Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 51, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 July 1932 — Page 5

JULY 9, 1932

GUY KIBBEE IS A DUMB CANDIDATE IN ‘THE DARK HORSE’

Helen Twelvetrees and Robert Young Are Featured in ‘Unashamed,’ New Thriller Bayard Veiller, Now at the Palace. POKINO fun at political campaign*, making comedians of gubernatorial candidates, and making heroes out of super-press agents provides the entertainment in ‘ The Dark Horse.’’ the screen’s first satire on the pre-election madnesses of this presidential year. ' The Dark Horse" which opened Friday at the Indiana, was written by a Washington politician, who remained anonymous. Warren William and a hast of other performers have the principal roles in ‘ The Dark Horse." William portrays a veteran at managing political campaigns. He enters the story when called upon to serve as press agent de luxe in an effort to elect as Governor an obscure dele-

gate who has been nominated after a deadlock at the state convention. The candidate is so dumb that the outlook seems hopeless. However, tne resourceful manager makes a public and popular figure out of him, even capitalizing on his dumbness by making him appeal to the masses as "a man of the people.” "The Dark Horse” contains some hilarious scenes as the candidate is guided through such publicity ventures as kissing babies, going trout fishing, joining tribes, pinning blue ribbons on prize bulls at fairs, and resting at Rapidan. Minor romantic notes and domestic intrigue are complicating features of the film’s story. Failure of the campaign manager to pay alimony due his ex-wife menaces his plans for a time, but a solution is forthcoming at the climax. Besides Warren William, the cast includes Bette Davis, Vivienne Osborne. Guy Kibbee in the title role as the candidatei, Frank McHugh. Sam Hardy. Robert Warwick and Charles Sellon. Alfred Green, maker of "Union Depot,” directed "The Dark Horse.” Two former newspaper reporters, Courtenay Terrett and Joseph Jackson, adapted the anonymous story to the screen. A news reel and short films complete the Indiana’s program. a a a "UNASHAMED” IS NOW AT PALACE Foibles of modern youth, infatuation versus reality, and suspense to the nth degree, figure in "Unashamed,” in which Bayard Veiller, famous author of "The Trial of Mary L'tgan” and "The Thirteenth Chair,” has created another thriller for the screen. The new' Mctro-Goldwyn-Mayei picture opened Friday at Loewis Palace. The heroine is a millionaire’s daughter, imbued with the modern youth’s idea of "freedom.” She is infatuated with a fortune hunter. When their marriage is forbidden, the two court disgrace, trying to force consent. The brother, learning that his sister has been ruined, kills the lover and faces trial w r ith sealed lips to protect her reputation. The girl must choose—her reputation or her brother's life. Out of this is woven an amazing bit of dramatic writing. Helen Twelvetrees plays the leading role. Robert Young is the brother, while the fortune-hunting lover is j played by Monroe Owsley. Jean Hersholt is the old German grdber and Lewis Stone and John j Milpan battle as opposing attorneys in the trial scene. Robert Warwich plays the father and Gertrude Michal is the brother’s sweetheart. Features comprising the balance of the program include Thelma Todd and Zasu Pitts in their newest comedy riot, "The Old Bull,” a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer fisherman's paradise subject, "Color Scales.” and the latest issue of the Hearst Metrotone New's. a a a SMART FARCE IS AT THE APOLLO For ages, June brides have been the kindly receivers of many jokes, but in "Bachelor's Affairs,” the rollicking comedy appearing currently at the Apollo theater, the bridegroom stands the brunt. This role is characterized by Adolphe Menjou. whose comedy work equals, if it does not excel, anything this distinguished actor has accomplished in many months. As the middle-aged and wealthy bachelor who finds himself wed to a vivacious flapper and as good as married to her more sophisticated sister, he enjoys a part in w'hich he is thought to rise to new' heights of rich comedy. Menjou is supported by Minna Gombell, who appears as the mercenary sister engineering the romance and one of the major contributors to the merry making. Joan Marsh is seen in the role of the youthful wife, who sets her aged husband such a sizzling pace that he is forced to take a rest cure. Allan Dinehart portrays the business partner of the unhappy bride-

