Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 132, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 October 1930 — Page 6

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THEATERS GET’READY TO WELCOME VISITING TEACHERS

Elsie Ferguson, Eddie Cantor, Charles (Buddy) Rogers, John Barrymore, Grant Withers and Others to Be Featured on the Screen. MOBY DICK,” said to be one of the greatest sea stories of all times, is the attraction at Apollo for tfie current week. It will have special appeal to the school teachers when they arrive. The Warner Brothers Vitaphone production is taken from the novel by Herman Melvulle, an immortal classic of whaling days. “Moby Dick” is drama, and Barrymore portrays the role of Mad Ahab, pursuer of the white whale. "Moby Dick” is said to be a combination of romance and adventure shat inevitably stirs the blood of every person who sees the picture, according to reports coming from Metropolitan cities where it has been shown. The love story, interwoven with the sterner drama of the fabled whale, is tenderly and beautifully effective. Joan Bennett, who plays opposite Mr. Barrymore, is captivating, and Lloyd Hughes, as the

jealous brother, is at his best. Magnificent photography and amazing sound reproduction adds to the value of this entertainment, it has been remarked. The production v/as directed by Lloyd Bacon. "The Hidden Ball,” second of the football series by Knute Rockne and j his Notre Dame eleven is also included on the program. bub ELSIE FERGUSON TOPS INDIANA CAST. Elsie Ferguson, one of the many famous screen stars of the silent j days who deserted the films for the stage, returns to screen to make her j talking picture debut in “Scarlet j Pages," the First National Vita-. phone production now at the Indiana. During the past several years. | Miss Ferguson has been starring before the footlights on Broadway: ?<nd In other leading theatrical cen- j tors.

Her first talking picture role is that of a woman attorney of brilliant mind and a wide professional reputation. She acted the same part on the stage last season. The plot deals with a young mother who is forced through lack of money to desert her baby girl, j The girl grows up with another family, not knowing that they are only her foster parents. Meanwhile, the mother slowly wins her way to prominence as a famous woman lawyer. She meets her daughter eventually when the girl has been arrested for the murder of the man she has believed to j be her father. The woman lawyer takes the case for the defense, without realizing that she is defending her own child. I At the climax, she learns the true ! identity of the girl, and then sac- i rifices her career and her name to save her daughter’s life. Marian Nixon has the role of the j daughter. Grant Withers is cast as ; the young sweetheart. John Haili- | day, a recent recruit from the stage, j appears opposite Miss Ferguson. He has the role of a district attorney, who is a suitor for her hand in marriage.

On the stage, Charlie Davis and his band, are featured in “High Speed,” a Publix presentation devised and produced by Jack Partington. Visiting Publix performers in its cast are Eddie Stanley, the Broadway jester; Wilbur Hall, recently a featured soloist with Paul Whiteman in “King of Jazz;” Deno and Rochelle, racketeer dancers; Virginia Ray, and the chorus of Dave Gould girls. Ed Resener conducts an orchestral production of Victor Herbert’s “Natoma.” The famous Indian “Dagger Dance” is interpreted simultaneously on the stage by Jac Broderick, Indianapolis dancer. Dessa Byrd plays an organ solo entitled “Ports of Call.” A paramount sound news reel completes the bill. a a a EDDIE CANTOR RETURNS TO PALACE. Satisfying the public's demands has always been a hard task, and this was found to be so by the management of Loew’s Palace, which has been besieged with countless request for a return showing of the Plorenz Ziegfeld-Samuel Goldwyn all Technicolor extravaganna, •'Whoopee,” which recently had its local premier. To please those who have made this unusual request, special arrangements were made with the producers of this sensational musical comedy treat, for its return engagement at the Palace, starting today. < With the appearance of “Whoopee" there is seen the first collaboration o fthe two greatest pickers of successful stage and screen talent in the world. "Whoopee” is the joint production of Samuel Goldwyn, chief pioneer of the motion picture business, and Florence Ziegfeld, world-famous glorifier of the American girl and king of the musical stage. Starring Eddie Cantor, containing such famous names as Eleanor Hunt. Ethel Shutta and Dorothy Knapp, the cast of “Whoopee” is as expertly lavish in talent as might be expected from the conjunction

