Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 205, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 November 1935 — Page 2

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.St-t-tammering Is Mostly Mental, Declares World s Highest Paid Stutterer 'jreak' During Act in Spokane Showed Rosco Ates Way Success; Now He Lives Jekyll-Hyde Existence On and Off Stage. BY JOHN W. THOMPSON the highest paid stammerer in the world sat in his dressing room at the Lyric yesterday and discussed the artistic and afflicting aspects of stuttering. In a perfect flow of unhalted speech, Rosco Ates, red-haired comedian, characterized the affliction of stammering as “75 per cent bunk and hokum. It's mostly mental.” he said. Until he was 18 Mr. Ates was a j

victim of the habit of not being able to speak when and as he wished. Then he went away to music school where he studied violin. Being a boy from the farm, as he describes it, having been born in Hattiesburg, Miss., Mr. Ates didn’t pay any attention to his stuttering habit, took it altogether for granted. When folks laughed at him he laughed too. Would Finish Story Later “If I started a story, got to stuttering, I laughed and told them I would finish it the next day,” he said. Although Mr. Ates specialized on the violin, which he plays in his act this week, he also studied singing. He discovered that whenever he sang he stopped stuttering, and could clip off phrases without faltering. If he could do it when he was singing, he could do it any time, he logically concluded. Having bolstered his self-confi-dence and lost his fear of stopping In the middle of a word, Mr. Ates promptly stopped stuttering. It was while he was playing on the stage at Spokane, Wash., that the “break” Which brought Rosco fame occurred. “Chatter” Stopped Mr. Ates was doing an act which Included violins and several other kinds of instruments. With his music he had, of course, a line of chatter. Suddenly the “line” stopped. Mr. Ates could not remember what came next. He was faced by that ogre of stage inhibitions, loss of memory. The old habit of stammering came back through the mental void which ensued. He stuttered, stam- | mered, whistled and gurgled as i never before. At first the audience kept sympathetically silent. Spon- ] taneously it burst into applause, more.than Rosco ever had heard. “I just figured I had gotten ahold of something there,” he said. Began Jckyl-Hidc Life From then on Mr. Ates was a sort of Jekyll and Hyde. On stage he stammered. Off-stage he didn’t. Success followed quickly. His first motion picture was “South Sea Rose,” with Lenore Ulric. Throughout his career Mr. Ates

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has been besieged with letters and personal calls from stutterers in every town and city he visits. They hail him as a sort of king of the tribe. But instead of salving their ruffled nerves Mr. Ates has become a doctor. He takes each visitor in tow, teaches him all he can in a short time and so far he has had tremendous success training people not to stutter. He would like to play character roles; hopes to when he returns to Hollywood soon. Until then he intends to go along happily making his living by stuttering and spending his spare time teaching people not to stutter.

Horton Picture Proves Adage: Worm Will Turn Comedian Shows Ability in Circle Film. lr. “His Night Out,” at the Circle, Edwaid Everett Horton turns from a pussy-footing buttermilk-sipper, into a gun-toting terror who sweeps his sweetheart off her feet. It is the best chance Mr. Horton, long buried in small roles, has had to show what he really can do once the traces of conforming with somebody else’s acting are removed. He has his fling in “His Night Out." Told by the doctors that he has three months to live, Mr. Horton, as Homer Bitz, goes gaily and resignedly about the task of having one last swing before he steps from life’s stage. In the melee, bonds are stolen, his sweetheart Is accused and Mr. Horton goes to jail to save her. The Worm Turns But the worm turns. He gets out and captures the real thieves almost before he knows what has happened. Mr. Horton’s singular comedy, Ills naive mannerisms, his helplessness and his funny, foolish face, are the main points in favor of “His Night Out,” the plot of which smacks of “The Poor Nut.” The other picture on the program is “Three Kids and a Queen,” with May Robson. (By J. W. TANARUS.) Ann Harding Cast in Mystery Ann Harding, following her appearance in "The Indestructible Mrs. Talbot,” is to be seen in "Witness Chair,” a mystery by Rita Weiman.

Hands Across the Table' Returns to Circle; New Films Booked for Apollo, Indiana

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WHERE, WHAT, WHEN APOLLO ‘‘Metropolitan," Lawrence Tibbett’s first picture in four years, at 11:33. 1:39. 3:39. 5:39. 7:39 and 9.39. CIRCLE "Three Xids and a Queen,” with May Robse <\ at 12:20, 3:15, 6:10, and 9:05. Also ‘His Night Out," starring Edward Evurett 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 dead, 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 Lucky Legs.” 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 9:29. AMBASSADOR "Call of the Wild," with Clark Gable and Loretta Young, at 11, 1:35. 4:15, 6:50 and 9:30. Also "Tw'o for Tonight" at 10. 12:30, 3:10. 5:50 and and 8:30. OHIO "Hell’s Angels," with Jean Harlow and Ben Lyon, at 10:47. 1.20, 4:03. 6:46 and 9:29. Also Mai. Bowes amateur short subject, at 10:30. 1:03. 3:46, 6:29 and 9:12.

