Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 189, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 October 1935 — Page 24

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WILCOXON, YOUNG STARS IN 'THE CRUSADES'

Indiana Will Show Lavish DeMille Film Cast Exceeding 10,000 to Enact Dramatic Event in World History. With a cast of more than 10,000 persons headed by Henry Wilcoxon and Loretta Young in the roles of Richard the Lion-Heart and his Queen Berengarie, “The Crusades,” directed by Cecil B. DeMille, Is to open at the Indiana for the week starting tomorrow. Directed by the man who previously gave the serpen ‘‘The Ten Commandments.” “The King of Kings," “The Sign of the Cross” and “Cleopatra,” this new’ picture is considered the biggest undertaking of DeMille. Battle scenes on a scale never before attempted in Hollywood, a romance of charms and faith, and a cast of fllmdom’s best known players all combine to make this picture one of great interest. Although the movie industry never has accused DeMille of stinting on his productions, Hollywood was not prepared for the way money was spent on this production. More than $1,250,000 was spent in bringing to the screen this epic of the Middle Ages. Armies of Extras Used Hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent in the costuming of the large army of extras who fight the battles, of Acre and Jerusalem and additional thousands were spent on luxurious and ornate interiors and other fortunes were lavished upon the gowns and jewels worn by the feminine leads. This vast expenditure of money brought employment to thousands of persons from California to New York. “The Crusades” shows the clash of the civilizations of the West and the East in the twelfth century. The story deals specifically with the Third Crusade, led by Richard the Lion-Heart of England. Richard left his native land,at the head of Europe’s combined forces, because the crusade enabled him to escape the designs of the king of Franrp, who hoped to marry him to his sister Alice, Princess of France. Instead. Richard was forced to marry Berengaria, a petty king’s daughter. Richard was forced into this marriage because his men were hungry and demanding food and the marriage provided not only food but banquets. At first. Richard was disdainful of his wife but he learned to love her even to the point of defying her father. Brave Pride Depicted Berengaria on realizing that her marriage might be the cause of the failure of the crusade, steals away from cantp and in so doing is captured by the enemy The climax of the drama depicts Richard as a man who has come to the end of his resources, too proud, too brave to admit defeat. Brought together in the tent of the enemy leader. Richard suddenly realizes that his crusade of war and death is cruel and unnecessary and that his adversary is a man much like himself. The cast includes lan Keith as Saladin, Sultan of Islam; C. Aubrey Smith as the Hermit, Joseph Schildkraut as Conrad of Montserrat, Alan Hale as the minstrel and C. Henry Gordon as Philip, king of France.

Dancer With Looks, Personality Sought i?'/ Times Special HOLL YW OOP, Oct. 17 The First National Studio will conduct during the next four weeks an intensive search and series of tests to discover a girl dancer who "not only must be considered a sensational hoofer but also have looks and personality" for an important part in A1 Jolson's film, "The Singing Kid." The wire which brought this notice also states that the new Jolson movie will be produced on a larger scale than "Wonder Bar.” Rodeo to Be Locale Paramount has affected an agreement with Madison Square Garden to shoot sequences for Bing Crosby s next film. "Rhythm on the Range.” Filming will take place during the annual Madison Square Garden Rodeo.

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Way Down East/ Old Story of Love, Booked by Apollo Romance and Thrills of Play First Produced More Than Four Decades Ago Brought to Screen. A great love story that has never grown old is told again in “Way Down East” which will open tomorrow at the Apollo for a week’s en-

gagement. More than 40 years ago the stage play portrayed the triumph of young love over merciless bigotry. Today, the film tells the same story. Henry Fonda, star of “The Farmer Takes a Wife.” and Rochelle Hudson have the leads. The action takes place in New England in the 1890’s with the greater part centered about the farm of Squire Bartlett, a stern, bigoted, righteous man. Unsuspectingly, the squire’s wife has permitted Anna Moore (Miss Hudson), whose past hides a tragic love affair, to work in her home. The girl soon finds that David Bartlett (Mr. Fonda) is interested in her; that interest soon ripens into love. While the lovers plan a home of their own, Squire Bartlett determines his son shall marry Kate. She, however, is in love with another man. The village gossips hear rumors about Anna and start to blacken her character. Overwhelmed, Anna leaves the Squire’s home, and loses her way on the river ice, w'hich is breaking up. The rescue of Anna from what seemed certain death was one of the exciting scenes of the stage version and it is said that the film has increased the suspense and thrills. Winfield Sheehan produced “Way Coslows Go Abroad Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coslow are en route to London, where the Paramount music writer will do a show for British Gaumont. The Coslows expect to return in four weeks.

