Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 190, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 October 1935 — Page 8

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ETHEL BARRYMORE SMARTLY GAY IN ROLE OF 'THE CONSTANT WIFE'

Gives Views on Fidelity in Wedlock W. Somerset Maugham Play Opens New Season at English’s. BY WALTER I). HICKMAN Indianapolis men and women last night heard Ethel Barrymore discuss in both serious and satirical moods the problem of a husband being false to his wife. The conversation was smart and gay as Miss Barrymore use the brain child of W. Somerset Maugham in "The Constant Wife.” At the opening of the season at English’s, Maugham’s words of wisdom and fun delivered by a cast of rune were as fresh and as pertinent as if written today. Believed Wife Unsuspecting Constance Middleton (Miss Barrymore) arrives as her mother and sister finished discussing the love a flair of her husband with a good friend of the family, Marie Louise Durham. Eoth thought that Constance did not know of the affair. Martha, the sister, shot warning remarks about husbands being unfaithful. Mrs. Culver, the mother, contends that husbands were made by nature to be philanderers and wives to be forgiving and faithful. The constant wife's opinion was that, she was happy and that her husband loved her. With a twinkle in her eye, Mrs. Middleton rejoices when the other W’oman makes a call and uses as an excuse that she wanted Mr. Middleton, a surgeon, to look at her ankle. Ankle That Slipped As the two leave the room, Mrs. Culver asks “What is the matter with her ankle?” “I guess it slips,” remarks Constance. The plotters against the wife’s happiness are boastful to themselves of her ignorance. The first danger signal appears when the husband of Marie Louise arrives and accuses Middleton of leaving his cigaict case under Marie Louise's pillow. With tantalizing grace, Constance explains that she left the case while making a call. She goes further and shames the doubting husband into a confession of jealousy. ‘‘What can I do to atone for my sin?” he asks-. Const nee replies that a wronged wife should receive expensive pearls. The advice is taken. Then she tells her husband and Marie Louise that she knew of the affair six months ago and did all in her power to prevent her kind relatives from telling. High Comedy Attained Maugham lifts the situation to high comedy when Mrs. Middleton points out that she is thankful that her husband never bored her because he was so amusing. A year later, after Constance had taken employment with a house designer, she calmly announces she is leaving on a six weeks’ vacation with another man, Bernard Kesal, a friend of many years. The husband is amazed but his wife tells him that both stopped loving earn c her at the same time and she had the right to do what he did a year ago. Then follows a fine scene when Middleton declares that free love is the most overrated institution in the world. Constance leaves on her holiday as John declares she is the sweetest and wisest wife in the world. “Will you take me back,” she asks. “Yes, damn you," and she leaves. By her excellent performance, Miss Barrymore again is "the first lady of the theater.” Adequate support was given by Adelaide Hibbard as Mrs. Culver, Cynthia Latham as Martha Culver, Lynn Kendall as Marie Louise Durham. J. W. Austin as John Middleton and Reginald Malcolm as Bernard Kesal. The engagement closes with matinee and night performances today. Penner—Without Duck Joe Penner for the first time in some years will be without his duck “Goo-Goo in “Collegiate.”

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DeMille, Master of Spectacles, Adds Human Touch to 'The Crusades/ Offered at Indiana

Twelfth century maidens loved and hated their men just as young women of today. That was the idea of Cecil B. DeMille as he filmed the strange romance of Richard the Lion-Hearted of England and the ioveiy Princess Berengaria in “The Crusades” which opens at the Indiana toe DeMille has done a big and a sympathetic job in bringing the story of the Third Crusade to audiences of today. He has handled the religious background in this movie with as much understanding and reverence as he did in “The Ten Commandments.” Here is a beautifully illustrated picture book of Richard, setting out on a religious crusade with his fingers crossed as he took the oath of a Crusader. This picture book will fall into the laps of young people as easily

Liederkranz Chorus, Quartet and Soloist to Sing Sunday Fritz Krull Will Direct Annual Fall Concert to Which Organization Invites Public. The annual fall concert of the Indianapolis Liederkranz will be given Sunday night at the hall, 1417 E. Washington-st, Jacob Fuller, chairman of the committee, announced today.

