Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 207, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 November 1935 — Page 20

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'THE LAST DAYS OF. POMPEII' OPENS AT INDIANA TOMORROW

Film Shows Blacksmith's Rise, Decline Earthquake Eruption of Vesuvius Climax Production. The interest in Pompeian civilization. begun by the archaeological excavations in the latter part of the sixteenth century, has culminated in "The Last Days of Pompeii,” whicn Is to open at the Indiana tomorrow. The cast is headed by Preston Foster. Alan Hale, Basil Rathbone, Dorothy Wilson and David Holt. The plot concerns Marcus, a young blacksmith who rises from mediocrity to become the richest and most popular man in Pompon. When poverty takes the life of his wife and child, he makes money his god. Horse-stealing and slave-trading swell his fortune. At last he becomes head of the arena, staging spectacles in which thousands are slaughtered for the amusement of a bloodthirsty populace. Adopted Son Sentenced. Then he discovers that his wealth and power can not save his adopted son, who has transgressed Roman law and has been sentenced to death in the arena. As the grief-stricken Marcus watches the boy battle, the earth is convulsed by an earthquake. Vesuvius rains molten lava upon the multitude, fighting to escape a flaming trap of crashing buildings. Marcus gives his life in atonement for his ruthless career. Baxter Accomplished Guitarist Warner Baxter is an accomplished guitarist, and knows the music a;,d lyrics of more than 50 Mexican and Spanish folksongs.

WHERE, WHAT, WHEN APOLLO ‘'Metropolitan,'' Lawrenre Tlbbett’s first picture in four years. at 11 33 1.39. 3:39, 5:39. 7:39 and 9:39. CIRCLE "Three Kids and a Queen." with May Robson, at 12:20. 3:15. 6:10 and 9:05. Also "His Night. Out," starring Edward Everett Horton, at 11, 1 55 4:60, 7:45, and 10:40. INDIANA "Remember Last Night?” s'orv 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. LOEW’S "Rendezvous," with William Powell and Rosalind Russell, at 11 isi 442 J-? 3 ,- and !0:24 - Also 'Guard That Girl," at 12.43. 3:34, 6 25. and LYRIC "The Case of Luekv Legs.” on the screen at. 11:25. 2:14. 5:03, 7:52, 10:29. On the stage, Rosroe Ales and others, at 1:04. 3 53. 6 42. and 9:29. AMBASSADOR "Alira Adams" with Katharine Hepburn at 11 20. 2 20, 5:15, 820 Also "Special Agent" at 10:00, 12:50, 3:50, 6 40, 9 40. OHIO -Jones'' with'Lee Tracv at in 55. 1:51. 4.47. 7:43. Also HouseLife. starring Bette Davis at 12:20, 3:16. 6 12, 9 18

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AMERICANISM, BARBARA WIN IN APOLLO PICTURE

Americanism wins a struggle with radicalism in "The Red Salute.” starring Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Young and Cliff Edwards, which opens at the Apollo tomorrow. Capitalizing on a currently popular theme. ‘‘The Red Salute” involves a girl who has a flair for the bizarre and a boy who loves his country.

