Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 202, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 November 1935 — Page 24

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TIBBETT SINGS SUPERBLY IN 'METROPOLITAN/ APOLLO FILM

Rated With Triumph of Grace Moore Supporting Cast Includes Virginia Bruce and Alice Brady. Lawrence Tibbett’s latest picture, “Metropolitan” is the most refreshing classical music movie since Grace Moore s "One Night of Love.” The moments when Mr. Tibbett’s praiseworthy voice is not emitting operatic or semi-classical tones, are few. Although he is one of the best opera singing-actors, he is not enough of a Thespian yet to depend for long on acting alone. The picture opens with a scene along a wooded lane with Mr. Tibbett aiding Virginia Bruce in repairing her stalled automobile. To the accompaniment of the car’;; radio, the two sing a duet, the while swinging monkey wrenches and wire pinchers in time. But Mr. Tibbett’s bus comes along and the brief flotation ends. Later Mr. Tibbett, in the role of a struggling young operatic artist, gets what he thinks is his big chance. Because his name doesn’t spell box-office he is suddenly turned down for the role and he quits the Metropolitan. One of the vanished darlings of the opera world, a prima donna whose voice has reached the croaking stage, takes the handsome youngster under her wing and decides to produce an opera in Philadelphia with her own funds. Stunted to Chorus Mr. Tibbett is to sing the leading role with the show’s “angel” played by Alice Brady, in the female lead. Also in the cast appears Miss Bruce, singing a small role in the chorus. She is first given the part of singing the third act aria from “Carmen,” but Miss Brady’s jealousy overcomes her and Miss Bruce retires to the chorus. During the picture, however. Mr. Tibbett is heard to sing “Glory Road,” one of his best accomplishments; selections from “The Barber of Seville,” done without scenery but with superb enthusiasm and pin-point technique and the fetching, foot-tapping “Toreador Song” from “Carmen.” It’s a musical feast for those who love opera or such songs as “The Road to Mandalay.” It has color, vigor, a fair plot. Opera stories never will reach full bloom until they can be written about some thing besides an opera star, an opera house and opera. Miss Bruce is a lovely heroine, faking her singing almost with as much art as it. would take to really sing. George Marion Sr., Luis Alberni, and Miss Brady are outstanding in the supporting cast. (By E. C.)

WHERE, WHAT, WHEN APOLLO • Metropolitan." Lawrence Tibbett's first picture in four years, at 11.30. 1:30. 5 30, 5:30. 7:30, and 3:30. CIRCLE "Three Kids and a Queen.’’ with May Robson at 13:20. 3:15, 6:10, and 9 05. Also "His Night. Out." starring Edward Everett Horton, at 11, 1:55, 4 50, 7 45. and 10 40. INDIANA "Remember Last Night?” story of what happens when 13 socialites wake up and find one of their number deed, at 11 15, 1:30, 3:40, 5:55. 8. and 10.05. LOEWS "Rendezvous." with William Powell and Rosalind Russell, at 11. 1:51. 4 42. 7 33, and 10:24. Also "Guard That Girl," at 12:43, 3:34. 6 25. and 9:16. LYRIC "The Case of Luckv lees,” on the screen at 11:25, 2:14, 5.03, 7:52. 10'29. On the stage, Roscoe Ates and others, at 1 04, 3:53, 6:42. and 0:29. OHIO "The Arizonian.' at 10:30. 1:24, 4 18. 7:12. and 10:06. Also. "The Silk Hat, Kid," at 12,16, 3.10, 6:04. and 8 58.

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'THE MIKADO' WELL RECEIVED AS FIRST OF CIVIC LIGHT OPERA CYCLE

BY JOHN* THOMPSON Frank Moulan, veteran Gilbert and Sullivan actor, romped up and down the English Theater stage last night, squeezed up his already funny face and sang ditties in “The Mikado,” the first of five Gilbert and Sullivan light operas to be given here this week. Mr. Moulan, who played the same role in an extended revival in New York last year, was the outstanding member of last night’s adequate cast. His Interpretation of the role of “Ko-Ko, Lord High Executioner of Titipu,” was the broadest, the most catching in the show. The story of "The Mikado,” which

Sentimentality Gets Works in Picture Starring May Robson Convincing Acting, However, Marks 'Three Kids and a Queen,’ at Circle as Part of Double Program. When a selfish old dowager and her cocker spaniel get knocked for a loop by three kids in a rickety Ford, things begin to happen in “Three Kids and a Queen,” opening today at the Circle as one of two feature pictures. The other is “His Night Out,” with Edw-ard Everett Horton.

