Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 131, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 October 1931 — Page 6

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FRITZ KREISLER TO OPEN MARTENS’ CONCERT SEASON

‘The Spirit of Notre Dame,’ Dedicated to the Late Knute Rockne, and With Lew Ayres in the Cast, Opens Today at the Apollo for a Week.

I ''HE SPIRIT OP NOTRE DAME,’’ Universal’s production starring J. Lew Ayres and Sally Blane and dedicated to the late Knute Rockne. opened a special engagement at the Apollo theater today, where it will be the featured attraction for the current week. Primarily a picture of the grid-iron, it is naturally given a football background as it is played at Notre Dame. However, it is said that the story is one dominating in human interest and romance qualities. The story has as its theme a lesson in sportsmanship, fair play and spirit. In brief, it pictures the struggles, heartbreaks and sacrifices imposed on those that take part in the activities of the football element Os thf c/*V#v*7

of the school. Lew Ayres is seen as Bucky OConLor and William Bakewell has the role of Jim Stewart, who are room mates at Notre Dame. Ayres comes to Noire Dome as a high school football flash, laden with pictures. Gtewart is out for* track, but is caught by the glamor of the football season and tries for the team. He becomes a great ball carrier. Before the Northwestern game the coach finds it necessary to shift the positions of the players. This takes from Ayres, who, through two years of great playing seems to have merited the honors, the chance of being placed on the All-America team. Later Bakewell’s own success goes to his head nd a serious situation results. Lew r Ayres and Bally Blanc carry the romantic side of the story, which is interspersed throughout. Others in the picture are Frank Carideo, the famous Four Horsemen, J. Farrell MacDonald. Andy Devine and many of Notre Dames famous toot ball stars. Russell Mack directed. tt tt tt ROBINSON HEADS BIG CAST AT INDIANA The interpretive genius of Edward ! G. Robinson is again said to be in evidence, in his third screen appearance as the star of “Five Star Final.” This production, the film version of the Louis Weitzenkorn melodrama, which so stirred the emotions of blase Broadway last year when it was presented at the Cert theater, is currently showing at the Indiana theater. Robinson plays the part of Randall. managing editor of a rcandal rheet. Hating the hypocrisy around him—he is torn between what he j conceives to be his duty to his employer—and compassion for the helpless victims of the circulationboosting policy. It is the Townsend affair which finally drives him to the point of casting aside his pretended brutality. His speech in resigning the job and denouncing the ’system impressed the director as one of the finest pieces of acting yet to be seen on the talking screen. The Townsends have been twenty years wed and their pretty daughter. Jenny, is to be married—when ! the Gazette sleuths uncover the fact | that Jenny’s mother, before her j marriage, had killed a man. Though the fact had been known to her husband, also that the deed was in self-defense —the paper publishes the facts, drives the parents to suicide and all but ends the life and happiness of the girl. The ill-fated parents of the girl | are played by H. B. Warner and i Frances Starr. The girl is portrayed by Marian Marsh. The youth whose marriage to her is temporarily prevented by the disclosures, is played by Anthony Bushell, while his protesting parents are depicted by David Torrence and Evelyn Hall. On the newspaper side of the story, in addition to Robinson, there are Ona Munson, Boris Karloff, George E. Stone, Robert Elliott, Purnell Pratt, Oscar Apfel and Gladys Lloyd. A Roscoe Ates comedy, a “Strange As It Seems” reel, and the weekly news feature augments the entertainment program.

