Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 225, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 January 1933 Edition 02 — Page 5

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EDDIE CANTOR FIGHTS REAL BULLS IN ‘KID FROM SPAIN’

James Cagney, After an Absence of Seven Months, Returns to Screen in a Comedy, ‘Hard to Handle,’ With Mary Brian: Now at the Indiana. a song on his lips, wild fear in his eyes, and a big black bull behind him. Eddie Cantor goes galloping across the screen in The Kid From Spain," his newest musical comedy production for Samuel Goldwyn, now on view at Loew s Palace theater. "Palmy Days" and Whoopee," Eddie’s two previous offerings to the talking screen, are said by critics the country over to be mere curtain raisers for thus, his third. "The Kid From Spain" is the story of a button-eyed lad. who, getting kicked out of school with his roommate for suspicious goings-on in the girls dormitory, gets involved in a bank robbery and escapes to Mexico disguised as a prominent Spanish bull fighter.

His ego arisen by the admiration and adoration of seventy-six of the world’s most beautiful girls and also fear of capture by the American detective trailing him, and of fear of death at the hands of a Mexican thug whose sweetheart he kidnaped by mistake, all combine to force Eddie into the ring to face a savage Andulasian bull in the thrilling climax to this musical comedy. Supporting Eddie is the willowy sex menace, Lvda Robert!, whose rhumba-like antics have thrilled blaze Broadway through and through. Her catchy singing of songs makes her a perfect running-mate for the wild-eyed Eddie. Together they sing three songs: "In the Moonlight," "What a Perfect Combination” and "Look What You’ve Done!’’ Ruth Hall and Robert Young furnish the love interest and heavy roles are enacted by John Miljan, Carrol Naish, Noah Beery and Stanley Fields. Sidney Franklin, the American lad who fought his way to title c i the "world’s greatest b ill-fighter,” appears in the cast as himself. Short subjects comprising the balance of the program will include Hal Roach's “Gang Kids" in their latest comedy vehicle, "Free Wheeling,” a James Fitz Patrick traveltalk entitled "Leningrad—Gateway to Soviet Russia,” and the most recent issue of the Hearst Metrotone News.

CAGNEY’S LATEST IS AT THE INDIANA High powered press-agentry and advertising, with James Cagney providing all the high power, form the basis of “Hard to Handle.” which is now playing as the screen attraction at the Indiana. “Hard to Handle” marks James Cagney's return to the screen after an absence of seven months. Cagney's romantic partner in this film is Mary Brian who comes to the screen lor the first time as a striking blonde. Ruth Donnelly, who scored such a, success as the secretary in “Blessed Event ” is cast as the mother who shares comedy honors with Cagney. Other'favorite players in the cast include Allen Jenkins, * Claire Dodd, Gavin Gordon, Emma Dunn, and Robert McWade. Jimmy is the big noise behind the exploitation of marathon dances, eighteen-day diets, treasure hunts and reducing creams which furnish the comedy material bearing the trademark of Cagney’s punch. That the life of a press agent is not all milk and honey Jimmy finds out in the many exciting and funny incidents in the picture. “Hard to Handle" is a Warner Brothers picture and was directed by Mervyn Leßoy, who achieved success by his handling of “Five Star Final,” "Local Boy Makes Good,” "I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang.” "Three on a Match,” and other hits. The screen play was w-ritten by Wilson Mizncr and Robert Lord. The supplementary program during this week will include a Mack Sennett comedy, “The Singing Boxer,” starring Donald Novis. radio's popular tenor; a screen souvenir and a Paramount sound news reel. a a a CHINESE STORY IS ON CIRCLE SCREEN Columbia’s version of Grace Zaring Stone's novel, “The Bitter Tea of General Yen,” opens today at the Circle theater, starring Barbara Stanwyck and Nils Asther. This romantic tragedy is woven against the intricate and turbulent background ors Chinese civil war, with Miss Stanwyck as a timid and inhibited American girl who falls under the spell of the Orient and is swept into emotional rebellion against her prim New England upbringing. Miss Stanwyck as Megan Davis goes to Shanghai to iparry a missionary. The match has not been made for love, but for mutual service. During a battle in Shanghai she is accidentally captured by General Yen, a high war lord. She is first repulsed and then attracted by him, finally falling in love with him. They both realize that the barrier of race must stand between, but neither seems able to withstand the attraction they hold for each other. The climax is reached when Yen is advised that' his military adviser has betrayed his secrets to his Communist foes. Facing ruin, realizing that he has no more power and realizing that his love for the white woman can never be consummated. General Yen makes one last dra-1 matic gesture. The cast includes Walter Connolly, Gavin Gordon and Helen Jerome I Eddy, and Toshia Mori. The program includes a news reel,! a screen song, Ethel Merman singing “Time on My Hands.” and a j Betty Boop cartoon. B B B KARLOFF HEADS ( AST OF “MUMMY” Whether or not you believe in reincarnation. it is believed you will be intrigued and thrilled to your

