Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 39, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 June 1932 — Page 5

JUNE 25, 1932,

INDIANA THEATER CELEBRATES ITS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

“•Merrily We Go to Hell” Is Striking Screen Play on Week's Bill; Edward Robinson Is Star in Attraction at Circle. candles flicker on the Indiana theater’s birthday cake this week, as a stage and screen presentation is offered to commemorate the anniversary. The modern version of a drinking husband and a patient wife who Anally gives up is presented in “Merrily We Go to Hell,"’ starring Fredric March and Sylvia Sidney. It is the age-old story of a young husband—with a career of writing—who finds drinking and young women, other than his wife, mast interesting. His escapades are tolerated by his wife, who is trying to understand and help him so she will not prove a burden to his writing career.

But the steady dripping finally wears away the stone, and she leaves, returning to her home. Then come the efforts of husband to see wife. Husband fails. But he finally snaps out of his erring ways, realizing how much he needs his wife. The picture is adapted from the Cleo Lucas novel, “I, Jerry, Take Thee, Joan.” The stage presentation of the anniversary program centers the spotlight on the personal appearance of Reri, star of the motion picture, "Tabu,” and also of this year’s Ziegfeld Follies. Brought from the mysterious palm-treed islands, Reri portrays her native dances. The film Tabu" is being shown at 10 a. m. and 5:30 p. m. daily as an added feature. Another headliner ol the stage is Bernardo De Pace, wizard of the mandolin, who is assisted by Celine Lcscar. Other stage features are Gresham and Blake, billed as "Hokomedy”; Park and Clifford, "Rhythm Athletes”, and Gus Elmore, assisted by Lloyd R. Miller. Dcssa Byrd takes a principal part in the program with the organ presentation, "Milestones of Melody.” Frank Nusbaum is tenor soloist and Vaughn Gayman is announcer. Ed Resener is conducting the pit orchestra. tt t> tt ROBINSON IS STAR IN CIRCLE THEATER OFFERING Edward G. Robinson, whose name is the movie fan's byword for the gangster and criminal, has changed. This week he’s appearing at the Circle in an entirely different role and one which, producers say, proves his screen ability. This time, as he takes the lead in “Two Seconds,” Robinson is just plain John Allen, a toiling iron worker who becomes a victim of circumstances. The story weaves around the iron worker's wife's detours from the straight and narrow. She had gotten her husband in that notorious “easiest way.” Then she flaunted her charms for other men, stripping John Allen of his honor and decency. He has been double-crossed in love. But John Allen regains his footing in life within two seconds, when realization and action combine. The bill is completed with Frank McHugh in "Pete Burke, Reporter,” a comedy, and other short reels. tt tt n “DOOMED BATTALION C ARRIES THRILLS Horrors of war for two years on the Austro-Italian front, above the clouds in the Alps, are presented vividly this week in "The Doomed Battalion” on the Apollo screen. Majority of the film was made in the Alps and one of the tremendous punches in the picture is the charge of regiments on skiis seventy miles an hour down the mountainside. The situation is based on one of the most dramatic events of the World war, when the two armies were deadlocked month after month. Severe cold, snow slides, disease and hunger killed as many fighters as bullets. In the story is woven the plot of a man who is torn between love of country and of home. And, of course, there is another man. Luis Trenker, who wrote the book, and Tala Birell, hailed as the latest screen find, carry the leading roles. a tt tt C OMEBACK PICTURES ARE SCORING HIT AT PALACE The pictures Indianapolis asked for have been returned to the Palace screen. The June revival week opened with Joan Crawford and Clark Gable playing in "Possessed,” that story of a certain type of love in the big city and luxurious apartments. The final showings are today. That sensational w f ar story, “Hell Divers,” is the second offering on the comeback program, with Wallace Bcerv and Gable starring. It wall be shown Sunday and Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday the Palace offers Marie Dressier and Norma Shearer in "Let Us Be Gay.” The final revival picture presents Helen Hayes and Lewis Stone in "The Sin of Madelon Claudet.” This picture is to be shown Thursday only.

Marshall Added to Cast

Tully Marshall has been added to the cast of “After All," now in production. Others in the cast of this picturization of the John Van Druten stage play of the same name are Margaret Perry, Robert Young, Lewis Stonp, Laura Hope Crews, Donald Cook. Jean Hersholt, Kathryn Crawford. Mitchell Lewis and Myrna Loy. Charles Brabin is directing.

