Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 150, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 November 1930 — Page 6

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‘AFRICA SPEAKS’ OPENS TODAY AT THE LYRIC FOR A WEEK

Foreign Legion Talks, Sings and Fights in ‘Renegades/ Which Opens Today at Apollo—‘Little Accident’ Has a Large Comedy Cast. THE Foreign Legion is marching. From the silences that enveloped the noted French corps before the advent of the talkies, the Legion now reaches the speaking screen in “Renegades," k thrilling movietone production that opens at the Apollo today. This production is said to team with action and it will satisfy any thrill loving fans anywhere. Featuring the popular Warner Baxter in the leading role, with Myma Loy and Noah Beery in the principal supporting parts, and a striking and intensely dramatic story of the treachery and comradeship and heroism Morocco, “Renegades” is said to- be a genuine screen

achievement a. provides an authentic and graphic portrait of the famous fighting organization, as well a splendid piece of film fare. Directed by Victor Fleming, who made ‘ Common Clay,” “Renegades,” -4 said to be one of the finest offerings now coming out of Hollywood. Adapted from the novel, “Les Renegats.” by Andre Armandy, the screen version adhers faithfully to the original story and its unique plot and gripping situations are remarkable for their effectiveness. The fifth episode of the famous Knute Rockne series will be included on the program. a a a “LITTLE ACCIDENT” NOW AT THE INDIANA Heralded as one of the laugh hits pf the season, Universal’s comedy Drama. “Little Accident,” came to tae screen at the Indiana t Friday tor one week. It shares headline honors on the bill this week with Charlie Davis’ spectacular stage show, entitled “Second Annual Follies," which possesses an especially large cast of visting Publix performers. “Little Accident” deals with the plight of a young man, who on the eve of his scheduled wedding, receives word that he has become a father. Complications naturally follow thick and fast, and the hero finds himself with a baby on his hands and three prospective wives to be dealt with. William James Craft, famous for his comedy successes for Universal, directed “Little Accident.” Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Anita Page, Slim Summerville, Sally Blane, Zasu Pitts and Joan Marsh are featured. Other familiar names in the cast are Albert Gran, Henry Armetta, Roscoe Karns, Myrtle Stedman, Gertrude Short. Dot Farley, Bertha Mann and Nora Cecil. As his contribution to the “Follies” show on the stage program, Charlie Davis conducts his , band while it sings and plays three tuneful numbers. The band presents novel renditions of a special new arrangement of “Avalon,” “TravelinY' and “Three Little Words.” Billy Glason, a comedian known as “the dispenser of joy and the disperser of gloom,” is the chief performer in the visiting unit. Two jugglers and an assisting dog take part under the names of Bob. Bob, and Bobbie. Olive Sibley is a soprano, and Gertrude Fisher is an acrobatic control dancer who also appear in the “Second Annual Follies.” A chorus of Fred Evans’ ( American Beauties, twenty in numier, present the routines. ’ A Paramount sound news reel ompletes the program. Dessa Byrd is at the organ. a a a “BILLY THE KID" OPENS AT THE PALACE “Billy the Kid.” which will open at the Palace Theater Saturday for one week, has been a ded by King Vidor of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to the rapidly increasing list of pictures dedicated to various phases of American history. “Billy the Kid” relates the stirring happenings at Lincoln. New Mexico, during the famous “cattlemen’s war” of 1878, 1879 and 1880. The career of William Bonney during that time is the crux of the wildest point the wild west ever reached. “Billy the Kid” occupies a period between “The Covered Wagon" and the present day. It concerns the period in the late 70s, when the west had grown both rich and lawless. William Booney was tue most distinctive figure of this era. A product of his time. . e def Tided his friends with his pistol. He thought nothing of open warfare with othe£ men. He was the ringleader of the famous McSween gang in the Lincoln county war. “The Kid's greatest attribute was his courage,” stated King Vidor, director of the picture. “The man lived by violence and died violently, but possessed a bravery and capacity tor leadership which in more peaceful times, would have made him a valuable citizen. John Mack Brown plays “Thp Kid” and Wallace Berry gives another of his inimitable characterizations as Sheriff Garrett. Kay Johnson has the feminine lead. Karl Dane is seen as the comic cowboy Swenson. The large cast also includes Wyndham Standing, Russell Simpson, Blanche Frederici, Roscoe Ates. Warner P. Richmond. James Marcus, Nelson McDowell. Jack Carlyle. John Beck. Marguerite Padula and Aggie Herring. The balance of the program will include the Hearst Metrotone News Pictorial, and the latest All Dog Comedy, produced by Metro-Gold-wyn-Mayer, entitled “Who Killed Rover?” in which the screen’s most versatile canine actors enact the