HAINES’ MOVIE OPENS AT PALACE William Haines, as the debonair J. Rufus Wallingford, beloved grafter of fiction, cavorts through san- j quinary adventures in high finance, j trickery, and comical trials and trib- i illations in his latest vehicle of the j talking screen. This is “The New Wallingford,” opening today at the | Palace. Haines plays “Wallingford” and : Ernest Torrence is his saxophone I partner, “Blackie Daw.” The story j opens with the meeting of the two , aboard steamer when "Blackie” tries to trim “J. Rufus” in a card game. They become partners, bilk a “sucker” from Syracuse—but un- j fortunately he pays them in a certi- J fied check—but they know that the I minute it is indorsed they can be jailed. About that time they get a “tip” j on a clay property, start a clay cor- j poration—but Wallingford falls in j love with the daughter of the owner j of the property. He indorses the check ns security, the understanding being that it's to be held and not banked. It gets in the bank—the detective gets on the trail—but a clever climax i frees the genial grafter, who re- j forms, gets married, and all ends ! happily. Leila Kymes. who played opposite | Haines in “Way Out West” and j “The Girl Said No,” is the heroine, j and Jimmy “Schnozzle” Durante, I New York comedian, makes his ' talkie bow as the comedy chauffeur, j Hal Hamilton, the original “Wal- i lingford” on the stage, plays the part of the banker, and Walter Walker, who appeared in "A Tailor MOTION PICTURES See it TODAY'. I The Topic of mm PIT conversation I A EVERYWHERE!! C. I JK ROBinson 9 A as a seller . fpMP of Souls in five| ★star| * FINAL I I First National Picture ■

Made Man” plays the girl’s father— Clara Blandick the mother. Others of note in the cast are Guy Kibbee, i famous on the stage in “The Torch Song”; Robert McWade, of “Sins of the Children” fame, and Charles Gyblin. Short films comprising the balance of the program will include a Krazy Kat cartoon, the newest issue of the Hearst Metrotone News, a novelty reel pertaining to the art of swimming, and an Organlogue. Commencing next Saturday, Oct. 17, the Palace will present Greta | Garbo in her newest Metro-Gold-wyn-Mayer production, "Susan Lenox, Her Fall and Rise,” in which ; the glorious Garbo has Clark Gable for her leading man. Others in the | cast include Jean Hersholt and John Miljan. tt a tt DRAMA NOW AT THE CIRCLE Compelling romance set against a background rife with the gaiety and tragedy of troublous times in Vienna forms the dramatic structure of the latest Helen Twelvetrees contribution to the screen, “A Woman of Experience," RKO Pathe release that opened Friday at the Circle. In this adaptation of the play, by John Farrow, love and drama are united in a story in which the suspense is not always placid. The author and director, Harry Joe Brown, are said to have struck a combination of the qualities that interest and entertain. It is the story of a woman with a past who finds herself swept away by her love for a'young naval lieutenant. In her last love she finds the overpowering passion which life withheld from her only to see it slipping away because of a sworn duty to her country—her promise to obey an order to love another man. Direction by Brown augmented by photography by Hal Mohr and an interesting new method of using music form a trio to assist in presenting the Twelvetrees emotional ability. An unusual supporting cast for this vehicle has been provided by Charles R. Rogers, production manager. It includes William Bakewell, Lew Cody, H. B. Warner, Zasu Pitts, Franklin Pangborn, Nance O’Niel and George Fawcett. A variety short program completes the Circle bill. “Cowslips,” a featurette with Chic Sale; “Beneath the Southern Cross,” a scenic reel, and Military Tactics,” a short subject demonstrating several football rules, are chief among the features of this program. tt tt tt RACE TRACK COMEDY AT OHIO “Sweepstakes,” a comedy drama with Eddie Quillan in the leading rcle, is currently having its premiere Indianapolis showing at the Ohio theater. Followers of the turf, or any one interested in the thrilling “Sport of Kings.” will find “Sweepstakes” to their taste. The last Agua Caliente handicap, a gallop for gold recognized as the richest and most spectacular stake race in the realm cf horseflesh, provides one of the exciting scenes in this comedy-drama. Eddie Quillan appears as a jockey in “Sweepstakes,” while his leading lady. Marion Nixon, is said to offer a pleasing interpretation of a cabaret singer who wins his heart. Other important players in the cast are James Gleason, Lew Cody and Paul Hurst. Lew Lepton wrote “Sweepstakes,” which is purported to be a turf story with a different twist. Ralph Murphy is credited with the dialogue of this Charles R. Rogers production. Roscoe Ates in “The Loaned Star Ranger,” a comedy; “African Adventures” No. 12, and a news reel make up the Ohio's added attraction program. Babe Ruth to Make Series Babe Ruth will report to Universal on Nov. 2 ready to make his series of baseball shorts. Immediately following the present world j series, Ruth goes on barnstorming i tour that terminates in California Oct, 31. Janet to Take Vacation Janet Gaynor and Lydell Peck (Mr. and Mrs. Peck) are leaving Hollywood next week for New York and to Europe on Oct. 20. They will be gone until Jan. 1.

