Indianapolis Times, Volume 45, Number 158, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 November 1933 — Page 6

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JOHN CHARLES THOMAS TO SING AT ENGLISH’S TOMORROW

William Powell Brings Philo Vance, Detective of Fiction Fame, to the Talking Screen Again in ‘The Kennel Murder Case.’ WILLIAM POWELL recreates the great detective role of Philo Vanoe in his return to the screen at the Indiana theater in S. S. Van Dine's latest detective thriller, "The Kennel Murder Case." Eugene Pallette, remembered for his fine comedy in the "Canary Murder Case," one of the first of the murder mystery talkies, with Mr. Powell, has his old berth as the sergeant. Mary Astor carries the romantic interest in the case. On the stage and heading the vaudeville revue, is Pat Kennedy, Ben Bemie’s “unmasked tenor," in a number of songs, accompanied by Lou Forbes and his orchestra. Mr. Forbes this week is featuring a medley of

college turn's, "By a Waterfall,” and a comedy number, assisted by the individual members of the orchestra. Other members of the vaudeville revue are Falls Reading and Bryce. Charlie Nelson, Mills Gold and Raye; Irmanette, Chuck and Howard; Aldo Deery, and the twelve merry Hoosierettes. On the screen, "The Kennel Murder Case,” concerns the murder of one Archer Coe who is found dead sitting in his own room with the doors and windows locked from the inside and a revolver in his hand. Police believe Coe had committed suicide until Philo Vance walks into the case and by a series of deductions proves the case murder. He also finds that there are seven persons with a motive for the crime and each of them having access to the room. There also is a strange twist in the love triangle which is finally unraveled by Vance. The cast includes Mary Astor, Ralph Borgen, Helen Vinson, Jack La Rue and Paul Cavanaugh. ' a a b PRIZE FIGHT STORY AT PALACE Max Baer, Myrna Loy, Primo Camera, Jack Dempsey, Walter Huston, Otto Kruger and Muriel Evans comprise the distinguished group of actors and sporting personalities assembled by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for “The Prizefighter and the Lady," a romantic drama of the prize ring, which is now on view at Loew’s Palace. Max Baer, Camera’s foremost rival for the heavyweight championship of the world in real life, and generally acknowledged as the most colorful fighter in the prize ring today, makes his first screen appearance in this picture. Tall, lithe and handsome, the fighter plays the part of a devil-may-care youth who rises from the jp’j of "bouncer" in a speakeasy to become a world famous boxer. The chief feminine role is portrayed in the film by Myrna Loy. She appears as a night club hostess with whom the rising young boxer falls in love early in the story after rescuing her from a wrecked automobile. At first she hesitates to accept his, marriage proposal because she fears the wrath of her erstwhile sweetheart. a racketeer gunman impersonated by Otto Kruger. From there on the story moves swiftly and with many a thrill. The story, adapted from the screen, now is running in The Times. “The Prizefighter and the Lady” is brought to a dramatic conclusion with a thrilling ring battle between Max Baer and Primo Camera, which has Jack Dempsey as its referee. The Palace is offering on its current program of entertainment a list of supplementary short films headlined by Mickey Mouse. The Walt Daisney cartoon character appears in "Mickey's Gala Premiere.” A Fitzpatrick Traveltalk entitled. “Scotland, the Bonnie.” and the latest Hearst Metrotone News are also on the bill for the week.

CONSTANCE BENNETT IS APOLLO STAR. Constance Bennett may be seen in the perils and romance of a wartime spy's career with the presentation of RKO-Radio’s "After Tonight," at the Apollo. The picture, however, according to reports, is not a war picture, as the term is usually applied; the great conflict being used as a background only. The dramatic climax of this story of Vienna and the danger zone just behind the lines comes when Miss Bennett is forced to choose between the man she loved, a war-time enemy, and her own country. The role brings Miss Bennett to the screen in the guise of a peasant girl, a case singer, a humble seamstress, and a nurse in a base hospital. Gilbert Roland plays the leading role opposite Miss Bennett, as an intelligence officer assigned to the difficult task of capturing the daringly clever woman who is keeping

