Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 311, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 May 1932 — Page 6

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‘GRAND HOTEL’ WITH GREAT CAST OPENS TODAY AT OHIO.

Greta Garbo, as the Dancer: John Barrymore, the Baron: Joan Crawford, as the Stenographer, and Many Others Are in This Talking Picture. SINCE the powers of the legitimate theater passed us up and did not let us see “Grand Hotel" on the stage, we must rely upon the talking screen to give us a chance to see this great play. This afternoon, at the Ohio, Grand Hotel,” the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie, opens a road show engagement. The schedule on week days calls for a matinee at 2 40 o’clock and at 8:40 p. m. On Sunday there will be three shows. 3. 6 and 8:400 p. m. All seats are reserved, as this is a road show presentation.

Manager Flex of the Palace representing the showing of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer product in this city states that "Grand Hotel" will not be shown in any other Indianapolis theater this season, and it will not be released for popular priced runs until late in the fall. Indianapolis is one of the few cities to road show "Grand Hotel” at the same time it is being shown on Broadway as a road show. Data shows that “Grand Hotel” cost $960,000: required twelve weeks to film it; Vicki Baum wTote both the book and the play, and was directed by Edmund Gould:ng. The case is as follows: Or'ilr.*k*va. The Dan ter .. Greta Oarbo The baron John Barrvmore Faemrhen The Ster.orrapher Joan Crawford General Director Prevsir.g Wallace Berry Otto Krlnaelnn Lionel Barrrmore Doctor Otternsch'.ae Lewi* Stone Sent The Porter Jean Herjholt Melerh'ira Robert Me Wade Z Innow it* Purnell B Pratt Pirr.eno- . Ferdinand Oott*chai* Suzette Rafaela Ottlano Chauffeur *' Morgan Wallace Oert*r.lcoTO Turn Marshall Rohr.a Frank Conroy Bchwimann .i ir T ,v Dr W alt* Edwin Maxwell a a a “FERGUSON CASE” NOW AT THE C IRCLE “The Famous Ferguson Case.” the new film currently showing at the Circle theater, is described as a mystery romance drama of the unusual type, and the cast, an exceptionally large one. Is made up of such well-known players as Joan Blonde 11, Tom Brown. Adrienne Dore, Walter Miller. Leslie Fenton, Vivienne Osborne. Purnell Pratt and Kenneth Thomson. “The Famous Ferguson Case” was a celebrated murder mystery. A slain husband, an unhappy wife, anolher man—there was the problem faced by the detectives assigned to cover the case, and by the reporters who swarmed down upon the scene of the murder from newspapers all over the country. The wife was suspected; her male friend was arrested. Which of them was guilty? Or were both of them culpable? They seemed to be straight, clean, honorable American folk such as live their lives in peace and usefulness all around us; but the motive was clear and the evidence was sinister. Were Marcia Ferguson and Jud Brooks guilty lovers? What of the strange sights seen by young ‘ potters” in a nearby lane? What of the evidence of the old woman who rode a donkey? Although the title has been changed in producing the film in order to disguise the real life tragedy of which Courtenay Terrett based the story of “The Famous Ferguson Case." many of those who see the picture will recognize the true characters and remember their real names. A novelty organ program arranged by Dessa Byrd, a Betty Boop cartoon, a travel reel and the current news release make up the supplementary entertainment bill. a ,a * THRILLING MOVIE NOW AT THE APOLLO •'The Trial of Viviene Ware." late Fox production, is the screen fare being offered by the Apollo theater during the current week. Joan Bennett is seen in the leading feminine role as the beautiful society matron and heiress. The screen version of the new photoplay was adapted from the radio drama and widely read noval. written by Kenneth Ellis.Tile plot is thought to be entirely logical, and powerful tn the depiction of the far-reaching possibilities of circumstantial evidence. It concerns the plight of a beautiful and popular society girl who finds herrelf on trial for the murder of a millionaire architect who had been her fiance and with whom she had broken shortly before the time of the alleged murder. Miss Bennett, in the role of the accused gir. is said to give a very convincing performance. Dinehart Is seen as the hardboild district attorney, who demands the life of.the prisoner in payment for the crime she supposedly committed. Donald Cook, has the role of the handsome and young attorney for the defense, who is also in love with his beautiful client. Lillian Bond is seen as the night club cf* iner whose testimony proves invaluable in the solving of the mysterious case. The comedy of th- otherwise dramatic picture is -’"“"died by Skeets Gallagher and Zasu Others in the cast are Ho"-" 1 -'* T "-'illips. William Pawley. Ruth Selwyn. Noel Madison. Christian Rub. Herbert Mundin and Maude Euburne. William K. Howard. directed. Short subjects of the program include Fox Movietone News and a Merry * f elody cartoon. a a a “NIGHT COURT” NOW AT PALACE. If you like your screen fare redblooded and juicy in drama, you’ll have a robust appetite for “Night Court.” Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer's newest offering which opened yesterday at Loews Palace. Directed by VV. S. Van Dyke from an original story by Mark Hellinger and Charles Beahan. the film takes as its premise the situation of an unscrupulous man. occupying the bench of a magistrate and using his court power to further the criminal activities in which he is involved. When a Judicial inquiry threatens his security, the judge manages to ‘•frame" an Innocent girl, the accidental possessor of damaging information. and throws her in jail where her revelations are hidden from inquisitorial minds. Phi" -- Holmes, as the taxi driver whose voung wife is sent to prison, heads the cast. Walter Huston is the crooks' judge. Anita Page is the framed girl. Leans Stone is the presiding jurist who Is slain by underworld hirelings and Jean Hersholt is the tenement house Janitor, who unwittingly aids the railroading of the chauffeur's wife. Francis is cast as the Judge’s paramour and others in the cast include John Miljan, Tully Marshall. Warner Richmond and Mary Carlisle. Van Dyke's direction is moving and pictorial. Hal Roach’s “Boy Friends" in their

