Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 174, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 November 1930 — Page 6

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DRESSLER AND BEERY ARE THE STARS IN ‘MIN AND BILL’

George Arliss Brings Movie Version of One of His Greatest Slage Plays, ‘Old English,’ to the Apollo; ‘Laughter’ at the Circle. MARIE DRESSLER and Wallace Beery, who have scored repeated successes in separate vehicles, are now to be seen in their first costarring picture, “Min and Bill,” which will open a week's engagement, starting today at the Palace. The picture is based on Lcrna Moon’s powerful novel of the waterfront, ‘'Clark Star.” Information is that Metro-Goldwyn, in seeking a story suitable for the combined talents of its two popular players, selected the late Miss Moon’s novel for its wide opportunities in both the field of comedy and serious work. In the current production Miss Dressier is seen as Min, proprietess

of a waterfront hotel, and Beery has the role of a boisterous fishing barge captain. The cast also includes Dorothy Jordan, heroine of Ramon Novarro’s "Devil May Care” and “Call of the Flesh,” as Min’s adopted child; Marjorie Ram beau, the New York stage star, as the real mother; Donald Dillaway, Broadway juvenile; Dc Witt Jennings, Russell Hopton, Frank McGlynn and Gretta Gould. The plot centers about Min, who has done her best to give Nancy, her adopted child, a better environment than that of the disreputable waterfront neighborhood in which she was left by the real mother, a woman of bad reputation. By dint of self-sacrifice and saving, Min has been able to send the girl to a fine school, and is about, to reap her reward in happiness when she learns that the son of a rich owner of the canneries wants to marry Nancy. The real mother takes this opportune moment to turn up again with the intention of blackmailing her prospective rich in-laws. The problem is cleared in a powerful climax. Frances Marion and Marion Jackson adapted the novel to the screen and the direction was intrusted to George Hill, who recently did such outstanding work in the direction of "The Big House.” Especially selected short subjects, which will comprise the balance of the program, will include a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer colortone revue entitled “The Clock Shop”; a silly symphony cartoon novelty, “Winter”; the newest issue of the Hearst Metrotone News, and Hal Roach’s latest production of his “Boy Friend” series of comedies entitled “Ladies Last.” a a a ARLISS OPENS TODAY IN “OLD ENGLISH” “Old English” opens at the Apollo today with George Arliss in the starring role. In the hands of an exceptional able cast the screen version of this greatest of Arliss stage successes, bids fair to become his greatest motion picture. The Galsworthy story concerns a venerable gentleman with a colorful but indiscreet past. In the final three days of the life of this old rake the threads of the double life he led as a younger man become entangled. The climax, it is asserted, is one of the really memorable things of screen history. ’ Through the intensely dramatic scenes run the tender love story of the old man and the granddaughter for whose sake he dares to make himself liable to the calamity that eventually overcomes him; It is thought that George Arliss is the only actor who could so faithfully transfer the Galsworthy hero to the screen. Alfred E. Green directed “Old English.” The usual short subjects are included on the program. a a a NEW COMEDY NOW AT INDIANA The hilarious exploits of two American doughboys on the loose in Paris are depicted in “Half Shot at Sunrise,”'’ the all-talking picture which opened Friday at the Indiana theater as the chief screen feature of the new program. On the stage Charlie Davis and his band are headliners in the. list of six acts of glorified vaudeville which is presented in “Black and Silver Revue.” "Half Shot at Sunrise” is a wartime comedy which has its moments of music. Wheeler and Woolsey, stars of “The Cuckoos,” "Dixiana” and “Rio Rita” on the talking screen and of “Rio Rita” on the stage, have the leading roles in the new comedy. They go A. W. O. L. in Paris and take their colonel’s automobile, his daughter, and his best French sweetheart. Much of the comedy hinges on their vain efforts to remain behind the lines by eluding the military police who are constantly chasing them. Eventually, the pair emerge as heroes from a badly tangled situation which almost disrupts the whole war. Dorothy Lee, comedienne, has the leading role in the supporting cast of players. Hugh Trevor and Roberta Robinson make up a romantic team of lovers which figure in the plot. Others in important roles are John Rutherford. George MacFarlane, Leni Stengel, Edna May Oliver and E. H. Calvert. Paul Sloane directed the production. The music and lyrics are by Harry Tierney and Anne Caldwell. The five songs introduced are “Riviera Moon.” “Nothing But Love,” “Whistling the Blues Away,” “On Parade” and “Kiss Me. Cherie.” Two novelty dance numbers are presented by the Tiller Sunshine Girls. The Indiana’s film program closes with a Paramount sound news reel. As his weekly contribution to the stage proceedings. Charlie Davis presents his band playing “Sing Something Simple,” anew tune