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a steady stream of information flowing to th? allied lines. It Is here that the situation of unusual drama and heart interest Is created. Roland has fallen in love with the girl who is his prey. George Archainbaud directed the film, which is based on an original story by Jane Murfin. Other players appearing in the cast are Edward Ellis, Mischa Auer, Ben Hendricks, John Wray and Evelyn Carter Carrington. Supplementing the featured attraction on the program are short subjects, including the second episode of Ely Culbertson’s bridge series, "The Forced Response”; a Terrytoon cartoon entitled “The Village Blacksmith." and a Harry Langdon comedy called “Stage Hand.” B B B ANN HARDING’S LATEST AT THE CIRCLE The Circle theater this week is presenting for the first time in this country Ann Harding in "The Right to Romance." Miss Harding is supported by Robert Young, Nils Asther, Sari Maritza, and Irving Pichel. The picture shows Miss Harding in a high position of scientific achievement and responsibility in the world. She then yields to utterly feminine instints and turns away from it all in search of romance. It shows her making a noble sacrifice and proving the grandeur and nobility of her sex. On the supplementary program are short subjects, including Clark and McCullough in a comedy, "Fits in a Fiddle,;’ a Betty Boop cartoon, “Morning Noon and Night,” and a Paramount news reel. B B B BIG FEATI’RE DUE AT THE AMBASSADOR Starting Sunday for a four-day engagement, the Ambassador will offer Lady for a Day,” starring Warren William. Guy Kibbe. May Robson, Jean Parker, Ned Sparks, Glenda Farrell, Walter Connolly, Barry Norton and a host of other featured pliers. The story-*oncerns an old woman, an apple-seller, who is transformed into a society dowager. Old Apple Annie, whose life had been a bed of poverty, had a daughther living in England whom she had not seen in many years. During this period her letters to her daughter failed to expose her destitute circumstances, but led the daughter to believe she was wealthy and happy. When the daughter informs her mother she is returning to America, Apple Annie is at a loss what to do. She confides in a wealthy racketeer, who had purchased hundreds of apples from her. He volunteers to help her by making her a lady for a day. With the aid of beautiful clothes, jewels, Park avenue home, servants and social position, the old woman is transformed into a gorgeous creature.

At the Alamo

Lovers of action drama will have a thrill in store for them in "Gorilla Ship," a first run feature, opening at the Alamo for a three dryj engagement. Stars of the picture inclue Ralph Ince,. Vera Reynolds and Wheeler Oakritan. The story deals with a sea captain, known as the Gorilla. His hard-manner methods made him a terror. He loved brutality and gentle women. He could make men do and dare at the snap of his fingers but he found women a cold proposition. In order to woo his “woman," he is compelled to battle a competitive lover and watch his ship burn to the water. As an extra feature, "Tarzan the Fearless.” will be shown. The last chapter of “Ghost City” serial, featuring Buck Jones, will be included in the program.

1— This picture of Max Baer, prizefighter, with Myrna Loy proves that he is good at making love. For proof, see ‘‘The Prizefighter and the Lady,” now' at the Faiace. 2 There is lot of love making in the movies this week. Robert Young and Ann Harding have such a job to do in “The Right to Romance,” now' at the Circle. 3ln “After Tonight,” now on view at the Apollo, Constance Cummings is cast as a lady spy.

1— Miss Irmanette, with her violin, is one of the interesting personalities on the current stage show at the Indiana. 2 James Kirkwood is the star of “Dinner at Eight,” which opens the legitimate road show season at English’s tomorrow night at 8:30 o’clock.

Paul Specht Will Appear on the Roof Noted Leader Brings His Orchestra to City Tomorrow. “Moonlight on the Ganges” is one of the numerous song hits composed by Paul Specht, who will bring his international orchestra to the Indiana Roof for a one-night engagement tomorrow evening. Paul Specht’s name is as famous and popular in European cities as it is in New York City, where he has featured his dance orchestra at the Astor, Alamac and St. Regis hotels and at the Lido Venice. Monte Carlo, Moulin Rouge and Club Gallant night clubs. His appearance on the Indiana Roof tomorrow night is made in the way of an experiment by manager Tom Detine, who offers him as a one-night attraction for the first time at regular admission prices. Mr. Devine reminds his patrons that the Specht orchestra is the same unit which played dance music for the last two Presidential Inaugural balls at Washngton. Th Roof will celebrate Armistice Day with an Armistice ball tonight. Music for the celebration will be played by Percy Carson and his orchestra. who are to leave here after the dance this evening. The second preliminary of a free style waltz contest is scheduled for next Tuesday night, one of the Roof's tveekly ladies’ nights. Six additional couples will be chosen each Tuesday from now until Nov. 28, to participate in the contest finals on Wednesday. Nov. 29.