Miss Stanwyck plays the role of, Drug Van Allen, beautiful daughter of a United States Army colonel. She has radical ieas, mostly because she is in love with Ernest Arner, radical student in the same college Drue is attending. They are expelled for alleged radical demonstrations. Drue flees to Mexico. Arner telegraphs her to return. She inveigles a young Army man 'Robert Young) to take her home in a stolen government car. Trapped into staying with her, Jeff, faced with desertion charges, steals a trailer and car from Rooney, a native hen-pecked husband < Cliff Edwards). Have Difficult Time The three have a difficult time eluding searching parties sent out by Drue's father. Joe Beal, her father's friend, finds them in a deserted resort, and takes them home. He tells them that Drue's sweetheart has been arrested and exposed as a secret propaganda agent bent on instilling un-American ideas in the minds of American youth. At a radical meeting on the campus, Jeff makes a speech which turns the audience against Arner. The story ends satisfactorily. Others in the cast include Ruth Donnelly, Hardie Albright, Gordon Jones and Purnell Pratt. Flight Gives Berlin Idea for New Tune Timm Fprrial HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 7.—Contemplating life's ups and downs while riding the air lanes from New York to Hollywood, Irving Berlin received the inspiration of "We Saw the Sea,” sung in the new Fred AstaireGinger Rogers picture, "Follow the Fleet.” A bit air sick, but still able to navigate a pencil, Mr. Berlin jotted down notes and lyrics on scraps of paper. After landing, he hurried to his apartment and wrote the song. It’s said to be a rollicking, nautical number with the roll of the sea—and the air—in its rhythm. Football Talk Holds Interest of Stars Times Special HOLLYWOOD. Nov. 7.—Football talk has replaced war, taxes and sound stage gossip. Many screen stars played football during college; others retain an ardent interest in the grid fortunes of their alma maters. Among the former players are Pat O'Brien, Marquette; Warren William, Minnesota; Barton McLane, Wesleyan; Dick Foran, Princeton, and James Melton, who played at Florida, Georgia and Vanderbilt.

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Circle Brings Back Comedy ‘Hands Across the Table’ Opens Tomorrow. "Hands Across the Table,” the Carole Lombard-Fred Mac Murray picture which shewed at the Indiana two weeks ago, is to return to the Circle tomorrow. The comedy concerns a manicurist • Miss Lombard) w-ho has little faith in love and much in the power of money. Intent upon snaring a millionaire, she meets Ted Drew (Fred Mac Murray), and finally discovers that, although the Drew' fortune is gone, she is in love with him. The picture marks Miss Lombard's debut in light comedy. Marie Prevost and Ralph Bellamy are in the supporting cast. Stage Play Bought for Richard Dix Timm Special HOLLYWOOD. Nov. 7.—" Green Grow the Lilacs,” successful stage play by Lyn Riggs* has been purchased for Richard Dix. The plays deals with the adventures of a young cowboy who, on the night of his wedding, shoots a disappointed rival and is tried for murder. Mr. Dix recently appeared in a British picture, "Transatlantic Tunnel,” and at present is working on "Mother Lode” in California. Speaks Five Languages Master of English, French, Spanish, German and Polish, Jan Kiepura is to sing in the first three languages in his American debut picture, "Give Us This Night,” with Gladys Swarthout.

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Revue Tops I Lyric Stage, Screen Bill Margaret Lindsay Featured in Film ‘Personal Maid's Secret.’ The second annual "Folies de Paree,” French revue, is to open on the Lyric stage tomorrow. Heading a diversified presentation will be Cliff Hall and Sid Marion, the "Sharlie” and "Cousin Hugo” of the Baron Munchausen radio programs. Blanche and Elliot, dancers; Wilfred Du Bois, juggler; Helen Doyle and Rose Moran, singers; Ruth Urbane and Lew Ashe, comedians; an all-girls’ band and a chorus of "Folies Sweethearts” are to round out the bill. A special Armistice Week feature is to be “Memories of France,” with Lester Huff at the organ. The screen offering is to be “Personal Maid's Secret,” the story of an efficient maid who boosts a struggling couple from a humble apartment to a Long Island estate and a fortune. Heading the cast are Margaret Lindsay, Warren Hull and Ruth Donnelly. Ohio to Give Party for Boys Saturday In observance of the last day of its first anniversary celebration, the Ohio is to give a birthday party to the Indianapolis Boys’ Club at 10 Saturday. Guests are to see the Ohio's tw r o features, "Broadw'ay Gondolier” and “Hell’s Harbor.” Ginger Entertains Devoted Follower Tim ft Special HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 7.—Several months ago Marie Weller of Pittsburg. Pa., w'rote Ginger Rogers that she intended hitch-hiking to Hollywood to become acquainted. Miss Weller finally arrived in Hollywood with 5 cents left out of five dollars on which she made the trip. Ginger entertained her admirer at lunch in the studio. Answers Fan Mail Unlike most stars who have one or more secretaries to attend to their fan mail, Anne Shirley, star of "Chatterbox,” answers all correspondence herself.

