Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 99, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 September 1932 — Page 5

SEPT. 3, 1332

MARION DAVIES TOPS CAST OF ‘BLONDIE OF THE FOLLIES’

Maurice Chevalier's Latest Picture, ‘Love Me Tonight,’ Is Now at the Circle; Will Rogers Is a Business Man With Troubles at the Apollo. NOTHING in Hollywood bring* such widespread rejoicing as the malting of a Aim with a New York background. The reason for this feeling of Jubilation is the vast number of people to whom it brings employment. for the depiction of the New York seene implies crowds, movements, big sets and spectacular effects. No less than 4.000 of the Hollywood mob benefited directly through the filming of "Blondie of the Follies." which Edmund Gould directed for Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer. This picture, which brings together Marion Davies and Robert Montgomery for the first time, opened Friday at Loew s Palace for state fair week. i

In this picture are scenes; of the New York tenements, of the Ziegfeid Follies, of lavish parties on Park avenue and aboard a millionaire's vacht. There are glimpses of night life in the world’s largest city. And to suggest all the places realistically it takes crowds. "Rlondie of the Follies” is the story of two New York working "iris who gain popularity and luxury in the Broadway .show world. It is the story of their friendship, their rivalry, their adventures and their heartaches. Frances Marion, one of the screen's best writers, the author of such hits as "Emma” and "The Big House,” wrote the story, 1 and Anita Loos did the dialog. Edmund Goulding, who won such praise with his handling of "Grand Hotel." directed the production. Marion Davies and Billie Dove portray the two show girls. Robert Montgomery is a young man-about-Broadway who learns about women from them. Others in the cast are Jimmy Durante, James Gleason, Zasu Pitts, Sidney Toler, Douglas Dumbrille. Sarah Padden. Louise Carter. Clyde Cook and the Rocky Twins, male dancing stars from the Parisian musical stage. A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer frog cartoon novelty, "The Circus”; a James Fitz Patrick traveltalk and the latest issue of the Hearst, Metrotone round out the program. a tt a CHEVALIER LATEST NOW AT THE CIRCLE A romance between a girl from an aristocratic family and a plain every day tailor is "Love Me Tonight." a Rouben M&moulian production, Maurice Chevalier's latest starring picture which is now showing at the Circle theater. Chevalier plays the tailor, with Jeanette MacDonald, his feminine lead in previous films, as the aristocratic young lady. Charlie Ruggles, Charles Buttersworth and Myrna Loy have the chief supporting roles. Rouben Mamoulian, young director of stage and screen fame, j was in charge of the production. Like previous Chevalier pictures, i “Love Me Tonight” is done in a whimsical and humorous vein. Chevalier, the tailor, is good natured and inclined to allow his clients’ charge accounts to ride. When Rug- j gles, an irresponsible nobleman, or- j tiers and then fails to pay for fifteen 1 suits of clothes, he feels it’s time to j do something about the situation. So Chevalier trails Ruggles to the castle of his uncle, a duke. Ruggles j introduces him as a baron, so that! he can remain until funds are forthcoming. Meanwhile Chevalier, meets and falls in love with Jean- j ette. The romance flourishes until Maurice's identity \s revealed. Then she sends him away. But an amusing and tender climax straightens matters up. Supporting this feature is a Betty Boop cartoon, a Paramount Pictorial and a Paramount sound news.

a a a WILD ANIMAL PICTURE AT INDIANA The career of Frank Buck, whose picture, "Bring 'Em Back Alive,” is currently showing at the Indiana for an extended run of eight days, began thirty years ago when he caught rattlesnakes in Texas for the princely sum of 50 cents each.! To the young Texas lad it seemed incredible that any one would pay! such a price for rattlesnakes, but if they wanted to do it he w'ould ! not lose any time or opportunity in going into the business. It’s a far cry from the capturing of rattlesnakes in Texas to taking alive thirty-foot pythons in the! Maylasian jungle, but Frank Buck has completed successfully the! transition.

