Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 3, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 May 1932 — Page 6

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LYRIC STARTS TODAY TO CELEBRATE ITS ANNIVERSARY

Fannie Hurst’s Romance of Famous Doctor and a Crippled Girl Is Now on the Indiana Screen, Under the Title of ‘Symphony of Six Million.’ "QYMPHONY OF SIX MILLION,” Fannie Hurst's romance of a famous O doctor and k crippled girl who teaches a class of blind children In tha slums of New York, opened an engagement of one week at the Indiana theater yesterday. Ricardo Cortex has the sympathetic role of the doctor, and Irene Dunne portrays the lovely girl who has adored him since both were childhood playmates. Like most of her other stories about New York, Fannie Hurst uses the Ghetto as the background for the plot. The opening scenes of the film show the two principals as children in the tenements. The boy

grows Into manhood, ambitious to beoome a great surgeon. A man of high Ideals, he devotes his life to the treatment of the poor and helpless. His family, believing that exploitation of his skill as a surgeon will result in their financial betterment, Influences him to move to the exclusive Park avenue section of the city. There his talents are rewarded by tha wealthy. Meanwhile, his childhood sweetheart haa grown to be a lovely woman in spite of her crippled spine. She berates him for losing contact with his early environment and for forgetting the idealism that once had made him outstanding. Ha Is not awakened to his former sense of duty to the poor until after he performs an unsuccessful operation upon his own father, ana until his sweetheart—herself in danger of death —shames him Into anew sense of duty. Besides Cortex and Miss Dunne, the cast Includes Gregory Ratoff. Anna Appel, Llta Chevret, Noel Madison and Helen Freeman. Besides "Symphony of Bix Million.” the Indiana Is showing a comedy entitled “Meet the Winner,” which features Tom Howard. A Paramount sound news reel rounds out the bill.

m m m “LETTY LYNTON” NOW AT THE PALACE Modem society, the younger generation and a terrific harvest from past indiscretions figure in a romance In "Letty Lynton,” in which Joan Crawford and Robert Montgomery are now seen at Loew’s Palace. The story is a fllmizatlon of the Marie Belloc Lowndes' novel, based on the problem faced by an heiress who played with men’s loves until she found herself in a trap of her own making. Miss Crawford plays the dramatic heroine amid tropical South American resorts, the whirl of New York life and aboard a great liner in mid-ocean. Montgomery Is the “right man” who comes along just In time to save her from her own folly. The plot deals with an heiress who makes a romantic trip through South America, charming nr. in and then leaving them. After a hectic affair with a romantic Argentinian, she departs for home, meeting on the ship the first man whom ahe really can love. It Is a case of “love at first sight" on both sides, but the South American follows, and in her struggles to extricate herself from the dangerous situations which ensue, she finds herself faced with the choice of prison or a blasted reputation. By a clever twist, her lover and mother solve the problem. Montgomery. as the debonair American who can fight In an emergency, has an engaging and at times extremely dramatic characterisation. Nils Asther plays the South American, making anew type of romantic "heavy” out of the role. Lewis Stone appears as the Incisive district attorney, and the stern mother is enacted by the wellknown stage star. May Robson. Louise Glosser Hale contributes a comedy characterization as the maid, and other roles are filled by Emma Dunn, Walter Walker and William Pawley. Thelma Todd and Zasu Pitts, in their newest co-starring comedy entitled “Red Noses,” a frog cartoon novelty, and the latest issue of the Hearst metrotone news will round out the program. mm* FAMOUS OLD STORY ON APOLLO SCREEN Another famous American literary classic has found its way to the talking screen in the new production, “Lena Rivers,” adapted from the celebrated novel by Mary J. Holmes and appearing currently at the Apollo theater. As performed by a brilliant cast, and directed by Phil Rosen, the work of the famous novelist lives again with Charlotte Henry appearing In the title role. Miss Henry, only 17 years of age, will be remembered for her performance opposite Junior Durkip in "Huckleberry Finn,” and afio with Leon Janney In “Courage." The story, as remembered by the many readers of the novel, concerns the life of a girl, transplanted from her New England home to a southern plantation, where she and her grandmother are suffered to live with their aristocratic relatives. When the little miss, Lena Rivers, incurs the displeasure of her cousin Caroline, the latter reveals the fact that Lena's mother was never married, and Lena's cup of bitterness Is filled to overflowing. Through the aid of Henry Graham, owner of the adjacent plantation, Lena Is enabled to win a horse race and leave the hateful home . . . but before she leaves, she learns why Graham has been so thoughtful and solicitous of her welfare. Graham reveals what she has long wanted to know . . . that he is her father. The climax ot the poignant story brings happiness to Lena at last, when It brings Durrte Belmont back to her arms once more. The iast includes Beryl Mercer as •'Grammy.” the kind and thoughtful grandmother of the mistreated child; Morgan Galloway as Durrie, whom Lena adores; Joyce Compton is seen as the snippy Carotin*, and James Kirkwood appears as Henry Graham. Others In the cast are Betty Blythe and John St. Polls. Short subjects round out the program. m m m HO CAST IN CIRCLE MOVIE Paramount's new co-starring vehicle for Carole Lombard and Chester Morris. “Sinners In the gun,” Is the current attraction at the Circle theater. In addition to the co-stars, this film also features Walter Byron, Adrienne Ames. Alison Skipworth, Rita La Roy and Cary Grant. * "Sinners in the Sun” tells the

