Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 259, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 March 1935 — Page 9

MARCH 9, 1035

CIVIC THEATER SHOWING OF 'MARY TUDOR' WILL OPEN TONIGHT

ROUNDING ROUND Tl I r A T C n C WITH WALTER HEATERS D. HICKMAN

IN naming the two ben comedies that talking picture producers have Dos sound. I would include "Ruggles of p. and Oap If R lor ir.one fans, then 1 know nothing about films. F n before . movie projected publicly on the Indiana screen. I had • n it tw.<e ar.d I am ready for the third time. That I have said or af* w tirr.* in my lifetime. “Ruggles" makes Charles Laughton of “Hrnrv vnr fame ar.d an artist in many other heavy pictures, an r • ■.< •.dim- comedian In “Hugeles” as a very straight-laced, highlyr, ~..■ and Eng., n fcTirr serving the Earl of Brunstead (Roland Young).

lavuer.'.on is just as fine a comedian *r/: j . t as broad in his hokum as r .rh'* Chaphn. This picture re-

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“Ruggles” is a ♦nerrv. say. wild and funnv romp for f very or.** in the cast. Mary Boland is a screaming delight a? the Mrs. Etfie Floud. who goes to Paris to get wrise to the world and wins Ruggles, a butler, as the stake in a stud poker .game with the Earl of Burnstead. Mrs Boland in this movie is the grand comedienne <-he was on the stage In -The Cradle Snatch *rs." She reaches dizzy heights of h**kum comedy acting when Laughton brings her husband to thei- ‘French hotel apartment with one of the finest * buns” that Paris can produce. Ruggles (Laughton) is in the game condition. This souse scene and the way it is built up is tremcndou. lv funny and is not in bad tasre. And that is an accomplishCharlie Ruggles as Egbert Floud proves again that he is one of the grandest straight comedians in the 7 ~u Pitts does less hand waving than usual but she helps every comedv scene she is in. The same may be said of Leita Hyams. Mr. Young. Maude Eburne and Lucien Much of the scenery goes back to the old gingerbread day- of interior peroration and these sets are right. Season so far. Now at the Indiana. man Here Is a Class Musical JVI Chevalier latclv has been slipinr both as an actor and in his piuii * box ofTice power. It orten has been said that it takes bnly one big picture to make an actor, but two mild or lukewarm movies can easily put him in the discard. Chevalier's latest movie. •■Folios Bcrgere.” is one of class,

with at least three magnificent hi t tunes; contains some elaborate dance numbers, gives Chevalier the best movie acting opportunity of his career, contains extremely smart, clever and intelligent direction and assembling of scenes and gives the

French star his first opportunity to play a dual role. -Pbhes Bergere" is extreme class. Jt ln smart in conversation and in situations and it is tuneful. The production is one of rare beauty and fine taste. Forget if you want to the Chevalier of the last season and take a look at “Folies Be .tore." Chevalier is cast as Eugene Charfier s comedian in the Folies Bergere ' in Paris. At the start of the

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lived, and does it with as much accuracy and charm as Bill. This is only one of the amazing accomplishments of Shirley in her latest movie. She is cast as Lloyd Shermadaughter of Elizabeth Evelyi able* and Jack Sherman tJoun

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1— Nathan Milstein. violinist, will appear in recital at 3 Sunday afternoon. March 17, at the Academy of Music as an Indianapolis Maennerchor offering. 2 Fanny and Kitty Watson, a well-known comedy act, headlines the current stage show at the Lyric, •