Buck's first expedition was to South America. His knowledge of ornithology and several lucky "breaks” enabled him to cover the expenses cf his trip and show a .••'mall profit. With this encouragement he obtained financial backing and began his career in earnest. In two years he made another trip to South America and his first to Africa. Since then not a year passed which did not find him in a part of the uncivilized world "bringing ’em back alive.” He could no* resist adding a few live specimens when he went on the Van Beuren-Buck expedition, which was planned as a purely motion picture assignment. Surrounding the feature is a specially selected bill cf short films, including a Gus Edwards screen song, "School Days": "Hollywood on Parade." with Benny Rubin, Tcm Mix and a host of other Hollywood stars and a two-reel comedy. The current Paramount Sound News rounds out the gala fair week program at the Indiana. nun NEW ROGERS MOVIE AT APOLLO A special program of greater movie season screen entertainment is being shown at the Apollo theater this week. The feature picture is "Down to Earth." anew Fox production starring Will Rogers. Realizing the timeliness of turning his witty spotlight on present conditions the noted humorist has, it is reported, unobtrusively .woven the very human story of a business mans domestic and financial worries into the background of a riotourly funny pictur* His solution for his problems is said to be as significant as it is hilarious. "Down to Earth" brings back the lovable Pike Peters and his socially ambitious Idy Peters of Rogers' first ialkie. “They Had to See Paris.” Their European jaunt over, they are again in Claremore Oklahoma, where Idy is now the town's social fader. Pike is worried over the financial outlook, but Idy and their son Ross are too busy spending the family income to pay any attention to his warnings. A bank failure sends Pike hurrying for a loan with a local banker which is refused after the* banker

Park Will Keep Open Dance Hall Broad Ripple Plans to Operate Very Late in the Fall. The Labor day brings three announcements of general interest to visitors and patrons of Broad Ripple park. After a survey of the local dance situation it has been definitely decided to continue in operation the new' dance garden at the park. This w'ill continue indefinitely, the announcement states. The large concrete swmming pool, popular haven of Indianapolis swimmers, will continue to be open until the first frost. This is carrying out an annual custom owing to the fact that it is one of the few places open after Labor day for swimming out of doors. Starting today and continuing through the Labor day all parkowned rides at the park will be priced at. 2 cents and no special ticket will be needed to ride at this reduced rate. A large crowd over the holidays is expected and additional preparations have been made to handle picnic groups i n the large picnic grove w'hich is one of the park features. Out-of-town park visitors will find this an excellent, place to lunch and rest, the park states. E. W. Mushrush will continue as the manager of the new dance garden and Hal Bailey's orchestra will be the featured musical attraction. Mushrush announces an all night dance for tonight as a start of a holiday group of dances. Sunday night, a free style prize w'altz open to dancers of all ages will be featured. Monday night a carnival program has been arranged and a large number of the dance enthusiasts are expected to attend.

A Winner

Billy Jolly A happy boy today in Indianapolis is Billy Jolly, 11. of 902 North Arlington avenue, who was awarded first prize in the recent banjo contest conducted at the Circle by Eddy Peabody.

'The Soilers’ Thelma Todd and Zasu Pitts have completed their latest comedy, "The Soilers." at the Hal Roach studios. Gorgeous Thelma and depressed Zasu will be seen as a couple of magazine subscription girls in quest of enough money to work their way through college.

Norma Has Hot Dress On one of the hottest days of the year Norma Shearer had to wear a wedding gown which had sixtv-five ydrds of material and 162 yards of trimmings —and be "Smilin’ Through" it all. friend learns of his family’s extravagances. The unconventional method Pike uses to bring his headstrong family <! “down to earth" again makes what is said to be a whirlwind climax to the film. Irene Rich Ls again seen as Will Rogers’ wife in Down to Earth.” A ! large supporting cast includes Matty I Kemp. Dorothy Jordan. Mary Car- i lisle and Theodore Lodi. Homer Croy author of "They Had ! to See Paris." wrote this story as a sort of continuation to the former one. David Butler, Fox director, wielded the megaphone on the picture. The surrounding program features a two-reel comedy. Movietone News Reel and a number of interesting i and entertaining screen novelties.

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1— Will Rogers plays the role of a rich American who loses his dough but not his sense of humor in “Down to Earth.” at the Apollo. 2 One cf the wild beasts you will meet in “Bring ’Em Back Alive,” now at the Indiana.