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: of the names of Goldwyn and Zieg- | feld. _ n n MUSICAL COMEDY HIT AT THE CIRCLE Nancy Carroll and Charles ! (Buddy) Rogers, whose antics in “Close Harmony” and “Illusion” won popularity, are co-starred in Paramount's all-technicolor production of the Schwab and Mandel musical comedy success, “Follow Thru,” which opened an engagement of one week at the Circle theater Friday. Miss Carroll is cast as a woman’s golf champion and Rogers appears as a famous “pro.” They meet at the Mission Club tournamept following a match which Nancy, through poor putting, loses to Thelma Todd, who plays the role of the woman’s national championship title holder. Seeking to become better acquainted. Rogers offers to help Nancy Carroll with her golf. She accepts his offer. There are complications, however, when Thelma Todd tells her that she and Rogers are more than friends. The two girls become bitter rivals for the affections of Rogers as well as for honors on the golf links. The chief comedy roles are enacted by Jack Haley, as a young, girl-shy millionaire, and Zelma O’Neal, who is cast as Nancy Carroll’s chum. Haley and Miss O'Neal played these same roles on the stage. De Sylva, Brown and Henderson wrote the book arid music for “Follow Thru.” “Button Up Your Overcoat” and “I Want to Be Bad” have been retained on the screen. An animated cartoon, a talking comedy, and a news reel are also on the Circle program. Dale Young is at the organ

“ALL QUIET” OPENS AT OHIO Erich Maria Remarque’s famous novel of valiant youth meeting the horrors, the futilities and the wracking tragedies of the World war, “All Quiet on the Western Front,” opened Friday at the Ohio theater for an engagement of one week. George Abbott and Maxwell Anderson, both of whom are noted playwrights, having had a hand in the writing of such stage pieces as “What Price Glory?,” “Coquette,” “Broadway” and “Gods of the Lightning,” are responsible for the adaptation and dialogue of “All Quiet” in its talking picture version. It has been directed by Lewis Milestone, the Russian genius. The leading roles are portrayed by Lew Ay-yes, Louis Wolheim, Raymond Griffith, John Wray, Ben Alexander, Slim Summerville, William Bakewell, Russell Gleason, Owen Davis Jr., Walter Browne Rogers, Beryl Mercer, Yola D’Avril and others. More than 2,000 exservice men acted as combatants in the battle scenes. The surrounding program includes a news reel and talking short film called “Meet the Boy Friend.”

Comedy Team Now at the Lyric

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Bob and Margie Dupont Meet Bob and Margie Dupont who provide comedy with laughs at the Lyric on the new bill opening today. They call their act, “A Study in Nonsense.”

1— Here is Charles “Buddy” Rogers with his “look” in “Follow Thru,” now at the Circle. 2 Grant Withers is important in the cast of Sinners’ Holiday,” now at the Lyric. 3 Eleanor Hunt and Paul Gregory have the heart interest with Eddie

Broderich Will Teach New Dance Dream Waltz to Be Made Popular at Indiana Roof. THE management of the Indiana roof ballroom continues to concentrate its efforts to increase the dancing population of Indianapolis and vicinity. It will ofTer the fourth of a series of beginners dance instructions next Monday evening from 8:30 to 10:30. Jac Broderick and a group of dance instructors are in charge of the class which is confined to the teaching of the simple ballroom steps. Tom Devine, manager of the roof, says a number of the beginners who joined the roof’s first Monday night class, given a few weeks ago, have graduated to the Thursday night instructions where the more advanced dance steps are taught by Broderick and his instructors. He also says that “Waltz Night,” which is held in the ballroom every Wednesday night, is growing in popularity. Tihs, he says, probably is due to the fact that the dancers attracted to the type of waltz played’ by A1 Sky and his musical stars. Anew waltz step, known as the “dream waltz,” is among the advanced steps taught in the ballroom on Thursday night. The ballroom schedule shows a “Farm and Barn Dance” to be given on Saturday night, Oct. 18. Devine says a “hay scramble,” an “old fiddlers’ contest,” a “hog-call-ing contest” and a “banana eating contest” will add the necessary local color to this dance. Ballroom patrons attending the “farm dance” are also to be treated to doughnuts and cider. A1 Sky and His Musical Stars continue as the ballroom orchestra. Devine says they are popular with all types of dancers.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

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THERE has been so much rumor and discussion .concerning next summer’s Bayreuth plans for the operas of Wagner, that a definite statement is welcomed. I have received permission from A. Walter Kramer, editor-in-chief of Musical America to print part of an authentic statement from Frau Winifred Wagner, the widow of Siegfried Wagner, concerning the status of Bayreuth in 1931.

