Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 111, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 September 1932 — Page 7

SEPT. 17, 1932

NANCY MARTENS OPENS SEASON WITH FRITZ KREISLER

•Grand Hotel,’ With Greta Garbo and John Barrymore in Cast, Is Movie Feature at the Palace; Indiana Presents Dick Powell on Screen. “✓'"’RAND HOTEL." the most talked of film in the history'of motion VJ pictures, which opened Friday at Loew's Palace theater with popular prices prevailing, is an exclusive showing. After this engagement gt the Palace it will never return to any other theater in this city. It is positively the one and only engagement of this sensational picture in Indianapolis. Constantly we are reminded of the greatness of the Berlin hotel in which the action takes place. Always it is the Grand Hotel. No matter the prominence of its guests, the hotel is ever dominating. It’s personality is more compelling than that of any of its actors.

The story of "Grand Jlotel” centers upon a number of striking characters who are drawn together when they spend a night in the fashionable Berlin hostelry. There is Grusinskaya, played by Greta Garbo. Grusinskaya is a temperamental Russian ballerina who finds herself beyond the peak in her popularity. A titled thief, John Barrymore, enters her room to steal her pearls—and remains to take her love as well. Joan Crawford is Flaemmchen, the sex-appealing stenographer whose charms prove disastrous to Preysing, a domineering industrial fcing, brilliantly portrayed by Wallace Beery. / Then there is Kringelein, a provincial factory clerk, told he will die in a few weeks, spending his savings for an eleventh-hour taste of life in the Grand hotel. Lionel Barrymore has this role. Lewis Stone is cast as the shellshocked doctor and Jean Hersholt is Soft, the chief porter, chained to the hotel desk while his wife suffers the agony of a prolonged childbirth. Among those in important roles are Robert McWade, Purnell B. Pratt, Morgan Wallace, Tully Marshall, Frank Conroy, Murray Kinnell, Edwin Maxwell and many others. Hearst, Metrotone News and a Mickey Mouse cartoon comic, "Mickey's Nightmare,’’ round out the program. * * u A RUSS MOVIE IS AT THE CIRCLE George starred in his third modern picture, "A- Successful Calamity," which is now playing at the Circle theater. The supporting cast includes Mary Astor, Evelyn Knapp. William Janney, Grant Mitchell, and David Torrence. In “A Successful Calamity," Arliss plays the role of an American financier of international reputation, who finds his millions keeping his family away from him because of the many things they permit his wife and children to do with their time. The same authors and director who were responsible for "The Millionaire,” and "The Man Who Played God,” are responsible for “A Successful Calamity.” The story is modern and human and it enables Arliss to display his great flair for comedy with which he pannicked audiences in "The Millionaire." When Arliss sees his family driftint away from him because of their rich pleasures, he tells them that he has last all his fortune in an effort to reunite them. They respond nobly and complications ensue which allow Arliss a wide range of action. His wife pawns her jewels, his son obtains a job and his daughter gives riding lessons in an effort to bolster the family purse. Even the butler gives Arliss his bank book and tells him to use it in regaining his millions. Overwhelmed by this unexpected turn of events, Arliss realizes that his suspicions are groundless, and he settles down to enjoy life, richer in many ways. As an added attraction, Dessa Byrd will be present at the organ with Vaughn Cornish, soloist, in "The Road to Mandalay." Selected short subjects and a Paramount news reel will complete the program. an NOVEL FEATURE NOW AT THE APOLLO So powerful are the hypnotic eyes j of Bela Lugosi that he may in truth be said to have created anew trend in pictures. The “horror” films which began with his diabolical por- j trayal in "Dracula” started a deluge of similar entertainment. Since then he has been cast in a number of films in which his creepy, shivery shadows and slanting, peering ewes have first fascinated audiences'and then sent, cold shudders down their frozen spines. His latest and perhaps most powerful role, is that of Roxor, cunning conspirator with whom Chandu ; contends in the Fox film version of the radio mystery drama, "Chandu 1 the Magician," the current attraction at the Apollo with Edmund, Lowe in the title role. "Chandu the adapted from the various episodes of the j radio version of the weird story is said to be the last word in spinequivering entertainment. The locale of the plot Is along the upper Nile river where Edmund j Lowe, as Chandu goes in search of the arch-fiend, Roxor, played by Lugosi, chief villain in the film. Chandu’s effort to regain possession of the powerful death ray stolen by Roxor furnishes the chief plot of the story. Further drama is furnished when ! Roxor attempts to force the beautiful Egyptian Princess Nadji to lend him the support of her people, and when he also kidnaps the family of the man who invented the Death Rav. The romance that develops between Princess Nadji and Lowe fulfills the love interest of the film, according to advance reports. Other familiar characters, as por-

