Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 126, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 October 1930 — Page 6

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ANN HARDING HAS CHIEF ROLE IN ‘GIRL OF GOLDEN WEST

Buster Keaton Goes to War jn a Comedy Way in ‘Dough Boys,’ Which Opens a Week’s Engagement at the Palace—Cooper Heads Circle Cast. ANN HARDING, who recently starred in “Holiday,” is in the .featured role of “Girl of the Golden West,” the First National und Vitaphone screen drama, which is now at the Indiana. Among the players who have supporting roles are James Rennie, Harry Bannister sher husband), Ben Hendricks Jr., J. Farrell MacDonald, George Cooper, Johnny Walker and Arthur Stone. John Francis Dillon directed. The stage program is headed by Charlie Davis and his band in the Pubiix presentation, “Noah’s Lark.”. Visiting Publix performers in the unit are Pansy, the comical human horse; Berinoff and Eulalie, adagio dancing team: Margaret McKee, Billy Farrell and Dad and the Fred Evans girls.

As his weekly band specialty, Charlie Davis is presenting a special arrangement of anew tune called “Here Comes the Sun." In addition, a “clarinet choir” from the orchestra is offering a novelty number. "Girl of the Golden West” is Waldemar Young’s adaptation of David Belasco’s most famous stage play of the same name. It was originally produced on the tage in 1905 with Blanche Bates and the late Frank Keenan in the principal roles. James Kirkwood and Lowell Sherman had other roles then in the stage version. In its screen form. Miss Harding Impersonates Minnie, the proprietress of the Polka saloon in a small western mining town during the gold rush of 1849. A Paramount sound news reel is shown. Dessa Byrd is at the organ. a tt a KEATON’S LATEST OPENS AT PALACE Football between the trenches—dynamite blasts for the dinner bell —the gentle art of razzing the camp cook, and gold amid dugouts—these were some of the recreations of a motion picture company marooned on a plain, miles from roads, for the duration of a film war. Buster JCeaton, with his company of nearly a thousand men put in two weeks in such a plight. Housed in army tents, with an army cook serving as commissary, they lived a regular army life during the filming of the trench and battle sequences of “Dough Boys,” new Metro-Gold-wyn-Mayer comedy of army life, starting today at the Palace. The new picture is a comedy of army life, with Keaton playing a millionaire’s son, who enlists for the war and has hundreds of comical adventures at the front. Sally Ellers plays the heroine and Cliff Edwards, Edward Brophy, Frank Mayo, Victor Potel, Pitzy Katz, Arnold Korff and others are in -the cast. Sedgwick, the director,, is responsible for “Free and Easy,” “Spite Marriage” and other Keaton successes. Little difficulty was experienced in obtaining authentic military atmosphere for the picture, inasmuch as the extras were ex-service men who knew trench life from the ground up, while Keaton himself had served as a doughboy overseas during the World war. Though comedy, “Dough Boys” has a background of authentic war scenes filmed with absolute realism to afford a contrast to the comedy antics. Short subjects comprising the balance of the program include the Ilearst tyfetratone News, a Walt •“Pftncy Silly Symphony cartoon, a Grantland Rice sportlight and a depiction of the life of Chopin, a great music composer. tt tt tt COOPER HAS LEAD IN “THE SPOILERS” Gary Cooper has the leading role in "The Spoilers,” the Paramount all-talking production which opened Friday at the Circle. Chief among the players who appear in the large supporting cast are Kay Johnson, Betty Compson, William (stage) Boyd, Harry Green, Slim Summerville, James Kirkwood, Lloyd Ingraham, Oscar Apfel, Jack Holmes, George Irving and Knute Ericson. Bartlett Cormack, author of "The Racket,” prepared the screen play. The plot deals with the efforts of the Nome gold miners to protect their claims from the despoliation of unscrupulous administrators of the civil statutes in Alaska at the beginning of the twentieth century. The office holders, while pretending to establish clear titles to the claims, systematically gain possession of the rich and most productive Mines by appointing their henchHi as receivers for the mines un|9Khe courts can make a ruling, officials operate the gold ■s during rtie period of tempo- ■ receivership, obtaining iorHK from the sluices daily. gyCTafed by numerous delays, the V.ghtful owners of the mines bercomc angry, rebel, and take possession of their properties by resorting to mob violence. This brings about the climax, a highlight of which is the memorable fight scene. Gary Cooper and William Boyd are the opponents in the new film. The Circle program also contains “A Home Again Song Fest.” an organ solo by Dale Young, a i talking comedy starling Harry GribVoon. and a news reel. \ tt a tt