Feature numbers will be presented by the Liederkranz male chorus, consisting of 50 voices, under the direction of Fritz Krull, well known for his numerous Riley songs. The clubrooms and auditorium were extensively renovated during the summer. Adolph Widmer, president, invites the public to the concert. The program is as follows: "Weihe des Gesanges” Mozart Liederkranz Chorus "Staendchen" Schubert Baritone Solo—Fritz Hessmer Two German Folk Songs Oethegraven-Duerrmer Liederkranz Chorus "Das Eisenlied" A. Nothfessel Liederkranz Quartet "Einkehr” Zoellner Liederkranz Chorus Du Deutscher Tag" H Von Bank-F. Krull Liederkranz Chorus "Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes". Ben Jonson Liederkranz Quartet ‘ Abendfeier" Kreuzer "Wanderschaft” Zoellner Liederkranz Chorus "There Is Ever a Song Somewhere’’... F. Krull Baritone Solo—Fritz Hessmer Two Folk Songs Glueck-Weidt Liederkranz Chorus

WHERE, WHAT, WHEN APOLLO "Wav Down East," melodrama of New England with Rochelle Hudson and Henry Fonda, at 11:36, 1:36, 5:36, 7:36 and 9:36. CIRCLE "The 39 Steps,” murder story with Robert Donat, at 12:10. 2:45, 5:21, 7:55 and 10:30. Also "Wings Over Ethiopia” at 11:20, 1:50, 4:25, 7 and 0:35. CIVIC "The Bishop Misbehaves,” recent Broadway play, at 8:30 as preview for Indiana State Teachers’ Association members. ENGLISH’S ‘‘The Constant Wife,” a comedy by W. Somerset Maugham, with Ethel Barrymore in the chief role, at 2:30 and 8:30. INDIANA "The Crusades,” latest Cecil B. DeMille spectacle, at 11:31, 2:05, 4:40, 7:15 and 9:50. LOEWS "O'Shaughnessy’s Bov” with Wallace Beerv and Jackie Cooper, at 11. 1:49. 4:38. 7:25 and 10:15. Also "The Girl Friend" with Ann Sothern and Jack Haley at 12:35, 3:20, 6:10 and 9. LYRIC "One Hour With You,” stage revue with A1 Norman, at 1:05. 3:55, 6:55 and 9:45 with "Dr. Socrates" on the screen at 11:33, 2:23, 5:23, 8:13 and 10:43. OHIO "Black Sheep," starring Edmund Lowe, at 10:30. 1, 3:48, 6:36 and 9:16, in addition to "Don’t Bet on Blondes," a comedv with Warren William, at 11:43, 2:13, 5:01, 7:49 and 10:29.

Eliminates Make-Up Katharine Hepburn is believed to be the only feminine star ever to face the cameras without a vestage of makeup. She banned grease paint, lipstick and other makeup while playing scenes in “Sylvia Scarlett,’ ’which shows her masquerading as a boy.

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as to adults. The characters under the direction of DeMille step out and seem to shake hands in a human way with audiences. Many times with over grandeur, DeMille has missed homely human qualities in his characters but not so this time. Richard in the hands of Henry Wilcoxcn is a man who is proud of his great strength and egotistical about his own mental powers and his charm where women were concerned. Richard is conceived as a man who never attempts to avoid a fight and the director gives Wilcoxon an opportunity in many battles to show his valor if not judgment. Prominence given these characteristics makes Richard a real life character and not a gesture. Even Richard's cruel and unfair treatment of Berengaria as played in a Juliet manner by Loretta Young

Succeeds at Imitating Randolph Scott, now in “So Red the Rose,” imitates his Japanese houseboy when answering the telephone and even his best friends can’t tell the difference. Principal Role Assigned Patsy Kelly has been signed for the chief comedy role in “Easy Living’ with Jean Arthur and Adolphe Menjou.

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seems natural because of the king’s conceit. Wilcoxon's acting ability makes it entirely plausible when Richard realizes that the princess, then his wife, is a devout woman with great faith in the Crusades. It is then that Richard becomes a very thoughtful man. He takes ; stock of his weaknesses and realizes murder done under the cloak of war is wrong and inhuman. Portrays Cruel Leader Miss Young makes Berengaria not only an outwardly beautiful woman, tut also in spirit and mind. Yet at times, such as the tent scene when Richard forces his way into her bed chamber, she is more like a Hollywood actress than a princess of long ago. For cruel, sinister acting. lan Keith as Saladin, Sultan of Islam, and leader of the hordes of “unbelievers,” does some impressive work. Comedy relief—and DeMille knows the value of It to release the tension caused by gigantic scenes—is provided by Alan Hale as Blondel, minstrel to Richard. Blondel is played along the lines of the jesters in Shakespeare's plays. DeMille has not over-perfumed the story of the Crusades and he permits thousands in the cast to be | human beings. i From the standpoint of spectacle, 1 “The Crusades” is a fine movie but I it excels in telling the love story of Richard and his princess. “The Crusades” is a bigger and a better movie than “The Ten Commandments.” (By W. D. H.)

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Tudor Hall Juniors to Offer Play •Mr. Pirn Passes By’ to Be First Night Show of School Year. Junior Class members of Tudor Hall will play both the feminine and ! male roles In A. A. Milne's “Mr. Pim Passes By” when it is given at I the school at 8:15 Saturday night, Oct. 26. Miss Anne Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Davis of Indianapolis, will play the leading role. Other members of the cast will be Miss Ann Crum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall E. Crum, Peru; Miss Marjorie McCullough, daugh-

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