Only Recognised 2V^-Hour Standard Burlesque tessTe teresjna AND HER REDHEADED BLOI.tIES FEATURING BURLES QUE’S THREE FOREMOST COMEDIANS Vic Plant—Harry (Pep) Pearce and Willie Gordon Don Clark tfnd His 10-Piece Syncopation Orchestra MIDNITE SHOWTWunmie SINGING*' I SATURDAY NIGHT bIIUKLIu DANCING Get Up a Party and Attend 1 W W GIBLS

from Broadway's “Second Little Show,” and a modern arrangement of an old tune, “Nobody’s Sweetj heart Now.” Frank Parrish, soloist with the band, sings another new 1 number. Seed and Austin offer a comedy act called "Success.” Acrobatic tap dancing on roller skates comprises the act of Mulroy, McNeece and Ridge. Lyda Roberti, personality' singer and dancer; Electa Havel, known as “A Preferred Blonde,” the twelve Gluck-Sandor grils and one Other act make up the remaining vaudeville acts in “Black and Silver Revue.” Dessa Byrd presents a radio novelty at the organ with the aid of a microphone and an announcer. a a a "LAUGHTER” NOW AT THE CIRCLE Nancy Carroll. Paramount's beautiful titian-haired star, who scored an outstanding success in the dramatic screen play, “The Devil’s Holiday,” creates another important dramatic role in “Laughter,” the - high comedy drama which opened Thursday at the Circle theater. Supporting the splendid work of Miss Carroll are Fredric March, leading man of two recent successes, “Sarah and Son” and “Manslaughter,” and Frank Morgan, celebrated actor of the legitimate theater, who. has been playing in the stage hit. "Topaze.” Also prominently cast is Glenn Anders, associated with the New York Theater Guild in many of its productions. “Laughter” is a picture with a real dramatic punch, boasting a clever, witty array of dialogue which has been written by Donald Ogden Stewart. It has been directed by Harry D’Abbadie D’Arrast. who is also a co-author of the original scenario. The picture was made in the eastern studio of the Paramount company. Nancy Carroll has the emotional role of an unhappily married exFollies girl. Her husband, played by Frank Morgan, is a multi-million-aire considerably older than she is. Although he is especially kind to her, she loves a young, carefree, and penniless composer (Fredric March). Nevertheless, she remains true to her husband. A series of unfortunate events make her the victim of circumstances and arouse her husband’s anger. Finally, she is accused unjustly of the death of a young sculptor, who had carried on a flirtation with the millionaire’s daughter by a previous marriage. This brings about the climax. The surrounding program at the Circle includes a Dale Young organ solo called “A Variety Concert.” Lou and Jean, known as the Smile Sisters, assist in this organ novelty by interpolating vocal harmony work. The bill also contains a Slim Summerville comedy entitled “We, We, Marie.” “A Syncopated Sermon” is the title of a short audible film specialty presented by the HallJohnson Negro choir. A Paramount sound news reel is shown, too. a a a FIRST RUN PICTURE AT OHIO “The Santa Fe Trail,” anew Paramount all-talking production, will have its first showings in Indianapolis at the Ohio theater during the week which opens Friday. A western picture, it has been adapted from Hal G. Evarts’ glamorous novel, “Spanish Acres.” Richard Arlen has the leading role as a stalwart sheep man. Eugene Pallette, chiefly known on the talking screen for his comedy characterizations of Sergeant Heath in the Philo Vance series of films, portrays the role of Arlen’s partner in the warfare against the cattle men of the southwest. The time of the action is laid in the old days immediately following the Civil war. Risita Moreno has the chief feminine part in the picture as the daughter of an old Spaniard who permits Arlen’s sheep to graze on his land in return for a share of the profits. The intrigues of a villainous land trader bring Arlen into disrepute. At the climax of the story, however, the situation is cleared up by the discovery of the identity of the true villain. Mitzi Green and Junior Durkin, two child stars, have an important part in providing comedy during the film as the figures in a juvenile romance. Hooper Atchley, Lee Shumway and Luis Alberni are other players in the cast. Direction of the production is by Otto Brower and Edwin Knopf, who had charge of the making of “Light of the Western Stars” and "The Border Legion.” Short subjects on the Ohio theater’s program for the week include Joe Frisco in “The Song Plugger,” “The Meek Mr. Meek,” “The Nagger.” an issue of Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” films, and a news reel.

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1— Marie Dressier is all dolled up in this photograph bat she looks entirely different in “Min and Bill,” opening today at the Palace. 2 George Arliss as he in "Old English,” opening today at the Apollo. 3 Richard Arlen has the lead in “The Santa Fc Trail,” now at the Ohio.