Fine Art Winners at State Fair Announced

ilirn got first prize in water color anrisranp BSHmomIS

Upper Left—Bird Baldwin in charge of the fine arts exhibit at the Indiana state fair is seen examining the “outstanding picture as painted by Ruthven H. Byrum of Anderson. Upper Right—A group of four winners in water color as painted by Ralph Craig, a scene at the Indianapolis market: Earl Beyer, who got first prize in water color portrait of a girl; Florence Smithburn got first prize in water color still life, and George Mess got first prize for his water color landscape. Lower Left—Bob Davidson received first pfize in sculpture with his bronze garden figure.

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I HAVE always considered the fine arts exhibit as a branch of the theater beautiful at the Indiana state fair, and this season I am more convinced than ever. According to Bird Baldwin, w'ho is in charge of the fine arts exhibit this year, there are over 1,100 exhibits on view' from more artists than ever.

Raymond S. Stites of Antioch college. Yellow Springs, 0., was the judge w'ho made all the awards and it seems to me that he distributed the awards to more different people than usually. Stites ruled that the outstanding picture of the show was painted by Ruthven H. Byrum, Anderson, Ind., and it comes under the classification of portrait in oil. I would give this picture the title of "The Girl in Green.” I can easily see why Stites honored this picture in the way he did. It has lots of beauty and life. You will stop before this painting the second you arrive at the show. This painting w'on second prize. In this division of portrait in oil. Clifton Wheeler of Indianapolis received first honors with his self portrait. Baldwin told me that the prizes awarded w'ould total around $1,600 and that the probable sale value of the entire exhibit would reach close to SIOO,OOO. On Monday night at 8 o'clock, Joseph Henniger of Indianapolis will give a pastel demonstration and on Wednesday night Helen Briggs will be present. a a a The official awards in oil paintings and w'ater colors are as follows, with winner from Indianapolis unless otherwise specified: OIL PAINTING Portrait—First. Clifton Wheeler; second. Ruthven H. Byrum. Anderson: third. Joseph M. Henninger; fourth. Earl Beyer; fifth. Forrest G. Stark. Figure. Human—No first and second awards; third. Elmer E. Haflinger; fourth. Florence B Smithburn. New Augusta; j fifth, Paul R. Jones. Landscape—First. Elba L. Riffle. Winamac; second. George J. Mess: third. Clifton Wheeler: fourth. Edward Sherlock. : Lafayette; fifth. William Forsyth. Still Life—First, Earl Beyer; second, Anna Agnes Hegarty; third. Paul R. i Jones: fourth. Mrs. Fred Roesener; fifth, i Forrest F. Stark. Miscellaneous—First, George J. Mess; !

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Lower Right—Group of four first prize winners in oil. Earl Beyer by his picture (the top one

second. Lawrence McConaha, Richmond; third. Elmer E. Taflinger: fourth, Spenner; fifth, Mrs. Fred Roesener. v WATER COLORS (Transparent) Portrait and Miniature—First. Earl Beyer; second. Essie Long; third. Bill Galpin: honorable mention, Hilah D. Wheeler and Jane Messick. Landscape—First. George J. Mess; second, Charles Val Clear. Greenfield; third. Roger Frey; honorable mention, Russell E. Paidrick, and Maurice Gardner Greenfield. Still Life—First. Florence B. Smithburn, New Augusta; second. Josephine Binningsr; third, Hilah D. Wheeler; honorable mention. Louis J. Globensky, and Maurice Gardner. Greenfield. Miscellaneous—First. Ralph S. Craig; second. Maurice Gardner; third. Charles Val Clear; honorable mention. Vera Clare. New York City; Herbert Higgins. Design—Costume, interior, textile, wall paper, etc., third, Marie H. Stewart. Original Cartoon, Civic Problem—First, Gordon B. Mess; second, Charles Niemeyer, Clayton; no third award. a a a I w-as tremendously interested in the art exhibits of the various high schools of the state.. Shortridge of Indianapolis as a group won first prize, with six painted cloth designs, ten panels of student w'ork and a case filled with wood carvings, pottery and jewelry. St, Francis high school of Lafayette and Technical of Indianapolis tied for second group award. Other schools represented are Noblesville high. Mclntosh of Auburn, Noblesville city schools. Manual Training of Indianapolis and Goshen high school. I most earnestly recommend a lengthy visit to the fine arts department. Ask for Bird Bidwin and he will be glad to help you enjoy the exhibit. Baldwin is just the right type to be in charge. He always is pleasant and accommodating, and, above all, he loves art.