Lodge). Elizabeth became an outcast when she married Jack against the wish of her stem and hot tempered father, Colonel Lloyd (Lionel Barrymore). 'The outcasts go west and leave Elizabeth's ancestral mansion because her father hated all Yankees who fought the South. The old colonel would never agree that the war was over. A daughter is born to the Shermans and Shirley plays that part with so much success that she melts the cold, unforgiving heart of the colonel. It is interesting to see how Barrymore plays up to Shirley just as if she had been on the Stage and screen for years. She emotes when Barrymore does, she fights, scolds and stamps her foot, yells and cries —and she smiles, loves and loves. That is enough to know of the story because Shirley in some of her old fashioned dresses m.kes a lovely picture that nobody can resist. Here is one of the cleanest and sweetest picture in many months and it will hold the attention of every one regardless of age. This movie is just another glorious chapter in the progress in acting of Shirley Temple. Now at the Apollo. * m m

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Circle Film Pleases THE trouble that can be stirred up by the appearance of a dashing brunette beauty in the small, lazy, southern town of Karnak. Ala., forms the hub for the round of exciting events which take place in “Transient Lady," the Octavus Roy Cohen story. Frances Drake plays the role of Dale Cameron, a pretty skating ex-

pert who come* to the town with her ska t ing partner and their manager. They rent an old building, build a skating rink and set up a school for embryo skaters. Miss Drake is pleasantly lovely end lacks little in th° dramatic scenes.

Gene Raymond Miss Drake performs as usual in the role of the small-town lawyer

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who is trying to get ahead and Is fed up on Kamak ways and manners. He immediately falls for the attractive brunette, although he is practically engaged to the local belle, played sympathetically by June Clayworth. The trouble starts when a gang of hoodlums headed by Fred Baxter, brother of the chief politician of the state, breaks into the skating rink and attempts to make advances to Miss Cameron. The old manager promptly gives them the bums rush.” But the gang retaliates by coming back after the party, breaking in the door, attempting to intimidate Kilev, the manager, who in the heat of the moment, shoots and kills young Baxter. Kiley escapes but the sheriff and the hoodlums pin the crime on Miss Cameron's partner who is rapidly shoved through the political channels into jail. The entire Baxter clan rises in arms and plans a framed jury, trial and conviction for the innocent man. But Carey Marshall (Mr. Raymond). is persuaded to defend the prisoner and does so thrillingly, gaining him freedom but only after a mob scene and some exciting moments. The part of Hamp Baxter, the political chief, is played by Henry Hull, whose “Tobacco Road" performances on Broadway was voted the most outstanding characterization of last season. Mr. Hull is fast gaining a place of prominence in the movie character acting world. Author Cohen nas put his adeptness at Negro comedy into the story and much of the hilarity issues from the verbosity of the southern darkies in the picture. “Transient Lady" is high class entertainment, has been splendidly directed and has excellent photography. Now at the Circle. (By J. T. W.)

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3 Helen Hayes and Pauline Frederick in a scene from “Mary of Scotland,” to open at English’s Monday night, March 25. 4 Howard Thurston, magician, will open a week’s engagement on the stage of the Circle next Friday,

Pianists at Lyric BOMAR CRAMER and Sara Elizabeth Miller, two of Indianapolis* mast popular young pianists, step from their secluded studios and play an intimate musical treat for Lyric patrons this week. Mr. Cramer and Miss Miller are polished musicians and the outstanding thing about their program is the fact that they seem to thoroughly enjoy playing such things as “Rhapsody in Blue,” “I Love That Man,” “Fare Thee Well, Anabelle,” as well as “The Blue Danube.” Bach and Beethoven have been relegated at least temporarily into the background and the program of the two pianists smacks of George Gerschwin. The two Watson Sisters are back this week with another of their rollicking fun skits. These two. one large and one smaller, have been here several times, but always make a hit with their seemingly off-hand comedy. Goss and Barrows, a man and a girl, is starred by the comedy, mostly of a raucous type, which is carried on by the girl. Her work is a sort of female Joe Penner characterization which is really funny. Jackson and Gardner are seen in a slapstick act of comedy and song with Sherry Frank, an act which was a little loosely put together; George Andre ana com-

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pany put on some colorful and dai - ing adagio dancing; and Les Gezzis is seen in an act of thrilling hand balancing. The movie on view this week is Lowell Sherman's production of “Night Life of the Gods,” Thorne Smith's crazy comedy concerning a mad scientist who discovers .how to turn people into statues and statues into people. As one can imagine, this trick results in some of the daffiest situations possible. Alan Mowbray does splendidly as the scientist and i well supported by Peggy Shannon and Florine McKinney. Now at the Lyric. (By J, W. TANARUS.)