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Ponies Will Cavort at Riverside In response to hundreds of requests, the herd of Shetland baby colts will return to Riverside amusement park as one of the free attractions this week-end. These toy horses, ranging in age from 2 weeks to 2 months, were inspected by thousands of park patrons last Sunday as, with their mothers, they were shown in a corral in the center of the park. Smallest of the quintet, appropriately named Tiny, weighed just thirty-two pounds last Sunday, and resembles, according to a juvenile vistor, a "live hobby horse.” Edna Huggins, who last Sunday ascended to a dizzy height with the Riverside balloon and dropped just a few feet from the park’s main entrance on Thirtieth street, again will furnish the aerial thrills. Miss Huggins will carry aloft a score of small balloons, to ecah of which will be attached certificates calling for a package of free tickets good on Riverside rides and other fun devices. Free admission to the park at all times, free attractions for the entertainment of visitors, free checking of baskets or other parcels and many acres of free parking space for auomobiles, combined with the big free playground for children, have made Riverside a mecca for picnic parties this season, and the shady grove in the center of the park, equipped with tables and benches, is always available without charge.

Music Events

Pupils of Mrs. Naomi Gray who will give a piano recital Wednesdaynight in Cropsey auditorium, Central library, are: Flora Dee in, Lorene Shul. Peggv Sellmer, Jean Pedigo, Martha Huston, keith Miller. Charles Pedigo, Iva Mae Tmler, Dorothy Brown, Margaret Ashley, Robert Williams, Wilma Ashley, Bobby Bevis, Virgjoia James, Charlene" StefTan, Roberta Ehlers. Edith Seitz, Juanita Caldwell, Belt)’. Dalvlitrom. Frances Peterman, Betty Baker, Robert Miller. Evlyn Stine. Rose Ellen Gray, Juanita King-, Esther Eagan, Eleanor Grepp and Betty Ramsey. Following pupils of Kathryn Budenz will appear in a piano recital Friday night, July 1, at St. Catherine's hall: Dorothv Arnold, Nary Lois Allee. Clara Oanus. Edna Brink. Mary Catherine Bitzler. Betty Bishop. William Buckley. Donald Bowleo, Mary Ruth. France arid Henry Joseph Budenz, Jane and Mildred Coshow, Mary Donnelly. Nancy Drummond, Mildred Fisher. Philip Featherstone, Harry Hedderick. Robert Higgins. Marie Haynes, Claris Hitch. Clarence Hale, John Logan, Laverne Morical. Lucille Mowwe, Alice May and Mary Laverne Miller. Imogene McKenzie; Harriet Neu. Joseph Pottage. Mar.iorte and Ethel Schock. Annetta and My’■on Seulan. Phyllis Silcott. Helen Toohey. Mar ha White. Wi'ma Williams, Estelle Williamson and Donald Wagener. Asther Is In Big Cast Nils Asther, playing the Russian nobleman with Joan Crawford in "Letty Lynton,” at the Metro-Goldwyn-Maycr studios, has a role he’s perfectly at home in. He lived in Russia for several years, appearing on the stage and in pictures there. Incidentally, one of his first big roles in America was as the Russian prince in “The Cossacks.” Clarence Brown, directing “Letty Lynton,” "discovered” him for the "Cossacks” role.

Love Detours

Joan Crawford In final showings today, Joan Crawford and Clark Gable portray their amorous detours in “Possessed" on the screen at the Palace as part of the revival weelt program.

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WHY WERE YOU BORN? CLARENCE HARROW'S THE MYSTERY OF LIFE’ Our First Talking Picture >TART* I ’ S xt 0 t N . , t STARTS MONDAY COLONIAL MONDAY

MUTUAL BURLESQUE STAGE SHOWS -- JENNIE REESE Faster Than Light’n and BEAUTIFUL “SUNYA” THE MODERN VENUS WITH EARTH’S MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRLS Special Summer Prices, Mats. s £ats 25c and 40c SEE OUR MIDNIGHT SHOW SATURDAY NITE

l_Wallace Beery looks mean in “Hell Divers.” Sunday and Monday at the Palace as part of revival week. 2 Edward G. Robinson contemplates the future in “Two Seconds,” being shown at the Circle. 3 Whoever is the target for the swing of Luis Trenker is lost. He ap-

Cast and Miscast

BY ROBERT GARLAND NEW YORK, June 25.—Ever since the season of 1919-1920—those were the days of John Drinkwater’s “Abraham Lincoln," Eugene O'Neill's "Beyond the Horizon,” St. John Ervines "Jane Clegg” and, holding over from the previous season. Sem Bench's "The Jest’ with the brothers Barrymore—Burns Mantle has been the official selector of the ten best plays as well as the editor of “The Yea* - Book of the Drama in America. ” And now that Mr. Mantle has gotten around to selecting the ten best plays of 1931-1932, the season may be said to have come officially to an end. Looking at Mr. Mantle’s list, it was a season of which the American drama might well be proud. Any season that can produce an