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groom and also assists in his attempt to get rid of his youthful wife and her wise-cracking, moneymad sister. All in all, it is reputed to be great fun. Others appearing in the cast are Herbert Mundin, Arthur Pierson, Irene Purcell and Don Alvarado. Alfred L. Werker directed from an adaptation made from James Forbes’ successful stage hit. Short subjects appearing on the program are Ripley's "Believe It or Not,” Movietone News, Van Dine’s "Pullman Murder Mystery” and Babe Ruth in "Just Pals.” a a a OAKIE IS FEATURED AT CIRCLE Currently showing at the Circle theater is Paramount’s Olympiad farce, "Million Dollar Legs," said to be one of the most insanely funny pictures to be filmed this season. This new comedy production is reported to reach a high pinnacle of sheer nonsensical buffoonery as its rather thin story thread is unfolded, more-or-less following the Marx brothers style of gag, slapstick and pantomime. The story of "Million Dollar Legs” is laid in the mythical Republic of Klopstokia, where every girl goes by the name of Angela, and all men, George; where it is a jail offense not to kiss a pretty girl; where the runners are so fast that they trip over frightened rabbits and have to hurdle fleeing deer; where the women are so beautiful that all the men find it totally impossible to keep their minds on their work—except the president, who is a woman-hater. Jack Oakie, as the “clown prince,” is the man who leads Klopstokia to a thrilling victory in the Olympics. To W. c. Fields, Andy Clyde, Ben Turpin, Hank Mann, George Barbier, Hugh Herbert and little Dickie Moore—all tried and true farceurs—has been entrusted the rest of the comedy. Such beauties as Lyda Roberti, Susan Fleming, Geneva Mitchell and Nadine Dore cheer on the noble athletes— and how! Edw'ard Cline whose comedy experience dates back to the days of the old Keystone Kops, directed "Million Dollar Legs.” Augmenting the Circle’s program are several short reels and a current Paramount sound news.

Huggins to Try New Air Stunt Woman, Blindfolded, Will Jump From Balloon Sunday. Securely blindfolded and with her wrists shackled togethfr with a pail- of police handcuffs. Edna Huggins will ascend suspended from a balloon at Riverside amusement park Sunday afternoon, it is announced. After leaving the ground, the fair aerial performer will attempt to free herself, remove the blindfold and then descend to earth in successive parachute leaps. Miss Huggins, who has appeared in vaudeville in various “escape” acts, is confident she will be able to remove the handcuffs in time to open her parachutes. In fact, it is generally conceded, she will just naturally have to. In the event she is successful in the escape Sunday afternoon. Miss Huggins proposes to ascend confined in a strait-jacket in the near future, but Riverside officials are not yet agreed as to the advisability of permitting her to take the risk. Before another week has passed. Riverside will have swung into its summer picnic season, with a score of large outings scheduled. Next Friday will occur the big fun carnival of the Indianapolis Street Railway Company, when the utility will act as host to all patrons of its street cars and busses. A red letter day for Times carriers comes on Wednesday, the 27th, when the hustling little merchants who distribute The Times throughout the city will be the guests of The Times and the Riverside management for a big day of free rides and “eats.'’ A number of the largest business and industrial concerns in the city have engaged the park for outings during July and August, it is announced.

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1— Jack Oakie is one of the four leading funmakers in “Million Dollar Legs,” now at the Circle. 2 Robert Young is one of the leading actors in “Unashamed,” now on the Palace screen. 3 Warren William, the wise-cracking campaign manager in “The