CHEZ-PAREE Downstairs Apollo Theater BlHsr. Table D’Hote Dinners 5-9 Presenting the City’s Only Dinnei Hour Floor Show g DaneiiiK aiifl Kntertainment £ 6:30 to 1 A. M. I

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Dick Powell “Broadway Gondolier,” featuring Dick Powell, opens tomorrow for a tw'O-day showing at the Ohio. The other attraction is "Hell’s Harbor.”

Boulder Dam Used as Film Background Timet Special HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 7.—Camera crew's of "Backfire” have returned to their studios from Boulder Dam, where they filmed background shots. The picture, w'hich has the dam as its locale, is to feature Ross Alexander, Ann Dvorak and Lyle Talbot. Arthur Rosenstein Signed by M-G-M Times Special HOLLYWOOD. Nov. 7.—Arthur Rosenstein, accompanist to Geraldine Farrar, and the late Enrico Caruso, has been signed as musical instructor and coach by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Rosenstein lived in Europe from 1914 to 1932, conducting operas in Paris, Vienna and other cities. For the last three years he has been coach and accompanist W'ith the Metropolitan Opera. Played Under Reinhardt Marlene Dietrich once was a Shakespearean actress under Max Reinhardt.

LAST DAY WILLIAM POWELL IN “RENDEZVOUS” PLUS “GUARD THAT GIRL” LOEWS I . HIS AVENGING SHADOW | 1 j' '”^^^; ; OOUDED THEIR TROPICAL EDEN I I m f m Ij JROM that amazing adventure at sea that ended in mutiny... I into the arms of tropical beauties comes the love-starved crew of the, la "Bounty”... to find romance and forgetfulness... but always over y them loomed the grim shadow of a destiny that threatened their D stolen paradise...Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s long-awaited drama / of heroism, love, beauty and rebellion comes at last to the screen. v [A The World awaits METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER’S GREATEST HIT * % p| based on the thrilling Saturday Evening Post serials and novels by Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall. y\ yj EXTRA!!! EXTRA• Walt Disney's newest cartoon sen- jS rj JO Y I nation! MUSIC LAND in color! | TOMORROW y frai’l JH |

Laughton, Gable Star in 'Bounty' Film of Notorious Mutiny to Open Tomorrow at Loew’s. “Mutiny on the Bounty,” dramatization of Charles Nordhoff's and James Norman Hall's novel, opens tomorrow' at Loew s. A cast of more than 50 featured players is headed by Charles Laughton and Clark Gable. The picture tells of the voyage made by the English armed transport “Bounty” to the West Indies 150 years ago to transplant breadfruit plants. The ship was commanded by Capt. William Bligh (Mr. Laughton), a I cruel taskmaster. During the voy- | age to Tahiti he clashed frequently i with members of his crew, particu- ! larly Master's Mate Fletcher Christian (Mr. Gable). Crew Goes Ashore When the ship dropped anchor in j Matavai Bay. the officers and crew, I exhausted by poor food and the | captain's beastial treatment, went j ashore, while the hold was filled j with young breadfruit trees. After the “Bounty” sailed from | Tahiti for the West Indies, the mu- | tineers. led by Mate Christian, put the captain and 18 of his men overside. They then turned back to Tahiti. Capt. Bligh and his men sailed their open boat over the 4000 miles of sea to England. Eventually they returned to Tahiti to capture the mutineers. Mate Christian and men escaped to Pitcairn Island; the rest were returned to England for punishment. Two Years in Preparation The picture was two years in preparation and one year in filming. A replica of the "Bounty” w'as

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built from photostatic copies obtained from the British admiralty. Frank Lloyd directed. In addition to the principals. 2500 natives, the total population of 40 island villages, were used.

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Theatrical Family Effie EUsler. grand old lady of the stage, currently in We re Only Human." comes from a 100 per cent theatrical family. Her great-grand-father produced plays for Sir Walter Scott.