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1„ Henry Tines and his \VLW orchestra will play at the Indiana Roof on next Thursday night. 2 Elmer Andrew Steffen has been appointed new conductor of the choral section of the Matinee Musicale. 3—Flo Merit with Bill Talent are presenting a comedy sketch on the new bill starting today at the Lyric.

1— Edward G. Robinson has the role of a hard-boiled managing editor in “Five-Star Final,” nor,' at the Indiana. 2 Elissa Landi has a dramatic role in “Wicked,” now on the screen at tile Lyric. 3 Marion Nixon and Eddie Quillan in serious moods in “Sweepstakes,” now at the Ohio.

ROUNDING ROUND THEATERS lASIS

WE are going to have something new in the line of educational entei taimnent in Indianapolis this season because of the Indianapolis Town Hall series. This is a series of twenty lectures to be given with two exceptions on Friday mornings at 11 o’clock at English’s, starting on Oct 30 with Albert Edward Wiggam speaking on “What Civilization Is Doing to Us ” Major Herbert O. Yardley, author of “The American Black Chamber’” was scheduled to open the series, but his date has been changed to a later time. I have been asked for my opinion , ■

regarding the merits of this series which can be purchased as a series or for individual lectures. I know that all of the speakers scheduled in The Town Hall series are experts in their line and most of them have international as well as national reputations. The second lecture of the series will be given on Friday morning, Nov. 6, by Princess Der Ling of the Manchu court, China. Others on the list are Dr. Lewis Browne, author; Edward Tomlinson, authority on South America; Jehan Warliker, Hindu orator; Rafael Sabatini, famous author; Princess Alexandra Kropotkin, author; Tom Skeyhill, authority on Mussolini; Frederick Moore, diplomat who will speak on “China in Agony;” Count Felix von Luckner; John B. Kennedy, editor; Don Blanding, young artist; Albert Edward Wiggam, Hoosier author; Yusuke Tsurumi, Japanese author; John Langdon-Davies, British author; Lady Norah Bentinck, English society leader; Maurice Hindus, authority on modern Russia; Dr. Bruno Roselli, Italian author, : and Captain Charles W. R. Knight, authority on bird life. The Rt. Hon. Winston S. Churchill, British statesman, is on the course, but his date wil be announced later as he has been forced, to change his plans for his trip to this country. Here i&a splendid course and one that will bring many world leaders to Indianapolis. I am glad that this series will be a permanent win-

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ter event in this city. It deserves support. tt tt English’s gets under way Wednesday night with “Blossom Time.” Nelson .Trowbridge, manager of the Shubert theater in Cincinnati where this company is now showing, the company is a good and satisfactory organization and that business is tremendous. Mail orders in Indianapolis has been heavy at English’s for this attraction. Fred Jordan is ahead of this attraction and he reports business big so far this season.. a tt tt Fay Bainter and Walter Hampden Mull be October visitors to English’s in “The Admirable Cricthon.” Another early booking is,“The Student Prince” with a sfflendid cast of well known players. Revivals MOTION PICTURES Used her Head || fjgj instead cf her Heart ||

4 Kathryn Reece sings the role of Mitzi In “Blossom Time” which opens Wednesday night at English’s with matinees on Thursday and Saturday. 5 Fritz Kreisler, world famous violinist, will appear in a recital at English’s on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 25, under the Nancy Martens management.