Under the date of Oct. 10, Musical America prints this as a part of an important article: BERLIN, Oct. I.—Recent political developments in Germany have given rise to many conflicting reports with respect to Bayreuth, which in the last few weeks has been a storm center of discussion. Among the stories which have been going the rounds is one about reported differences between Arturo Toscanini and Frau Winifred Wagner. It was reported on high authority that both Toscanini and Dr. Karl Muck had refused to take part in next summer's festival. Toscanini, according- to this story, was offended because Frau Wagner issued a denial of newspaper and cable dispatches predicting that he would take over the direction of future Bayreuth festivals. She made plain that she would remain the artistic director of the festivals, according to the trust imposed upon her by Siegfried Wagner on his death bed. Hostile Propaganda Seen It Is believed in some quarters that these rumors emanate from a faction hostile to the Wagner family, and that Toscanini has been made the Innocent victim of a political maneuver in which he has never desired to take a part. The maestro’s notorious addiction to silence on the subject of his artistic activities has not helped to clear up the mystery. The rumors of his permanent appointment to the Bayreuth directorship seem to have had their source in the fact that the conductor was known to have been looking for anew house for next season. It was stated at the time that he merely wished to be sure of a comfortable residence. and did not intend to settle permanently in Bayreuth, as reported. The idea of assuming supreme direction at Bayreuth is believed to have been as far from the noted conductor’s thoughts as it was from Frau Wagner's. Muck Resignation Reported According to another rumor current in German circles. Dr. Karl Muck has refused to conduct at next season's festival. The veteran German leader is known to have expressed strong protests because he was given only one orchestra rehearsal for this season’s “Parsifal.” whereas Toscanini was permitted innumerable rehearsals for the new “Tannhauser" production and for “Tristan.” Political repercussions from the recent victory of the Hitler party-At the polls are also expected to be felt in Bayreuth, according to reports current in Berlin. These state that both Toscanini and Muck are in disfavor with the national , Socialist leaders, the first because he is a foreigner and the latter because, though born in Darmstadt, he has been associated for the most part with north Germany in his artistic endeavors, whereas the Hitler party is Bavarian and nationalist in its sympathies. Widow Issues Denial Reports which have gained currency in Germany in recent weeks, hinting at artistic differences between Arturo Toscanini and Winifred Wagner, the widow of Siegfried Wagner and his successor as rdministrative director of the Bayreuth Festivals, have been denied by Frau Wagrer in an exclusive letter to Geraldine tie Courcy, Musical America’s representative in Germany, herewith reproduced. Festival Financially Assured Frau Wagner in her letter states that “the financial foundation of the Festspiele seems to be absolutely assured, as far as one dare speak of security In these uncontrollable postwar times. “Asa matter of fact. Toscanini's par-

Canter’s comedy fling in ‘ Whoopee,” now at the Palace. 4 John Barrymore goes back to nis dramatic seif in "j.<j.oby Dick,” opening today at the Apollo. 5 Grant Withers in “Scarlet Pages," now is inviting your idea of a review at the Indiana.

ticipation in next year’s festival is quite sure, too! All the rest of the newspaper news was new news to me.”

At Colonial

Buddy Kane and the Colonial stock company promise another burlesque production for the Colonial, starting today. Kane, well known to burlesque patrons, has prepared anew comedy skit for the week’s offering. Surrounding the principal comic are Thad Wilkerson, Dixie Moore. Beatrice Carter, Walter Steffen, Jack King, Marie North and the Colonial chorus. On the talking screen the romantic adventure talking feature, “Wings of Adventure,” will be shown. Several special feature nights have been arranged for the week, including chorus girls’ contest on Tuesday night and amateur night on Friday. Paul Gets Chief Role Paul Lukas has been assigned the leading role in “Ladies Man.” According to present plans, Paramount will send Mr. Lukas east, to make this production.

Is Busy Gertrude Astor, popular screen comedienne, is currently being seen and heard in two Pathe comedies, “Live and Learn,” and “The Boss’ Orders.” In the former she played “the other woman” in a domestic tangle, and in the latter her role calls for a tricky French accent.

AMUSEMENTS COLONIAL ILLINOIS AND NEW YORK STS. FASTEST SHOW IN THE CITY BUDDY KANE and MADALINE LE FERE and a splendid cast THAD WILKERSON, DIXIE MOORE, BEATRICE CARTER. WALTER STEFFEN, ED LEE, JACK KING, MARIE NORTH. 16—BEAUTIES—16 On Illuminated Runway Presenting Original BURLESQUE ON THE SCREEN The All-Talking Feature “Wings of Adventure” CHOlvUj GIRL CONTEST TUESDAY NIGHT GARTER NITE—THUR. AMATEUR NITE—FRI. “MIDNITE SHOW TONTTE 11:30”

i.iiwiii:i.ivibi.:touw QM3|*|4% America’s Favorite Wise-Cracking i j.--; Boy Friend at His Romantic Best f ~ Grant WITHERS | Evelyn Knapp—Joan Blonde!) in ' " “SINNERS’ HOLIDAY’’ .... Thrilling human drama revealing the \ I ,r love-life of those who daily deceive l thousands. On The On The | Stage M O | Stage j _ ™ e J Vlaster Cracksman EVELYN DEAN RAFFLES Company and BOULEVARDIERS (IN PERSON) with Arkin and Dean j H is uncanny feats will amaze. BCB and MARBI.E DUPONT ■aii r ■# ■ n It) “A study in Nonsense FOUR KARREYS eRKNE and CLIFFORD "Spanish Elastic Bend” “Bot It Is Art,” a comedy hit.