Circus to Be in City One Day Stars of Sawdust Ring Travel in Style on Train. Kings and queens of the circus don't mind life on the road nowadays. Traveling with a giant organization like Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey combined, that boasts four long trains of extra length steel railroad cars, is a far cry from the little w'agon show that bumped its way over the rough country roads a quarter of a century ago. New comforts and added conveniences have been introduced with each succeeding year. The stars of the sawdust world do not envy the railroad president his palatial private car. They almost pity the average mortal who is forced to ride in an ordinary Pullman. As the performers spend a considerable portion of their time on the circus trains, these special cars are fitted ,up to their individual tastes. The stars have compartments or suites, which include brass bedsteads and bathtubs or showers. Behind the scenes on the circus lot the leading performers are likewise favored. If one is lucky enough to be ushered behind the mysterious red curtain, he will see almost a dozen gayly-decorated little tents, or “tops” as the circus people call them. These are the private dressing and rest rooms of the stars. Among the most artistic and, at the same time comfortable of these private tents are those occupied by the famous Condona family, the Wallenda troupe and the Bradnas. The tents contain w r ardrobe, trunks, a dressing table and chairs. Dainty cretonne covering gives the boudoir touch so dear to the feminine heart. Under the marquees in front are steamer chairs and hammocks, where the artists rest after thenstrenuous performances. The big circus with its scores of new acts and features and its congress of more than 800 performers, including the stars with their private dressing “tops,” will exhibit in Indianapolis Thursday, July 21. Performances will be given at 2 and 8 p. m., the doors opening an hour earlier to permit leisurely inspection of the mammoth menagerie.

Midget Train Is at Park

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Here is a view of the “Funland Limited,” the miniature passenger train at Riverside amusement park, ready to depart from the depot on a joyride around the resort. , Loaded to the guards with happy youngsters and whistle tooting

and bell ringing, the tiny train is a center of attraction at Riverside these days.

YANTIS CASTLE BARN Presents Dennie Dutton and His 11-BAND—II Every Nite Except Monday

RIVERSIDE SUNDAY AFTERNOON HANDCUFFED AND BLINDFOLDED! NERVY EDNA HIGGINS MI EE ASCEND TO THE SKY IN THE RIVERSIDE BALLOON AND EEAF TO EARTH IN TINY PARACHUTES ADMISSION is ALWAYS ‘ GOOD OLD RIVERSIDE"

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Maureen O’Sullivan and Tom Brown

Here are the two sweethearts. Maureen O’Sullivan and Tom Brown, in "Fast Companions,” a race track drama which opens at the Lyric today. On Monday, the boy and girl carriers of The Indianapolis Times will see this picture as well as the entire vaudeville show. The carriers will meet at The Times at 10:15 a. m. and will march under police escort to the Lyric Monday.

TONIGHTS ...... PRtJE NTATIONS at your NEI&HORHOOD THEATER/

NORTH SIDE yßßpSpj&PrpgPß Noble at Mass. Are. ■ üßDouble Feature Walter Huston “LAW AND ORDER” Ben Lyon in ‘‘BIG TIMER” Sun.—Tom Mix in ‘‘DESTRY RIDES AGAIN” and “LOVE AFFAIR” flpnßVTcrs Ta,bot •* 22nd st> HgpjßHH w. "THE STRUGGLE” Sun.—Double Feature—Edmund Lowe and Evelyn Arent in "ATTORNEY FOR THE DEFENSE” Wheeler-Woolscv in CRAZY” WEST SIDE Wash. * Belmont IB Double Feature Conwav Tearle In "MORALS FOR WOMEN" Tom Keene in "SADDLE BUSTER" Sundav —Double Feature—Ramond Navarro and Madge Evans in "HI'DDLE". Edmund Lowe and Evelyn Brent in "ATTORNEY FOR THE DEFENSE” PRINCESS THEATER West Tenth at Holmes Ave. Double Feature Elissa Landi in “WOMEN IN ROOM IS,” and “GALLOPING THREE” Sunday, Ramon Navarro, Madge Evans in “HUDDLE” .... Serial—Comedy—News Reel

Dark Horse," now at the Indiana. 4 Here is a scene from the racing drama, “Fast Companions,” now at the Lyric. 5 Adolphe Menjou has a time trying to be young in “Bachelor’s Affairs," on the Apollo screen.

The World’s Worst Cocktail The world’s worst cocktail was mixed by Buster Keaton during a comedy scene with Thelma Todd in “Speak Easily,” his new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer feature. Twelve different kinds of “liquor” were blended together with the juice of six lemons to make the concoction. Ice tea, water and several varieties of soda were used for the “hard drinks.”