Protege of Shaw is Stage Favorite Times Special HOLLYWOOD, Nov. s.—Edmund Gwenn, English comedy star no?/ playing with Katharine Hepburn in “Sylvia Scarlet,” is a protege of George Bernard Shaw. In 1905 the famous playwright saw Mr. Gwenn do a sr.all part in a London production and, impressed by his talent, cast him in his play, "Man and Superman.” Gwenn has been a favorite since.

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Carole Lombard (left, above) is shown with her pet Pekingese pup. She appears in “Hands Across the Table,” which is to begin a return engagement at the Circle Friday,

Unappreciative Hotel Guests Force Tenor to Rent Home Corridor Not Proper Place to Practice, Management at Hostelry Tells Jan Kiepura. By Times Special HOTLYWOOD, Nov. s.—Jan Kiepura, Polish tenor, has discovered that the staff and guests of Hollywood hotels don’t appreciate the quaint mannerisms of Continental singers, so he is moving into a house of his own. Arriving in Hollywood to appear with Gladys Swarthout in “Give Us This Night,” Kiepura was assigned a suite in a swanky hotel. He Immediately set about pacing off the room sizes, including the ceiling height. This, he explained, is a precaution he always takes because oi his practice.

It seemed that the suite would not do; it was not large enough. Neither was the second suite. “Never mind,” said the singer, “we arrange for a house right away. Meanwhile I will use the hallways. They are high enough, I find.” Unappreciative Guests Innumerable telephone calls indicated that Kiepura's fellow guests, while appreciative of the highly acclaimed voice, preferred hearing it on the screen or in concert halls. “Please, Mr. Kiepura, please,” the manager implored, mopping his brow. ‘•Your life here in America can be very complex,” Kiepura observed. “It is necessary that I practice my new song. “Softly, Through the Heart of Night,” which is the first I sing in my new picture. Returns Compliment “But no matter—we have found a house and I now give you notice. And since my singing has been commented upon, I will return the compliment as regards your hotel. For half my life I have lived in hotels —the Adlon, the Savoy and all the others. From what I have learned from the viewpoint of the guest, I designed and built the Hotel Patna in Poland. You should see it sometime; it would be an inspiration to you. And now, goodbye." “Goodbye, Mr. Kiepura,” sighed the manager. Raises Show Poultry Maureen O'Sullivan raises poultry for show purposes as a hobby.

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Robert Young and Barbara Stanwyck (right, above) are lovers in “The Red Salute,” much-talked-about picture which is to open at the Apollo Friday.

Priestley Writes Richardson Play Times Special HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 5. J. B. Priestly, English novelist and playwright, author of “The Good Companions,” “Dangerous Corner” and “Eden End,” has written anew play for Ralph Richardson, now playing Mercutio on tour with Katharine Cornell in “Romeo and Juliet.”

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30th at Northwestern TONIGHT Time* Bi S> a r. ble SHIRLEY TEMPLE “Curly-Top” Plus Sidney Fox-Paul Kelly “School for Girls” POSITIVELY THE BEST DOUBLE FEATURE IN TOWN Shirley Temple Doll Given Away Tonight

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Shown below in a gripping scene from “The Last Days of Pompeii,” are John Wood and Dorothy Wilson looking at their fallen comrade, Wyley Birch. The picture is to open at the Indiana Friday.

Shirts Criticised, So Powell Changes By Times Special HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 5. —William Powell, who plays the title role in "The Great Ziegfeld,” was introduced to the late Ziegfeld’s sister, Mi's. Mary Buel, by Fanny Brice. “I don’t like to criticise, Mr. Powell,” said Mrs. Buel, “but my brother always wore lavender shirts.” Powell was wearing a green one. He. sent to the wardrobe for a supply of lavender shirts.

EXCITEMENT! The slave mart! Gladiators battling to the death! The Roman circus! Vesuvius in eruption! Thundering chariots! Sex - mad mobs .., all in 'last days oFpOMPEII *Starting Friday! INDIANA

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Divorced Pair Cast as Mates in Film Times Special HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 5. A divorced couple have been cast as man and wife in the mystery farce, “Seven Keys to Baldpate.” About 35 years ago, Harry Beresford and his wife, Emma Dunn, were playing romantic roles for the old Woodward Stock company in Omaha, Neb. The company disbanded in 1901, Miss Dunn joined a road show and Mr. Beresford went to New York. Their separation ended in divorce. Miss Dunn and Mr. Beresford were more than a little embarrassed when they found the studio had “married” them. Gives 150th American Performance Katharine Cornell gave her 150th American performance of Juliet in Shakespeare’s tragedy on Oct. 23 at the Forrest Theater in Philadelphia. Chico’s Expert at Bridge Chico Marx is considered by experts to be one of the finest bridge players in the country—and has written a book on the subject.

