Indianapolis Times, Volume 45, Number 128, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 October 1933 — Page 6

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SOME OF SEASON’S IMPORTANT MOVIES ARE NOW ON VIEW

‘Night Flight' at the Palace Has Two Barrymores in Cast, in Addition to Helen Hayes, Clark Gable, Robert Montgomery, Myrna Loy and Others. FLIGHT." Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer s super-production with LNa multi-star cast, now on view at Loews Palace, brings to the screen a brilliant array of screen talent headed by John Barrymore, Helen Hayes, Clark Gable, Lionel Barrymore. Robert Montgomery and Myrna Loy. ✓ "Night Flight" is a terrifically powerful drama of night air mail flying in South America and, it is reported, is one of the most authentic and most human airplane stories written .so far. "Night Flight” brings to the screen a true-to-fact narrative of actual conditions over a period of twenty-four hours of air mail service in South America.

The story revolves around John Barrymore, a stern, driving general manager of an air line company. Clark Gable is pilot of a stormcaught plane from Puntas Arenas. Robert Montgomery is pilot of a plane crossing towering mountains. Helen Hayes is the fear-ridden wife of Gable. Lionel Barrymore is a doddering old inspector of airplanes. and Myrna Loy is the wife of George Gargan. pilot of the plane to Brazil. It is around there players that a highly dramatic plot develops. From the pen of Antione de Saint-Exuupery, an actual pilot over the very same air line in South America which is so vividly described In the picture, and directed by Clarence Brown, one of the foremast directors in Hollywood who also holds a transport pilot’s license, "Night Flight" has been produced and acted by such a multistar cast in an effort to give the general public a clear and dramatic Idea of the thrills of air mail pilots, and the very human fears of their wives and sweethearts. In “Night Flight" a stride forward has been taken in musical accompaniment with the advent of tuning musical scores to airplane motors which was attained by Herbert Strohart, famous co-composer of “Rose Marie,” in the score he composed for "Night Flight.” i Previously airplane pictures have occasionally grown monotonous because of the unrelieved drone of the motors. No one seemed to think that a musical accompaniment was passible. For this drama of air mail flying, Strohart fabricated a musical score which, through clever work by the sound department, is heard in two different ways. When the physical plunge of the plane forward through a storm is to be emphasized, the motor sound is the loudest. When the emotional reactions of the pilot, Clark Gable, is the important feature, the sound of the motor is diminished, and the musical accompaniment is brought up in volume. Outstanding in lesser roles are such stage and screen talent as William Gargan, C. Henry Gordon, Leslie Fenton, Harry Beresford, Frank Conroy and Ralf Harolde. Holding the feature spot of the supplementary program of extraadded featurettes is a Charley Chase comefly entitled "Sherman Said It” and a James Fitzpatrick traveltalk titled "Guiana." The latest issue of Hearst Metrotone News picturizing the recent world news events completes the screen bill for the week. ana “ANN VICKERS” OPENS TODAY AT CIRCLE. "Ann Vickers,” with Irene Dunne and Walter Huston co-starred, is the first novel by Sinclair Lewis written since he won the Nobel prize for literature—and it is acclaimed by critics as his greatest. This film opens today at. the Circle theater. As is always the case with Lewis’ novels, "Ann Vickers" has a timely and vital theme. The story portrays the modern American wornmen, the business woman, the social worker, the successful feminist. Ever striving for success and acclaim, Ann Vickers must ultimately choose between those factors in her life and the love for which she has always yearned. Reports from all theater sectors are that Irene Dunne, cast in the title role, has the strongest and most dramatic role of her career. As “Ann Vickers” she is the modern-minded girl who is brilliant enough to win success after love and romance are denied her. She is the woman of the world w T ho becomes the more bewildered by the biological urge with every higher step in her career. She is the slave of ambiton and a prisoner of love. Wooed by men in leading stations in society, disillusioned in her efforts at reform, she finds satisfying love only as the years crowd in on her and old enemies seek her downfall. Outstanding for gripping power and realism are the prison and courtroom scenes in the picture. In the former, shocking brutalities are mercilessly exposed and striking contrasts in methods of penal administration are afforded. In the cast with Miss Dunne and Walter Huston are Edna May Oliver. Bruce Cabot. Conrad Nagel, Ferdinand Gottsehalk. Mitchell LeWis and Rafaela Ottiano. John Cromwell directed. NEW METHOD USED IN APOLLO MOVIE Occasionally a film flashes across the screen which is thought to prove, as well as one can prove such things, thgt the motion picture has begun to find itself as a medium of artistic expression. Such a film, according to studio officials, is “The Power and the Glory," Fox Films' stirring drama appearing, currently upon the screen of the Apollo theater. Producers insist that the film will set a mark in screen history in that it is a successful technical experiment. It is an experiment singu-