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Ballrooms Plan Many New Events Indiana and Lyric Will Be Scene of Several Gay Dances. AL SKY and his Musical Stars are playing the last week of their engagement in the Indiana Roof ballroom, according to Tom Devine, its manager. Their dance and radio programs for the coming week will include a review of many of the entertainment stunts and dance arrangements made popular by them during their stay in the local ballroom. Arnold Peek and his orchestra, now playing at the Columbia Club, will replace the musical constellation, Saturday night, Nov. 8. , Devine says the Peek organization has filled several one-night engagements In the ballroom, although this will be the first time they appear on the Roof for an extended stay. A third of a series of “Gloom Chaser Dances” will be given in the Roof ballroom next Tuesday night. One of the features on the Gloom Chaser program is the revival of the square dances popular with the past generation. Devine says, these dances are becoming popular with the younger set. a a a MANY DANCE EVENTS ARE PLANNED THE Lyric ballroom will be the scene of many novel dance contests during the coming week, according to announcement made by Erroll Mushrush, manager of the dance floor. Saturday and Sunday nights will be given over to general dancing and called “Whoopee Nights.” Extra entertainment and special dance music will be the features on these nights. Monday night, Mushrush will feature in the Lyric ballroom a “Dream Waltz” contest in which every one may participate. Special prizes are to be awarded the winners. A ladies’ dance contest has been scheduled for Tuesday night, in which only women will participate for prizes. An “Old Fashioned Waltz” contest is the event planned for the ballroom on Wednesday evening. Every one is invited to compete in this affair. Prizes are also announced for this contest. roles of this all barkie mystery thriller. aa . a “CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK” REMAINS HERE Amos ’n’ Andy, otherwise known as Freman F. Gosden and Charles J. Correll, have proved so popular in the first week of their engagement at the Circle theater in their initial all-talking motion picture effort, “Check and Double Check,” that the film’s run has been extended for a second week. Produced in Hollywood at the RICO studios without interruption to the stars’ daily radio broadcasts, “Check and Double Check” has been directed by Melville Brown. The supporting players include Russell Powell of Indianapolis as Kingfish, Roscoe Ates as Lightnin’, Irene Rich, Sue Carol, Charles Morton, Ralf Harolde, Rita La Roy Edward Martindel and Duke Ellington and his Cotton Club orchestra. a a a “OFFICE WIFE” NOW AT THE OHIO Faith Baldwin, poular authoress, who gained quite a following with her novel. “Three Women.” deals with a modern love triangle in “The Office Wife,” which has been picturized by Warner Bros., and which opened Friday under its original title at the Ohio theater. This story appeared in serial form in the Cosmopolitan magazine, be>ides being published in regular book form. Dorothy Mackail enacts the leading role in the production on the screen.' Lewis Stone, NatalieTMoorhead. Hobart Bosworth, Blanche Friderici, Dale Fuller, Brooks Bene- | diet, Joan Blondell and Walter Merrill also are in the cast. Lloyd Bacon, who has handled such pictures as “The Singing Fool” and “Moby Dick,” is responsible for the direction of “The Office Wife.” Charles Kenyon wrote the scenario.

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1— John Mack Brown as he appears in “Billy the Kid," wheih opens today at the Palace. 2 Some of the lions in the movie, “Africa Speaks,” now at the Lyric. 3 Warner Baxter has one of the leads in “Renegades,” now at the Apollo.

j Fred Stone Opens Monday in ‘Ripples’\

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I —Fred Slone and his daugh- 2—Harry Bason, radio enter- 3—Lauren Stokesbcrry has the ter Paula, as they appear in taincr and popular pianist, is one juvenile lead in “The Royal “R'pples,” opening Monday of the features on the new bill Family,” which opens the season night at English's. now at the Lyric. at the Civic Theater tonight.

