Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 251, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 December 1935 — Page 4

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Princeton Triangle Play Proves Smashing Hit Satire on Roosevelts, ‘What a Relief’ Is as Witty a Production as Turned Out This Year. BY JOHN W. THOMPSON Along with a winning football team, Princeton University has a smashing Triangle Club success this year called "What a Relief,” a pungent satirical reproduction of the Roosevelt family. It was presented at the Murat last night.

“What a Relief” places Franklin Delano back in the good old Roman days. There he is known as Jupiter Pluvius, president of the Roman state. The power behind the throne, Juno, his wife, is strikingly like Mrs. Roosevelt. The two Pluvius boys, Apollo and Mercury, get their papa in trouble when they both fall in love with Venus, the daughter of Senator j Bacchus, Pluvius’ closest rival. | Bacchus gets Congress to present the President with $4,800,900 to' spend on the country. Getting Rid of the Bough Jupiter has promised the people | that he will get the country out oi the black and back into the red. j He rigs up a track meet at which his two boys will race each other. Mercury promises to lose, and on him Pluvius bets all the country’s money. But at the last minute, Venus tells the boys she will marry the winner. Mercury backs out, gets a Narcissus, favorite of the hunting 1 Diana, to enter the race. The Presi- { dent bets his money on Narcissus, J dull and backward, but the surprise comes when Diana plugs the lagging Narcissus with an arrow and he ! wins the race. The money is still in the way and | Pluvius, faced with the fact that he j would never be re-elected with that I much money in his hands, sails off |

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on his yacht, taking his two boys with him. Diana, disgruntled that Narcissus has won Venus by winning the race, swims by, hands them a paper which tells that Bacchus is going to swipe the presidency, and the three Pluvii swim home. There’s No Doubt Mrs. Pluvius contrives to do away i with the money and the romances are all straightened out aC the finale. W. H. Smith is plendid as the | jovial President Jupiter Pluvius. The 1 first scene in which he makes a farewell speech from the observation platform of a train, is one of the best in the show. Prom the moment he puts on that broad grin, says: “My-y-y Friends,” there Is no doubt as to whom he is mimicking. Gestures, shakes of the head, recurring smiles made this the outstand--1 ing characterization. R. D. Cowdrey is no less proficient at the portrayal of the first lady of the Roman state who is so much like Mrs. Roosevelt that it couldn’t be coincidence. She is shown teaching her little troop of Girl Scouts how to march, going down into the coal mines, baking health muffins. Mr. Cowdry deserves high praise. The grin, the break in his voice, the physical i mannerisms, all were excellent. A Victory for Bowman The show was a double victory for Brooks Bowman, because he not only accrued honor for his playing ! of Apollo, but he wrote and sang | much of the piece’s best music. Popular among the songs were “Don't Raise Your Boy to Bea President,” sung by Jupiter, written by Mr. Bowman; “After Dark,” a swinging tune, by C. S. Marvin, sung

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Difficulty Over Piano Brings Honor to Indianapolis Pianist

Difficulty in moving a grand piano in Mexico City won for Bomar Cramer, Indianapolis pianist who appears in concert at English’s Jan. 10, the honor of being the first foreign artist whose appearance was sponsored by the Mexican government.