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larly enough, that goes back to the first principles of mofie-making. This important step is labeled “narratage” by Producer Jesse L. Lasky and is said to serve as proof for one thing that the cinema is at its best when it forgets the hidebound conventions of the drama, with its forced depictions of life within the confines of a proscenium. There is no attempt in “The Power and The Glory” to adhere to a chronological sequence in telling the story. The scene shifts from the past to the present exactly as it would if someone were relating an interesting yarn to a friend. The death of Tom Garner, railroad magnate, recalls to Henry, his lifelong friend, the manner in which Garner reached the heights of success from a humble start as trackwalker. Toms life unfolds itself on the screen. It is a bitter story of a tragic tale told without compromise and with none of the usual amenities which have ruined similar screen plots. Spencer Tracy, as Tom, is said to contribute a sympathetic portrayal of a man who yearns for happiness only to find that "power and the glory” are truly in the hands of something greater than mankind. Colleen Moore, as Sally, makes a triumphant return to the screen in the leading feminine roles. Others in the cast are Ralph Morgan, Helen Vinson and Russell Simpson. William K. Howard directed. ana “STATE FAIR” OPENS AT KEITH’S Writing anew chapter in the brief history of real all-star pictures, Fox Films drew upon the finest talent of Hollywood to bring Phil Strong's Literary Guild prize novel, "State Fair,” to the screen. It opens today at Keith's. The cast chosen to portray the characters of the best selling novel includes Janet Gaynor, Will Rogers, Lew Ayres, Sally Eilers, Norman Foster, Frank Craven, Louise Dresser and Victor Jory. There is also Blue Boy, 900 pounds of grand champion Hampshire boar. In assembling this imposing array of star talent, Fox upset precedent in two ways. It went beyond its own studio contract roster to secure Ayres as Miss Gaynor’s sweetheart, and it chose all of the stars to fit roles, rather than building parts to suit player personalities. ana OHIO THEATER TO OPEN MONDAY. "Damaged Lives,” which opens at the Ohio theater on Monday, Oct. 9, has been sponsored by the American Social Hygiene Association because this picture deals with the problems in which the association is most vitally interested, and through encouraging its general presentation the board of directors hope to further the work of safeguarding men and women, and more particularly boys and girls of adolescent ages, against the medical aryl social dangers. “Damaged Lives” depicts the needless horror and tragedy that can enter the lives of two average young people who are not fully informed as to how they may protect their i health, and fear to seek advice and sympathy from physicians and friends. All in the Day’s News Ted Healy’s bounding "stooges,” in bizarre makeup, romped arouna a corner of a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer sound stage to run smack into Greta Garbo, on her way to the “Queen Christina" set. Witnesses say it was hard to tell which were the most nonplussed.

Might Be Hot Madge Evans will have the feminine lead in “Hell Below,” in production at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios in Culver City. Robert Montgomery, Jimmy Durante and Walter Huston have the leading male roles under direction of Jack Conway in this story by Commander Edward Ellsberg. The cast includes also Robert Young, Eugene Pallette, John Mahin, James Donlan, Matt McHugh, Bradley Page and Sterling Holloway.

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1— Here is an interesting study of Helen Hayes in a scene from “Night Flight,” now at the Palace, 2 Irene Dunn has an emotional role in “Ann Vickers,” which opens today at the Circle. 3 Ricardo Cortez and Claudette Colbert have a gay Singer,” now on the screen at the Indiana. 4 will Rogers is one of the many interesting players in ‘‘State Fair,” which opens today at Keith’s.

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1— Ted Mack brings his well-known orchestra to the Indiana Roof ballroom tonight for a limited engagement. 2 Mrs. Frank W. Cregor is president of the Indianapolis Matinee Musical which is ready to open its season. 3_Brooke Johns is back on the stage as master of ceremonies at the Indiana.

