Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 266, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 January 1936 — Page 4

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Louise Essex Proves Idea That Musicians of State Rank With World's Finest Cellist, Appearing With Indianapolis Symphony, Presents Saint-Saens Concerto, Bringing to It Authority, Depth of Feeling, Fluent Dexterity. BY JAMES THRASHER This week has brought us two exceptional performances bv Indianapolis musicians. They should help to dispel the false, but still prevalent, notion that the soil of artistic growth Is confined to continental Europe. Louise Essex, cellist and soloist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra last night, reaffirmed the impression created by Bomar Cramer's piano recital Sunday—that one may ascend the slopes of Parnassus from the prairies of Indiana.

Miss Essex delayed her debut in public recital until last night, though she had gained an enviable reputation in Europe and our Eastern cities. It seems a wise decision, for she came to us as a wellequipped and gifted musician without deficiencies which local pride might seek to excuse. Her vehicle was the "A Minor Concerto" of Saint-Saens, a work of brilliance and beauty, and a revealing test of Its performer’s ability. To it Miss Essex brought authority, a depth of feeling, and fluent dexterity. Her tone, while not of great sonority, was a compelling expression of the music’s content, and in the lyric portions, sang with mellow richness. Double stop 6, octaves and harmonies she made an integral part of the composition as well as a means of technical display. Fine Sweep and Flow There is a fine sweep and flow In Miss Essex’ playing, while each nuance is treated with meticulous care, she retains her conception of the music in its entirety; the result is an artistic and satisfying performance. Sharing honors with the soloist was the orchestra’s playing of the “Second Rumanian Rhapsody” of Enesco, under Ferdinand Schaefer’s able direction. Mr. Schaefer's reading captured the warm intensity of the composition's Gypsy melodies, and drew from the strings a vibrant, deep-colored tone which we have long wished to hear. The remaining orchestral offerings included Wagner’s overtures to ‘‘Die Meistersinger” and “Tannhaeuser,” and the Mozart “G Minor Symphony.’”

Symphony Not So Happy The rather complex construction of the “Meistersinger” overture failed to cloud the delightful quality of Wagner’s music, as set forth by Mr. Schaefer, with the assistance of the orchestra’s wood-wind players, who "did themselves proud.’' Not so happy was the symphony which followed. Its lovely flow of melody was broken by frequent and distracting fluctuations of tempo, which definitely were not Mozart. The second and more familiar overture of Wagner closed the program, rounding out the most satisfactory of this year’s performances by our local organization. We can not leave “Tannhaeuser” without a special word of praise for those sterling musicians, Joseph Elliot and Hans Meuser. solo clarinetist and bassoonist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, who are filling the same posts this season with the Indianapolis orchestra. Through the artistry of their playing, the familiar strains the "Pilgrim’s Chorus” took on new beauty. Shortridge Shows Reitzel's Paintings Current exhibit in the Selleck Gallery at Shortridge High School shows the work of Marquis E. Reitzel, head of the art department at Rockford College, Rockford, 111., a well-known Middle Western painter. The display includes 12 oils, whose subjects deal with contemporary life and landscape, such as "Milk Strike,” “Farm Boy and Horses.” “Zero” and "Winter Scene on Chicago River.” There Is no admission charge for the exhibit, which may be seen during school hours for the remainder of the month.

Married! But Is It Real, She Wonders By United PrcM HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 15.—Ruth Marion, actress-daughter of George Marion, veteran screen performer, today pinched herself to see if she really was married to Lieut. Kenneth McElroy, U. S. N„ so p.ccustomed was she to nuptial rites aftei/ going through them for nearly 1000 nights on the stage. The stately actress had been “married” every night for nearly three years as a member of the cast of “The Drunkard.” The ceremony, performed by a municipal judge, was witnessed by the cast and her father. 'Journey to Mars' to Be Color Film Time* Special HOLLYWOOD. Jan. 15.-An astronomical adventure melodrama. “The Journey to Mars,” is to be filmed in color by Paramount. W. H. Christie of the Mt. Wilson observatory is assisting John Colton and James Creelman in the preparation of the story. Life on Mars and other planets, as science believes it to exist, is to be depicted with the help of special staging and camera effects. Raphael to Appear in Film 'Concertina' Raphael, who appeared here last year in •’Continental Varieties,” has oeen signed for ’’Concertina,’’ motion picture production which is to oe started soon with George Raft and Carole Lombard in the starring roles. Known as the Kreisler of the concertina, Raphael won world fame with that instrument in Europe and was brought to New York by Lucienne Boyer, French artst. Work to Start Soon Katherine Hepburn is to return to Hollywood soon to start preparation di ot ScoutuicL”

