Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 113, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 September 1931 — Page 6

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SYLVIA SIDNEY TOPS ‘STREET SCENE’ CAST AT PALACE

George Arliss Opens Today at the Apollo in ‘Alexander Hamilton,' a Movie Version of the Stage Play of Several Seasons Ago. TT was merely an accident of birth that made the great city of New York the locale of "Street Scene," which comes to the Palace today. ad the author of this proze drama, Elmer Rice, been born and drawn is characters from the life of any other American city, large or small, his characters would have been the same flesh and blood, fi .T o *, treet Scene" is the story of the conflict and emotions, the neeung joys and longer heart-aches of human characters in an environment which is the same in every city. A cross-section of New York life” it was called when it was presented as a stage play, in bringing it to the larger panorama of the

scren with King Vidor directing and Sylvia Sidney, William Collier Jr., and Estelle Taylor in the leading roles. Samuel .Goldwyn is presenting it as a cross-section of the entire world ' Street Scene” is dramatic panorama of any street in any city in the world. It speaks the language of the heart, and knows no difference in race, color or creed. The Pulitzer prize, bestowed on Elmer Rice's play as the best stage drama of its year, specifically provides that the award shall be for the best drama written by an American author and based on the American scene. David Landau, as Mr. Maurrant, is an American father—not the ideal American father, of course, but a type who is all too common as a product of poverty. He is a symbol, rather than an individual, a symbol of the tragedy which results from narrowness and intolerance. Estelle Taylor, as Mrs. Maurrant, is another symbol of the darker side of life, a woman driven to despair through lack of affection. A devoted mother, the years of fruitless yearning for tenderness and warmth drive her to rebellion. A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Dogville comedy entitled "The Barks Brothers," the newest issue of the Hearst Metrotone News, and other short films will complete the bill. tt tt tt new comedy NOW AT INDIANA The Four Marx Brothers’ latest film venture has been released under the title of “monkey Business" and is showing currently at the Indiana theater. “Monkey Business" opens aboard a big trans-Atlantic liner bound for New York. The second mate discovers that there are four stowaways aboard. He tells the captain he knows there are four, because he heard them singing “Sweet Adeline.” The captain orders that the stowaways be brought to his cabin, but when the mate tries to fish them out of the herring barrels they had been hiding in, he finds they have scrammed to other parts. As the search goes on, the stowaways, who are none other than the Four Marx Brothers, have secreted themselves in the safest place on the ship—the captain’s cabin. For a while Groucho's bluff carries them through. He poses as the captain, and runs the ship; eats the captain’s breakfast and accuses that irate gentleman of being a stowaway. Supplementary attractions ori the Indiana’s bill include number twelve in the “African Adventures" series and a Paramount sound news reel.

ARLISS MOVIE OPENS AT APOLLO The first secretary of the treasury, an intensely dramatic period of whose life is the basis for “Alexander Hamilton,” the Warner Bros, production starring George Arliss, and showing currently at the Apollo, where it opened today, is considered by many historians to have been the most remarkable constructive genius that this country has produced. There is much to support their contention. Hamilton proved himself to be an able soldier and war strategist while still in his early twenties. He wrote the major part of the Constitution of the United States, if not all of it, and was the author of the greater number of federalist articles by which the American public was persuaded to adopt the Constitution. As the first secretary of the treasury under President Washington, Hamilton laid the foundation for our present financial system, established the national credit with foreign nations and set the young republic on the road to financial stability. All of this he accomplished before his forties. a tt a GENE DENNIS TOPS CIRCLE BILL Current entertainment at the Circle includes a stage treat in addition to the regular film attraction. Miss Gene Dennis, the 23-

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year old wonder whose psychic powers have “stood muster" before experts frCm Harvard, Yale and Columbia universities, is the Circle’s footlight feature. On the screen is the First National Vitaphone production, “The Bargain.” Miss Dennis’ extraordinary gift of being able to answer perplexing and baffling questions has been the subject of much discussion in scientific circles throughout the world, the late Arthur Conan Doyle having stated that undoubtedly her mental faculties are such as to warrant being called genuine psychic. tt tt tt NEW MYSTERY NOW AT OHIO Thrills, chills and mystery are the chief features of the film entertainment current at the Ohio where the Paramount production, “Murder by the Clock,” is showing. Cast includes William Boyd, Lilyan Tashman, Irving Pichel, Regis Toomey, Sally O’Neil, Lester Vail and Frank Sheridan. Direction of “Murder by the Clock” is credit to Edward. Solman.

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1— George Arliss in a scene from ‘‘Alexander Hamilton,” which opens today at the Apollo. 2 Sylvia Sidney is one of the many important players in the movie version of “Street Scene,” now at the Palace. 3 Harpo and Grcucho Marx in a scene from “Monkey Business,” now at the Indiana.