Announcing himself as one cf the younger group of American pianists, Mr. Cramer went to Mexico last summer to discover the opinion of press and public there. He scheduled a recital for the Hidalgo Theater, but found that the only piano that he wished to use was in the Palacio de Bellas Artes. In attempting to move the instrument, Mr. Cramer came in contact with Gabriel Lucio, Minister of Education, who arranged an audition before several members of the Fine Arts Department. The same day, it was decided to place the large national theater, the Palacio de Bellas Artes, at his disposal, the expenses to be paid and the management of the concert handled by the government. Got Ticket Sale Proceeds “Much to my surprise,” Mr. Cramer said, “I was given an official order entitling me to the entire proceeds of the ticket sale.” Mr. Cramer's appearances in Mexico City were given an enthusiastic reception by press and public alike. His recital at English’s is to be an all-Chopin program, the first concert devoted exclusively to that composer’s works since the last appearance here of de Pachmann, more than six years ago. Dancing, Floor Show Will Mark Opening A program of dancing and floor show entertainment has been arranged for the opening tonight of the new Tall Timbers night club two miles east on Road 67. Johnny Crowe and his “Aristocrats” are to be the music makers. They also are to play for the Tall Timbers New Year’s Eve party. by Senator Bacchus; “I Shan’t Love You Any More,” lilting air by Mr. Bowman, sung by him, R. MacPherson Wood and Mr. Smith. The hit of the show, ana mast assuredly destined to become one of the country's “popular” songs, is Mr. Bowman’s “Love Will Live On,” which he sings in the second act. “Gals” Are “Beautiful” The chorus “girls” were as “beautiful” as ever. Their dancing was even better. Most elaborate and catching of the production numbers was the o*.e in which the dancers tossed huge silver balls in patterns across the stage. The settings, lighting, costumes, were in unsually good taste and of dashing color and pattern. "What a Relief” is proof that collegiaU productions need not be dull. It is as witty and as clever as any Broadway production here this season. Its songs are capable of swapping blows with any light music on the stage today. All credit to Mr. Bowmf*. Director Josh Logan and Dance Director Morgan Lewis.

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WHERE, WHAT, WHEN APOLLO ’’The Llttlest Rebel,” starring Shirley Temple, at 11. 12:51. 2:42, 4:33, 6:24, 8:15 and 30:06, CIRCLE “I Dream Too Much,” starring Lily Pons, at 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30 and 9:45. ENGLISH “Earl Carroll’s Vanities,” with Clark and McCullough, at 2:30 and 8:15. INDIANA “The Bride Comes Home,” with Fred MacMurrav and Claudette Colbert at 11:45, 1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45 and 9:50. LOEWS Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities,” featuring Ronald Colman, at 11:05, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20 and 9:35. LYRIC “Miss Pacific Fleet”, with Glenda Farrell. Allen Jenkins and Joan Blondcll. at 11:37. 2:20, 5:21. 8:04 and 10:37. Vaudeville on stage, headlined by Billy Barty, at 1:05, 3:48, 6:49 and 9:32.

Stockman Students Will Present Revue The annual Christmas Revue, presented by the Louis Stockman studios, is to be given at the Zaring Theater for three days, starting tomorrow. More than 200 children are to take part. They have been trained by Miss Dorothy Kizer and Miss Ednora Johnson under the supervision of Mr. Stockman. Actor Tops 6 Feet Moroni Olsen, who appears in "Seven Keys to Baldpate,” with Gene Raymond, is the tallest featured actor in Hollywood. He stands four inches over 6 feet. Surprises Directors Jean Harlow handed her directors a surprise when she told them she can type and take shorthand. She will do both in “Wife vs. Secretary.”

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Billy Barty, Tiny Screen Star, Best on Lyric Bill Just About Everything Happens in ‘Miss Pacific Fleet,’ Movie Portion of Theater’s Offering. The best of the Lyric program this week has been saved until the last. And besides being the last, he’s the smallest. For Billy Barty, towheaded screen comedian, is not as long as a yard-stick.

The tiny mite, whose antics have caused mirth in more than 100 movies, is seen in an act which varies from recitations to a drum solo, “Twelfth Street Rag,” young Mr. Barty s best trick. With him are his two sisters, one a pianist and the other his “leading lady.” His “straight man,” is heavyweight Fatty Laymon, also of the movies. It’s funny, cute and seems to take well with the audience, this first Indianapolis personal appearance of the screen's smallest comedian. On the Lyric screen is “Miss Pacific Fleet” in which just about everything happens. The reason for its action is found in Allen Jenkins, Glenda Farrell and Joan Blondell who make it go. It is the story of two stranded chorus girls, who, in an effort to gather funds for return

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to New York, enter Miss Blondell in a popularity contest. There’s Plenty Doing When the marines and the gobs on shore from the Pacific fleet get interested in the outcome of the contest, there’s plenty doing including a thrilling motor boat chase and one of the funniest ring fights we have witnessed. Although the girls do their part, it’s Mr. Jenkins’ picture, probably the best comedy role he’s played yet. Warren Hull plays the romantic young marine who takes Miss Blondell’s breath away, and Hugh Herbert. as promoter of the contest, is right on Mr. Jenkins’ heels as far as being the star of the show is concerned. Besides Mr. Barty on the stage,