Last Chance to Ride for BROAD 7C RIPPLE PARK TODAY, SUN. and MON. NO TICKETS REQIIKED Parking Free—Children F'ree swTm Pool Open Until Frost danceTarden DANCE HT TONIGHT N■> advance in price* FREE STYLE CIIII nIV PRIZE WALTZ wUnUAI DANCE MONDAY Adm. 10c Dancing Free PAM F GARDEN OPEN IVPF.FI MTELY—DA VCISG EVERY VIIiHJ

3 Marion Davies and Robert Montgomery have a lovely time in “Blondie of the Follies," now at the Palare. 4 Maurice Chevalier is the chief attraction in “Love Me Tonight,” now at the Circle.

in the group) got first in oil still life. Ralph Craig with his head of a girl won first in pastel. Ella

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Tom Devine On Saturday night, Sept. 10, Tom Devine will start his fifth year as manager of the Indiana Roof ballroom. Two orchestras have been engaged for the opening. Ethel Has Swell Clothes Ethel Barrymore, in the role of the Czarina of Russia in “Rasputin” at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, w'ears an elaborate replica of the Imperial Russian ceremonial gown. “There is enough cloth in the train alone,” shd remarked after a day on the set in it, “to clothe half the flappers in Hollywood.” MOTION PICTURES

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Riffle received first in landscape, and Clifton Wheeler received first in oil with his self-portrait.

Good Pals Buster Keaton’s dog Elmer is one of Marion Davies’ most ardent "fans.” Whenever she makes a picture at the MetroGold wyn-Mayer studios Elmer insists on following her about and remaining on her sets daily. Garbo is another of his pals. Whenever she walks up and down in the sunshine between scenes Elmer is usually seen trotting contentedly after her on her peregrinations.

[ Welcome State Fair Visitors! I to the State’s Finest Theatre I I Here’s our gala Fair Week Attraction! I "in 0 "' _ mortal ■ The jungle screamed as the ancient I enemies fought to death in this ■ white-fang drama of the wilds! L \ \ I FRANK BUCK'S 1 [4KKAUW | 'HoUvwood on 4:30, I Parade ■ 6:30, 825 Bargain Matinees VK ■ TTnnS ■ ■ ii s 1.1'" '*!,* H Bnd Evenings ■ '’ ..school Days ■ 10:20 p. m. 50c Includes U. S. Tax 505 Tit J [ n t r M 11 —Children 10c Anytime — /“*~—- j Blonde That Gentlemen/ MARION % DAVIES \ and ROBERT ■ MONTGOMERY I L Blomtte J IOF THE FOLLIES W aJ BILLIE DOVE ~ r v... 1 jjWF, 'SCHNOZZLE' DURANTE .Gd, WP J JIM MV GLEASON* ZASU PITTS coops! k 4 marl . in Meet Blondie”—Bob Mont"Diwirpfi if' gornery * New “Heart”! Marion _}" *.*■., Davie* Never Had a Better L am I jA Role! A Ca*t that Would Make y. -M: .i'HWMI Any Picture Great!

Riverside Park to Entertain Many Visitors Over Labor Day With Balloon Ascension and Parachute Leaps by Ethel Pritchett and Other Events. THE peak of a summer season of fun and thrills will be reached this week-end at Riverside amusement park, with three days of special import to rations of the fun resort, it is announced. The big fun fiesta got under way at noon today and will continue until midnight Monday. This afternoon and tonight the prices on all the rides and other fun devices have been cut to 2 cents, no tickets of any kind being required. Sunday there will be a balloon ascension and parachute leaps by Ethel Pritchett, and on Monday. Labor day, the ride prices again will be dropped to 2 cents.