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THE LOOSE” used merely to bring Miss Colleen Moore to the yJ speaking stage, is a mighty poor show and a weak one. It gets a dismal start in the first act placed in a cheap cantina in Mexico by having the female keeper of the dive pull the rough talk stuff along the lines of Mae West in “Diamond Lil’.” The second act for a time does show some sparkle on the part of Miss Moore, but it sags before the act is over. The third act exhibits some weak emotional work on the part of Miss Moore. Miss Moore is cast as Anne, a good gal in a tough spot, who aids the Nortons to put over a crooked inheritance -deal.

As “On the Loose’’ now stands, it is miles and miles away from being a Broadway show. That applies both to the cast and to the play as a play. Miss Moore at times appeals to one as being cute but miscast. It is a far cry from the Miss Moore we have known on the screen for so many years from the Colleen Moore that we have on the stage. In fairness, I want to state that they are still doctoring and working on the play. Have been informed that the first act is going to be shortened and many changes made. As the first act now stands it wall not do. If the play could keep pace with the natural charm and wit at the beginning of the second act, “On the Loose” would have a good chance. Have your own idea about “On the Loose.” I have and I have told you about it. The important thing about the play is that it brings back to English’s theater as a modern home of the drama. The new r owners have done wonders in making over this theater. There was speech making last night at the opening with Roltare Eggleston, the new manager, outlining the policy of the beautifully done over theater. Representatives of the state and city made short talks. Then Miss Moore came on and by being human the cute Collen we know on the screen made a hit in a curtairi talk. I am happy to state that English’s with all of its fine tradition and history, is open once more, wonderfully done over and expertly managed. Once more we have a home for music, drama and musical comedy of which we have every reason to be proud. At English's this afternoon and night. u u a Six entries in the one-act religious drama contest sponsored by the Sutherland Players and Drama School have been received, according to the announcement by Mrs. C. Norman Green, chairman of the tournament. This is the second annual religious drama tournament and will again be held at the Sutherland Presbyterian church at Twentyeighth and Bellefontaine streets on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22, at 8. The groups entering are the Irvington Nummers. Irvington Presbyterian church; the Third Masque, AMUSEMENTS

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Third Christian church; Irvington M. E. Players, Irvington M. E. church: First Reformed Dramatic Club, First Reformed church; Disciple Players, Noblesville Christian church, and the First Presbyterian church. Judges well identified with dramatic activities will grade the productions and a first, second and third prize will be awarded by the Sutherland players. The group awarded the first prize will present its play on Sunday evening at 7 at the Sutherland Presbyterian church in orejer that all may have an oportunity to see the prize winning play. The Sutherland players, will have a reception in honor of the wininng groups and the drama school at the church Sunday afternoon. Maynard to Make Western “The Midnight Stage,” will be the first of a series of six Westerns that Ken Maynard will make for Tiffany. Bill Nigh will direct.

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4 Amos ’n’ Andy and Kingfish in a scene from “Check and Double Check,” now in its second week at the Circle. 5 Lewis Stone and Dorothy Mackaill in “The Office Wife,” now at the Ohio. G—Anita Page as she appears in “Little Accident,” now at the Indiana.

Fairbanks to Make Another “Chances” will be Douglas Fairbank’s first starring picture for First National. Production will start in January. It is a story of brotherly love and sacrifice.

AMUSEMENTS MARTEN’S CONCERTS, Inc. ANNOUNCES ENGLISH THEATRE OPEKIKG CONCERT THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 13 OETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GABRILOWITCH, Conductor I Sunday Afternoon, November 23 ■CL ARE CL AIRBEHT, Soprano I “Darling of the Brussels Opera’’ j Sunday AflernooA, November 30 * DON COSSACKS—S 6 Russian MaSe Voices I Singing Horsemen of the Steppes Thursday Evening, December 4 GIESEKIHG —GEMIOS OF THE - PIANO Tuesdav Evening, February 1, MINNEAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ‘ VERBRUGGHEN. Condll'-tor ■ Sunday Afternoon. March 8 XEEUTZBEEG AND GEORGI Dancing Sensation SEATS for ALL CONCERTS NOW SELLING MARTEN’S OFFICE—BALDWIN PIANO CO. Tel. LI. 8921. Prices—sl.oo, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00