Burns Mantle's Ten Best Plays of 1031-32 Season 1— "Os Thee I Sing” by Geerse S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind. with music by Geocge Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. 2 "Mourning Becomes Electra" by Eugene O'Neill. 3 "Reunion in Vienna" by Robert Sherwood. 4 "The House of Connelly" by Paul Green. 5 "The Animal Kingdom" bv Philip Barry. 6 "The Left Bank" by Elmer Rice. 7 "Another Language" by Rose Franken. 8 — "Brief Moment" by S. N. Behrman. 9 "The Devil Passes" by Benn W. Levy. 10—"Cynnra" by H. M. Harwood and R. F. Gore-Browne.

Telegram. Mr. Garland agrees with seven of my ten, but would substitute Elmer Rice's Counsellor-at-Law,’ Maxwell Anderson's ‘Night Over Taos’ and Dennis Johnston's ‘The Moon in the Yellow River’ for ‘The Left Bank, ’Brief Moment’ and ‘The Devil Passes.’ ” But in Mr. Mantles opinion. "Night Over Taos" and "The Moon in the Ye’low River” were literary drama of fine quality and "Counsellcr-at-Law” was a more popular play than the same author’s "The Left Bank.” But America's official ten-best-play picker does not believe that, singly or collectively they were as significant and representative—representatives of what. Burns?—as the three he has favored.

Margaret Learns Her Trade Margaret Perry, New York stage star making her screen debut in "After All," at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, wants to know all about her new vocation. She won't let the make-up department apply her screen make-up, but does it herself with the make-up expert directing the job, and always explaining- the reason for every color or shade. She's already learned

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"Os Thee I Sing,” a “Mourning Becomes Electra,” a "The House of Connelly” and an “Another Language” is most certainly no season of which to be ashamed. Anyway, Mr. Mantle’s list takes in the Kaufman-Ryskind-Gershwin musical satire, the Eugene O'Neill Americanization of the Electra legend, the P2ul Green tragedy cf the old south and the Rose Franken comedy which is still running at the Booth. It also includes "Reunion in Vienna,” by Robert Sherwood. "The Animal Kingdom” by Philip Barry, “The Left Bank” by Elmer Rice, “Brief Moments” by S. N. Behrman, "The Devil Passes” by Benn W. Levy and ‘ Cynara” by H. M. Harwood and R. F. Gore-Browne. In his official announcement, Mr. Mantle goes on to say that "the only other completed list of ten plays that I have seen is that selected by the amiable Robert Garland of the World-

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ONLY STAGE SHOW IN TOWN at These LOW PRICES! Today—Tomorrow—This Week—Next 25c Week—Every Week—The Lyric Has ' p' i! m. “The Biggest Money’s Worth Show in 40c Indianapolis”—and Never Are You After Asked to Pay Advanced Prices. You r- Kiiiaiiia Can Depend on This at the Lyric. *| Qc

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pears in “The Doomed Battalion” at the Apollo. 4 One of those serious-minded cops is Robert Armstrong, playing a leading role in “Radio Patrol” at the Lyric. 5 Demure —yet Sylvia Sidney is in the race, as “Merrily W’e Go to Hell” is shown on the Indiana screen.

1— Bernardo De Pace, wizard of the mandolin, is saying it with music to Celine Lescar, who appears on the Indiana stage in the fifth anniversary show this week. 2 The beauty of the South Seas is Reri, Follies queen, also appearing this week at the Indiana. 3 The Hilton sisters, Siamese twins, dance with their boy friends on the Lyric stage this week.

Ford Picnic Feature at Ripple Park Thousands of persons are expected to throng Broad Ripple park Sunday as participants in one of the outstanding programs of the season. The park will play host to the second annual Ford dealers’ picnic. Included on the program will be a water polo game and a bathing beauty contest, at which cash prizes will be awarded winners. A record crowd is expected at the pool. Prizes also will be awarded winners in the dance contest and games to be staged in the picnic grove. Special prices will prevail on all devices, which include the Jiggles and Tumble Bug, opened for the first time this season.

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ART ASSOCIATION IS GIVEN COURT GOWNS Gowns she wore while her husband was American ambassador to Austria, 1899 to 1901, have been presented to the Art Association of Indianapolis by Mrs. Addison Harris. The collection includes a court gown of white satin, three ball gowns, and a dinner dress. In addition, there is a bolero jacket which Mrs. Harris wore over a gray chiffon gown when the corner stone of the John Herron Art Institute was laid in 1892. Slippers and other accessories to match were presented with the collection of gowns.