In the Earlies The word “lot” as a designation for a motion picture studio once had a very literal meaning, it is learned from Cecil B. De Mille, who has just finished filming “This Day and Age” at the Paramount studios. Back in the days when De Mille put up a little studio in a lemon orchard near Los Angeles and filmed “The Squaw Man,” producers and -would-be producers used to roam around looking for vacant lots on which to stage their motion pictures. A wooden shack or an open, glass-roofed stage usually was erected in the center of the lot.

Noted Writer Goes West Adela Rogers St. Johns Hyland, magazine and newspaper writer and author of “Free Soul” and "What Price Hollywood,” has been added to the Paramount writing staff.

SKY HARBOR Dancing Tonita Tili 2 A. M. Penny Dance Sun., 8:30*10 FREE DANCING AVk. I'rorn Thur. Plenty of Tables and Beer One Block So. of Municipal Airport. MOTION PICTURES INDinNKP ON THE STAGE %m V BROOKE JOHNS With His Entire YORK 'VAUDEVILLE REVUE I ON THE SCREEN Claudette Colbert TORCH SUKER A Paramount Picture Ricardo Cortez and Baby Le Rov All Seats OCnEnt. I till X P. M kUUI to 6 F. i'iwii.itiMcil IIfILAMQ.gSj 15c ■ Zan ' ' Jrey * George I.ovlim: Thrlliinr: oxl6ll

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Stooges Stage Gay Party Ted Healy’s stooges held high revels recently when they staged a birthday party for “Larry,” one of their number, at their Santa Monica home. The laughmakers of “Meet the Baron” and other Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer hits entertained Fifi D’Orsay, Polly Moran, George Givot, Ted Healy and others of note at a beach frolic. Marie Is Busy Again Jean Hersholt, playing Rosen, the art dealer, in “The Late Christopher Bean,” with Marie Dressier and Lionel Barrymore, is in his ideal element. Between scenes Hersholt, a painter, and Barymore, an etcher, hold long conferences on art. When Sam Wood, the director, wants them in the sets he calls, “Bring on the two Rembrandts.”

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5 You would not recognize this man to be Spencer Tracy, but this is the way he appears in some scenes in “The Power and the Glory,” now at the Anollo, 6 Loretta Young seems to be more interested In her companion than her drink in “Midnight Mary,” which opens at the Ambassador Sunday. 7 Diane Sinclair has one of the chief roles in “Damaged Lives,” which opens Monday at the Ohio.

4 Rosa Ponselle, grand opera prima donna, opens the concert season for Mrs. Nancy Martens at English’s theater on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 22. 5 Lee Mason is the good looking chap who is making good with the Indiana theater orchestra under the direction of Lou Forbes.

Here Sunday At 3 and 8:15 p. m. Sunday at English’s, the Veterans of Foreign Wars will present Kyrl and his famous hand. These concerts are for the benefit of the National Home for Widows and Orphans at Eaton Rapids, Mich. The soloists will be Anna Fitzu, soprano of the Metropolitan opera, and Marie Kryl, pianist.

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Pendleton Signs Contract

Asa result of his work in the current Capitol picture, “Penthouse,” Nat Pendleton has been signed to a long-term Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract. Pendleton was formerly a Columbia university athlete.

' MOTION PICTURES OHIO THEATRE TELEPHONE RILEY 1913 OPENING MONDAY MORNING— Continuous II a. m. to II p. m. Admission 25 Cents to 6 o’Clock-40 Gents to Closing. Could it Happen to You? Or Your Daughter? Or Your Son? . | Yesterday ° rodiontly happy ybung marked cdu^l^^lowlng with health —buoyant in spirits —deeply in love. Toddy —' miserable desperate—facing illness tortured by fear of the cruel consequences of a dreaded infection. Tomorrow - medical science, courage, and their faith in one another assure that these young people will come through their time of trial to anew day of hope and happiness. Learn how they escape the shadow of this sinister and menacing disease, which, when uncurbed, leaves in its trail an appalling wreckage of human lives. You’ll like this boy and girl. They’re real. You’ll laugh with them and weep with them, and rejoice that they find a way out. And you’ll NEVER forget their story. It might have happened to anyone. It might happen to you. YOU WILL WANT TO SEE THIS GREAT SCREENPLAY DAMAGED LIVES TheJ program* includes fan J interesting special film explaining and illustrating L^ayfffl scientific facts relating “DAMAGED LlVES’’,'andf presenting r lt * R " authentic J information whichjj. everyone should t have. MNSIj This ;entire j program]sponsored|by "IhefAmericanlSdciaL Hygienei Association NOTE!—lndianapolis is the second city in the United State sto see this picture. Engagement in this city was arranged coincident with convention here of thousands of people Interested in the health of our nation, and to whom the subject of “DAMAGED LIVES” is of paramount interest