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Conductors Dream Will Be Realized Cincinnati Production of ‘Die Walkuere' to Initiate Series. BY JAMES THRASHER With the production of Richard Wagner's "Die Walkuere,” Friday and Saturday, conductor Eugene Goossens of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will have realized the dream of several of his predecessors—winter opera sponsored by the orchestra. The opera, first of four Wagner music-dramas to be presented during the season, is to be sung by a cast of famous artists, and be staged, costumed and performed in true Wagnerian tradition. Second of Wagner's colossal cycle, “The Ring of the Nibelungen,” "Die Walkuere,” is the most universally beloved of the four. In the light of theatrical experience it is the most adaptable to single presentation. It is essentially a lyric opera and contains many familiar passages, among them "Wotan's Farewell,” and the "Magic Fire Scene,” “Siegmund's Love Song,” and “The Ride of the Valkyries.” Based on Mythology “Die Walkuere” tells the love story of Siegmund and Sieglinde, earth-born children of Wotan, foremost of the gods. Unaware of each other’s identity, they are destined to meet and produce a mighty heroson, Siegfried. Act 1 shows the meeting of the two in the hut of Hunding, Sieglinde's husband and captor. In the radiance of the spring night. Siegmund sings his love song, draws his sword and flees with Sieglinde. Punishment Demanded The second act opens with Wotan telling his goddess-daughter, Brunnhilde, that she must go to the aid of Siegmund, who is being pursued by Hunding. Fricka, goddess of the home, persuades Wotan of the sin of his mortal children’s illicit love and demands their punishment. A battle between Hunding and Siegmund results in Siegmund’s death, and Wotan, entering, slays Hunding with a glance as Brunnhilde leads the weeping Sieglinde away. In Act 111. Wotan pronounces Brunnhilde's doom for her part in aiding the lovers. She shall lose her divinity, and shall be put to sleep on a rock surrounded by flames, so that only a great hero may rescue her. Wotan casts the spell of sleep upon her, sings his farewell and kisses away her divinity. The Magic Fire music is heard, and the curtain descends. The cast is as follows: CAST OF PRODUCTION Siegmund Paul Althous* Hunding Herbert Gould Wotan Fred Patton Sieglinde Grete Stueckgold Brunnhilde Cyrena Van Gordon Fricka Elisabeth Wysor Walkueren (Valkyries) Gerhilde Abertine Potts Ortiinde Florence Wenzel Waltraute Frances I>?nner Schwertlelte Louise Kleve Helmwige Lillian Sherman Siegrune Antoinette Brodv Marcus Grimgerde .... Emma Burkhardt Seebaum Rosstwise Georgianna Ridder liiHi VIRGINIA BRUCE A fltf? ALICE BRADY fffST/T CESAR ROMERO Ailt? TNUIirON Mil /y/TlvjVl V 1 lUX .llltlM feL-Uc tl STARTS FRIDAY IT'S CAY—IT'S EXCITING!!

EAST SIDE TACOMA Double Feature '.BROADWAY GONDOLIER** 11 BEHIND GREEN LIGHTS” TUXEDO Janet Gaynor PARMER TAKES A WIFE” "BRIGHT_LIGHTS" IRVING Sppnpr Tracy . DANTE’S INFERNO * *‘FBONT PAGE WOM AN” EMERSON Double Feature “MAN ON THE PLYING TRAPEZE” "WOMAN WANTED” HAMILTON “EVERY MGHT “WOMAN WANTED” _ PARKER TZS+SSr Bette Darla “FRONT PAGE" “WE’RE IN THE MONEY” STRAND “WE RE IN THE MONEY" Rf\ V V 2721 E - Waab. St. V/ \ I Double Feature Gur Kibbe “MARY JANE’S PA” "OUTLAWED GUNS” Paramount Spencer Traey ' DANTE’S INFERNO” SOUTH SIDE ~~ FOUNTAIN SQUARE' Jean Harlow Wallace Beery “CHINA SEAS" Todd-Kelly Comedy SANDERS “NO MORE LADIES" Comedr A V A L 0 N rtw^rf-CbrnrataNMi SPECIAL FEATURE ATTRACTION ORIENTAL "CALM YOURSELP" GARFIELD SSffgjS "SILK HAT KID” -box nr