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Jack Doyle, the Irish heavyweight, who was more of a boxer in Ireland than here, has brought his young and talented wife, Judith Allen, to | embellish his rather drab singing !of Irish songs. Miss Allen, w’ho | looks a little out of place on a ! vaudeville stage, is a charming I actress whom you have seen in a number of pictures, her favorite being "Hell and High Water.” Sid Page Good M. C. Sid Page is master of ceremonies and a good one. His quips, though old, are taking with the audience. His stooges are faintly funny, better as dancers. Ezra Buzzington, the fiddler with the rustic goatee, is back with his revellers. Their music is catching, almost like that they presented here last season. A youthful trio harmonizes on a couple of modern tunes. Comedy is rather pale. On the bill is a mental wizard, Harry Kahne. His stuff is impressive and everything was going swell yesterday when, right at the climax, he made a mistake. But it is convincingly mystic and there can’t be much trickery to it. He writes words upside down, backwards, recites ~ WEST SIDE 2:03 w. loth St. C I A I t Double Feature * • * * Chester Morris “PURSUIT” “THE THROWBACK” Sun. Ttouble Feature—Wallace Beery “O’SHAUGHNESSY’S BOY” “MUSIC IS MAGIC” _ _. , , _ ._ XV. Wash. & Belmont RFI MONT Double Feature A I Dolores Del Kio “I LIVE FOR LOVE” “PUBLIC MENACE” Sun. Double Feature—May Rohgon “3 KIDS AND A QUEEN” “HIS NIGHT OUT” r*\ A § e \ # 2540 W. Mieh. St. I) I Y Double Feature “TWO FISTED” “GUN PLAY” Sun. Double Feature —Carole Lombard “HANDS ACROSS THE TABLE” “The Case of the Lucky Legs” NORTH SIDE Illinois at 34th P I T 7 Double Feature tv I I Lm William Powell “RENDEZVOUS” “BARNYARD BABIES” Sun. Double Feature—Robert Young “RED SALUTE” “CHARLIE CHAN IN SHANGHAI” UPTOWN SSK T T • A Kdmund I.owe “King Solomon of Broadway” “WAY DOWN EAST” Sun. Double Feature—Credrlc March “DARK ANGEL” “THIS IS THE LIFE” /•“* a nfM/-l/ 30th and Illinois OAKKILK Double Feature "" * Norman Foster “SUPER SPEED” “Barretts of Wimpole Street” Sun. Double Feature—(linger Rogers “TOP HAT” “WITHOUT REGRET” QT . St. Clair & Ft. Wayae I • V-LAIK Nancy Carroll “ATLANTIC ADVENTURE” CARTOON—MUSICAL Sun. Double Feature —Joan Crawford “I LIVE MY LIFE” “DRESSED TO THRILL” p w 30th at Northwestern j If f X Double Feature Fred Astaire “GAY’ DIVORCEE” “CHEERS OF THE CROWD” Sun. Double Feature—Will Rogers “Steamboat ’Round the Bend” “THE GIRL FRIEND” T A I R/NTT Talhit & 22nd I Al Kl) I I Double Feature Nancy Carroll “ATLANTIC ADVENTURE” “THE MURDER MAN” Sunday—Marion Davies “PAGE MISS GLORY” r, ,f I 19th & College orrarrord Double Feature Oeorge Burns “HERE COMES COOKIE” “BLACK FURY” Sun. Double Feature—loe E. Brown “HOP-A-LONG CASSIDY” “BRIGHT LIGHTS” A A r/~r' a Noble & Mass. /V\K ( A Double Feature ▼ iLv,\.n Jack Holt “STORM OVER THE ANDES” “BLACK FURY” Sun. Double Feature —Tom Brown “ANNAPOLIS FAREWELL” “SPECIAL AGENT” r\nCA Ai 2361 Sta,io " St. DKbAM Double Feature George O Brjen “HARD ROCK HARRIGAN” “PURSUIT” Sunday—Fred Astaire “TOP HAT” COMEDY—NEW’S EAST SIDE rj 111 I | Dearborn at 10th ■ * V/ Lb I Loretta Young: “THE CRUSADES” Also Special Added Attraction Sun. Double Feature— Lee Tracy “TWO FISTED” “WAY DOWN EAST”

