amateur classification to professional and was one of the major reasons why the Little Theatre, as the parent organization was known, developed into a civic theater, which during the last season provided Indianapolis with eight productions of good theater. Somnes first came to Indianapolis as a member of the Stuart Walker Repertory Company in 1919, and was retained as director of the Little Theatre during the following winter. His stage career, prior to that time, was quite vared and rich, beginning in New York over a decade ago. After New York he played with a repertory theater of Hugo and Sardou in Mexico City, with Virginia Fabregas, which was followed by a period of melodrama, vaudeville and barnstorming in repertoire ranging from Shakespeare to “Paid in Full.” He next played with William Faversham in his Shakespearean revivals for two seasons, appearing with such sterling performers as Frank Keenan, Tyrone Power, Julie Opp, Fuller Mellish, Constance Collier, Cecelia Loftus, Gabriel Doi-zial and Odette Tyler. Sommes’ association with the Ben Greet Players, with whom he toured
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\ both throughout this country’ and England, has been of long standing. After making the regular tour of | the universities and colleges with | the Greet company in 1915 he was I called to London, where Mr. Greet | was endeavoring to turn “The Old i Vic” in Waterloo Road into a peoj pie's theater for the popularization ! of old English comedies. During this year, he played conj tinuously, produced several plays, land served in an advisory capacity ! to Mr. Greet. Returning to the United States* j he and Elsie Herndon Kearns made*; ! the summer tour for Mr. Greet and ; assisted the Washington Square ; Players in a Chicago venture Two summers later, they took up Ben | Greet’s work in their own names. Theatre Guild A shift in the production plans ofl the Theatre Guild will have "Roan China,” following the first produce tion of the season, “Elizabeth, the Queen.” “Green Grow the Lilacs.'* which was to have been the second ! play, will be done a little later thisf | season. It is definitely scheduled, i 1 “Roar China” will go into re hearsal within two or three weeks, depending upon the time it takes to! get a cast together. Some forty-five) of its roles will be played by* Chinese, the rest by Occidental Broadway actors. Herbert Biberi man, who staged “Red Rust” last! j season, will stage “Roar China.” He has been added to the Guild’s regular producing staff and is also listed to produce “Green Grow the Lilacs” later In the year, S. Tretiakow is the author of “Roar China,” which has already been produced in Moscow by V, Meierhold. Clara Bow- Signs New Contract ' I Clara Bow has signed anew con* ! tract assuring her services for a j further period to Paramount Publix ! Corporation, the company under , whose banner she reached her j ascendancy on the screen.