LAST DAY—JOAN CRAWFORD, “I LIVE MY LIFE,” PLUS “PUBLIC MENACE” LOEW’S THEATER —2sc TO 6 A GREAT MOTION PICTURE COMES TO THE SCREEN! Outstanding among memorable screen entertainments are "The Champ" and "Treasure Island". . . pictures of thrill, spectacle and warmth, in which Wallace Beery and Jackie Cooper won the hearts of the world. The public asked for more dramas from this lovable pair ...andMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer now responds with the greatest of them all "O'Shaughnessy's Boy". Prepare for the heart-thrill of a lifetime. BOY AMETRO-GOLDWYN # air: th CDSU If V UVI DT % • Directed by RICHARD BOLESLAWSKI MAYER PICTURE WiL fl 9MrAIf A I mCK An L !l U Produced by PHILIP GOLDSTONE

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rote of a heartbroken girl is that of Rochelle Hudson in “Way Down East,” which is due tomorrow at the Apollo Theater.

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WHERE, WHAT, WHEN APOLLO “This Is the Life,” comedy,, song and dance picture starring Jane Withers, at 11. 12:52. 2:44, 4:36. 8:20 and 10:12. CIRCLE “The Big Broadcast,” with a host of stars including Jack Oakie, Lvda Roberti, at 11:30. 1:35, 3:40. 5:45, 7:50 and 10. ENGLISH’S “The Constant Wife,” a comedy by W Somerset Maugham, with Ethel Earrymore in the chief role, opens the legitimate season at 8:30. INDIANA “Shipmates Forever." the newest Dick Powell-Ruby Keeler musical picture: concerns Naval Academy Life, at 11:10, 1:20. 3:30. 5:40. 7:50 and 10. LOEWS “I Live My Life.” with Joan Crawford and Brian Aherne. at 12:45, 3 45. 6:50, and 9:56. Also “The Public Menace.” starring Jean Arthur, at 11:25, 2:28, 5:30 and 8:35. LYRIC “Two Fisted.” featuring Lee Tracy and Gail Patrick on the screen at 11:44. 2:35, 5:26, 8:17 and 10:38. Bob Crosby i Bing's young brother I and his band on the stage with vaudeville. at 1:05, 3:56, 6:47 and 9:38. OHIO “Becky Sharp.” starring Miriam Hopkins in the role which aided in making the late Mrs. Fiske famous, at 10:30, 1, 3:46. 6:32 and 9:02. Also “Womfn in Red” at 11:54, 2:24, 5:10, 7:56 and 10:26.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

Al Norman Heads Stage Revue at Lyric; Muni Picture Is Screen Fare Comedian Is Star of Diversified Vaudeville Program; Ann Dvorak Has Feminine Lead in ‘Dr. Socrates,’ Film Attraction. Anew stage revue, "One Hour With You,” headed by Al Norman, comedian, will open a week’s engagement tomorrow at the Lyric Theater together with the picture “Dr. Socrates,” which has the featured services

of Paul Muni. One of the novelties of the new bill will be the search of Lester Huff, organist, and Ed Resener, conductor of the orchestra, for new talent in the audience. While Huff is playing an organ solo, Resener will walk through the audience carrying a portable microphone in search of amateur vocalists to sing the song that Huff is playing on the organ. This is something entirely new here, although Broadway is using

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the audience idea at each performance of a new r play to get its jury to try a murder case. “One Hour With You,” in addition to the comedy talents of Norman, is filled with beautiful girls, melody and comedy. One of the other principals is Joaquin Garay. Mexican tenor who has completed a 11-week run as featured vocal soloist at the Roxy in New York. Other supporting acts in the revue will include the Libonati Trio,

a young boy and a girl together with their father, Jess Libonati. in a xylophone and dance trio; Prosper and Maret, athletic team presenting a hand-balancing act; Marjorie Clay, an acrobatic dancer, and the Twelve David Bines Girls, a dancing chorus. “Dr. Socrates.” the movie section of the bill, is based on the novel by W. R. Burnett, author of "Little Caesar.” Its chief character is a prominent surgeon (Muni) whose nerve has been broken through the loss of his fiancee, who dies following an emergency operation he has performed. He tries to bun' himself in a small town, losing all ambition. His redemption comes through romance with a hitch-hiking girl who is rescued by him from a gang of bank robbers who had kidnaped her. Through a clever trick he is responsible for the capture of the band by Federal agents. Ann Dvorak portrays the girl opposite Muni. Tap Dancer Signed Asa result of her work so far in “Millions in the Air,” Eleanor Whitney, rated by Bill Robinson, her teacher and discoverer, as being the fastest feminine tap dancer in motion pictures, has received a longterm contract from Paramount.

Cast With Opera Star Eric Blore. English comedian, who scored so decisively in the Fred Astair-Ginger Rogprs pictures. "The Gay Divorcee” and “Top Hat." protides another of his laugh provoking characterizations in “I Dream Too Much." the debut film of Lily Pons, opera star.

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_OCT. 17,1935

Acquaintances Meet William Pawley, screen heavy, renewed an old acquaintance with Sylvia Sidney when hp joined the cast of her current Walter Wanger starring picture. “Mary Burns, Fugitive.” Pawley played the role of Miss Sidney's brother in her Broadway hit, “Bad Girl.”