Ballrooms Will Have Contests Both Indiana and Lyric Feature New Events Next Week. PERSONS who have attended the Indiana Roof ballroom during that past two weeks have been presented with entby blanks for the Roof’s "Gold Rush,” a novelty stunt conceived by Manager Tom Devine for the amusement of his dance patrons. The climax of the "Gold Rush” will come at 10:45 tonight, when a drawing will be held to determine the ten winners of the $50.00 in gold money (o be given away. Winners of the gold must, attend the ballroom tonight, if they are to receive their awards. Devine announces the Roof Ballroom’s Third Annual City Waltz Championship Contest to be given in the ballroom, starting with the first preliminary next Wednesday evening. There will be three preliminaries staged on three consecutive Wednesday or "Waltz” nights. The finals of the contest and the third preliminary will be held on Wednesday night, Dec. 19. The contest will not be confined to any particular type of waltz, nor. will there be an age limit for the contestants, Earl Newport and his rhythm masters start the second and final week of their engagement on the Roof tonight. "Take a Chance Night” is announced for next Saturday, Dec. 6. a a a THREE WALTZ NIGHTS PLANNED Three waltz nights, two contests and special class for beginners in dance instructions are announced for the coming week by Erroll Mushrush, manager of the Lyric ballroom. Special prizes are to be awarded the winners of a dance contest which is the event on Monday night. Monday night is also Waltz night in the ballroom when every other dance features a dreamy waltz number. Tuesday is announced as Beginners night, Mushrush and his staff are opening a special class fo* those wishing to learn the first steps in ballroom dancing. ' A “Flat-Foot Waltz Contest” Is the special stunt planned for Wednesday evening. Prizes are to be given winners. An advanced class in ballroom instructions will be given on Thursday evening between 7:30 and 8:30. Friday feature, with special stunts i and extra dances featured. "Whoopee Parties” have been quite popular on Saturday and Sunday nights and are to remain as regular j events on these nights. Curtis Thompson and his ballroom orchestra continue as the chief music makers.

Brand New

“My Hero," a musical comedy starring Eddie Foy Jr., with Dorothea Chard, Robert Spencer and Ralph Sanford chief in the support. Alf Goulding is in charge as his second directorial assignment at the Brooklyn Vitaphone studios. “Number, Please,’’ a telephone, comedy with Sheila Bennett, Leslie Barrie, Arthur Treacher and June Leslie. Roy Mack directed from a script by Stanley Raub. “The Honeymoon Trail,” which is self-explanatory and was written by Burnet Hershey, staff writer, while on his honeymoon with Adele Allerhand, the magazine cover girl. A scenic wih comedy. Arthur Hurley directed. “Believe it or Not,” No. 6, showing Robert L. Ripley exhibiting, and illustrating, some of the odd facts he has uncovered. Arthur Hurley directed. “Stuttering Romance,” featuring the ace voice contortionist, Joe Penner, supported by Dorothea Chard, Oscar Ragland and Gertrude Fowler. Stanley Rauh wrote the story, Arthur Hurley directed. Director Becomes Author Ludwig Berger, director, whose most recent picture was “Playboy oi Paris,” has finished writing a book called “C Major,” which will be published in German. It is treatise on modern life dealing with both American and Europe. She Was Once Featured Louise Brooks has been signed by Paramount for a part in William Powell’s next picture, "Ladies Man.” Miss Brooks was at one time a sea-

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1 — Mae West will eyen a week’s engagement in “Sex,” at English’s cn Monday night, Dec. 8. 2 Aunt Jemima in new makeup as she appears at the Lyric, starting today.

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BOOKINGS are looking much better at English’s since .Roltare Eggleston returned from a visit to the bookers in New York. Eggleston brings back the good news that such stars as Mae West, Cecil Spooner, McKay Morris, Phil Baker, George M. Cohan, Chick Sale and Thurston will be at English’s. The important dates that Eggleston announces today are Mae West, the week of Dec. 8, in “Sex”; -week of Dec. 15, Cecil Spooner in “House of Fear,” which is now in Chicago; Jan. 1-3, ‘Strictly Dishonorable”; Jan. 5-7, "Colonel Satan,” anew play by Booth Tarkington with McKay Morris as the star: Jan. 12-14, "Death Takes a Holiday”; Paderewski, a

