Indianapolis Times, Volume 45, Number 308, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 May 1934 — Page 8

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TECHNICOLOR USED IN FINAL SCENES OF 'THE HOUSE OF ROTHSCHILD

Fifth of Cost 'Ventured in Filming of Sequence Result More Than Justifies Faith of Producers, Is Belief: Now at Loew’s Palace. of “The House of Rothschild.’’ in which Nathan Rothschild, in the person of George Arliss, is publicly honored for his services to England, were adjudged by producers. Joseph M. Schenck and Darryl F. Zanuck, to be too magnificent a spectacle to be wasted on black and white film. Since a large sum alreadv was invested in the riehlv decorated court costumes of the period worn by the 200 actors and actresses participating in the scene and the sets, they decided to give the audience the full benefit of their splendor and called in technicolor experts to photograph the scenes in the newly developed three-color process, which had never before been used on a set of this A t Ua mnM*. iv. . U ~

A single camera was used in contrast to the half dozen or more ordinarily used in photographing big scenes, and the magnitude of this one can be guessed from the fact that it stretched over two stages. It took seventy-five technicians to man the lighting equipment, alone, and all the larger lighting devices in Hollywood had to be borrowed from the o’her ma jor studios. An interesting feature of the photographing of this scene is that ordinary street cosmetics were substituted for the usual theatrical makeup. Something in the nature of experiment attached to the filming of this color sequence, yet the producers ventured one-fifth of the entire cost of their production on it. and the result is said to more than justify their faith. The costumes worn by George Arliss, Loretta Young. Robert Young, C. Aubrey Smith, Helen Westley, Alan Mowbray, Reginald Owen, Florence Arliss, Murray Ktnnell. Holmes Herbert and the other principals appearing in this scone were entirely handmade, including the embroidery on the uniforms. Boris Karloff, alone of the leading actors, is absent from this scene of Nathan's triumph, since he plays the evil Baron Lpdrantz, mortal enemy of the Rothschilds. It is now on view at Low's Palace. a a a Musical at Apollo “Stand Up and Cheer ’’ newest photoplay released by Fox Films, is appearing currently upon the screen of the Apollo, where it will remain through Thursday next. Story material for “Stand Up and Cheer!’’ was supplied by none other than Will Rogers, who worked in collaboration with Philip Klein. Throughout the unfolding of the story many witticisms, both of political nature and home-spun hurmr of the Rogers variety, is very much in evidence. The cast includes many Hollywood personalities, embracing Warner Baxter, Madge Evans, James Dunn, Ralph Morgan. Shirley Temple, Nigle Bruce, Arthur Byron. John Boles, and Stcpin Fctchit. Other members of the cast recruited from the raaio and stage are Sylvia Froos, Jimmy Dallas. “Aunt Jemima,’’ Mitchell and Durant, and Niek Foran. The story Is that of a theatrical producer who is called upon by the President to help restore prosperity by reviving the spirits of the people through a gigantic amusement campaign.

Another Real Treat Sunday Night, May (i 8:15 P. M. English Theatre Presenting “So This Is London” Given by the Cathedral High School Dramatic Club Reserved Sent* \\nilable at Theatre Prices—sl.oo, 50c, 25c

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Among the many items in the picture, there are: A chorus of beautiful girls, a vocal ichorus of 500; 1.000 players. 335 scenes, and five bands of music. From .this assemblage of talents, bands and scenes, comes five big spectacles, and fi/e song numbers. All of these varied phases of the picture were handled by Winfield Sheehan, in association with Lew Brown. Hamilton MacFadden directed. Sammy Lee directed the dance ensembles. Lew Brown and Jay Gorney were rrsponsibe for the song numbers — “Our Last Night Together," "Baby Take a Bow," “I’m Laughing," “Broadway’s Gone Hill Billy," and “Out of the R^d." Accompanying short subjects include a Terrytoon cartoon,, entitled “Just a Clown;" a novelty subject Bosom Friend." and Dick Bergen in “Pure Feud.” tt tt a Double at Indiana On the new double feature program now on view- at the Indiana, there is two pictures of different appeal. The first feature on the program is Richard Barthelmess in “Massacre," in which he is supported by Ann Dvorak, Dudley Digges and Claire Dodd. In “Massacre” Barthelmess has the role of an Indian brave, young, educated and a successful rodeo rider, who eventually gives up a beautiful society giri to return to his own people and an Indian maid. The romance climaxes a series of dramatic episodes in wfcich the Indians start an uprising on the Sioux reservation after being subjected to untold indignities at the hands of unscrupulous whites. The other feature on the program. “The Crime Doctor,” has in its cast Otto Kruger. Karen Morley, Nils Asther and Judith Wood. In it a murder case is said to unfold before the eyes of the audience every step being depicted, from the inception of the crime in the killer's mind to the final solution of the case. The audience is shown how the murderer schemes and operates to make his the perfect crime, and sees how the investigating officers are baffled and thrown on false scents. All this is threaded with a strong love interest. Kruger appears as one of the world's foremast detectives and Miss Morley as his wife. Judith Wood plays an adventuress. The program also includes a news weekly and selected short subjects.