4 Helen Twelvetrees has a very sad expression in this scene from “A Woman of Experience,” now at the Circle. 5 A scene from “The Spirit of Notre Dame,” which opened an engagement today at the Apollo. * 6 William Haines has a comedy role in “Get Rich Quick Wallingford,” now at the Palace.

seem to be getting the money this season. tt tt tt Roltare Eggleston has moved his office to the Murat theater which he is now managing. He has booked several big conventions and church meetings for the Murat this season. His plans regarding a possible return of some touring road attractions to the Murat are only indefinite. He probably will devote all of his time to rentals this season. tt tt One of the novel events at English’s will be “The Blue Bird,” a foreign importation which is being brought to., this country by S. Hurok of New York. This is described as a “colorful Russian Revue.” The three day engagement will open at English’s on Nov. 19. It is somewhat on the lines of the famous Chauve Souris. MOTION PICTURES

The Spirit of Romance Marches Btß On . . . While Youth Writes Its Name in Letters of Gold . . . lEWAKKS. Dedicated to the NaMkybrlUMnh.^ mr.mory of h(h t—■■*. trl KNUTEROCKNE ® WILLIAM BAKEWELL and t ipßA > ) J. FARRELL MacDONALDijHjJ^ft# FRANK CARIDEOpp 7^^ —Next Saturday— HORSEMEN" Dolores Costello in * ‘Expensive Women’ FREE AFTO with H. B. Warner PARKING * AMUSEMENTS —ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT* MARTENS CONCERTS, Inc. ENGLISH THEATRE Tickets for All Concerts on Sale Tomorrow Morning, 9 o’clock, at Martens Office, 33 Monument Circle Opening Concert, Sunday Afternoon, Oct. 25 KREISLER —Violin Recital First Evening Concert, Monday, November 9 CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA EUGENE GOOS SEN'S, Conductor RACHMANINOFF,* Pianist, Sunday Afternoon, November 29 YVONNE GALL, Soprano, Sunday Afternoon, November 29 LONDON STRING QUARTET, in Joint Recital, Thursday Evening, January 14 Ethel Bartlett, Rite Robertson, Two Pianos DON COSSACK, Russian Male Chorus, Sunday Afternoon, January 17 JOSE ITURBI, Spanish Pianist, Thursday Evening, February 25 KREUTZBERG AND COMPANY, Dancers, Sunday Afternoon, February 28 ROSA PONSELLE, Soprano, Monday Evening, March 14 Prices for Each Concert, £3.00, £2.50, £2.00, £1.50, £I.OO Mail Orders Received. For Information, LI ncoln 8921

To . Film “Laughing Boy” Having completed the purchase of the Pulitzer prize story of three years ago, “Laughing Boy,” Junior Laemmle is centering his attention on the production. Understood it will be entirely in technicolor on exact locations of the story. This Must be Good From the cutting and projection rooms comes the yarn that King Vidor has something approaching a wow in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production of “The Champ.” MOTION PICTURES IT First Time Indianapolis 1 I EDDIE QUILLAN H I --SWEEPSTAKES" |

English’s Starts Legitimate Season With the Famous Light Opera, ‘Blossom Time,’ Beginning a 4-Day Stand Wednesday Night. INDIANAPOLIS will be one of the cities which will hear Fritz Kreisler early on his present tour as he plays at English’s on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 25, as the opening concert of Mrs. Nancy Martens. Since Mrs. Martens announced her afternoon and night series concerts and recitals, she has devoted all of her time to season tickets for, the two groups. Starting Monday morning at her offices, she will put on sale for individual concerts. By this way music lovers can purchase tickets for as many individual concerts as they desire without buying the entire season.