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The cravings ,of the movie public for sweet, intelligent heroines, who uphold the traditions of womanhood, have been met by the : appearance on the screen of sevi eral "such persons as Rochelle Hudson, who is to be seen at the ; Lyric Theater starting Friday in “Show Them No Mercy,” the story behind the scenes in the kidnaping racket. Miss Hudson is shown above demonstrating the rudiments of acting, ala the Hollywood school. poetry, reads a newspaper while hanging by his feet. Lester Huff has a tuneful review of last year's song hits. (By J. w. TANARUS.) All Night Celebration Arranged Russ Donahue and his orchestra with a special floor show will be featured all night at the Westlake night club Tuesday (New Year’s Eve). EAST SUMS TUXEDO Jumps Dunn “BAD BOY” “FIGHTING SHADOW” Sun. Double Fpitfurr—Dick Powell “SHIPMATES FOREVER” “THE PUBLIC MENACE” TACOMA “riT “DANTE’S INFERNO” Sun. Double Feature—Sybil Jason “LITTLE BIG SHOT” “THE GIRL FRIEND” ID\/I k. I /■* 5 ,07 *• ' Va,h ' st > llf V |\l C-| Double Feature l IN * I A Joel MrCrea “WOMAN WANTED” “The Spanish Cape Mystery" Sun. Double Feature—Norman Foster “THE BISHOP MISBEHAVES” “HIS NIGHT OUT” EMERSON “WITHOUT REGRET” “CRIMSON TRAIL” Sun. Double Feature—Claudette Colbert “SHE MARRIED HER BOSS” “DANTE’S INFERNO” ■ I .1 2118 E. 10th St. Hamilton “ Zs£r “BIG BROADCAST” “PURSUIT” Sun. Double Feature—William Powell “RENDEZVOUS” “LAST DAYS OF POMPEII” n a ni/rn *3 k. lath st. r A K K r K Double Feature i \inini. in ,j PHnn pt(p McDonald “MERRY WIDOW” “HERE COMES COOKIE” Sun. Double Feature—Juan Crawford “I LIVE MY LIFE” “HOT TIP” STRAND l ,x/ '* James Barton “HIS FAMILY TREE” “OLD GRAY MARE” Sun. Dlilf. Feature—. Maureen O’Sullivan “THE BISHOP MISBEHAVES” “CHARLIE CHAN IN SHANGHAI" n V \/ 2721 r W ** h ' st - If (1 X Y Double Feature ' w / x 1 Gloria Stuart “LADDIE” “HI GAUCHO” Sun. Double Feature—.lran Harlow “HELL’S ANGELS” Major Bowes’ Amateur Theater of the Air Paramount 4 Do^'V.-an. r .‘* •loan Blon'lell “TRAVELING SALESLADY” “RIO RATTLER” Sun. Double Feature—Pat O'Brien “THE IRISH IN US” “PURSUIT” SOUTH SIDE FOUNTAIN SQUARE Double Feature Charles Boyer “THUNDER IN THE EAST" “LOST OUTPOST” Sun. Double Feature—Edward Arnold “DIAMOND JIM” “HANDS ACROSS THE TABLE" r i t irirne At Fountain Square SANDERS ”;;r “DAMM RIDER” “DEATH ON THE DIAMOND” Sun. Double Feature—Ronald Coleman “Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back” “STREAM LINE EXPRESS" ▲ \ / A I k i Pfosprct-Cburchma* /i V A C J fNj Double F'eature 1 ' T ''•-'-'I -9 Mill Cody “TEXAS RAMBLER” “FRONT PAGE WOMAN* Sun. Double F'eature—All Star Cast “BROADWAY MELODIES OF 1936” “MISSES STOOGE” /keiei | w . | 1105 S. Meridian St. C Jk rN FA Double Feature VIMUMInL Lionel Barrymore “RETURN OF PETER GRIMM” “HOT TIP” Sun. Double Feature —Jark Benny “BROADWAY MELODIES OF 1936” “THUNDER MOUNTAIN” GARFIELD “SHE GETS HER MAN” “THUNDER IN THE NIGHT" Sun. Double Feature—Joan Crawford “I LIVE MY LIFE” “THE GIRL FRIEND”