Nancy Martens booking on Jan. 15; anew Shubert show on Jan. 22; “Young Sinners,” Jan. 26-28; Phil Baker in “Artists and Models,” Feb % 12, 13 and 14; George M. Cohan in “The Tavern,” Feb. 23-25; Chic Sale in “Hello Paris,” Feb. 26-28; Thurston some time in early March; “Sketch Book,” March 9-11. and “Street Singer,” March 16-18. I know of no better news than the above because it shows that we are once more on the theatrical map. I was sure that as soon as Eggleston became adjusted we would have some real attractions and my faith is being rewarded. We should get during the season such plays as William Hodge in “The Old Rascal’’; “Three Little Girls,” a splendid operetta; “Sweet Adeline,” “Mendel, Inc.,” “The Last Mile,” as I understand this show wants bookings, and others. Anyway we will be thankful for what Eggleston has for ns at the present time. a a a Fresh from New York, Art Gili Horn, a man who knows about

And These People Sing In addition to playing brilliant football, the eleven huskies of the All-America football team In Warner Brothers’ special, “Maybe It’s Love,” reveal an enviable talent in vocalizing. They sing in chorus the song of this name, after realizing that they have been brought together in a jerkwater college town through the wiles of a girl. This song will be played by college bands at football games this season. Meighan to Act. Again Thomas Meighan has been signed by Fox for a character role in “Young Sinners.”

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4 Lois Moran and Phillip Holmes have this pleasant duty to do in “The Dancers,” opening today at the Lyric. 5 Robert Woolsey, Dorothy Lee and Bert Wheeler as they appear in “Half Shot at Sunrise,” now at the Indiana. 6 Nancy Carroll has the chief lead in "Laughter,” now at the Circle.

3—Rae Samuels, known as the Blue Streak of Vaudeville, has been booked at the Lyric for an early appearance.

everything there is to know about popular songs, has been in town all week broadcasting in a national hookup over WFBM. Art told me that one of his most popular tunes will never be published because the words have a certain meaning all their own. Art gave me a private audition of this knockout. I should say that it would be for very adult male audiences only and then I would be careful of my crowd,” a a a You recall in the movie version of “Liliom,” one of the scenes showed a train bound for heaven. When the picture was playing the Apollo, a friend called Kenneth Collins, the manager of the Apollo, and asked him “if the train for heaven had left.” Collins promptly replied, “No, but the train for hell lias and business has gone on it.”

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Aunt Jemima. Blues Singer, Opens Week’s Engagement Today at the Lyric—Mae West, in ‘Sex,’ Has Been Booked for Week Here. THE Lyric stage and screen show opening today for the week includes six acts of Radia-Keith-Orpheum vaudeville, headed by Aunt Jemima of "Show Boat"* fame, and ’ The Dancers,” anew all-talking feature picture from the Fox Movietone studios. Aunt Jemima appeared in the New York and road company of Florenz Ziegfelc’s "Show Boat,” and since the conclusion of this musical comedy has returned to vaudeville. When she joined "Show Boat” she was recognized as one of vaudeville’s most distinctive and popular singing comediennes.

Five other R-K-O vaudeville acts will accompany the star. Among them are 'the Six Gay Gordons, presenting Edinburgh, a revue of singing, dancing, music and tumbling. Bud and Marjorie Reed, two movie kiddies, who have recently deserted the studios for the varieties, offer “A Vaudeville Surprise.” Russell and Marconi, two musicians Just returned from a six months’ tour of England and France, are slated to demonstrate their musical accomplishments in their new offering called “Little Bits of Big Hits.” Two other standard acts complete the program. "The Dancers” is a Fox Movietone adaptation of the famous stage play by Sir Gerald du Maurier and Viola Tree. The story deals with the ideal romance of sentimental youngsters, who plight their love in the gypsy fashion. Other members of the supporting cast include Walter Byron, and Mae Clark. a a a MAE WEST IS BOOKED IN “SEX ’ Miss Mae West, a self-made woman, who knows whereof she speaks, what with “Diamond Lil” and the current “Sex” under her playwrighting belt, recently declared herself.

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"If I have had any success writing plays,” said Miss Mae West, "it is due to experience and not education. I have been what they call a trooper. I started in the theater early and have done a variety of jobs. There was once upon a time a quite different Mae West, who was known not as a dramatic actress, but as an entertainer. I can go out in vaudeville today and make a living singing and dancing. I’m rather proud of that ability. “I was in vaudeville for quite a while, as well as in musical shows. I had known all about sleeper jumps, split weeks and even onenight stands. I have grumbled about hotels, dressing-rooms, stagehands and orchestra leaders who wouldn't follow cues—in other words, I have been a typical trouper. “Perhaps it will seem that I have come a long way since my musical comedy and vaudeville days, but I don’t think so. It is not such a far cry as it may appear on the surface. You learn one thing in vaudeville and that is to put your stuff across quickly and surely. You've got to hit them in the eye with it.” “Sex” opens on Monday night, Dec. 8, for the week at English’s.

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