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WHEN Arthur Casey rings down his curtain a week from tonight at English’s on his first season of stock in this city, he will have hung up the fine record of a twenty-four-week season with as many plays presented. Another fine thing that Casey has accomplished is that he has brought such recognized stars as Mrs. Leslie Carter, Guy Bates Post and George Gaul here in addition to as consistently good stock support as we have ever had here in my experience.

Still more credit goes to this | stock producer because he has given ’ us plays hot off of Broadway, and some that have not even started their road tours such as “As Husbands Go” and ‘“The Greeks Had a Word for It.” If my data is not wrong, only five of the twenty-four plays are “repeats,” and that is a fine record. That gives us nearly all plays new to this city. r The “repeats” are “Strange Interlude,” “Street Scene,” “The Masquerader,” ‘Strictly Dishonorable” and “Take My Advice.” Casey has used five stage directors. which included Casey, Mrs. Carter, Mr. Post. Dan Willoughby Reed and William Blair. The one sad note of the season was accidental death of Milo Denny, scenic artist. Alex Deßeers was brought on to succeed him. Another thing to Casey's credit is that he on several occasions presented plays for the first time in stock. The two things that I enjoyed most were “As Husbands Go” and “‘The Greeks Had a Word for It.” I have asked Ted Nichols, press representative for Casey, to prepare a list of the plays in order presented. It follows: April 11-18—" Apron Strings.” with Frances Dale. Donald Woods, and as guest artist. Josle Intropidi, in her original New York. role. April 19-25—“ The Command to Love." with Frances Dale. Donald Woods. April 26-May 2—“ Death Takes a Holi-

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day.” with Frances Dale. Donald Woods. May 3-9—“ Your Uncle Dudley.” with Mrs. Jacques Martin in her original New York and Chicago role, supported by Walter Davis in title part. Lulie Simmons also took part. May 10-6—“ Strange Interlude.” with Frances Dale. Donald Wdods. May 17-23—“ Up Pops the Devil,” w'ith Frances Dale, Donald Woods. Carl Brickert had a minor role. May 24-30—“ Street Scene.” with Frances Dale. Donald Woods, Yvonne Stebbins (debut), and three importations. Eleanor Wesselhoeft. Dora Merande and Mischa Ferenzo. Also Carl and Dorothy Brickert. Milton Byron and many others, besides Jane Wheatley. Will Lloyd. Walter Davis. Dick Eliiott. Freddie Sherman, etc. Annabelle Nation of Walksrcon. May 31-June 6 —“ That’s Gratitude,” with Dick Elliott. Walter Davis June 7-13—“ Strictly Dishonorable.” with Frances Dale. Donald Woods. June 14-20—“ Nancy’s Private Affair,” with Frances Dale, Donald Woods. June 21-27—" The Blue Ghost,” w r ith Donald Woods. Yvonne Stebbins. June 28-Jluy 4—“ Arms and the Man.” with George Gaul. Frances Dale. Donald Woods. July 5-11—“ The Bachelor Father.” with Will Llovd. Frances Dale. Donald Woods and Joan Ruth of the Metropolitan Opera Company in her New York role. July 12-18—“ Petticoat Influence.” with Frances Dale. Donald Woods and Jack Storey (debut). July 18-25 —“The Shanghai Gesture.” with Mrs. Leslie Carter. Douglas Wood. Frances Dale. Donald Woods. Mary Carter Payne, Milton Byron, etc. July 26-Aug. I—“ The Aople Cart.” with Donald Woods. Mildred Hastings • debut'. Miss Dale. Douglas Wood. May Ray, Jack King Davis. Milton Byron, etc. Aug. 2-B—“Pagan Lady.” with Frances Dale. Donald Woods, Walter Davis Aug. 9-15—‘‘As Husbands Go." with Beverly Bayne. Yvonne Stebbins. Frances Dale. Donald W'oods. Aug. 16-22—“ On the Spot.” with Donald Wods. Frances Dale. Aug. 23-29—“ Skidding.” with Judith

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2—Gene Dennis, known as the “mental marvel," is now appearing in person cn the stage at the Circle.

4 Lewis Stone has an important role in “The Bargain,” now on the screen at the Circle. 5 Edmund Lowe is seen in “The Spider,” which is the chief screen attraction at the Lyric. 6 William Boyd is in the cast of “Murder by the Clock,” now at the Ohio.