Buys Play Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has acquired the motion picture rights to "The Devil Passes,” the Benn W. Levy play which enjoyed a run of three months recently at the Selwyn theater, New York. Produced on the stage by Arch Selwyn, the cast Included Mary Nash, Basil Rathbone, Cecilia Loft us, Arthur Byron and Diana Wynyard, who recently signed a long-term contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

story of the modern generation against a colorful background of luxury and romance. It centers mainly about Mis Lombard, who portrays the role of a beautiful daughter of humble parents. The admiring glances of many men in all walks of life tell her so. She yearns for the luxuries of life. Asa model for a fashionable dress shop, she gets a vicarious pleasure in wearing the lingerie and gowns of the rich—and wears them well. Intuitively, she has the grand manner. Though she is truly in love with Chester Morris—but unfortunately he Is just an automobile mechanic. Then Carole meets Walter Byron. He urges her to go out with him and Carole finally consents, though she refuses to become his mistress. When Chester learns that Carole is going around with a rich married man, he is heartbroken and disgusted, and wants to get away and forget. Adrienne Ames, a daughter of the rich, seeking thrills, chances to meet Chester. She notes his handsome appearance and offers him a Job as her chauffeur. Wishing to get away, he accepts. Adrienne is out for excitement and later proposes marriage to Chester. He, believing Carole is lo6t to him forever, consents. They are married secretly, but the news leaks out. Carole’s heart sinks when she reads a tabloid newspaper’s screaming headlines announcing the marriage, and resignedly drops her morals and accepts Walter's offer of an apartment. Weeks pass. Chester and Carole eventually meet by chance at a luxurious restaurant. The ensuing action brings the picture to a sudden and dramatic climax. Selected short reels and an organ solo complete the Circles entertainment bill. m m m GERMAN TALKER NOW AT THE OHIO Opening today at the Ohio theater, following the successful run of ‘‘Grand Hotel,” comes the allGerman dialogue production “The Merry Wives of Vienna” (Die Lustigen Weiber von Wien. The Merry Wives of Vienna” is a screen operetta said to be handled as operettas should be handled on the screen. There Is plenty of music carefully fitted into the situations. It is a story ot ten daughters who walk out of their father’s house when father threatens to bring in a stepmother. They decide to take up their residence with their dancing teacher, which almost wrecks his romance. They later make use of their dancing instruction by performing in a cabaret. The story is said to be gay and the music good. The backgrounds are charming and the picture is said to be better than the popular, "Two Hearts in Waltx Time.” On the same program this week are two all German dialogue short subjects, “We Meet in Germany” and “Mozart.” which round out an all-German program presented for the first time In a downtown theater. The picture is being presented at popular prices and performances continuous until 11 o’clock in the evening. This Man Has Record Frank Darien, famous stage character actor, appearing with Marie Dressier in “Prosperity. - ' at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, entered pictures two years ago, and since then has played thirty roles, including those in “Cimarron” and “Bad Girl.” He thinks it’s a record.