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trayed in the radio version, are Regent, the inventor; Dorothy, his wife; Betty Lou and Bobby, played respectively by Henry B. Walthall, Virginia Hammond, June Vlasek and Nestor Aber. Irene Ware, beautiful “Vanities" queen, enacts the role of Princess Nadji in the feminine lead. "Chandu the Magician" is the directorial product of Marcel Varpel and William Cameron Menzies from the adaptation of Philip Klein and Barry Connors from the original story, written by Harry Earnshaw, Vera M. Oldham and R. R. Morgan. Short subjects of the program include Fox Movietone News, Ripley's "Believe It or Not” series and a Looney Tune cartoon. * n a DICK POWELL* IS FEATURED‘AT INDIANA The Indiana theater’s entertainment bill is headlined this week by the new Warner Brothers’ hit, “ Blessed Event,” which features, in addition to Indianapolis’ own Dick Powell, Lee Tracy and Mary Brian. Asa stage play, "‘Blessed Event" proved immense, and now as a film it is reported to be living up to expectations. But even more startling than this film’s success is said to be that of Dick Powell, who lends his personality to the screen for the first time in this picture. Picked from the stage in Pittsburgh, where he has been appearing since he left Indianapolis, he was expected to only furnish atmosphere in a necessary bit role in "Blessed Event.” Rounding out the Indiana's program are short reels including a Grantland Sports-Eye-View and Paramount's "Hollywood on Parade" featuring Maurice Chevalier, Douglas Fairbanks, Marry Pickford, Amelia Earhart, Bobby and Jackie Coogan,\and Jimmie Gleason.

In City Churches Sunday

During the Little Flower Novena, which will be held at the Little Flower church from Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, there will be special devotions every night at 8 o’clock, and, in addition, a special service will be held in the afternoon at 3 o’clock for the school children and for those unable to attend the night devotions. The services will consist of a sermon, prayers in honor of St. Therese and benediction. After the services a relic of. the saint will be exposed at the chancel rail for the veneration of the public. A high mass will be offered up each morning for the special intentions of those making the Novena. Devotions are held at the Little Flower church during the entire year on Sunday afternoon and Wednesday night, and are attended by a large number of people devoted to the saint. The Church of the Little Flower was erected in 1926 and was named in honor of St. Therese of Lisieux. The Rev. Charles Duffey is the pastor of the church. a LUTHERANS TO HAVE SPECIAL FESTIVAL Special holiday services Sunday will mark the celebration of the annual mission festival at Calvary Lutheran church. 1529 Epler avenue. The Rev. H. M. Zorn, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran church, will be the guest speaker at the morning services, beginning at 10:30 o’clock. As member of the foreign mission board of the Missouri synod of the Lutheran church, Pastor Zorn, in the year 1930, made an official visitation of the Lutheran foreign mission fields in India. For the last ten years he has been in charge of the largest Lutheran church in the city. “God's Reconciliation” will be the topic of his sermon. A special vocal selection. “Love Not the World." from the oratorio, "The Prodigal Son,” by Arthur Sullivan, will be offered by Miss Mildred Baumgart. The evening festive message will be brought at 8 o'colck by the Rev. W. Kuntz of Grace Lutheran church. "Ye are the light of the world" will be the subject of the Rev. Kuntz’ evening discourse. J. Scheffler's chorale, “Thee Will I Love, My Strength, My Tower,” Will be rendered in this service by the iunior girls’ choir of Grace

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1— Vaughn Cornish, soloist during Dessa Byrd’s organ solo, "On the Road to Mandalay,” at the Circle this week. 2 Paderewski, famous‘pianist, one of the great artists Mrs. Nancy Martens will present at Keith’s this coming season,

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1— George Arliss looks very contented in this peaceful scene from “A Successful Calamity,” now: at the Circle. 2 John and Lionel Barrymore waiting in between scenes during the making of “Grand Hotel,” now at the Palace.