I “Africa Speaks 79 IS REAL — Kate Cameron, in LIBERTY this .veek, says “Africa Speaks” throughout all its reels is a most thrilling adventure . . . and it is hard to believe that it isn’t real . . . have seen other wild animal pictures, but none of them . . . con- / tained such thrilling colse-ups of animals. ... , Y'ou not only see them—you hear them . . . there are stalking lions, and hunted lions fighting for their lives ... an actual scene of a lion attacking and killing a native ... a most terrifying sight of a swarm of locusts.” The Lyric Management urges every man, woman and child in Indianapolis and vicinity to see and hear this | phenomena of nature and wonder of the motion picture era. ir+it “AFRICA SPEAKS"—from LIBERTY, Mi of No*. Btii Wonders That the A ll Seats SSI |gk A &'• J I Eyes or Ears of Man OJfjs fig J I Never Saw Nor Heard ADC Before. tin t p. m. S/OTUCA SPIAIfI./ H THE I TRANCE IT R° M g New! * TILLIS and LA RUE SS with the Vadie Dancer* I™ Fierce savages—secret tove rites — “Beneath the Apple Tree'* CE of—missteps of nature—wild. Mood- I SIX AMERICAN BELFORDS tingling ceremonies—taken at risk of Wonder Itlsely Artists SC life. Every scene in this tremendous , ■ ■ a SS AIX-TALKIXG, AUL-SOCXD pie- ROSS 30(S COSTELLO SC til re of real life drama is a thrill. “It’s AH New Staff** EC It vibrates with the suspense of stark v i ||ADDlQfili'Q 2 realism—life in the raw—you'll never HOLLY \ HAIIHIdUB O =5 forget It. “Coidea Voles” 1 CIRCUS

Karl Dane Is Booked at Lyric Rae Samuels Will Top One December Week Variety Bill. A NNOUNCEMENT comes from -i*- the management of the Lyric that several nationally famous stars of the entertainment world have been definitely contracted for personal appearance. The week of Nov. 8 brings to the spotlight two well-known names on the Lyric stage. First being Owen McGiveny, the celebrated protean artist, whose quick change dramatization of characters from Dickens, has created '& sensation on the variety stage. On this same bill with five other RKO acts will be Burleigh Grimes, the famous spitball pitcher of the St. Louis Cardinals. Burleigh appears in an act which is called “The Baseball Four,” a comedy singing, talking and dancing specialty in which George Crable, formerly with the Brooklyn Nationals also appears. On Nov. 15, Baby Rose Marie, the darling little radio songbird who was featured on the National Broadcasting chain with the Ipana Troubadours last season, will appear on the Lyric stage for one week.

Fred Stone and His Daughters, in ‘Ripples/ Start Their Engagement at the Newly Redecorated English Theater on Monday Night. HTHE Lyric this week offers as its screen fare, “Africa Speaks,” said to be the first sight and sound record of a trek through the unexplored regions of the dark continent ever to be made. On the stage are six acts of Radio-Keith-OrphCum vaudeville, with Harry Bason, well-known local radio star as one of the featured acts. “Africa Speaks" was filmed by Paul H. Hoefler, noted explorer, representing the Colorado African‘"expedition, and is said to differ from all other films of the kind in that is is not only a dynamically stirring record of jungle adventure, but a continual romance of the lives, loves and hates, jealousies and triumps of the people of the trackless forest.

Three of the six acts on the stage now are touted as headliners. Harry Bason, the Hoosier music master and radio star from station WKBF, makes his personal appearance on the Lyric stage, in a program of especially select piano numbers for which he has become so popular over the air. The Six American Belfords are said to stand unrivalled as the world’s greatest risely acrobats. A dancing act will be offered by Tillis and La Rue and their company of eight Vadie dancers. A comedy turn called “It’s All New Stuff,” will be served by Ross and Costello. Holly, known throughout the theatrical world as “The Golden Voice,” is another act. The Three Nelsons open the bill with juggling. a a a FRED STONE TO OPEN AT ENGLISH’S Fred Stone, in his latest musical comedy extravaganza, “Ripples,” opens Monday night at English’s, for an engagmeent of one week, with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. This marks the eighth production sponsored by Charles Dillingham, starring this famous comedian. The fact that this favorite entertainer again is assisted in this production by his brilliant daughter, Dorothy Stone, and also permits the local stage debut of daughter No. 2, Paula Stone, gives especial interest to this announcement. In this latest Stone combination, Miss Dorothy assumes greater professional obligation than ever, for which her riper experience admirably qualifies her. An exceptionlly large company includes such musical comedy favorites as Andrew Tombes, Billy Taylor, Hilda Spong, Charles Collins, Cynthia Foley, Peggy Ban-