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I —Joyce Compton is an important member of the cast of “Lena Rivers," now at the Apollo. I —Carole Lombard Is one of the lovely women In “Sinners In the Son." now on the Circle screen. 3—Joan Crawford is the commanding star in "Letty Lynton,” now on

Johnson Will Play on Roof Colored Orchestra Will Be at Ballroom Sunday Night. Eddie Johnson and his Cracker Jacks, fast moving to prominence in the dance musical world, will play a one-night engagement In the Indiana roof ballroom tonight. Louie Lowe and his orchestra, who have been playing on the roof during the last week, will return there again Sunday evening to furnish dance music for the coming week. Lowe, himself, will be remembered as the singing bajoist who succeeded Dick Powell in Charlie Davis’ stage presentation orchestra in the Indiana theater three years ago. Since that time he organized the unit which is playing cance music for the roof patrons, and has featured them at various local dance places. Including the Indianapolis Athletic Club, where they were contracted for the past winter. Bobby Jones, whose popularity with local dancers and theatergoers dates back ten years ago when he sang and played drums with an orchestra in the Colonial theater, is the drummer and one of the featured vocalists in the Lowe orchestra.

The Stables

The Stables, Indiana's newest dance place Is now featuring Dennie Dutton and his orchestra every Saturday and Sunday nights. The idea of The Stables was conceived by its manager, Irl Kepper. While making an extended tomthrough the west, he found a duplicate of The Stables in the mountainous section of California. The next question in his mind was a fitting location for his idea and he has found it situated in a picturesque, wooded spot, fully a city block off the main highway, away from the rumble and din of traffic and located on the NoWesville Road. The Stables is reached by driving out North Meridian street to Fall Creek boulevrrd,* out the boulevard to Noblesville Road, which is route No. 13, then five miles out on route No. 13 to Seventy-eighth street. The interior of The Stables is unique with its log celling, its roomy booths representing stalls, each having a name of a thoroughbred above the booth. Wagon wheels are used for lighting fixtures. The dance floor is constructed of hardwood and is considered (me of the finest in Indiana. Kepper has awarded the contract for the construction of an outside dance floor of hardwood where the patrons of The Stables may dance under the skies to the tunes of Dennie Dutton and his orchestra. Kepper Is also adding a modern and up-to-date kitchen for the purpose of serving chicken dinners In country style." He expects to have it ready by the end of this month.

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1 William Pollard has an Important role in “The Eleventh Commandment,” which opens Sunday night at Keith’s. % —Gladys Coffeld. an Indianapolis girl, Is In charge of the motorboats on the Riverside amusement park lagoon. B_Lee Sims and Ilomay Bailey are the headliners on the third anniversary bill now at the Lyric.

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ITS the female of the species, not the male, who responds, in the main, , to so-called “highbrow” entertainment, according to results in the national movie poll. Women, not men, apparently are the real intellectuals insofar as movie preferences are concerned. This was revealed today in the returns published by the Motion Picture Producers and Distributers of America.

Authors, clubwomen, society leaders, actresses and other feminine leaders unite in voting for biographical, educational, scientific and even classical themes, while mere man seems content with whatever will bring him entertainment and relaxation. The view given by Joe E. Brown, the screen comedian, "I don’t want to come from the theater with more problems than I came in with,” is shared by many prominent men in all walks pf life. George Ade, who declares that "good movie theaters are giving patrons more for their money than they ever received before inside the walls of any playhouse,” states the case for the men. “I like any picture which has entertainment value and does not seriously attempt to set up standards of living, over-emphasize the grosser and more fleshly relations of the sexual relations, insult the understanding or leave a bad taste in the mouth,” the famous humorist asserts. "I like nonsense, if it is sheer nonsense, and not nonsense trying to be a carbon copy of reality. "Melodrama is the basis of all good theater, whether you get it from a talking picture or from living actors moving about on a lighted stage. Melodrama may violate the probabilities and still be acceptable If it deals with emotions and impulses and deeds which reveal the essentials of human nature. Love stories, even of the super-heated variety, are welcome If they do not dissolve into hasheesh dreams of bare bosoms, wet lips and physical abandon. “The discriminating movie fan does not demand sense or reason in a picture if the players perform divertingly and get over their effects by artistry instead of main strength. Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Jimmy Durante and Laurel and Hardy can do no wrong unless they offend that tender organ known as the stomach.” Women, however, continue strong for themes that deal with such problems as war and peace, patriotism, civic righteousness and home and family life. Typical of this feminine vote is the statement of Mrs. Kathleen Norris, well-known novelist, who feels that pictures should represent the real life persons live and the real problems people face. As her own screen favorites she choose3, among other themes, drama depicting spiritual struggle and the current problems of social reform. Cornelia Otis Skinner, the actress, would stress the artistic side of motion pictures, while Nancy Cox McCormack, sculptor and writer, believes that a taste for Instructive films can be built up. Mrs. McCormack, incidentally, laments “too much crooning In both movies and radio.” Films that instruct as well as entertain are the preferences of many