A New Story Monogram announces the acquisition of anew story property for production on its 1934-35 program entitled ‘ The New World" or "Stratosphere” by Tristram Tupper. This picture will be produced as an exploitation special on the program.

Twice to Hollywood Sylvia Sidney, star of Paramount’s "Thirty day Princess,” had to make two trips to Hollywood before she was accepted as a possible motion picture personality.

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1— The Morton Sisters are now on view on the stage of the Lvrie theater. 2 Jack Devine, son of the manager of the Indiana Roof, will do a dance specialty between acts at English's tomorrow night, as a part of the Cathedral high school show.

1 — Here is the gang that is holding out at the Cirele. Bing Crosby, Graeic Allen. Carole Lombard and all the others in “We’re Not Dressing.” Second week. 2 Richard Barthelmess plays an Indian role in “Massacre,” now a part of the double hill at the Indiana. 3 joe E. Brown has the lead in “A Very Honorable Guy,” now at the Lyric.

Two Features to Be on View at Ambassador Tlie Ambassador offers tomorrow and Monday two major features in Spencer Tracy in “The Show-Off," and Richard Arlen in “She Made Her Bed.” * “The Show-Off” deals with the complications that arise in the life of a young man who talks too much. He brags of his social position, his fine motor cars and estates, none of which he has. He tells the president of his company how to run his business and talks himself out of a good job. He even fools his wife for a while and when she finds him out, the trouble just begins. Tracy is supported by Madge Evans, Lois Wilson, Henry Wadsworth and Claude Gillingwater. "She Made Her Bed" is a drama in which Sally Eilers take the part of an auto camp operator. Richard Arlen. as an itinerant medicine show operator, stops at her camp en route to a county fair. He becomes interested romantically in Miss Eilers, only to discover she is married. When Sally learns her husband is making love to another woman she decides to run away with Arlen. The tangled interest of all three pa tries rounds out an exciting climax.

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THE announcement that the Yiddish Art Theatre of New York City will play a one-night engagement at English’s, Monday, May 14, is most gratifying. 0 To me this announcement is as important as if I were announcing an engagement hers of the Moscow Art Players.

Maurice Schwartz, director and recognized as one of the greatest Yiddish players, heads the cast of “Yoshe Kalb,” which will be presented here. “Yoshe Kalb” has been dramatized by Mr. Schwartz from the novel by I. J. Singer. The star will be seen in the role of a Nyseheve Rabbi, whose words of advice spoken on the eve of his daughter's wedding is one of the highlights of the performance. In his supporting cast will be Harold Miller. Saul Fruchter. Eli Mintz, Benjamin Fishbein. Anatol Winogradoff, Morris Silberkasten, Anna Appel, Wolf Goldfaden and others. m * tt TODAY at the Ambassador, Fritzi Ridgeway is in the cast of “The House of Mystery” with Ed Lowry, Verna Hillie and Brandon Hurst. Miss Ridgeway, in private life, is the wife of Constantine Bakaleinekof. director some years ago of the Circle Symphony orchestra. Both lived in Indianapolis more than a year before going to Hollywood. a a a CONNIE and his band tonight will open a month's engagement at the Riviera Club, Fifty-sixth and Illinois streets. There will be dancing each Saturday and Sunday nights dhring May.

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3 The Lyric has coming soon, “Russian Revels,” which is headed by Colonel Fedor Maybohn. 4 Louie Lowe and his orchestra comes to the Indiana Roof next Wednesday night.

4 Otto Kruger is a member of the cast of “The Crime Doctor," now at the Indiana. 5 Madge Evans is in “Stand Up and Cheer,” with many others at the Apollo. 6 George Arliss in a scene from one of his finest accomplishments, “The House of Rothschild.’’ now at Loew’s Palace.

r T'HE seniors of Washington high school are very ambitious this season as the annual play, “Cradle Song.” would indicate. Mrs. Bess Wright is the dramatic instructor and director. She announces the following cast, which will present the play next Friday night at Washington high school: Sister Joanna of the Cross Anna Lascu Teresa Hazel C'haman The Prioress Dorothy Srader The Vicaress . .. Lucille Broich The Mistress of Novices Ramola Anderson Sister Marcella * Doris Smith Sister Maria Jesus.... Pearl Krethoeotis Sister Sagrario Violet Powell Sister Inez Clara Mae Racobs Sister Tornera Mary Jean Fairchild The Doctor Maurice Fowler Antonio Robert Cole The Poet- Louise Gray A Countryman Darrell Kimsey A Lay Sister Phyllis Phillips Two Monitors Margaret Halfafeer and Katherine Romer

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Starting today, Aloma will answer all questions put to her by the patrons of the Oriental theater. Her engagement is announced for the entire week.