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Guests to Entertain Dancers Wright Will Play ‘Rose’ Music at the Lyric Ballroom. Elaborate preparations are under way to make this coming week in the Lyric ballroom a gala event. Celebrity” week will be observed, with stage artists making personal appearances in addition to a complete floor show each evening o the week. "Whispering” Jack Wright and his orchestra continue to furnish dance music, A broadcast of the diance music will be made each night over station WFBM. Sunday evening will feature the orchestra in a group of "Rose" songs among which are the well-known “Roses of Picardy” and the "My Wild Irish Rose." Wright will act as master of ceremonies in the presentation of Miss June Burnett, blues singer, who will headline the floor show'. Monday evening will be set aside for the “Ford" party and in addition entertainment will be furnished by Joe and Roy, violin and accordion duo. A trio of colored boys, who are known as "The Three Little Words” will be introduced to the ballroom patrons and will be a regular Tuesday feature. On Wednesday evening ladies will be admitted to the ballroom free as guests of the management. An elaborate floor show has been planned for the evening headlined by Raynor Lehr, who is the feature attraction of the Lyric stage for the week. Fred Salford, vocal soloist, will make a personal appearance in the ballroom on Thursday night singing several of the popular songs that he has helped to make famous on the vaudeville stage. Friday night will be designated as "Bargain-Waltz" night.

Green Named

The Brookside Players announce the appointment of Edward Green as their director for 1933. Green well-known in local dramatic circles, plans a major production in early March, with a. one-act playlet to be staged for several Leisure Hour programs. Newly elected officers of the Brookside Players include: Miss Myra Rowley, president; William C. Thomas, vice president; Miss Christina Valentine, corresponding secretary; Miss Caroline Brown, treasurer; and Mrs. Pictje-Nell Lentz, recording secretary. The next meeting of the Players will be Feb. 3, and all interested are urged to be present. very marrow by "The Mummy* Universal’s fantavStic photoplay which is the current attraction appearing on the screen of the Apollo, where it will remain through Thursday next. W th Boris Karloff in the starring role the new picture is reported to be even more weird and fascinating than his memorable characterization in “Frankenstein.” ' The Mummy” reaches back into the mists of antiquity and uncovers a love which existed 3,700 years ago in the days of the Egyptian Pharaohs, but its main story is modern in background and theme. It is thought that Karloff proves conclusively that he is supreme in his field of makeup artist. The main theme centers around the discovery of an Egyptian mummy who during earlier history committed sacrilege with an Egyptian priestess. A mysterious scroll is unearthed at the same time and through its power the mummy comes to life and finds the reincarnation of his former love in the person of a beautifule Anglo-Egyptian girl. How he trits to carry her back through the ages to relive the days of romance supplies the thrill angle of the film. Zita Johann, a new-comer on Hollywood movie sets, has the leading feminine role with David Manners. Arthur Byron, Edward Van Sloan and Bramwell Fletcher appearing in featured roles. The settings. done in Egyptian splendor, are the work of the noted artist, William Pogany. Karl Freund directed. Short subjects supplement the featured attraction on the program. *

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1— Walter Connolly has a very important role in “The Bitter Tea of General Yen," now at the Circle. 2 Eddie Cantor all dressed up like a bull fighter and a very definite place to go, but he doesn't want to. "Tlie Kid from Spain” is now' on view at the Palace.

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1— Frank Mitchell and Jack Durant is the leading comedy team with “The Vanities” coming to English’s for three days, starting Monday, Feb. 6. 2 Dolly Buschman is a member of Raynor Lehr’s company, now in its fourth week at the Lyric.