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Today—The Biggest and Best Show Treat in Town! I Paramount’s Hilarious Comedy Feature “Million Dollar Legs” IH ith Jack Oakie and a Dozen Other Comedy Stars! MARIE DRESSLER I Laugh Riot—“ The Adagio Dancer’s Big Feat” EDGAR KENNEDY 12t Minutes of Roars! Mickey Mouse and Others’ CIRCLE 25c till G p. nt.—3sc after 6 p. m. Children, 10c—Park Free!

She had to choose between the love of a brother who killed for her honor . . , and that of the man who broke her heart! Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s stirring shock drama. UiiashameD STARRING HELEN TWELVETREES ROBERT LEWIS MONROE , YOUNG STONE OWSLEY STARTING NEXT FRIDAY “WASHINGTON MASQUERADE” with LIONEL BARRYMORE and KAREN MOBLEY

Left—Babe Harris is a member of the burlesque cast which is now playing at the Colonial. Right—Charles Withers and Ruth De Wolfe are shown having some Main Street conversation in “Withers’ Op’ry” now the feature on Lyric stage.

Park Has Polo Game in Water Hal Bailey’s Orchestra Is Playing Nightly in Gardens. Broad Ripple’s mammoth swimming pool will be the cool spot and center of attraction for patrons who visit the park Sunday. A diving exhibition by members of the life-saving staff, and a water polo game between Longacre and the Ripple Huskies is on the afternoon program. The Broad Ripple team has won five games and lost one in this newly inaugurated sport, and have a great following of fans who support them. The swimming pool at Ripple has enjoyed an unusually good season s6 far this year. The new sun-tan equipment and sand beach is a popular attraction for night swimmers who do not have the opportunity to swim in the health-giving sun rays of the daytime. The picnic grove at the park will be open during the day and night, and offers an ideal spot for a spread under the trees. Tables, ovens for baking, and cold water are furnished by the park. Amusement rides and concessions will also be in operation throughout the day.

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Charles Withers, Howard Kanex and Jane K nzelton Are Featured on New Variety Bill Opening Today for Week at Lyric. THE Lyric is featuring for seven days, starting today. "Laugh Week.** and for this sDecial occasion they have booked an all-comedy show on both stage and screen. Charles Withers and h;s traditional "Withers' Op'ry" sketch headlines the vaudeville bill of six RKO acts. The screen holds "Fast Companions." r new Universal release, with Tom Brown, Maureen O'Sullivan and large supporting cast. Ever see Charlie Withers? Perhaps many have when visiting B F. Keith’s in the old days. He is rated as the funniest impersonator of “rube” characters in the world.

"Withers’ Op'ry” is a travesty on the old-time variety shows. It depicts the operation of the ancient variety show from the humorous placards on the exterior, the blatant antics of the rural orchestra, the presenting of the various acts, the working of the crude stage effects and the mishaps that befall the provincial manager. Withers, as the bewhiskered man- i ager, is in evidence throughout, officiating in every position from band leader to property man. A car lead of trick scenery, effects and contraptions of various descriptions are carried by the "Withers* Op'ry" troupe, which includes. besides Charles Withers, six other able entertainers. Among the other five RKO vaudeville acts on this stage bill are Howard Kane and Jane Hazelton.’ offering a rapid succession of songs and quips. Next in mention are James Burroughs and Donald Burke. Burroughs has been a featured tenor for NBC on the Pacific coast for five years. He was an artist on the first coast-to-coast hookup ever attempted by NBC. and he and Elsie Janis were the Pacific coast's only representatives in the first international hookup. He has also been in many musical shows, including the original New York production of "Blossom Time.” Pictures also claim this singer, for he has appeared in the earlier musical screen productions "Broadway Melody,” “Puttin’ on the Ritz” and

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AT present there is no definite indication that the American Theater Society, brought into existence by the merger of the New York Theater Guild and the Dramatic League, will give Indianapolis a subscribed and guaranteed season.