k-l ILIOM” OrENS aT THE APOLLO A famous author once wrote that women should be loved—not understood." And “Liliom," the chief character in Franz Molnar's immortal drama of the same name, which Fox Movieton made into an audible screen drama now showing at the Apollo Theater, followed the y advice of this writer, for he dearly loved "Julie.” his saintly girl bride, but never attempted to understand her. Charles Farrelrs portrayal of this internationally loved character, under the direction of Frank Borzage, brings out all the whimsicalities writte ninto the

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original by Hungary’s best loved dramatist. Sometimes he beats Julie, played by Rose Hobart in the picture, but he never finds time to confess that he truly loves her and is only unkind to her simply because he can not stand to see her cry. The moral of the story, if Molnar really intended to convey one, is found in “Liliom's” dying speech wjiile resting in Julie's arms: “Nobody’s right, but they all think they're right—a lot they know!” Featured with Charles Farrell and Rose Hobart are Estelle Taylor and H. B. Warner. Short subjects including the screen version of the famous footI ball series by Knute Rockne and his I Notre Dame team round out the I programs. ft a ft p OHIO HAS NEW DRAMATIC FEATURE. Paramountha s dramatized anew and poignant tsory from the pen of ; the widely known author, Gouvi erneur Morris, and is presenting it on the screen under the title of “Anybody’s Woman.” It opened Friday at the Ohio theater. The picture reunited two talented players, Ruth Chatterton and Olive Brook, in their first co-starring picture since “The Laughing Lady.” Ruth Chatterton portrays the role Pancy Gray, a hard-boiled burlesque chorister of doubtful reputation, who, under strange circumstances, becomes acquaintedw ith Neil Dunlap (Olive Brook), a brililant attorney, and marries him while he is under the influence of liquor. When he awakens the following morning he discovers that he has a wife of whom he is ashamed. From this point to the climax, Pansy fights determinedly to win the love of the man she had married. The outcome is well conceived and capably acted. Huston to Play Very Big Bole Stage Star Selected to Play in Columbia Feature. WALTER HUSTON, former stage star and one of the audible screen's most important recruits from .'\e legitimate, has been awarded the leading masculine role in Columbia's “The Criminal Code,” the picturization of the stage success of the same name. Howard Hawks will direct this production which is listed among the company’s Extended Run Giants. Huston’s unusual character de- j lineations have won for him some j of the most difficult roles both on.| the stage and screen. As tile district attorney in “The Criminal Code,” he will have one of the choicest film parts of the year, in a production which was one of Broadway’s most sensational plays last season. Coming from vaudeville and stock, Houston was starred on Broadway in such hits as “Mr. Pitt,” “Desire Under the Elms,” “The Barker” and “Elmer the Great” His first screen role—in “Gentlemen of the Press"—met with instantaneous success and was followed by outstanding performances in “The Lady Lies.” “The Virginian” and “Abraham Lincoln.” Fay to Play Opposite Richard Paramount has assigned Fay Wray 1 to play opposite Richard Aden in “North of 36.”

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Ferdinand Schaefer Announcement has been made that- Ferdinand Schaefer, for years identified with music in this city, has organized anew Indianapolis Symphony orchestra. It is made up of well-known musicians of the city. Rehearsals are being conducted so as to assure an early concert.

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1— Charles Farrell and Rose Hobart in a dramatic scene from “Liliom” ■which opens today at the Apollo. 2 Joe Cook has the chief comedy role in “Rain or Shine,” opening today at the Lyric. 3 Clive Brook has one of the leading roles in “Anybody's Woman,” now at the Ohio.