Lutheran church. This choir is under the direction of Mrs. W. Kuntz. St. Matthew Lutheran—The Rev. L. C. E. Fackler, pastor. Annual Mission Festival will be observed at both services, with the Rev. W. Bartell, Stendal, Ind., speaking. Soloists will be Dallas Galbraith and Mary Elian Galbraith and C. Sorensen. Willing Workers will meet Tuesday night at the church. Caaitol Avenue M. E.—The Rev. Joseph G. Moore, pastor. Morning sermon will be delivered by Dr. John G. Benson of the Methodist hospital. St. Paul's Reformed—The Rev. William H. Knlerim, pastor. Morning theme, "Believing and Doing." Park Christian—The Rev. John A. Farr, pastor. Morning theme, "The Place of Labor;" night, "What Would You Do?” Advent Episcopal—The Rev. George S. Southworth. rector. Morning topic, "The Power of Kindness.” Irvington Presbyterian—The Rev. John E. Ferguson, pastor. Morning theme, "The Gospel in a School Room." Centenary Christian—The Rev. R T. Gwyn, pastor. Morning subtect. My KeyNote Sermon”; night. "How Far Can We Follow Jesus?” followed by baptism. Second Evangelical—The Rev. F. C. Wacknitz. pastor. Mojrning theme, "Leadership and Increase”; night, a pageant will be given by the Sunday school. College of Divine Metaphysirs (Denison Hotel)—The Rev. Daniel Carrick in charge. 7:50 *D. m. theme. "How to Increase Our Power and Reach Omnipotent Force.” Soloist. Mrs. Erie Carrick. Preceding the lecture at 7 p. m., the Illuminati meets. Christian Science Sercices—"Matter” is the subtect of the lesson-sermon in all Churches of Christ. Scientists, Sunday. I’nity Truth Center of Pnactical Christianity <D. A. R. Chapter Mouse)—The Rev. Murrel G. Powell, pastor. Morning theme. "Songs By Adoption.” Soloist, Mrs. Bruce Maxwell and Mrs. Mina Veeder. Second Moravian Episcopal—The Rev. George JC. Westphal, pastor. 9:30-10:45 a. m. church school and unified service, with the pastor speaking on "The Blossoming Desert”; night theme. "Gathering Ihe Fragments Together.” Christian and Missionary Alliance—The Rev. James Harper, pastor. Morning theme. "The Lord Hearkened Unto the Voice of a man;” night. "The Lord Is Able.” University Park Christian—The Rev. Lee Sadler, pastor. Morning theme, "I Know Whom I Have Believed. Immanuel Reformed—The Rev. Herbert F. Weckmueller, pastor. Morning service Is Harvest Home Festival. Carrollton Avenue Reformed— The Rev. E. G. Homrighausen. pastor. Morning theme. "Now God Calls Men.” River Avenue Baptist —The Rev. George D. Billeisen, pastier. Morning topic. "The Child as Jesus Saw Him;” night, "a Good Work." The Sunday school will observe Rally day. Lynhurst Baptist —The Rev. C. H. Schelck., pastor. Morning theme. "Fill Your Hand:” night, the Rev. H. G. Rowe, state director of young people’s work, will speak. Seville Avenue Evangelical The Rev. Ambrose Aegerter, pastor. Morning theme, "One and One Makes How Many?” night, "God's X-Ray. Missionary Tabernacle— The Rev. Otto

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ROUNDING ROUND TUI? A r TT?T> Q With WALTER i XIH/rV 1 H/IVO and. HICKMAN

WITH the annual membership campaign for the eighteenth season of the Civic theater of Indianapolis ready to open Monday, Hale MacKGn, director, has announced the list of ten plays which has been chosen for the forthcoming fall and winter season. Os the ten plays on the list, eight of those announced have not previously been offered in this city. The policy will continue to be as much the same as in previous seasons, the series of between six and ten plays being presented in succession one each month, beginning with the first production in October.