Davis to Close on the Roof Tom Devine Plans Many New Contests for Ballroom. Sunday night will mark the close of Charlie Davis’ engagement in the Indiana roof ballroom, where he has been appearing with his dance orchestra for the last few weeks. Davis is to be replaced by Louis Lowe and the orchestra which he has been featuring in the Indianapolis Athletic Club for the last few months. Local theirtegoers will remember Lowe as the banjoist and singer who succeeded Dick Powell in Charlie Davis’ Indiana theater orchestra two years ago. Since that time, he has been featuring his own orchestra, and has established a following among local dancers. Charlie Davis' program for tonight. besides the last preliminary and finals of the amateur radio contest, includes a Derby race to be staged on the dance floor. Any patron of the roof will be eligible to enter the race and compete for prizes. It will be repeated again tomorrow evening, when the Maplewood Saddle Club will sponsor a Derbydance in the ballroom, in addition to the usual Sunday night affairs, and prizes will again be awarded the winners. The roof ballroom's program for the week will close with a combination ‘hoodoo" and anti-hoard-ing dance next Friday, May 13, when the person holding the oldest coin will be awarded a cash prize. comedy vehicle entitled “The Knockout" and the newest release of the Hearst Metrotone News will round out the program. a a a MOVIE HAS RUSSIAN BACKGROUND Russia's reign of terror during the Red revolt serves as the background for the plot of “The World and the Flesh," the new all-talking Paramount picture which is at the Indiana for one week's engagement. The major portion of the action takes place in the Russian towns along the Black sea. George Bancroft and Miriam Hopkins have the leading roles in the large cast. Bancroft impersonates a brutish sailor who heads a band of revolutionists, and Miss Hopkins appears as a professional dancer who has come to be accepted as an aristocrat, despite her peasant origin. Remaining principals are Alan Mowbray. Oscar Apfel, Francis McDonald. George E. Stone and Mitchell Lewis. The story opens with scenes showing a group of aristocrats fleeing southward in Russia to the Black Sea in order to escape from revolutionists. At the coast, they are captured by Bancroft and his band of “Reds.” Recognizing the dancer as a former peasant, he makes amorous advances only to be rebuffed. In a threatening mood. Bancroft is about to cause serious trouble for the aristocrats when he and his men are caught in a surprise attack by Cossacks. Before the climax is reached, the seaman and the dancer are entangled in several other conflicts between the opposing forces of government. Their tumultuous romance progresses, however, and its culmination figures importantly in the action at the climax. “The World and The Flesh" was directed’ by John Cromwell, maker of “For the Defense.” “Tom Sawyer.” “Scandal Sheet," and other successes. Bancroft's appearance in "The World and the Flesh" is his third under Cromwell's direction. Comedy films, a cartoon subject, and a newsreel are additional program features at the Indiana.

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1— Greta Garbo and John Barrymore in a love scene in “Grand Hotel.” which opens at the Ohio today. 2 Tom Mix returns to the screen today at the Lyric in "Destry Rides Again." 3 Joan Bennett has a dramatic role in “The Trial of Vivienne Ware," now at the Apollo.