Musicale Will Open Season Reception Will Be Given Soon for Mrs. Robert Blakeman. THE Indianapolis Matinee Musicale will open its fifty-third season, which promises to be one of unusual interest, with a musicale and reception in honor of its president, Mrs. Robert Blakeman, who is beginning her third term in office. The meeting will be held at the Herron Art Institute on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 3 p. m. Mrs. Charles N. Williams, chairman of the social committee, is in charge. The guest-artist for the afternoon is Florence Springer Starr of Bluflton, Ind. Her accompanist will be Mrs. S. K. Ruick. Although the Indianapolis Matinee Musicale has the honor of sponsoring the “Indianaoplis Civic Music Association Concert Series,” it will as usual have its own artist series, which will consist of the Marianne Kneisel string quartet, Jan. 9, and Frieda Klink, vocalist, March 6. The choral section will also present a guest artist, who will be announced later. Members will be admitted to these concerts free —and the public for a nominal fee. n a UNIQUE CONCERT TO BE GIVEN HERE Hans Barth, harpsichordist, pianist and quarter-tone pianist, will appear at Caleb Mills hall for two concerts, afternoon and evening, Wednesday, Nov. 12, under auspices of the Orchard school, it was announced by Mrs. W. D. Gafcch, chairman of the executive committee of Orchard school. The recital is regarded as unique by music authorities due to the introduction of the quarter-tone piano which will be heard for the first time in Indianapolis. The quarter-tone piano, unlike the present-day instrument, has quarter tones instead of half tones, made possible by a double keyboard, and capable of infinite range and combinations of tones. It is hailed in music circles as the piapo of the future. Barth presents the latest, development of this instrument for which he has composed selections, illustrating the unusual tonal effects. Barth leads up to this instrument by selections on the harpsichord, the tinkling music box-toned piano of the Handel to Beethoven period, followed by compositions on the modern concert grand piano. Asa piano recitalist, Barth has international recognition. The afternoon recital will be especially arranged, and the instruments will be explained by Mr. Barth for the entertainment and instruction of children.

New Events at Institute

In the print room of the Art Institute are arranged a number of prints by the famous Japanese master of the color print, Hirosbiga. They are all scenes along the celebrated Tokaido road, which connected Yedo, the seat of the old Shogun government, and Kyoto, the residence of the Mikado. There were fifty-three stations on this road, resting places where food and shelter could lx? obtained: and these stations together with the place of departure and the destination were the material for the prints, of which Hiroshige made several series. Twenty-one prints of the first series, published in 1834, are shown as well as prints from two other scries. Comparison- of the three series reveals sometimes an interesting change in treatment of the same theme, and at other times the use of different material entirely. At no time does the artist repeat himself, while his powers of observation and invention are strikingly evident.

They Travel

Amos ’n’ Andy have gone the complete social rounds of Hollywood. Beverly Hills, Malibu Beach and other film colonies during the filming of their first talkie. “Check and Double Check” at RKO Radio Pictures’ studio. Now they are getting to the ou lying districts. The other night they were guests at the ranch of William 8. Hart, near Saugus. _ **ty

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Jack Adams Revue at Lyric

Here is Jack Adams surrounded by the girls in his new revue, which is part of a six-act bill opening today at the Lyric.

ROUNDING ROUND THEATERS D. Ith JIICKMAN

FRAULEIN LIES FOX, head"of the Mary Wignian school in Munich which has trained such fine modern dancers as Georgi, Kreutzberg and others, is now the house guest of Mrs. Lafayette Page on Woodstock drive. Her coming to this city is a mixture of pleasure as well as business because on Monday she will open a ten-week’s course in gymnastic dancing and body training.

This class will be confined to forty women, because the Ruth Page studio at the Page estate will not accommodate more. This time of health dancing is now sweeping Europe end is being introduced in this country by Fraulein Lies Fox. “If sufficient men are interested in this type of dancing,” Mrs. Page toid me. “a class for them may be arranged.” . tt us* Have received the following statement from the Civic theatei. George Somnes. who returned to Indianapolis last week, alter, a summer at Cape Cod. Mass., as director of the Cape Cod Players, has spent practically all of his time since at the St. Vincent’s hospital. . ... He was released a days ago. bat since his doctors have ordered several additional weeks of recuperation and rest, it is probable now that the opening night date of the Civic Theater will have to be postponed from Oct. 27 until the following Monday night. Mr Somnes has expressed h.s opamism over the success of the approaching 193031 season to John Kautz. business manager. and is well pleased with the financial structure and management of the P'M'house during the past summer and fall. The annual season ticket sales campaign. which was opened Wednesday lor a ten-dav period, has already resulted In securing over 500 new subscribers to the season book plan and Is being efficiently conducted by a threefold division of workers—the Actors and WorkcTs Guild of the Civic Theater, the Group Membership Committee, and by the Junior League of Indianapolis. . When the first production of the winter will go on the boards of the Civic theater in a few weeks, it will mark the, opening 1 MOTION PICTURES