The action of the Riverside management in dropping the cost of fun to two pennies on Saturday and Labor Day is unprecedented in amusement park history, it is said, but the management, in appreciation of generous patronage during the summer, has determined to stage the events for the special enjoyment of the thousands of youngsters who return to their schoolbooks on next Tuesday, and invites dad and mom. and uncle and aunt, and big sister and brother to join in the fun at the bargain rates. Visitors to the state fair have always included a trip to Riverside in their programs, and it is expected many thousands of out-of-town folk will welcome the opportunity of enjoying the thrills of an afternoon or night in the big fun spot at the expenditure of a few pennies. A score of extra men and other attendants has been engaged to help care for the crowds over the weekend. and extra trains will be put on the giant coaster rides, the Thriller and the Flash, while additional boats will be provided for the Canals of Venice and the Mill Chutes. The Airplane Swing, the Fun Castle, Tipsytown, the Whip, the Pretzel, the Dodgem, the Motorboat rides, rifle range, skeeball alleys, pony track, basketball court, miniature railroad and Kentucky Derby will all be in spick and span order to care for the holiday crowds, it is announced.

Villa Vanese

The new l Villa Vanese, Indianapolis’ new'est entertainment center, announces a gala fall opening, Tuesday, Sept, 6. For this event, the management announces the engagement of Chic Myers and his recording orchestra. The orchesra is being imported from a highly successful summer’s engagement at one of the more popular northern resorts. Os interest to the patrons is the new policy. The Villa Vanese will be open nightly except Monday. The Villa Vanese, located on Allisonville road 'Route 13) at Sev-enty-eighth street, has recently been remodeled and enlarged to accommodate new guests. The villa w'as formerly knowm as The Stables, but the new architectural design, carrying out the idea of a French villa, made it necessary to select a more appropriate name. The guests have accommodations at either booths or tables. The new orchestra shell with modernistic lighted music stands will be an attractive setting for the entertainers in the Chic Myers orchestra. Several well-known radio voices I are included in the orchestra. Music is being furnished today and Sunday by Paul Barker and his orchestra. i New German Player Arrives Charlotte Susa, who arrived in New' York Thursday to begin motion picture work for Metro-Goldw'yn-Mayer, will leave the east for the coast studio within a few days. Miss Susa has appeared in "Two Souls,” | “Under False Flags” and a number , of highly successful German produc- [ tions, and has also appeared on the stage in Berlin. Her first role under her American contract has not yet J been announced.

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New Events in Music

The Irvington School of Musio announces the beginning of the fourteenth season. Tuesday. Sept. 6. located at 5657 East Washington street. All musical instruments are taught and class instruction may now be had on any subject. Among the new instructors this year are: Mrs. Helen Morton, dramatic art; Charles Gwynn, dancing: Miss Vittoria Montani, harp and Irish harp. and Miss McGuire, piano-accordion. Arrangements now may be made for harp students to practice on instruments at the school. The auditorium, enlarged three times in the last year, now is equipped for plays and ballroom dancing. Also practice for radio, with equipment, is anew feature added to the work. Besides the regular pipe organ work, a combined piano and organ lesson now is arranged for students wishing the experience and knowledge of the pipe organ. The piano class work, under Alico B. Cooper, has added much toward making the rudiments ot music much easier and more enjoyable to children. Vocal students have the privilege of joining the Cofite vocal ensemble. Besides the part songs, scenes from operas, stage deportment, poise and acting are included in this work. Spanish, under Madam Samper, will be added to the Italian and French instruction. tt tt u The Indiana Federation of Musie Clubs, co-operating with Indiana university, will give musical programs tw'ice daily at the state fair. These fifteen-minute musicals will be at 4:15 and 8:15 in the new Indiana University building, and will be under the direction of Mrs. Jane Johnson Burroughs. Virginia Gets a Contract Metro-Goldwyn-Ma.ver has announced new contracts with Virginia Bruce, who scored a great hit opposite John Gilbert in ‘Downstairs,” also Mar Green and Bert Nelson. Three Added to Cast David Torrence. Lawrence Grant and Trevor Bland are included in the complete cast of "The Mask of Fu Manchu." Sax Rohmer’s story being directed at the M-G-M studio by Charles Vidor.

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