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IN observance of Mother’s day, the Indiana will offer special prizes tc the five oldest and five youngest mothers who attend the theater Sunday. Each mother will have an opportunity to register with the doorman at the theater by leaving her birthday date. By special arrangement with a candy shop, the Indiana will present a box of chocolates to each of the five youngest and five oldest mothers who attend during the day.

In line with its policy of reviving talking pictures of the past for presentation each Saturday night an extra feature, the Indiana will show Edna May Oliver in “Forbidden Adventure" tonight at 11 o'clock following the final regular showing "The World and the Flesh," beginning at 9:30 o'clock. This picture starring Edna May Oliver was elected as the "encore ; night" feature because of the success, scored by that star’s appearance an “Ladies of the Jury” last week. “Forbidden Adventure" has a cast | that includes Louise Fazenda, Mitzi Green. Jackie Searl and others. ana The music school of the Suther- | land Presbyterian church will give a recital program at the popular Sunday evening services at 7 p. m. Sunday. Mrs. Lora L. Lackey, dean of the music school, announced the following program: •Thanks Be to Ood” .Dickson O Saviour of the World' from Darkest Hour" Moore Adult Choir. . . Obhcatos bv Mildred Clark, soprano and Joe Fov. tenor. •'Bless the Lord" Williams Adult Choir. . Solos bv Geneva Fledderjonn and Russell Youne j ' The Golden Sceptre Overture" .... Schleoegree Stringed ensemble and organ. ■ aVAt Eventide" -Oaul i (br'l Cannot Trace the Wav Sorts Ladles chorus. I Fairest of Flowers ' 'Chorus arrangement from Wagneri Wilson Junior choir. •'Volet Russian Overture ' AkimenKO Stringed ensemble Song of the Bells" ("Chimes of Normandv 'i Planauet*< Adult choir Contralto solo. Lora Frances Lackev. (a The Open Sea" Wright <b> Praise the Name of the Lord . .Fearis Adult choir. , „ "Flowers and Sunshine'' .........Cslbulka Ensemble chorus. Those presenting the program are: Mildred Clark. Virginia Green. Zonda Martin Mable Ward. Dottv Lackcv. Sue Texzman. Lavorr Gibson. Flora Wrege. Edna Pfleiderer. Margaret Kendal. Dollv Lackev. Geneva Fledderiohn. Joe Fov. Russeil Young. Rilev Fledderiohn. Paul Fledderiohn. Norman Green. Clamor Fledderiohn. H F. Anders. James Bowling. Charles Haas. Richard Robbins. Deloris Adams. Billv Bowling. Bettv Berrie. James Brokaw Robert Brokaw. Marilvn Brokaw. Doris Bicknell. Louise Bicknell. John Farlev George Haas. Svlvla Harrison. Charles Harrison Anna Mae Marshall. Barbara Hoppts. Leons Bender. Marguerite Pollard. Martha Robbins. Donald Robbins. Irene Pollard. Lillie Mae Oolev. William Pollard Bettv Hamilton. Roberta Hamilton. Ralph Berrie. Robert Leav.U, Cbarhw Marsh. Helen Widdoo Edward Gavlord. Virginia Dixon. Karl Brauer. George Roe. An-tne Roe. Edna Racklev and Harold Shearer. a a a “The Empty House.” a three-act comedy drama, will be presented by the Beriault players under the aus- j pices of the Third Order of St. Francis, next Sunday afternoon and \ evening, in St. Cecilia Dramatic | hall. 1502 Union street. The cast consists of the follow- 1 mg: Nora AiyoineUe Filtatreau Larrv Ferguson Mvrna Celete Frederlcka Ferguson ..Magdalen Beriault ; Tom Ferguson . ....' Hubert Roshton ' Barbara Ferguson Helen Wirey Mts Reeves ..Ruth Bums. | Ralph Overton Jimmy Commons ! Peggy Palmer Ednamae Bertram ! Anthony Alison Egan Lacy I Flortne Jenaavine Krieter i Nma .....Maryanna Schludecker ! Edith Allison Jennie Copeland Constance Ruth Baker Judge Lennox .....Francis Meunier Marie Does Some Talking * “The only place a good memory is ; any use, ’ Marie Dressier, MeuroI Gokiwyn-Mayer sjar, rises to reI mark, "is if you r! a song writer."

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Bob Fay When Charles Berkell reorganized his st<y:k company at Keith's for the summer season, which starts Sunday night, one of the first to be retained was Bob Fay.