The length of the season has not been definitely decided at this time. The list of plays is varied to suit every taste, and includes, some of the most outstanding successes from recent seasons on Broadway. The list is headed by "As Husbands Go," which will open a run of seven performances Saturday night, Oct. 1. This delightful comedy by Rachel Crothers, author of “Let Us Be Gay.” will be enacted by an all-star cast. "He Who Gets Slapped,” the glamorous drama of French circus life, is announced as the second play on the season’s list. Leonid Andreyev wrote the piece, and it was made famous on the stage for New York Theater Guild by Richard Bennett. Lon Chaney played the same role on the silent screen, making it one of his greatest roles. The other plays on the list, without regard for their order in the season, are topped by "The Animal H. Nater, pastor. 10:30 a. m. theme, Abraham, the Friend of God;” 2:30 p. m., inter-denomlnatlonal service, the Rev. Etta Nelson will speak on "Heart Purity; 7:30 p. m. the Rev. William Nelson will speak on "The Path to God.” All Saints’ Cathedral, Episcopal —Robert Alexander, canon. 7:30 a. m., Holy Communion; 10 a. m., church school; li a. m., morning prayer and sermon. Grace Church of the Brethren—The Rev. Russell G. West, pastor. Morning theme, "Christianizing Our Attitude;” ntght, "The Church ,ani the Young People.” * Downev Avenue Christian— The Rev. Bert R. Johnson, pastor. Morning theme. "The Light Ahead”: night. "The Withered Plant.." l Broadwav Evangelical —The Rev. Uovd Smith, pasetor. Morning theme. "Giving in Da vs of Depression.”

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3 Phoebe Foster is one of the prominent players in the cast of "Cynara" at English’s, due Monday, Sept. 26, for there days. 4 Fritz Kreisler will open the concert season of Mrs, Martens at Keith’s. ,

3 Dela Lugosi looks mighty dangerous in this pose from “Chandu, the Magician,” now at the Apollo. 4 Dick Powell makes his first appearance on the screen in “Blessed Event,” now at the Indiana.

Kingdom." This fine and dignified dramatic comedy by Philip Barry of "Holiday” and "Paris Bound” fame, was one of Broadway's biggest hits last year, with Leslie Howard starred. Another smash hit from last season which is on the season’s roster is “The Left Bank,” by Elmer Rice, which several critics have named as a better play than his own "Street Scene.” St. John Ervine’s "The First Mrs. Fraser,” a wise and witty play about a clever woman who wins back her former husband from another woman, is prominent in the season’s list

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of plays. "Topaze," the brilliant satirical comedy written by Marcel Pagnol, the Frenchman, will be presented early in the season—probably before the Christmas holidays. The list is rounded out with such substantial hits as “The Vinegar Tree,” by Paul Osborn; "Burlesque,” by Arthur Hopkins and George Manker Watters; “Berkeley Square,” by John Balderston, and by “The Front Page,” the rousing newspaper drama which was written by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur. Include in Hale Mac Keen’s announcement of his special plans for the season is his proposal to make the Actors’ and Workers’ Guild a training school for the Civic Theater something on the order of the system used by the Moscow Art theater. The guild will offer free classes this year in playwriting, stagecraft, voice placing, physical expression (pantomime), stage . technique, makeup, diction, dancing (including corrective weight lessons), and in other branches of the theater as needed. In addition experimental work will be done in producing one-act and occasionally longer plays in order to give newcomers an opportunity to gain experience in acting, direction, stage management, lighting, and other work.