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Title Role Will Be Portrayed by Ricca Scott Titus, Known for Colorful Stage Career Star Started Acting at Age of 3: Under Management of Charles Frohman Later and Was in Company With Nance O’Neill and Barrymores. RICCA SCOTT TITUS, who will play the title role in “Mary Tudor." a Civic Theater production, has had a fascinating professional career. It started at the age of 3 when she had a speaking part in a play directed by Charles Frohman. She remained with him for about three years and then transferred her allegiance to a company of which Nance O'Neill and McKee Rankin were the heads. Mr. Rankin was an uncle of the Barrymore-Drew clan, and Ethel, Lionel. John and the others were all members of the company. Mrs. Titus’ first part with them was that of Oliver Twist.

Maennerchoirs First Trip Set Male Chorus to Sing at Wabash College. The Indianapolis Maennerchor will give its first out-of-town concert next Tuesday. Never before has this organization given any programs other than in Indianapolis. The recital will be given at Crawfordsville in the chapel of Wabash College. Primarily the program is for the students of Wabash, however, the general public will be admitted. Soloists with the chorus will be two members of the organization, Fred N. Morris and Edward LaShelle, Karl Reckzeh, Chicago, conductor of the chorus, announces the following program: "Die Ehre Gottes" Beethoven “Wie Schon Blst. Du” Schubert Indianapolis Maennerchor Karl Reckzeh, conducting. ‘To the Lyre” Schubert "To You" Strause "Von Ewiger Liebe" Brahms Edward LaShelle, baritone. Karl Reckzeh at the piano. "Wenn Mann von Liebsten" ... ..Orth "Ossian" . Beschnitt Indianapolis Maennerchor Karl Reckzeh, conducting. INTERMISSION "Wo Des Duro Wellen" Jungst "Korsaren Gesang" Bauman Indianapolis Maennerchor. Karl Reckzeh. conducting. "Auf der Wacht” Von Fietitx "Die Trahne" Rubinstein "Aufenthalt" Schubert Fred N Morris, bass. Karl Reckzeh at the Piano. “Heut Ist Heut," Weingierl "Jager Aus Kurpfalz" Otregfaon Indianapolis Maennerchor. Karl Reckzeh, conducting. All-Star Family All seven of the Clyde family of which Andy Is a member are theatrical stars. Andy, who plays a lead role in Paramount’s “McFadden's Flats,” was a Mack Sennett star for ten years. Mae’s Gowns Weighty One of the 25 costumes Mae West wears in her new Paramount picture, ‘‘How Am I Doin’?” is a metalcloth evening gown weighing 40 pounds.

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She remained with that company for years and then appeared in many New York productions. Keith’s stock companies in Providence, Philadelphia and Portland, Me., were her next port of call and then vaudeville claimed her. During the war, she took part in many benefits given in New York by professional companies. Stuart Walker's companies then had her as a member and she appeared in plays in Huntington, Cincinnati and Indianapolis. The Civic Theater has claimed her attention ever since she has been in town. She has done a number of parts in its productions, some of them being, “Right You Are,” “At Mrs. Beam’s,” “Royal Family,” in which she played Fanny, patriarch of the clan, and “Ned McCob's Daughter.” Three years ha*’A elapsed since her appearance on the Civic stage, and Frederick Burteigh, director, is pleased to cast her in a role so well suited to her talents. The play will open tonight for a five-night run. The performances are open not only to season subscribers but to the general public.

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