&£ NOW! With CLIFF EDWARDS SALLY EILERS EDWARD BROPHY Hearst Metrotone News Silly Symphony Cartoon Grantland Rice Sportlight

4 Ann Harding is one of the reasons for going to see “Girl of the Golden West” at the Indiana. 5 Buster Keaton has a comedy on war in “Dough Boys,” opening today at the Palace. 6 Harry Green is prominent in the cast of “The Spoilers” now at at the Circle. %

of Somnes’ tenth consecutive season as director. His productions hare become known throughout the city for their professional finish, artistic merit and striking stage mountings. He has raised the organization from an experimental, amateur group of players to a repertory company, ■presenting the recent New York stage successes for from seven to ten consecutive performances. The organization now owns its $60,000 plant and annually spends on its regular Reason of productions s2srboo. Just six years ago, the group that founded the CivicJtheater owned SI,OOO worth of scenery as its total assets. Although tnere are no salaries paid to the casts at the playhouse, eleven of the principal players in last season's plays were exprofessionals and the major portion of the rest of the players had had five years or more of semi-professional expe-

f ——— —| -jfi. The Year’s jaLfc-- \ £>%£& Great Laugh VJ S/afir Sensation! | • *"s® C °"MIN ■ 2 B<l w 'SH? *• *i 4 Au3i tom fiswacD PSYTfIM “He of the Camera Mind” The world’s funniest comedian - rIAIWfS With William Smythe in the thrilling picture version ; —— of his smashing stage hit. So MARIXOFK’S RUSSIAN many laffs that there is no room CANINE ACTORS for theme songs or boop-a- ~ . dooping- JACK ADAMS REVUE - —— A Glorified Musical Hit 1,000 Seats, Nights HRUNO WEISE & COMPANY *££T JEAN and HAZEL KENNEDY Clldre, AKvay, Do. ; „„ coi.BYRN

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Tom Devine Says Dance Wins Favor Bailroom Manager Claims There Is New Style in Stepping. A STATISTICAL report made up from the records of the Indiana roof ballroom, according to Tom Devine, its manager, shows an increase of 75 per cent in the number of Indianapolis dancers since the establishment of the roof ballroom in 1927. He says this increase might be traceable to better dancig facilities, to the change in dance styles, or to both. However, he does say that the first" noticeable increase in the dancing crowds came with the advent of the camel glide, which he considers the step preliminary to the return of the fox trot and waltz, known in the ballroom as straight dances. Devine states another noted increase has been felt this season, during which the number of people of collegiate age as well as a few of their seniors who attempted the j hop for the last few seasons. Speaking about the “hop,” Devine j said: “It was primarily a selfish dance, as it excluded many persons j from dancing circles who had al-j ways looked upon dancing as their' most pleasing social pastime.” He also said: “The change in dance styles has made little or no change in the type of music in de- I mand. although a more rhythmic smoothness will be noticed as time ges on. Dancers still demand ‘blues’ and ‘hot-sweet’ numbers, which is contrary to the opinion of most critics who consider these symbols of the so-called jazz-age an afterwar fad of the younger generation.” A1 Sky and his musical stars continue on the Roof as the orchestral I feature. Many Mourn for Sills The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held memorial I services in memory of Milton Sills, ! who had been a member of the I executive committee of that organ- | ization. The church was crowded ! with fans who mourned the famous | actor’s passing. Lindy Would Not Listen Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh has j turned down another offer from the | picture people to either act in or j write an aviation story. This latest approach was made by MGM and I the flying colonel refused a cool j $500,000 for his services.

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Joe Cook Brings ‘Rain or Shine,’ His Greatest Stage Sucess, to the Talking Screen—Lyric Has Another Six-Act Variety Bill. “Tj AIN OR SHINE " which for two seasons broke all records for &• J\.tendance on Broadway, has been made Into a film by Columtak Pictures and it is on view at the Lyric for the weck*starting today. Joe Cook, who starred in the stage version, plays his original ra on the screen. “Rain or Shine” was written by James Gleason, author of “Is Zt So,” “The Shannons of Broadway" and other stage and screen hits. Joe Cook, who has been termed by critics as “the funniest comedia in America,” Is the chief entertainer, serving most of the comedy. Is is assisted by a cast which includes Tom Howard, Dave Chasen and Louis