Brooke Johns, Well Liked as a Master of Ceremonies, Is Heading the Stage Show Now on View at the Indiana Theater for Week's Engagement. r T'HE Indiana theater today and through Thursday night presents on the stage the return of Brooke Johns, heading a stage show of New York celebrities. The screen attraction is Claudette Colbert in "Torch Singer.” her latest Paramount picture. “Torch Singer” tells the story of a hard-hearted queen of the night clubs. The “worst woman in New York," she is willing to take everything her male following offer. In the radio sequence of the picture. Miss Colbert is called upon to croon a lullaby. It was in marked contrast to the other songs she had sung in the picture and directors Alexander Hall and George Somnes

Pageant to Be Given at Murat ‘Heaven Bound’ Wiil Play Three-Day Return Engagement. Local admirers of Negro spirituals have another opportunity to hear them sung in their native background when “Heaven Bound" will play a return engagement at the Murat, Oct. 21, 22. and 23, with a matinee for children and teachers Saturday and three evening performances. A musical pageant of spirituals, “Heaven Bound," is being given under the direction of Mrs. Jean Paul Hines of Albany, Ga.. its author, and is being sponsored by local churches both Negro and white. Proceeds will be used for welfare work among local colored people. An entirely new cast of principals will make its bow this year. There are twenty-three prominent roles, and all will be filled by trained singers from the south. The heavenly chorus of 200 will be made up of members of choirs of local colored churches. The music is being directed by Mrs. Rose Smith Loder of New Orleans, a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory, and at present teacher of voice in Straight college, New Orleans.

—MARTENS CONCERTS, Inc.— SALE OF SINGLE SEATS MONDAY MORNING ALL SEATS ON SALE MARTENS TICKET OFFICE 33 Monument Circle LI. 8921 SUNDAY AFTERNOON—OCTOBER 22ND ROSA PONSELLE Prima Donna Dramatic Soprano, Metropolitan Opera Company SUNDAY AFTERNOON—NOVEMBER 12TH JOHN CHARLES THOMAS America’s Famous Baritone SUNDAY AFTERNOON—DECEMBER 3RD MISCHA ELMAN Celebrated Violinist SUNDAY AFTERNOON—JANUARY 28TH SIGRID ONfeGIN World-Renowned Swedish Contralto SUNDAY AFTERNOON—FEBRUARY 25TH CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA EUGENE GOOSSENS—Conductor WALTER GIESEKING Pianist and Soloist with Orchestra. Prices—sl.lo. $1.65, 52.20, 52.75. Box Seats, $3.50 Including Tax, FRIDAY EVENING—NOV. 3—By Popular Demand DON COSSACK, Singing Horsemen oi the Steppes Prices—sl.lo, 51.65, $2.20 Including Tax. MAIL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALL CONCERTS ENGLISH THEATER

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asked Bing Crosby to explain and demonstrate the subtle differences. Supporting Miss Colbert in this picture are Ricardo Cortez, David Manners, Lyda Roberti and Baby Le Roy, child star of "Bedtime Story." The stage acts supporting Johns include Nell Kelly, lady dynamite; Five Bay Boys, college capers; Nord and Jeanie, 300 pounds and a half pint: Dixon and Pal, a day at the beach; Three California Redheads, a bouquet of beauty; Lee Mason, singing a medley of numbers, including the popular "Love, Is the Sweetest Thing,” and Tyner, personality plus. Lou Forbes with his new idea music will present another diverting orchestral offering. At Ambassador “Midnight Mary.” a crook drama, brings a strong cast headed by Loretta Young, Ricardo Cortez, Franchot Tone, Andy Devine and Una Merkel, Sunday at the Ambassador. for a four-day engagement. It is a story of life in the upper strata of crookdom. Loretta Young is forced by circumstances to join a gang of crooks. Events move at lightning speed as the gang gets more ambitious in their operations. Miss Young falls in love with Tone, a successful young attorney. When a gangster leader decides to kill Tone the dramatic tension mounts to a terrific tempo. The supporting cast includes Frank Conroy, Warren Hymer, Ivan Simpson, Charles Grapewin and Martha Sleeper. Supplementing the feature will be a cartoon comedy, a sports reel and Metro News.