Hiding from prying eyes under a heavy black veil, Mary Jane Baxter, “the world’s richest woman,” played by May Robson, develops an uncontrollable temper and a distinct disregard for her fellow men. She hates her relatives, she despises her neighbors and when any obstacle appears in her path she buys it outright for cash. One day while riding in her carriage in the park, Doe, Flash and Blackie, three romantically-minded youngsters, out for a “bit of air” in their “junker,” run into the carriage, and Miss Baxter tumbles to the road, injured. The horses and driver flash on through the park. Nursed back to health by the three kids and their father, Mary Jane learns from newspapers that she has been kidnaped, and also that if she does come back to her home she will be condemned to the psychopathic ward as the result of an examination previously made by her family's doctors. A gang really does kidnap Miss Baxter and Blackie, played by Frankie Darro, rescues her. This brings up in court the issue of Miss Baxter's sanity. The plea of the kids and their sister, played by Charlotte Henry, wins release for the old lady and she is given into their custody. May Robson is her usual forcible, convincing self. Her acting is flawless, her tears flow freely. Os the three kids, little Billy Burrud is the most convir tgly cute. Charlotte Henry is still tjo stiff in her childish emoting. The picture

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as a whole reeks somewhat from an overdose of sentimentality. (By C. S. TANARUS.) Ran Away in Boyhood Cary Grant, who steps from romantic leads to play a character role in Katharine Hepburn's new starring film, “Sylvia Scarlett,” ran away from home at the age of 14 to embark upon an acting career.

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orders one for the immediate future. Bargaining with the frightened Ko-Ko, who can’t find a customer, Nanki-Poo makes him promise to let Nanki-Poo marry Yum-Yum. After one month, Nanki-Poo agrees to submit to the execution knife. Just when things look blackest for all concerned, the Mikado arrives on the scene and matters are righted. Best singing in last n ght’s performance was done by James Montgomery, as Nanki-Poo, and Miss Frances Baviello as Pitti-Sing. Miss Vivian Hart, as Yum-Yum. was the best of the female cast side as far as acting was concerned. Chief of the comedy crew was, of course, Mr. Moulan. Also to be complimented is the rotund Herbert Waterous, who played the role of Poo-Bah, Lord High of Everything Else (besides Executioner). Outstanding Songs Among the more heartily received songs were William Danforth’s “My Object All Sublime,” Miss Baviello’s “Sit With Downcast Eyes” and Miss Hart’s “The Moon and I.” Also hit songs were Mr. Moulan’s “Tit Willow,” and the quintet, “The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring.” The performance proved conclusively that Gilbert and Sullivan is a definite part of American songlore. Taken separately, there are few of the songs which would stand alone, but as a complete, satirical farce, constructed purely from an entertaiment point of view, “The Mikado” is a finished product. Tonight, the company is to present "Yeomen of the Guard,” an opera written for Queen Victoria by Sullivan.

Good Cast Makes Show at Indiana Poor Acting Would Ruin ‘Remember Last Night?’ Hangover Story. The first thing this reviewer wanted after seeing “Remember Last Night?” which opens today at the Indiana, was a glass of tomato juice and an ice pack. Not that the picture was repugnant. On the contrary, it is so convincing a pictorial of Allan Hobhouse’s book, “Hangover Murders,” that one is tempted to indulge in a synthetic headache after seeing it. “Remember Last Night?” starts with a progressive drinking party, ■which, as it progresses (declines would be a fitter word) develops into a veritable orgy, a maelstrom of hazy thoughts, hazier actions and results in the murder of three persons and suicide of a fourth. A weak cast would have made a mess of “Remember Last Night?” As it is. the cast makes the picture. Edward Arnold, Robert Young, Constance Cummings, Sally Eilers and Ed Brophy are highlights. A group of 13 socialites awakes one morning after, and finds one of their number dead in bed, victim of murder. Clews lead to almost any member of the party. Mr.

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Arnold in the role of a detective, ferrets out more clews and a hypnotist is called in w make the guests recall what they did while in the arms of Bacchus. Just as the hypnotist is ready to tell the story of the murder he is shot. Then a chauffeur of the first victim is found dead and the final death is that of —no, not the guilty one, but his henchman. You'll be surprised at the usually affable Reginald Denny. Miss Cummings, who spends a lot of her time on the New York stage, lends an agreeable air of comedy and a pleasant type of romance to the picture. Mr. Young makes her a good partner. Mr. Arnold is outstanding as far as acting is concerned and Arthur Treacher, that perpetual butler, turns in another A-l performance. (By O. G.) Princeton Club to Give Show Dec. 27 The Princeton Triangle Club is to present its annual show in Indianapolis Dec. 27, at the Murat, according to word received here today.

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Need for Shorter Music to Be Used on Radio Seen by Heifetz Most Works of Old Masters Too Long. Violinist to Be Heard on Program Sunday Asserts. Jascha Heifetz, famous violinist, who is to be heard with the General Motors Symphony orchestra Sunday night, has very definite ideas about radio programs. During a rehearsal for his forthcoming microphone appearance, he paused to voice his opinion on this subject.

“You know” he said, “the composers of America, and the world for that matter, ought to get busy and write some music that I can play in one and three-quarters minutes. Music for violin and piano. “Radio has peculiar needs. Radio is brief; the master works of the musicians who lived and died before Hertz and Marconi were, in the main, written for the concert goer

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who expected to spend at least two hours at each concert. “There is a definite need here,*' he continued. “The instrumental soloist playing for the microphone, in order to vary his program properly, needs first-rate music shorter than existing compositions.” “I wish someone would write it”

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