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Mary Wigman and Her Dance Group Will Be Novelty of Program: Keith’s Will Be Scene of These % Musical and Dance Presentations. THE Martens Concerts, Inc., announcement of its third annual series carries the news of the concerts to be given during 1932-1933 at Keith's opera house. With the adequate seating capacity and fine acoustic properties music should be heard to splendid advantage. The revival of music in Keith's will recall to many Indianians the old days when every artist and musical organization brought to Indianapolis was heard from the Grand Opera House stage. Four concerts are announced to comprise the subscribed concerts of the Martens' series, opening on Friday evening, Oct. 21, with the world famous violinist, Fritz Kreisler.

The novelty of the season to be presented under the Martens management will introduce to Indianapolis Mary Wigman and her dance group, the most sensational dancing project since Pavlowa. This attraction, the second in the series, will be given Feb. 15. Sunday afternoon, March 5, concert will be the universally loved Paderewski in recital. The fourth concert. Monday April 24. will present Indianapolis' own choir, the Mendelssohn, Elmer Steffen conductor, with Giovanni Martinelli, leading tenor of the Metropolitan Opera Company, soloist and in concerted operatic numbers with the choir. This conoert will take on the atmosphere of a spring music festival. In a discussion with Nancy Martens regarding the musical outlook for Indianapolis this season, she states that the four announced concerts are what she is financially responsible for. She feels certain that as the season progresses the musical managers will offer attractions on terms which she will be able to accept and bring to Indianapolis musical attractions the public will wish to attend. With a thorough understanding of present day conditions, the Martens management wishes to announce that while the concerts are three subscribed evening concerts and one Sunday afternoon concert, that by going to the Martens office, 35 Monument circle, orders are taken for season tickets, where one may choose the location of seats for the four concerts, and if so desired a more convenient arrangement will be made whereby the tickets will be held in subscriber's name, with the privilege of taking them up and paying two weeks prior to the date of each concert scheduled. Any additional attractions booked during the season, subscribers will have the first refusal of season reservations held for the four concerts. Orders are being received for season subscriptions now. Public sale of season tickets jopens Monday, Oct. 3. Martens Ticket Office, 35 Monument circle. It All May Be True Nationalities aren't always what they look. Ralph Morgan, who plays the "Russian Czar In "Rasputin” at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, is of English descent; Robert Anderson, who plays Archduke Ferdinand of Austria, is Swedish and of course the Barrymores, who play “the mad monk,” the Czarina and Rasputin himself are all Americans. This Must Be True The pale complexion of Russians in the "lost colony” on the Bay of Lower California distinguishes them from the Indian tribes living in the same region as shown in "Perils of the Insert," anew Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer short feature with explanatory remarks by Pete Smith.

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Success Will Open New Season ‘Cynara’ WXI Relight English’s Last of the Month. English's theater will start the new season's theatrical activities going again a week from this Monday, Sept. 26. when it opens for three days with Lee Shubert's dramatic success of last season, "Cynara," starring Philip Merivale. He will be supported by a large and notable cast, headed by Sir Guy Standing, Phoebe Foster and Nancy Sheridan. "Cynara" is described as a modern play, presenting an unique phase of the eternal triangle, and has to do largely with a decent, home-loving and successful lawyer, who, although very much in love with his wife, is led, quite unwillingly, astray during the absence of his wife. From the play rises the question: "T$ it possible for a man to love two women at the same time?" Its theme really is the problem daily emphasized by our divorce courts of what a wife's course shall be in the event of proven infidelity on the part of her husband. The play is an adaptation of the popular novel. "An Imperfect Lover," which, in turn, was inspired by Ernest Dowson's poem, which may be recalled by the last line of every verse, "‘I have been faithful to thee, Cynara, in my fashion." H. M. Harwood and Robert Gore Browne are the authors. A matinee will be given Wednesday afternoon.

’Tis the Truth

John Barrymore and Ethel were talking on the sidelines during filming of "Rasputin” at the Metro-Goldwyn-M a ye r studios. A news photographer set up a camera. "Lean over like you were telling her something,” he suggested. "Tell her my eye,” responded John. "I’ll ask her!”

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