At the Antlers

Arnold Peek, popular night club entertainer, is now playing to capacity crowds in the Tally-Ho room of the Hotel Antlers. An aristocrat of the modern dance, Margy May, also is on the program of entertainers. Jane Walker, well-known Chicago night club torch singer, also is featured. The Tally-Ho room is open nightly except Monday with three-floor shows appearing.

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MRS. S. L. KISER, Mrs. Max Leckner, Mrs. James W. Lilly, Mrs. W. C. Lynn, Mrs. A. M. Robertson and Mrs. Henry Schurmann, members of the Indianapolis Matinee Musicale for more than fifty years, will be honor guests at an Auld Lang Syne program at 3 p. m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the D. A. R. chapter house. Mrs. Lynn is a charter member and Mrs. Robertson began her twenty-five-year presidency in 1883, the year Mrs. Kiser, Mrs. Lilly and Mrs. Schurmann became members. Mrs. Leckner's membership began in 1880.

Mrs. Schurmann was president of the Musicale from 1915 to 1919 and now is recording secretary of the National Federation of Music Clubs. The program for Friday follows: "The Crimson Glow of Sunset Fades” Federic Boot Mrs. William A. Devin, soprano; Mrs. Robert W. Blake, contralto. At the piano, Mrs. Kiser, Mrs. Frank Edenharter. —II—“The Brook" Franc “Minuet” Hasselmans “Meditation” Oberthur Louise Schellschmidt Koehn, harpist.

IN RECITAL

Miss Florence Barker Next Friday night in the D. A. R. auditorium. Miss Florence Harker, violinist and student of Olive Kiler, will be heard in recital. She will be assisted by Miss Pauline Tolin, pianist and a student of Mabel Wiley Leive.

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4 Will Rogers has a happy role in “Doctor Bull,” opening today at Kciiirs. 5 May Robsc> is shown here with other members of the east of “Lady for a Day,” which opens Sunday at the Ambassador. 6 Helen Vinson looks on while William Powell handles a revolver in this scene from “The Kennel Murder Case,” now at the Indiana. 7 James Cagney and Madge Evans seem to be very much interested in this scene from “The Mayor of Hell,” now at the Lyric.

3 Paul Specht brings his orchestra to the Indiana Roof ballroom for a one-night engagement tomorrow. 4 John Charles Thomas, famous baritone of the Metropolitan Opera, who sings Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at English’s, is pictured with his mother.

—in—- “ Who Is Sylvia?" Schubert “Du Bist Wie Eine Blume” Liszt “Ave Maria” Bach-Gounod Miss Leona Wright, soprano; Mrs. Koehne, harp: Mrs. Robert O. Bonner, violin. —lV—“Minuetto, Op. 31, No. 3” Beethoven “Romanza” Rubinstein Mrs. Simon L. Kiser. —V—“Jeannie With the Light-Brown Hair” Foster “Love Song” Brahms “Now All the Roses Are Blooming”. Brahms “Cradle Song” Brahms The Crinoline Singers: Mrs. James H. Lowry, Mrs. Carl Moore, Mrs. Glenn O. Friermood. Mrs. Robert W. Blake. Mrs. S. K. Ruick at the piano. u a tt Mu Phi Epsilon and Sigma Alpha lota, musical sororities, will present Bomar Cramer, local pianist of national fame, in a concert at Caleb Mills hall, Tuesday night, Nov. 28. Mr. Cramer has received recognition as a great pianist in New York, Chicago. Indianapolis, Texas and Oklahoma, where he has played in recital.

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Miss Margaret Bassler Miss Margaret Bassler will appear on the program of the Yantis’ Night Club at 10 tomorrow night. She will give several vocal selections.

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Arthur M. Oberfelder Will Open His Legitimate Road Show Season at English’s Tomorrow Night With “Dinner at Eight,’ With Big Cast. TWO important events at English’s tomorrow are commanding attention not only in Indianapolis but all over the state. At 3 tomorrow afternon. at English's. John Charles Thomas, baritone of the Metropolitan Opera Company, will appear as the second Sunday afternoon offering in the series of Mrs. Nancy Martens. At 8:30 p. m. tomorrow. Arthur M. Oberfelder. well-known showman, will open his first legitimate road show season at English's with "Dinner at Eight." The engagement is for four nights, with a matinee Wednesday afternoon.