Fazenda. The romantic interest is carried through the picture by Joan Peers and William Collier Jr. One of the spectacular climatic punches of the picture comes in the riot staged by the circus audience and performers which culminates in a stampede of the wild animals and burning of the entire circus. Six acts of RKO vaudeville makes j up the stage show. Paxton, billed as the man with mind is one of the stars. He is not a mind reader, but instead boasts of a most uncanny memory which he demonstrates with a great deal of entertaining qualities. M. Marinoff and His Russian Canine Actors, have a genuine treat for the kiddies. Jean and Hazel Kennedy, two \ little girls from musical comedy i provide a touch of singing, dancing ala Broadway. Jack Adams and His Little Symphony Revue brings to the show a sparkling extravaganza of music, song, and dance. Bruno Wcise and Company are a troupe of European Acrobats and equilibrists who serve their difficult feats with a dash of comedy. Bob and Margie Du Pont, are comedy purveyors labeling their offering “A Study in Nonsense.” A talking comedy, News reel and other short films complete the bill. It Started as a Joke Considered at first to be a joke, a movement is now on foot to force Will Rogers to present Sir Thomas Lipton with a yacht and loving cup. The wisecracker was taken at his word by Jimmie Walker, mayor of New York, who is now r accepting dollar subscriptions to carry it out. Bert and Robert in Rehearsal Bert Wheeler and Robert Woelsey are now in the rehearsal stage for their next starring picture, “Hook, Line and Sinker,” for RKO. Laurel and Hardy §tart Another Laurel and Hardy have started work on another two-reel comedy to be called “Another Fine Mess.”

BLOVED8 LOVED BY TWO WOMEN Ut-artbreaker—barker far a merry - go - round sclflsli--conceited arrogant yet a Ido) of Every Girl's Dreams in ESTELLE TAYLOR—H. B. WARNER VDDED Drama! Beautyl Novelty! NEXT SAT. —JOHN BARRYMORE IN “MOBY DICK”

li. i. i Greater Than “Holiday” I I on gj A lr Tliat's the verdict of thousands 1 T1, lilOY! For a 11 / who thrilled to this glorious epic H nioosurc Voyage', \]T) J yesterday afternoon and last 8 I * A * pwy .night! hwsf IHARDING I Mfe GOLDEN WIST ' I Bcrinoff & EulaUe Vitaphone’s glorious success of David I I 1 Boy. what t, ' ri^^ e 11 Belasco's world-famous play with 1 11 JAMES RENNIE—IIARRY 1 1 "so- -’ ~re Ho r S . 11 BANNISTER II 1 Pansy ttt e —, 11 jj| le )ies _ she gambles . she cheats ftri ' > i' r ',ns G ris to win a northless man —then fights a 1 1 Fred r.V Al u orlil of men and scandal to hold him'. M |4I ; Q o W[ ALI IUN! / HKILLS' KUMANCt! P Join the mad gold rush to Alaska! Where he-men battle for pay-dirt and daring women fight like she-tigers for men they love. REX BfcAttft’S s'to'rT'nbi.' BETTY COMPSON KAY JOHNSON fi notmon? Beauty /. \ HARRY GREEN WILLIAM BOYD • The harti-hoiled . SLIM SUMMERVILLE Cotnic Star of “AH Quiet” . * New! New! New! Biggest <^32Cpp|i|Cr| Outdoor Romance of All Time WfißSmtftirik ChaUerton- CLuje Brook. j womahi

Mushrush Increases His Staff Thompson and His Band Will Remain at the Lyric. . TT'REE dance instruction on Tuesday and Friday nights are proving quite popular at the Lyric ballroom where E. W. Mushrush, dance manager, holds forth. Due to the large classes which attended these lessons last week, Mushrush announces that he has engaged six more instructors for the Coming week. He also states that he will start classes for the “Chicago Stomp” a new step which has caught the fancy of most dancers. Curtis Thompson and his Rhythm orchestra are to be retained in the ballroom for an indefinite period. This year he is featuring more popular movie music as well as the slow dreamy tunes. Three waltz nightfe each week, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights will also continue. Old folks who have always loved this dance are becoming more in evidence in the ballroom on these nights. The younger dancers have also voiced their desire for the return of the waltz. Dancing in the Lyric ballroom is an added feature of the Lyric* theater entertainment where patrons may enjoy three hours of dancing each evening without extra cost. Dancing begins at 8:30 nightly and continues until 11:30. A special ballroom price is in effect for those who wish only to attend the ballroom.

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