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Jack Gwynr/s Revue Is Featured on Lyric Stage Joe E. Brown Is the 'Hero' in New Film, 'A Very Honorable Guy.’ Jack Gwynn's revue, “Secrets of the Harem," is the stage feature of the Lyric's new show of which the screen attraction is Joe E. Brown in his new comedy, “A Very Honorable Guy.” a story from the pen of the famous sports and short story writer. Damon Runyan. Embracing ten scenes of oriental splendor, "Secrets of the Harem* introduces many surprising innovations. The company has among its principles Freddie Stritt, Ila McCall Stearn. Edna Bean, the Three Mayfields, Ann Saber. Virginia Moore, Roy Rhader. and Eleanor DeLeon. Special features include Britt Wood, the famous “Harmonica Boob,”

Riverside Park 'Best Yet/ Is Coulter's Boast Riverside amusement park is stealing a eatch-phrase from the circus this season and is proclaiming it is “bigger and better than ever.” Its boasts seem well found, as A. W. Colter, park manager, announces there are more rides, fun devices and games installed in the resort this summer than ever before in its long history. In addition to the new features, many of the older concessions practically have been rebuilt. The miniature railroad has been completely overhauled and equipped with new engine and rolling stock, as well as nfew rails. The new engine is an exact replica in miniature of one of the famous engines now in service on trascontinental lines. Several new thrill features have been installed in the fun castle. A large herd of trained riding ponies is quartered at the pony track, which occupies the same location as in former seasons. The Tilt-a-While is one of the new rides that will be in operation this summer, and promises thrills aplenty. Two beautiful summer gardens have been installed in the park, where refreshments may be enjoyed. These are under the direction of George Golding, veteran caterer. The big skating rink will operate throughout the summer, and the dance palace will open on May 26, under the direction of E. W. Mushi rush, with music by Hal Bailey’s or- ! chestra. Many thousands attended the official opening of Riverside last Sunday. and preparations have been made to care for a huge crowd this week-end.

On the Roof

Pleasure will be brought to many patrons of the Indiana Roof by the announcement that Louis Lowe and his orchestra are to be the Roof's next attraction. They will replace the Soldiers of Fortune, starting next Wednesday, May 9. The Soldiers have been featured on the Roof for the last three weeks, and leave there now to fill engagements made prior to the time they accepted the Roof engagement. Lowe, once a feature on the Indiana theater stage with Charlie Davis, brings his orchestra from the Rathskeller of the Hotel Severin, where they played during the winter months. Rachael Helms, feminine member of the organization, will share singing honors with Louie Lowe and his brother “Whitey," who is a drummer. Other members of the orchestra are Melvin D’Ording, Gordon Trout, and Rae Dufendach, in the sax section; Red Hadley, Art Carey and Bubbles Lahr in the brass section, and Russell Stubbs on piano. The Roof continues to operate each Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday nights.

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and “Little Egypt." dancer. A series of spectacular magical illusions, notably “The Vanishing Elephant” feat, are performed by producer Gwynn himself, a magician. "A Very Honorable Guy” presents Brown in another comedy role. He enacts the part of a tin horn gambler whose betting proclivities lead him to even wagering his own body with a mad doctor to procure a stake, the contract giving him thirty days of grace in which to deliver his own body. And with but a month to live, Joe E. goes through some of the most exciting incidents and uproariously funny situations that any one man ever experienced. Brown's running mate is the blond comedienne. Alice White, portraying a gold-digging chorus girl whose affections vacillate according to which of her admirers happen to be "in the money.” The supporting cast includes Robert Barrat. Alan Dinehart. Irena Franklin, Hobart Cavanaugh. Harold Huber and George Pat Collins.

At the Alamo

The Alamo Is offering double feature today for a three days run with a first showing of Tom Tyler in “The Forty-Niners” and George O'Brien in "Ever Since Eve.” “The Forty-Niners” is a story of a fearless cowboy who combats the savage fighting of a band of Sioux Indians, who seek to keep out gold prospectors in old California. Tom Tyler leads his caravan of prospectors through their “selfclaimed,” territory, but not until a terrific battle is fought. The other feature, “Ever Since Eve," deals with a young man whose parents own a mine in the west and send him east to purchase new machinery. However, to protect him from any wise New York gold-digger, a stockholder accompanies him on the trip. Under the watchful eye of his friends, he falls in love with a pretty girl and the three return to the west. The parents object and do everything in their power to break up their love-pact. Just how the pair win the good graces of the boy's parents is brought about with a hilarious conclusion.

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