E N £h'S H NOV. 3 . . . THE WORLD’S GREATEST CLOWN . . . LAUGHTER . . . JOYOUSNESS . . . HILARITY A it . 0 15 -urt CHARLES DILLIMGNAM , FRED STONE (IN /NEW MUSICAL extravaoanjA '*XVp |p p B (p Crr STONE \A<ND THE LOCAL STAGE DEBUT OF PAULA STO/iE sCOMPA/vy OF 100 C INCLUDING ANDREW TOMBES, BILLY TAYLOR, HILDA SPONG TILLER DANCING GIRLS—TROUPE OF MIDGETS NOVELTIES GALORE MORE FUN THAN A ,‘i-RING CIRCUS EVES.: ORCH., $3.85: BALC.. $3.0(1. $2.50, $2.00: GAL.. SI.OO. WED. MAT., $2.50; BALC., $2.00, 81.50, SI.OO. GAL., SI.OO. SAT. MAT., $3.00; BALC., $2.50, $2.00, §1.50; GAL., SI.OO. —PRICES INCLUDE TAX—

ENGLISH’,"K’UNov. 14 and 15 MATINEE SATURDAY THE STAGE’S THE THEATER’S MOST BEAUTIFUL AND MOST POPULAR WOMAN GALLANT S %MEMiIKlfeftgWFf F t " —'Vr'^f'rrrrT'' anew comedy by JOHN EMERSON & ANITA LOOS greeted tv CONSTANCE COLLIER, The Season’s Outstanding Comedy-Drama Success Will Be Seen in Indianapolis With the Original Company, Prior to New York Opening NIGHTS: Oreh.. $2.50: Bal., $2.00. $1.50. $1.00: Gal.. 50C SATURDAY MATIN ICE: Orchestra, $1.50; Bal., $1.00: Gal., 50e MAIL ORDERS NOW!

™e CIVIC THEATRE 19TH AND ALABAMA STREETS Announces'the Opening OF ITS SEASON WITH “The Royal Family” THE GEORGE S. KAUFMAN AND EDNA FER3ER COMEDY Beginning Saturday Evening NOVEMBER Ist and Continuing All Next Week COMING NOVEMBER 22 TO 29 “SPREAD EAGLE”

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croft. Gertrude Clemens. W. J. McCarthy. Charles Mast. William Kerschell. Colonel Caspar. Paul Paulus. the Tiller Dancing Girls, and a troupe of midgets. Fred Stone brings a bagful of entirely new tricks; his entrance is too good to spoil by telling.

Prints by two of the world's greatest artists are now on view on the balcony of the art institute. One group comprises eight etchings by Rembrandt and the other. a3 many woodcuts and engravings by the great German, Albrecht Durer. In these two groups of prints which differ from each other so greatly in feeling and style the natures of the two men are revealed. The all-embracing sympathy of Rembrandt is felt in his elusive and poignant light and shadow. The less emotional humanity of Durer expressed itself by formal line and severe style. The consummate masterv of technique which both artists possessed offers to the student of prints never ending sources of joy and inspiration. The etchings of Rembrandt are: “Christ and the Woman of Samaria,” “The Windmill,” "The Pan-Cake Woman,” “Abraham and Isaac,” “Self Portrait,” “Portrait of Clement de Jonghe,” “The Agony in the Garden" and “The Descent From the Cross.” The eight prints by Durer include five woodcuts and three engravings on copper. The woodcuts are: “The Annunciation,” “The Entry Into Jerusalem,” “Two Angels With Saint Veronica’s Napkin,” “The Flight Into Egypt,” “The presentation.” The engravings are: The portrait of Malancthon, the “Great War Horse” and the “Small War Horse.”

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