At 6 this evening over WKBF. Walter D. Hickman of The Times will interview Mr. Thomas for thirty minutes. Mr. Thomas will not sing over the radio, but he will answer many questions that his admirers want to hear. Mr. Thomas, at his concert Sunday afternoon, will sing many songs, including a special group in English. His accompanist will be Carroll Holister. According to Mrs. Martens, the advance seat sale for Mr. Thomas’ appearance is the greatest he has had in his several appearances in this city. BBS LEGITIMATE SEASON OPENS SUNDAY NIGHT. Mr. Oberfelder will open his legitimate season at English’s Sunday night with "Dinner at Eight," which was one of the outstanding hits on Broadway last season. The company of twenty-six required to present this play will be headed by James Kirkwood, wellknown movie actor. The same company played in Kansas City last week. The Kansas City Star last Sunday said: “The premiere of Dinner •at Eight’ Friday night was witnessed by the largest audience a legitimate play has drawn at the Shubert in years. Yesterday’s matinee was similarly well attended, and seats are going fast for the different performances this week. “A smooth and fast-moving production of ‘Dinner at Eight’ is at the Shubert. Sets are changed in almost lightning fast time and the performance moves with speed and sureness from curtain to curtain. “James Kirkwood presents a sincere and true picture of Larry Renault, a passe movie actor, in ‘Dinner at Eight,’ and Viola Frayne almost steals the show as Kitty Packard, the common little wife of a nouveau riche millionaire. “Other excellent character portrayals are presented by Eveta Nudsen and Robert Leslie as Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jordan, Virginia Mime as their daughter, Aubrey Davis as Mrs. Jordan's sister, Leonard Lord as Kirkwood’s agent, Marian War-ing-Manley as a faded stage star, Pierre Watkin as the millionaire, and Jack Davis as a doctor with a penchant for having love affairs with his attractive patients." BUB WILL ROGERS’ MOVIE IS HERE Will Rogers comes to Keith’s today in his latest picture, “Doctor Bull.” The story concerns a physician in a small town who, in addition to ministering to the health of the community, acts as its unofficial father confessor.

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None of the town’s secrets escapes him He knows the inner life of every one of its inhabitants. But it is not as a gossip that he finds himself interested in the private lives of the village. The film does not present the story of one character. Like “State Fair." the last of the Rogers screen plays, it deals with many characters, each typical of its kind. It is the story of thousands of similar towns all over the country. Vera Allen, star of thf New York stage, has the leading feminine role opposite Rogers. B B B CAGNEY IS STARRED AT LYRIC “The Mayor of Hell," now at the Lyric theater for a week, presents James Cagney in his most dramatic role since “The Public Enemy.” The picture purports to reveal shocking conditions in a certain socalled reformatory where boys are caged like wild animals, half starved and flogged with a cat-o’-nin-tails for the slightest infraction of harsh and arbitrary rules. The management of the institution is permeated with graft, politics and double-deal-ing. Cagney plays the part of a wardheeling political boss, who. despite his own shortcomings, possesses a sympathetic understanding of boys reared in the slum environment from which he sprung. Asa reward for his political activities he is named chairman of the commission in charge of the reformatory. When he discovers what actually is going on in the place he surprises his political cohorts by embarking on a one-man “clean up” crusade that quickly becomes fraught with thrilling adventures. Cagney has the support of a big cast o screen notables, including Madge Evans, Allen Jenkins, Dudley Diggs, Arthur Byron, Sheila Terry, William V. Mong, Frankie Darrow, Farina, Mickey Bennett and 500 talented juvenile players. “The Mayor of Hell” is a Warner Brothers production. The Lyric's program contains a Mack Sennett comedy, “Meet the Champ,” featuring Walter Catlett; the Fox news weekly and other entertaining short subjects.

At Capitol

Starting tomorrow for three days the Capitol theater will feature Zane Grey’s “Life in the Raw,” with George O'Brien in the cast. A second added attraction will be John Wayne and Jack Mulhall in the second chapter of the serial, “The Three Musketeers.”

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