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THERII are numerous recitals and dance events on our amusement doorstep that deserves attention and patronage. One of the most important is the first appearance in Indianapolis of Mary Wigman and her dance group. This sensational German dancer will be brought to Keith’s on Wednesday night, Feb. 15, by Nancy Martens. This dancer uses drums and cymbals for her musical background.

This season, Wigman is carrying a group of dancers with her but to give Miss Wigman more opportunity for the solo work that has made her famous, Mrs. Martens has secured the consent of the dancer to include two solo numbers in the program. This is an important concession because the dancer is using a certain routine in all cities this season. I for one am glad that Mrs. Martens will be able to present the dancer in solo numbers that have made her famous prior to this group tour. BBS The local chapter of the American Guild of Organists will present Gunther Ramin, German organist, in recital at the North Methodist church on the evening of Feb. 6. at 8:15 o'clock. This except f onal artist holds what is decidedly the most historical appointment in Europe. He is organist of St. Thomas church. Leipzig, the great John Sebastian Bach was organist and cantor two centuries ago. Ramin is self-taught, except for some years’ instruction at the Conservatorium under Dr. Straube, whom he followed at St. Thomas'. He received word of his appointment at the church while serving with the army during the war. His

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fame soon grew and his performances at the Bach Festival at Leipzig in 1920 placed him in the front rank of German organists. The same year he was appointed teacher of the organ and theory in the Conservatorium and recently has also been appointed to teach the ancient instruments. In addition he teaches in the state high school in Berlin, organist of the Gewandhaus orchestra, for two seasons directed the Symphony orchestra, conducts a male chorus of 200 voices, which is made of Liepzig public school teachers, and

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3 David Manners is very much in evidence in the cast of "The Mummy,” now at the Apollo. 4 Charles Bickford in this scene is fast going ga-ga over Gwili Andre in “No Other Woman,” at the Lyric. 5 James Cagney seems to have a serious problem to handle in "Hard to Handle,” now at the Indiana.

3 Geneva Fledderjohn has one of the chief roles in "The Swan,” which is the next production of the Sutherland Players at the Sutherland Presbyterian church. 4 Dick Snyder is the leader of the Detroiters, the orchestra which is now entertaining dancers on the Indiana Roof.

makes frequent appearances in concert, many that are for Bach and Reger Festivals. Ramin has a special regard for Reger, whose organ works found an early champion in Straube. and through whose constant performances Reger’s works became known and appreciated in Germany. u n b On Monday night at Caleb Mills hall, the Civic Music Association will present the Minneapolis Symphony orchestra with Eugene Ormandy conducting. The program w T ill include a Brahms group—- “ Academic Festival Overture” and Symphony No. 2, in D Major, Op. 73.” The second part will be devoted to Rimsky-Korsakow and Berlioz. BUtt Miss Susan Gray Shcdd, a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, will give an organ recital

AMUSEMENTS Tremendous W ; ' ; STAGE OL&S W i. i \ y f i Indianapolis’ Favorite RAYNOR LEHR AND HIS 30-STARS-30 In Addition to Other Big Acts R. K. O. VAUDEVILLE 5 Wonder Girls Jerome FRANK MELINO CO. —And on the Screen— Gw Hi Andre An"NO OTHER LYMC

Tuesday evening, Jan. 31, at 8:15, at the Tabernacle Presbyterian church. Thirty-fourth street and Central avenue. The recital is under the auspices of the Indiana chapter of the American Guild of Organists, of which Miss Shedd is an associate. The program follows: BUB “Allegro” from “First Symphony”.... Maquaire “Soeur Monique” Couperin “Praeludium” Jarnefelt “Fantasie and Fugue in G Minor”..Bach “Allegro Vivace” from “First Symphony” Vierne “Valse Lente” G. W 7. Andrews Dedicated to Miss Shedd. Carillon—“ Sortie in D Major” Mulet Miss Shedd will be assisted by the choir of the Tabernacle Presbyterian church, which will sing selections from Handel’s “Messiah,” directed by Fred Newell Morris. The recital is open to the public.