Special Feature

An added feature at Keith's next week in conjunction with the presentation of the Avery Hopwood comedy. "Why Men Leave Home,” by the Berkell players, will be the appearance at each performance of a nationally known air entertainer, known only to listeners as “The Wilson Premium Man.” In addition to singing the songs he has popularized, he will distribute souvenir gifts to the ladies at Keith's. One Can Never Tell One can’t ten what girls are like from the roles they play on the screen. Myma Loy, who played the glamorous vamp in “New Morals for Old" and ‘The Wet Parade” at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, is known in real life. as “the quietest girl in Hollywood. She hardly goes out. but devotes herself mainly to painting. She was an art student before she was "discovered" by Mrs. ( Rudolph Valentino as screen material.

I SKY HARBOR II im Feet South of Municipal Air- ■ port—Dancing Saturday and 1| Sunday Nile*. Featuring HAROLD CORKS R CORKERS H Drive Out W. Wah. to Ben Davia and Follow Airport Sign* South.

4 George Bancroft has one of the leads in “The World and the Flesh," now at the Indiana. 5 Phillips Holmes has a most important role in “Night Court," now the chief event at the Palace. 6 Joan Blondell is prominent in the cast of “The Famous Ferguson Case,” at the Circle now.

I —Frances Dale opens the summer stock season at Keith’s Sunday night by playing the leading role in “Why Men I.eave Home." 2 Here are two Chinese children in Louie’s Chinese Revue on the Lyric bill which includes a number of novelty acts. 3 Here is one of Sells-Floto clowns on his mount and both will be on view Friday when the circus comes to town.

Motorboat Is New Joy at Park Riverside Is Now On Its Regular Summer Plan and Schedule. All the exhilirating thrills of motorboat racing are being enjoyed by patrons of Riverside amusement park this season. The new feature is located on the lagoon in the center of the resort. Last Sunday and every night during the week, the new attraction has been crowded to the limit, and it is announced several new motorboats have been ordered. The boats are the real thing—that is, real speed boats, powered with gasoline motors, and are equipped with steering wheels and motor-control pedals. The patron handles the boat himself in dashes around the lagoon, regulating the speed and direction at will. The craft are absolutely noncapsizable and are safely handled by women and children, it is claimed. The motorboat rides are new in middle western amusement resorts, although they were all the rage last summer in many big eastern parks. Riverside mill be in gala dress tonight and Sunday. The park is now on its regular summer schedule and is open each afternoon and night. The biggest herd of ponies in years is now quartered at the park, and the tiny renewing acquaintance with the little folk of the riding set. Garbo Makes New Movie Imported Italian marbles and other interior decorative pieces feature the settings for “As You Desire Me,” in which Greta Garbo is starred by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer under George Fitzmaurice's direction. In the picture an expensive Italian villa is the locale for most of the action.

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DANCE TONIGHT ' To Mnsic of JAZZ-MANIACS Dancing Every Saturday and Sunday Niteg From 9:00 P. M. on a Dance Twelve Mile* Sooth on R/l, 01 (Turn Blthl at Sign)

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Wallace Beery and Robert Montgor.- v have been signed to new iong-term contracts by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, according to an announcement from the Culver City studios. Beery’s latest characterization is that of Preysing, the scheming textile magnate, in "Grand Hotel.” Before that he appeared in “The Big House," "Min and Bill,” “The Champ" and "Hell Divers. Montgomery has just completed a role in “Letty Lynton," in which he is co-starred with Joan Crawford. His current Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer release is “But the Flesh Is Weak.” In the past. Montgomery was seen in “Insulation,” “The Man In Possession" and “Private Li-es.”

DINE and DANCE at the SHOW BOAT Best Music in Town Always The Show Boat Cover Charre. Me. Sat.. *l.o* Phone for Reservation, Wash. 3918.

DANCE Saturday Nitc, 9:30 to? DENNIE DUTTON ORCHESTRA AT THE STABLES Noblesville Road at Seventy-Eighth St., Rt. 13 Saturday night, SI.OO per Couple. Sunday night, 50c per Couple.

Indianapolis . Friday, o th Cixis rioro _ MONSTER SEA ELEPHANT CBEATCST EDUCATIONAL FIATUBE OF Ml VMSS CAPTUBBD MJVE IN Os. ANTABCTK TWICE DAILY POOPS QPEK IPM - IRM Show Grounds at Old Ball Park Weit Washington Street Circus Grounds - Ticket Sale Circus Day at Clark & i Cad* Drug Store Claypool Hotel at same prices as at Qbrcaa Grounds.