At the Ohio

Ben Alexander In the cast of “All Quiet on the Western Front,” now at the Ohio for the week, Ben Alexander hasan important role.

MOTION PICTURES Return Engagement By Popular Repast FLOBENZ ZIEGFELD SAMUEL GOLDWYN IDDII ||pMOR Whoopee J YV IT’S A SCREAM Whee-e-e ! What Fun !! What Excitement!!! The prairie beauties and uproarious Eddie in the greatest laugh-jamboree ever to hit town 1 ALL TECHNICOLOR UNITED ARTISTS PICTURE ADDED HITS! Hearst Metrotone News MICKEY MOUSE fARTOON “SHIN-DIG” bTjrton holmes TRAVEL-TALK “GLORIES OF NIKKO” AMUSEMENTS

‘Sinners’ Holiday,’ With Grant Withers and Miss Evelyn Knapp Top Movie Bill Opening Today for the Week at the Lyric Theater. “Q INKERS' HOLIDAY,” anew Warner Brothers Vitaphone all-talking J picture and six acts of RKO vaudeville await patrons of the Lyric, starting today and continuing for one week. Grant Withers, who has become quite popular with movie goers of late, for his wise-cracking, slangy comedy roles, is starred in “Sinners’ Holiday.” Miss Evalyn Knapp, pretty musical comedy star who has recently gone talkie, is the leading lady for Withers in this picture. The Boulevardiers. serving their newest musical comedy presentation, are headlining the six-act vaudeville stage show. Miss Evelyn Dean, a dancer, is a stellar attraction with the revue.

Other featured members of the group are Arkin and Dean, originators of the popular “Spark Dance.” The Four Karreys, heralded as “the sensation of two continents,” bring to this bill a gymnastic offering. Bob and Margie Du Pont are comedy jugglers and comedy dancers. Their offering is, as they express it, “A Study in Nonsense." Three other standard Radio-Keith Orpheum vaudeville acts complete the stage program.

A Tribute ,

Probably the most unique tribute ever paid to a personality in the theater world was that in which more than 200,000 New Yorkers joined recently when Loew Square was officially dedicated in Brooklyn, N. Y. Designating a prominent street intersection in Brooklyn as Loew Square was the unusual token of esteem by Greater New York to Marcus Loew, founder of the Loew theater circuit and pioneer in the motion picture exhibition business. The borough of Brooklyn staged the Loew Square dedication as a civic event, Borough President Henry Hestering presiding with the board of aldermen and Mayor Walker of New York City and other noted men making speeches. David Warfield and Louis Mann, originally associated with Marcus Loew years ago, were among those paying tribute to Mr. Loew. In a resolution by the board of aldermen it was explained that Loew Square was named “in memory of a man who did much for his native city.” A parade four miles long, with military and naval banks; thousands of school children and marching city officials preceded the dedicatory ceremonies which appropriately took place in front of Loew's Pitkin theater, the newest house in the vast national Loew circuit. Loew began his career as a showman near the Pitkin district.

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Mushrush Introduces New Step The Chicago Stomp Wins Favor at the Lyric Ballroom. ANOTHER slow dance step has caught on. according to Earl Mushrush. who presides over the Lyric ballroom. His new dance creation is called “the Chicago Stomp” and won instant favor with the dancers to whom it was introduced last week. Mushrush announced last week that he would teach this new step to those who attend free dance instruction classes which are given each Tuesday and Thursday night. So many dancers took avail of this offer that more instructors had to be added to the already large staff which the Lyric ballroom now maintains. Waltz nights which have also been proving very popular with dancers in the ballroom will be continued on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights. Several organizations have already taken advantage of “club night” and have made reservations to hold dance parties for Halloween and the coming holidays. “Whoopee nights” on Saturday and Sunday have taxed to capacity the ballroom for the past weeks. On these nights extra dances and many special novelties are offered for the entertainment of the dancers. Curtis Thompson and his Rhythmanlacs are at the helm, serving their brand of dance music which is always popular with dance lovers. Dancing is offered each evening from 8:30 to 11:30 o’clock.

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