AMUSEMENT PARK BALLOON ASCENSION SUNDAY AFTERNOON I* Come oat and watch the filling of the monster balloon—lt* breath-taking rush into the sky—Nerve-Tingling Parachute Leap* by Daredevil Ethel Pritchett. Fun, Thrills, Happiness at ‘GOOD OLD RIVERSIDE’

the talking screen at the Palace. 4 Elhssa Land! has the leading role In “The Wosuan in Room II,” which Is the anniversary movie feature at the Lyric. 5 Ricardo Cortex in the doctor in “Symphony of Six Million," now at the Indiana.

women leaders. Elizabeth Marbury. member of the Democratic national committee, thinks that at least one such film should be part of every entertainment program. Princess Catherine Radziwlll, society leader, urges that “movies should be used to educate, scientific films teaching the sciences and literary films teaching literature and art.” Mrs. Gustav Ketterer, president of the Philadelphia Federation of Women's clubs, states: “We need more than ever at this time pictures with high ideals and those encouraging true Americanism.” Classic drama and pictures relating to social reform are her favorites. Mrs. Dolly Gann, sister of VicePresident Curtis; Zona Gale, the author; Mrs. William Averell Harriman of New York; Agnes Repplier, the essayist; Mrs. Margaret Sanger, of birth control fame, and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, widow of the steel magnate, are among the many who vote for serious problem plays and inspirational and patriotic themes. Princess Alexandra Kropotkin thinks the screen has greater possibilities than the theater, which must "conform to Aristotelian laws, but discards comedy, saying its “wise ‘cracks are dull cracks.” Viscountess Byng of Vlmy, wife of the great British war leader, votes for classical drama and tragedy among her other preferences on the screen, and Mrs. Conde Nast, wife of the New York publisher, urges patriotic films with stirring music and marches, believing that such pictures would do a great deal to lift the spirit of depression and show what a great country we truly live in. Mrs. Julian Street of New York, the former Narcissa Vanderlip, however, strikes another note. She says: “I believe that most people go to see the stars as.l* do. The plays don't count so long as the favorites are attractively presented.” And Emily Post, the etiquette authority, also admits: “I care much more about the plays and how presented than for the type of theme.”

At Colonial

Completing engagements zn Louisville, Dayton, Columbus and other cities, Virginia Lee, billed as “Burlesque's Sweet Sensation,” comes to the Colonial for the week commencing with the midnight performance tonight. She will remain for another week offering an entire new line of song and dance numbers. The week also sees the return of Leo H. Burke, as producer of the Colonial attractions. His first attraction is “New York SpeciaL”

Civic to Present a Comedy Last Play of Season Will Be ‘lmportance of Being Earnest/ The perennially popular Oscar Wilde comedy, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” is to be revived as the last play of the current Civic theater season beginning next Saturday, May 21; “The Importance of Being Earnest” is social satire done with a light and flippant touch and Is the outstanding survival of the comedies of the nineteenth century. According to most commentators, it is the greatest of Oscar Wilde’s plays. It is said that no other play except those of Shakespeare and Sheridan has so well endured through repeated revivals as has this one which had a full season on Broadway as recently as five years ago and has subsequently been done by countless Civic theaters throughout the land. The local playhouse has called upon the outstanding players of this and the previous season for the purpose of giving the play an “all-star” production. The cast includes Katharine Pantzer, Lois Graham and Margaret Winslow, each of whom has had the lead in an important play. Hale Mac Keen, Reginald Garstang, David Milligan and Arthur Beriault, four outstanding men of the company, will play opposite the above mentioned ladies, while Mary Sinclair and Blair Taylor complete the cast. “The Importance of Being Earnest” will be done in the costumes of the'gay nineties and with settings appropriate to the period, thus giving a reminiscent flavor to the performance for the older patrons who are able to remember the exaggerations of dress, decoration and speech of the mauve decade. Ramon Plays Piano Ramon Novarro has a piano in his drawing room at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, to practice his singing. Lionel Barrymore has one In the adjoining building to compose music. When they’re both going, harmony fills the air-nnd employes are beginning to call the vicinity "Tin Pan Alley.”