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Raynor Lehr and His Company of Thirty Are Now Offering a Musical Comedy, ‘Oh. What a Night,’ at the Lyric: ‘Vanities’ Due at English's. FEATURING the stage bill at the Lyric this week is Raynor Lehr and his company of thirty who are presenting as their fourth consecutive week's offering. "Oh. What A Night.” As the screen attraction. Irene Dunne, Charles Bickford and Gwili Andre are seen in No Other Woman." Raynor Lehr, producer-star of "Oh What A Night," brings to the stage an offering full of new musical numbers and vaudeville specialties. This production brings into full play the entire cast of thirty artists as full-fledged comedians, singers, dancers, instrumentalists and specialty entertainers. ,

Other feature RKO vaudeville acts included on the stage bill are the Five Wonder Girls, in a revue of acrobatic ai\d tap dancing, featuring Anita Jacoby, the Armstrong Sisters and the Maxine Sisters; Jerome, a xylophonist, and Frank Melino and company in a comedy and dancing skit, “You'll Be Surprised.” "No Other Woman” is the title of the RKO-RADIO picture this week at the Lyric, with Irene Dunne playing the wife, Charles Bickford, the husband, Gwili Andre as the enchantress, and Eric Linden as the young inventor whose formula made possible their fame and fortune. a a a CARROLL TO SEND HIS “VANITIES” HERE When A1 Trahan falls over the piano stool in Earl Carroll Vanities, which will be presented at English's Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Feb. 6, 7. 8, with matinee Wednesday, he is oblivious to the bump. A higher purpose fortifies him even to the region immediately affected. When Lady Yukona Cameron, his Junoesque partner, bites his nose and tears the comedian’s suspenders from their moorings, Mister Trahan maintains his tranquillity. This stuff was good enough to entertain the king of England, but Trahan is thinking of a day when he will play before high class audiences. Trahan, as he confesses with<it much urging, is going in for operatic singing. Not immediately, of course. At present his hours between shows are spent under the tutelage of John Charles Thomas and Purden Robinson in building a concert repertoire.

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His whole career in comedy has been bound up with concerts. e started in theatrics as an accompanist, and acquired such a loathing for prima donnas that he worked out. a comedy skit in which he appeared as a shabby professor and successfully prevented a stately solist from singing.

Burlesque

George Pares, known as "Buttons,” opens today at the Colonial in a burlesque production, called "Naughty Nifties.” The cast includes Helen Morgan, Donna Faye, Kay Elton, Nan Bennett, Bert Bernard, Billy Riddle, Johnny Knott and a chorus. At the Rialto theater, burlesque is being presented by Helen Johnson and the Kane Brothers. The Mary Gold Players are on the program.

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NORTH SIDE _____ Talhot ?'!nd i ixl l-Rilii <-I IHK LEGION” Sunday—Double Feature—Jack Oakie ‘MADISON SQUARE GARDEN” Constance Bennett and Paul Luka* “ROCKABY” Noble at Mm. Double Feature .lack Mulhall “PASSPORT TO PARADISE” “COME ON DANGER” Sun. “Night Club Lady.” ' • „ UiiT"' • MAK - fc’ fVfiffwwfY.i loth and Roosevelt Double Feature “THE AGE OF CONSENT," “GOLD” Sun.—Double Feature —Richard Arlen “THF ALL AMERICAN” Harold Llovd—Constance Cummings “MOVIF. J R *ZV” WEST SIDE ■■■■■■■■■■lß W Belmont. !■ Double Feature haUMiMHI oretta “LIFE BEGINS” TIM M'COY in "CORNERED” Sunday, Double Feature. Constance Bennett “ROCKABY” Stuart Erwin—Kate Smith “THE BIG BROADC AST” SOUTH SIDE IJ :111 M =LU " MHBHnfiMMKM Double Feature Marv Astor “THOSE WE LOVE” Bill Codr In “THE GHOST C ITY” Sundav—Richard Barthelmcss in “CABIN IN THE COTTON” AMUSEMENTS

COLONIAL NEW YORK AND ILLINOIS STS. NOW PLAYING BURLESK As You Like It At DEPRESSION PRICES GEO. “BUTTONS” FARES AND HIS OWN 810 BURLESK COMPANY or 35 PEOPLE WITH HELEN MORGAN BERT BERNARD DONNA FAYE BILLY RIDDLE KAYE ELTON NAT MERCY NAN BENNETT JOHNNY KNOTT “NAUGHTY" NIFTIES” IT’S ALL NEW THE ONLY RFRLF.SK AND TALKING Pit TIRE SHOW IN INDIANAPOLIS Show I Holiday 10c?15cU<%U5c*20e