Berkell Players Will Open Summer Season Sunday Night at Keith’s With Frances Dale and Philip Brandon in a Comedy. THE Berkell Players will enter upon their summer season at Keith's with the presentation next week, commencing Sunday night, of Avery Hopwood's comedy of marital life and strife, “Why Men Leave Home,” in which Prances Dale will make her debut as the stock company's new leading woman. An actress of great personal charm and ability. Miss Dale is well and favorably remembered by Indianapolis theatergoers for her brilliant work at English's theater last summer when she headed the Arthur Casey Company. In laying plans for the summer season. Charles Berkell has partially

reorganized his players, recent changes having served, much to the delight of Berkell patrons, to bring Idabelle Arnold back to the Berkell banner, and to Introduce May Rey, a capable actress who made an excellent impression this week in "A Modem Virgin.” Philip Brandon, leading man, who has deservedly won popularity, remains for the summer season as does Milton Byron, Bob Fay, Mildred Hastings. William Pollard. William J. Maloney and James Le Roy. these players with Miss Dale, Miss Arnold and Miss Rey constituting what in Berkell’s opinion, is the best balanced stock company he has ever sponsored here. Berkell announces that he has also arranged for production at Keith’s of a group of the very latest New York successes, several of which are now running on Broadway. “Why Men Leave Home" in which the company will appear next week is as brimful of laughs as any comedy bearing the Hopwood name. It dee’s with gadabout wives and stay-at-home husbands, the action pivoting around a matrimonial three-some assembled at a house party. mam MIX MOVIE IS NOW AT THE LYRIC Bellowing pistols, cracking whip 6. wild riding, the roaring west turned inside out in a whirlwind of screen action. That is the sort of tidal wave of movie excitement upon which the cowbay star, Tom Mix, comes back to the screen in his first talking picture, “Destry Rides Again." This Universal filmlzatlon of Max Brand's best-seller novel opens at the Lyric today in conjunction with six acts of RKO vaudeville on the stage. A gab lest is a talking contest between two or more women. At least that is what It is said to be in the case of Maude Hilton and Betty Garon, the two variety comediennes who head the vaudeville portion of the Lyric's show this week. Hilton and Garon are anew vaudeville combination. Miss Hilton has been seen as comedy single and as the funny half of the team of Hilton and Almy. Miss Garon has been seen in vaudeville with various partners and she Is well known in musical comedy. Bobby May is the associate headliner of the stage bill. May sings, dances, juggles, plays the harmonica and is a comedian, according to report. Louie’s Chinese Kiddies Revue promises to be another highlight of the stage bill. There are six Oriental juveniles in this group, all brothers and sisters. Boyle and Deila are two Italian character comedians who will provide the bill with comedy patter, harmony singing, instrumental music and dancing. Two other RKO vaudeville acts complete the stage bill at the Lyric starting today and continuing through next Friday.

RIVERSIDE AMUSEMENT PARK OPEN EVERY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT Where Indianapolis Forgets “The Repression •** SCORES OF NEW FEATURES AND ALL THE OLD FAVORITES Frw Atlmlaalon and Free Parking ml GOOD OLD RIVERSIDE

Grand Opening TONIGHT THE MOULIN ROUGE Indianapolis* newest and most exclusive night club. 1210 E. 62nd St. DINE & DANCE To the Hottest Music In Town GALA FLOOR SHOW Chicken, Frog and Steak Dinners Reservations, WA. 2201

. ■ fywni inaugurating 4 911 *AI SUMMER lilllllTJ SEASON STARTING SUNDAY NIGHT AT 8:10 FRANCES DALE j tTe s berkell players In Avery Hopwood’s Merry Comedy of Marital Mishaps “WHY MEN LEAVE HOME" MATINEE WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY | NIGHT, 75c, 50c, 35c; MATS., 50c, 35c, 25c ALL SEATS RESERVED—JPHONE RILEY 7277 Added Feature WILSON PREMIUM MAN Nationally popular Radio enie.l'iner from WLW. Cincinnati; KDKA, Pittsburgh; KMOX. St. Louis; WKBF, Indianapolis— Singing the songs you like: SOUVENIR GIFTS TO THE LADIES AT EACH PERFORMANCE

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Miss Emily Yucknat appears in the cast of “Ice Bound,” the finM production this season of th* Sutherland Players to be presented Monday and Tuesday nights. May 9 and 10, at the Sutherland Presbyterian church, Twenty-eighth street and Ouilford avenue.

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