Some weeks ago, I was hopeful that Indianapolis w r ould be treated the same as Cincinnati, 0., but that city had the right to inherit the shows of the new society, because it has always subscribed to the Guild and League plays. Under the business management of Frederick Donaghey, the taking of subscriptions in Chicago will start Aug. 2. Nelson Trowbridge, manager of the Shubert theater in Cincinnati, states that the subscribed season in his theater will open Oct. 26 with “Cynara” with Philip Merivale and Sir Guy Standing. Indianapolis is going to miss the pick of the season plays if something doesn’t happen. What is wrong? Why can’t we get a chance to subscribe for the season? Charles Collins in The Chicago Tribune has this to say: The new American Theater society, born of a union between the Theater Guild of New York and the Dramatic League of Chicago, issued its first announcement of clans for the accroaching season yesterday. It revealed the fact that neither the Harris, scene of the Dramatic League's programs, nor the Blackstone. which has flown the Theater Guild’s banner, will be its headauarters. The Erlanger will be the theater in which the merged subscription audiences will assemble. There will be a reduction in ticket prices both for the season buyers and the over-the-counter customers. The box office scale, says the announcement, will be “appreciably lower” than those maintained during the last season by the Guild and the League. The schedule will be arranged to give each clay on the society’s program a three week's engagement in Chicago. This follows the Guild’s custom and differs from that of the League which favored bookings of four weeks. The first clay to be offered will be “Cynara.” by H. M. Harwood, with Philip Merivale in the leading role, supported by Sir Guy Standing and the complete New York cast, which had a run of forty weeks on Broadway. The premiere will take place Oct. 3. The second play will be Robert E. Sherwood’s “Reunion in Vienna,” with Alfred Lunt and Lvnn Fontanne leading the Theater Guild’s original This production recently ended a long run in New York. Other nlavs promised are “Autumn Crocus.” a year long hit in London, and “Another Language.” by Rose Franken. The former play, written by a young novelist who uses the pen name of C. L. An-

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"Hollywood Revue.” Donald Burke, his partner, has been recognized on the RKO circuit as a single for many years, and since making his home on the west coast he has been very much in demand for radio broadcasting. The Six Avalons combine sinking, dancing and acrobatics in their offering called "A Thrill a Second.” Raymond and Ann. proteges of the late Great Lester, have a modern ventriloquial offering in which they use a twentieth century dirigible for a setting. Rognan and Trigger promise a number of thrills and laughs on the opening position of the stage bill, with their knock-a-bout comedy gymnastics. Besides Tom Brown, anew screen discovery, who visited Indianapolis some weeks ago while filming scenes for “Brown of Culver.” the cast of "Fast Companions” includes James Gleason, Maureen O'Sullivan, little Mickey Rooney and Andy Devine. The story concerns the reformation of a crooked jockey, who has always made his livelihood framing races and gyping the villagers at small town meets, by an ironic twist in the friendship that he forms with a youngster whose knowledge of race-track tactics almost equals the jockey's. The picture, for the most part, is said to have been filmed in Caliente, famous southern California resort, and also that it includes some of the most exciting horse racing ever shown on the sound screen.

thonv, will have In its leading: role an Anglo-Bohemian actor named Prancia Lederer who has been highly acclaimed bv London critics for his performance in this comedv. “Another Language.” which was a surprise hit in New York last soring, is still running in that citv. Margaret Wycherlv and Glenn Anders are prominent In the cast. Altogether five plavs will be offered during the autumn and early winter. Perhaps others will follow, for the society's announcement states: "The new season will bring no disappointments so far as Chicago is concerned, for we shall have the co-operation of the Messrs. Shubert. the Erlanger enterprises, and a number of unttached producers, including Gilbert Miller, Reed and McGowan, Arthur Hopkins. Sam H. Harris. John. Golden. Brock Pemberton, and Eva Le Gallienne.” The business headouarters of the American Theater society is at 121 North Clark street. Registration of former subscribers to the Theater Guild and the Dramatic League will begin- today. Subscription books will be opened for the* general public Aug. 2. Frederick Donaghev is the resident manager. Gets Special Wedding Ring Helen Barclay, who recently signed a long-term contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, has a wedding ring specially designed by her famous artist husband, McClelland Barclay. It is platinum engraved with minute pine trees and a rippling lake, representing the scene of their courtship and marriage, the Maine woods. A Real Technical Problem The hoofbeats of a huge bull provided a technical problem for sound engineers during a comedy scene in "Speak Easily,” Buster Keaton's new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer feature. The animal weighed nearly a ton, which made it necessary to insulate the floor with heavy absorbent felt so that dialogue could be heard above his steps.

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