Although the season buyers are more numerous than previous seasons,, yet there will be many choice | locations available when the general sale opens Monday at the Martens’ office. Other artists on the Sunday afternoon concerts in addition to Kreisler are Serge Rachmaninoff, pianist; Y’vonne Gall, soprano and the Don Cossack Russian male chorus. Kreutzberg and his dancers will be a special Sunday afternoon attraction in February. The four evening concerts will open on Monday night, Nov. 9. with the Cincinnati Symphony with Eugene Goossens conducting. On Jan. 14, Ethel Bartlett and Rae Robertson wili appear in a twoniano recital with the London String Quartet. This should prove one of the novelties of the season. Jose Iturbi, Spanish pianist, and Rosa Ponselle. grand opera soprano, will be the other night attractions. It tt tt “BLOSSOM TIME" TO OPEN SEASON “Blossom Time,” one of the most successful operettas '-ever produced on the stage, will come to English's next Wednesday, Oct. 14, for an engagement of four days, matinees on Thursday and Saturday. The book, by Dorothy Donnelly, is based on the life of Franz Schubert, the famous composer, with the score arranged by Sigmund Romberg. The story is the legend of the composer who poured into his music the thoughts and ardent declarations of eternal love that he lacked the courage to speak; Although the famed composer lived in Vienna a century ago, his youthful romance has all the “magic mystery” which the undying “Song of Love” proclaims. The comedy is fresh and spontaneous as the modern desires, with none of the tawdry bad taste that is questionable in so much of presentday entertainment. “Blossom Time” continues to attract all classese of theatergoers; the lover of music finds some of the most melodious music in the world in the score of the operetta; the follower of average musical produc-

AMUSEMENTS CKsCfIIitt WILLIAM EDMUNDS w lB “ Tl ‘ k ‘ n * Marla Test” I casting stars r Ilk * fcra, "ft Sensational Gymnasts. 808, 808 & BOBBIE r - -W*** f B (|| “Jestinr JurKlers.” I LOUISE and and I AL rudack lly a Sometimes the huntress. g “Personality Steppers.” linn sometimes the hooted . . . I • urm/rt she foujht alone In a world MERKEL men obey one law. AU _ PKIAI IC 11 4 DAYS ONLY, STARTING tNuLIOII Wed. Night, October 14 miMt V J§l ll gESgjg Th " Romantic I.nve Story of Franz Schubert \V nn<l Mis Own Immortal Music \\ Aflf Music Adapted by Sigmund Romberg V\ Sgjjst Dfiok by Dorothy Donnelly ■JR |~BT BEST SEATS sijj; „ s , p f GlflL note-ls . BLOSSOM TIME, the modern theater’s greatest musical romance—that will live forever—be sure to see this year’sspecial presentation which is more elaborate than ever before and, is played by a superb company of outstanding personalities. Best Singing Ensemble in America—Symphonic Orchestra YOU CAN SEE THIS WORLD FAMED OPERETTA AT THE PRICE OF A MOVIE A _a _ 11..,.. A ■ _ Evening Orchestra,St.OO, $2.50; balcony, 75e,‘ Seats Now Pr cos’ *<'■<> WWUIO liun I I lUwO ■ estra, *1.51); balcony, 75c, *I.OO. Gallery, all* performance*, 50c. * I'IHHMI 365 DAYS AHEAD OF THEM ALL BIG MID-NITI SHOW s \Th d t ay MAURICE LEVINE ( ) and the BREVITIES of 1932 WITH WON’DERFI'I. I chorus :,s; girls

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tions is delighted with the swing and movement, and the average theatergoer finds the mixture ofcomedy, sentiment and melody very* much to his taste. The company presenting “Blossom Time” is a capable one and is credited by the critics as beingequal in singing and playing qualifies to those seen in the original production which dates back some eleven years ago. a a a “WICKED” OPENS TODAY AT LYRIC William Edmunds, Margaret Wilson. May Joyce and Flo Merit are a few of the names of importance to be found on the six acts RKO vaudeville stage bill opening at the' Lyric today. The screen fare includes Elissa Landi, Victor McLaglen, Una Merkel, Alan Dinehart, Theodore Von Eltz, Irene Rich and Alice Lake, all of whom have featured roles in the new Fox Movietone production, “Wicked.” William Edmunds is said to be a noted character actor in both vaudeville and on the legitimate stage. His last Broadway appearance wSS’ in Frank Craven’s comedy, “Salt' Water.” In vaudeville this season (Turn to Page 11)

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