Lowry. Frances Dale. Donald Woods. Aug. 30-Sept. 5 “The Masquerader,” with Guy Bates Post. Lillian KembleCooper. Frances Dale. Donald Woods, plus Carl Brickert, etc. Sept. 6-12—“ The Play’s the Thing,” with Guy Bates Post. Frances Dale. Donald Woods. Sept 13-19—“ The Greeks Had a Word For It.” with Yvonne Stebbins. Dorothea Chard. Joan Winters, Donald Woods. Sept. 20-26—“ Take My Advice.” with Donald Woods, Dorothy Rich. Joan Winters. etc. The complete list of players for the season follows: Donald Woods. Frances Dale, Dick ElWalter Davis. Freddie Sherman. Yvonne Stebbins, Jack Storey, Mildred Hastings. Jane Wheatley. Will Lloyd. Edna Severy. Guy Bates Post. Mrs. Leslie Carter. Judith Lowrv. George Gaul. Joan Ruth. Douglas Wood. Lillian KembleCooper. Mrs. Jacques Martin. Josie Intropidi. Annabele Nation. Eleanor Wesselhoeft. Dora Merande. Mischa Ferenzo, Dorothea Chard. Joan Winters, Dorothy Rich. Kathryn Van EsSe. Jack Mabry, Lithe Simons. Edward Fitzgerald. Jimmie Bowling. Wililam Craigle, Frances Busby. Carl

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3—Dorothy Rich, anew member of the Arthur Casey Company at English’s, opens Sunday night in “Take My Advice."

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Two sermons will be delivered ' by the Rev. Alfred K. Boerger, executive secretary of the Lutheran Orient Mission at St. Matthew Lutheran church Sunday. Another Contract Renewed Miriam Hopkins’ contract with Paramount was renewed yesterday, with a verbal agreement that she co-operate more heartily with the publicity department.

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Arthur Casey Will Begin His Last Week at English’s Sunday Night by Presenting the Domestic Comedy, Take My Advice/ With Dorothy Rich. FAREWELL week will begin at English's Sunday night at 8:30 o’clock when the Arthur Casey Company presents “Take My Advice" as the final offering of the summer season. The play, which 4 s a three-act comedy by Elliott Lester, is the twenty-fourth production given here by Arthur Casey. Following the completion of its engagement next Saturday evening, Arthur Casey will disband his cojnpany here and go to Houston, Tex., to open a fall and winter season in that city. He expects to return here next spring. ‘ My Advice," which was originally produced In New York at

tfie Belmont theater, has good roles for all the members of the Casey company. The role of the clever young prep school professor who has a flair for mr-dern psychology is to be enacted by Donald Woods. Freddie Sherman will appear prominently as a young man in his ’teens who intends to quit prep school in order to marry a siren “old enough to be his mother." The role of the youth's father is to be portrayed by Dick Elliott, and the mother will be impersonated by Mildred Hastings. Joan Winters, who came here to take part in “The Greek Had a Word, for It” this past week, will remain with the Casey players for an additional week, in order to appear in “Take My Advice’’ as the designing lady-love of the young man, played by Freddie Sherman. Dorothy Rich, a newcomer here, is to appear in the important role of the boy’s stage-struck sister. Jack Storey will have the role of the solicitor from a dramatic school, and Walter Davis Is cast as a highpowered oil stock salesman. The story of “Take My Advice" tells of the methods used by the friendly prep school professor to rescue the whole Weaver familymother, father, son and daughter —from the machinations of three swindlers. tt tt tt RADIO STAR NOW AT LYRIC The Lyric promises its patrons another varied bill of RKO Vaudeville and a thrilling mystery picture “The Spider” for their entertainment fare starting today. The feature stage attraction of

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the six act RKO vaudeville bill is Seger Elhs, popular radio and recording artist who hails from radio station WLW in Cincinnati. Among the other five acts on the stage show Keller Sisters and Lynch are next in importance. They are a trio of singers, dancers and instrumentalists. An exciting mystery running the gamut of adventure, thrills and drama is said to be unfolded in the Fox movietone version of “The Spider” with Edmunde Lowe. Lois Moran and El Brendel in the leading roles. A murder is committed in the audience during a magician’s presentation of his program and police officials and detectives crowd the stage. All exits are guarded and every member of the audience is under technical arrest while police attempt to solve the mystery. The unraveling of the puzzle by means of a spiritualistic seance and other magical wonders provide a thrilling close-up of criminology. Lois Moran and Howard Phillips have the romantic leads. The comedy relief is carried by El Brendel, the comical Swede and Warren Hymer as the dumb detective. William Cameron Menzies and Kenneth Mac Kenna codirected the Fox production of “The Spider.” Many Extras to Be Used Paramount expects to use 500 extras during the shooting of “Jekyll and Hyde.” Eighty-one players, including the ten principals, will have speaking parts.

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