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Frances Dale, Philip Brandon and Idabelle Arnold Have the Leads in ‘The Eleventh Commandment/ Opening at Keith’s Sunda/Night. THE Lyric’a third birthday party gets under way today and the anniversary celebration lx scheduled to continue for one week. Just three years ago today this week, the new management of the Lyric took control of the theater. So as a gesture of appreciation for the good will and patronage local theatergoers have given them, the Lyric announces eight Instead of six acts of KRO vaudeville on the stage this week. Lee Sims and Homay Bailey, radio entertainers, headline the bill. The new Fox movietone screen version of Max Martin's stage play, "The Woman in Room 13," will be the screen feature. Elissa Landi.

Neil Hamilton. Myma Loy, Ralph Bellamy and Gilbert Roland are the principal players in the production which Henry King directed. Lee Sims and his partner in melody. lioroay Bailey, hare been heard four times each week for the past year over the air. In their stage appearance here, Sims and Bailey present a fifteenminute program of music and song. Mike Ames, who hails from the University of Michigan, brings his new Idea of characterizations of feminine type*. Smith and Hutchinx, standard man and woman comedy team, are billed as “The Funny Bone Comics.” Orville Stamm and his partner, Rita Darnell, are said to be “vaudeville's perfectly formed couple” and are offering, with the aid of Miss Comlelle Brinstad. songs, dances and athletic stunts. Buddy Lake, comedian of the modern school, assisted by Miss Donna Hayes and “Tiny" Harris, is to give his conception of a fellow who doesn't care as long as his audiences laugh. The Six Franklins offer their new revue. Rio, Smith and Adams, three young men, blend music and humor In their specialty. Lya and Wolf, European Iron jaw and web entertainers, complete the bill.

NEW MELODRAMA TO OPEN AT KEITH’S "The Eleventh Commandment,” Prances Nordstrom's dramatic success which created a furor among theater-goer* in New York, and ran for a year to crowded houses at the Lyceum theater in London, will be the offering of the Berkell Players at Keith's next week, commencing Sunday night. A further testimonial of it* worth Is also indicated by the fact that it was chosen ax the Drama week attraction in Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia and other of the larger cities throughout the United States and Canada. According to the playwright, "The Eleventh Commandment” is one which, though unwritten, plays a vital part in the lives of countless men and women, and the transgression of Its tenets likewise affects the lives of countless more. “The Eleventh Commandment” is in a prologue and three acts. Due to the nature and importance of the prologue Charles Berkell announces that late-comers will not be seated until it is over. The story has to do with the affairs of beautiful Nancy Durant, wedded early In life to a weakling, who commits suicide when faced with disgrace and financial disaster, and Vere Hamilton, an unscrupulous millionaire whose trickery, deceit, assumed love and Intrigues Involve a number of persons who figure in the unique plot. Cast Includes Prances Dale, Philip Brandon, Idabelle Arnold, May Rey, William Pollard, Milton Byron, Mildred Hastings, Boy Pay and others of the company. He Started as a Lawyer Leo McCarey, directing Marie Dressier in “Prosperity,’ practiced law before he became a picture director. He first became interested In pictures when he had a screen actor for a client in a lawsuit.

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Phone ffJL JI IJ B''ey M *2 I | 1 Ml ,2 s 7217 111 sr STARTING SUNDAY NIGHT AT 8:10 BERKELL PLAYERS nil FRANCES DALE. PHILIP BRANDON AND AN AUGUMENTED COMPANY In the New York and London Dramatic Trivmph “THE ELEVENTH COMMANDMENT” Romance, Mystery, Thrill*, Action and Comedy All Masterfully Blended in a Flay That Has Been the Talk of Two Continents! Pi a act J owing to the nature and importance or rivaav the prologue in this vivid drama, lateHBID COMERS WILL NOT BE SEATED TILL IT IS OVER. RIGHT —75c —50c —35c MATS.-50c-35*-25c WEEK MAY 22 “THE GOOD FAIRY*

.MAY 14, 1932

On the Roof

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Louie Lowe

The orchestra that is now furnishing the music xt the Indiana ballroom Is Louie Lowe's organization. Polly Signs a Picture Polly Moran knows her autographs. On the “Prosperity” *e* the other day she was asked to autograph a photograph to Mayor James Walker of New York, whom she has known for some twenty years. So she signed It “Miss America of 1880.”

AMUSEMENTS [^StartsTDOAY^ Ws say "Thank You’’ Tndianapolla arid all Indiana (or your good will and patronage during tha laat Ihree yean with the greatest program tvar presented In any theatre. uJib 1 Romance, thrills, drama and action in M W the year’s most exW citing mystery play. 1 With I Elissa Landi Myrna A. Bellamy J} i < ■k Gilbert Roland A