LAND-O-DANCE F>a< urinir RED DUNCAN’S ORCHESTRA TONITE FREE DANCE Sunday Nile by Reg DuValle 8500 E. Wash., Near Post Road

D-A-N-C-E In New Terrace Gar Jens at the STABLES Noblcsville Road at 78th St. It’s Cool and Comfortable Sat. Nite 50c a Person FREE DANCING SUNDAY NITE Reasonable Prices Prevail

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Siamese Twins Are Headline Attraction on Week’s Bill at Lyric; Juvenile Stars and Famed Tap Dancers Also Are in Spotlight. THE Hilton sistersr—Daisy and Violet—famous Siamese twins, are presenting their singing, dancing, and musical revue as the headline bill this week at the Lyric. Five other RKO vaudeville acts are on the program, along with “Radio Patrol.” the picture presenting Robert Armstrong, Lila Lee, and Russell Hopton. The Hilton sisters, joined together at the hips, present their dances and musical numbers with as much ease as any other sister team. On* of the features of their act is their dancing with their male partners. Daisy and Violet recently were seen here on the screen in the talkie.

• Freaks.” However, they protest the word “freaks.” claiming their abilities are equal to any other normal entertainers. The girls are 24 years old. Geraldine and Joe. juvenile stars, are on the bill with their singing, dancing, and acrobatics. They have appeared throughout the United States and in Europe. Act Is Original Using only their hands and mouths, Cogert and Motto feature their impersonations of musical instruments. They are famous for these impersonations and are said to have been the first to introduce the act. Their program also includes comedy singing and talking bits. Comedy chatter, songs, and a few dance steps mark the bill of Faber and Ford, billed as "Interruptions.” Mae Wynn, one of America’s foremost tap dancers, brings her foursome to the Lyric, presenting diversified dance numbers in three scenes. Cowboy Spins Yarns, Ropes The stage bill is completed with Tex McLeod, “The Scotch Cowboy,” who spins both yarns and ropes. The picture, “Radio Patrol,” Is based on the thrills of real life drama that are to be found on the nightly tour of a police radio cruising squad in the underworld of a big city. The radio patrolling is, at times, secondary to the love of two police officers for the same girl. The one who wins her is the officer whose underworld connections bring on a series of dangerous happenings. Lionel Has a Ford When Lionel Barrymore has time ito read the morning paper before he leaves home, he drives himself to the studio in a rattly Ford coupe. When he is in a mad Barrymore rush, he calls for the chauffeur and I reads the newspaper in peace and | comfort while being driven from i Beverly Hills to Culver City. He is ! now at work in G-M-G’s "Washingj ton Whirlpool.”

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Works Again

John Gilbert will begin w’ork this week in "Downstairs,” his new starring film for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, under direction of Monta Bell. Virginia Bruce, recently placed under contract by Metro-Goldwyn-Maver, will be Gilberts leading lady. Others who have been given part* are Hedda Hopper. Reginald Owens, Olga Baclanova, Bodil Ro6ing and Otto Hoffman. "Downstairs” is adapted from an original story of the same name by Gilbert himself.

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tonights PRESENTATIONS AT YOUR neighorhood THEATER/

NORTH SIDE PPHRVXS9 Talbot at 22n St. IflllAlMNM Barbara Stanwyck la EDNA FERRER’S ’’SO BlG’’ Sunday. Bl| Double Feature, Cheater Morris in ' “COCK OF THE AIR" Phillips Holmes and Walter Huston in “NIGHT COURT" 1 afll 1311.118 and ■■WHMHMIiMI College Jack Holt and Mary Astor In “WHITE SHOULDERS" Sunday, Spencer Traey-Karen Morley la “SCARFACE” Laurel and Hardy Comedy—Novelty Noble at Mm. Ave. Doohlf Lukas la “VICE SQI'AD” BUCK JONES in “HIGH SPEED’* SCNDAY—"SKY BRIDE" “ATTORNEY FOR THE DEFENSE" WEST SIDE ■■■■■U|pa||jf||W~Wash.~ * Belmont Featura “WOMAN IN ROOM 1*” Tim MeCoy in “FIGHTING MARSHAL" Sunday. Bit Double Feature Joan Bennett and Zasn Pitts in “TRIAL OF VIVIENNE WARE" Walter Hasten and Lewis Stone la “NIGHT COURT” PRINCESS THEATRE West Tenth at Holmes Aveaae Double Feature—Joan Bennett In “CARELESS LADY” and "SCARLET BRAND” Cartoon—Comedy Sends v—Douglas Fairbanks Jr. In “ITS TOUGH TO BE FAMOUS?* Serial—Comedy—Neva 800 l