Blueprints Aid in Film-Making Detailed Planning Precedes Actual Camera Work. Timex Special HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 15.—When filming of “The Last of the Mohicans” begins, Director Edward Small is to walk on the set carrying a roll of 100 blue prints. They are to give detailed plans for camera angles, lighting, exits and entrances and the placing of characters in scenes which may follow as long as 40 days later. The procedure was tried several months ago when Mr. Small matte his preparations for “The Count of Monte Cristo.” It worked with fair success and was tried later during some sequences of "The Red Salute” and “Melody Lingers On.” but this is to be the first picture which utilizes the system for an entire production. No longer will the director have to ponder for hours trying to visualize camera angles. Nor will the electrical chief spend valuable time experimenting in lighting. “Contrary to impression," Mr. Small said, “such a system will not bring mechanical handling of dramatic or photographic art. It will enhance the dramatic value ot the picture, for it will relieve the director’s mind of worries caused by physical details.” 1 Desires Fame on Own Merit Brother of Gene Raymond Changes Name for Screen. Timex Special HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 15—Bob Marlowe is aspiring to a place in the Hollywood constellation, but desires to attain film prominence on his own merits. He Is the brother of Gene Raymond. A visit with Gene on the set of “Don’t Bet on Love” resulted in a role in that picture for the star’s brother. Not wishing to capitalize on his brother’s reputation, Bob adopted the new name for film service. Mr. Marlowe also is blond and resembles Gene in appearance. He has had considerable stage experience in th East and plans to follow a screen career.

Wild Applause Greets Return of William Gillette to Stage Dean of American Actors Breaks Retirement for Third ‘Farewell’ Tour in ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Role. By United Prctt NEWARK, F. J„ Jan. 15.—After the final curtain the audience went wild, and never had actor or play received a more thunderous ovatibn. The star of the piece walked out seven times. Since the audience would not let him go. he made a curtain speech. First he confessed to being 80 years old. He admitted his pleasant surprise at being alive. When he retired the last time he believed it permanent, he said, but hers he was, on the boards again.

"Apparently,” he said in a clear, resonant voice, "there has been a misunderstanding between God end myself.” The occasion was the emergence from his second "permanent” retirement of William Gillette, dean of American actors, beloved by thousands for his many stage roles, particularly for that of Sherlock Holmes. His vehicle was "The Three Wise Fools,” a smash hit of 1918. The scene was the musty old Schubert Theater. Age Is Hidden There was nothing about Mr. Gillette to indicate his 80 years. His shoulders were as straight, his eyes as piercing, his mouth as tightlipped. his voice as controlled as 40, or even 30 years ago, w*ien there was no actor who compared to him in popularity. Back stage, Mr. Gillette was comradely to his colleagues in an allstar cast that included Mary Rogers, daughter of the late Wili Rogers, James Kirkwood. Charles Coburn, Sidney Booth and William Post Jr. His friends and admirers for many decades, graying men and women, he received airily. After all, Mr. Gillette said, he should have given a first-rate performance; he had enough experience. Moreover, he felt quite strong, well able to play out the week here, move cn to Philadelphia, Washington and Boston for engagagemenls, and to open on Broadway. It was a familiar routine. Admits Great Thrill Still in costume and still smelling of grease paint, Mr. Gillette professed to have received a great thrill. He was pleased with the play, the

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Recital to Aid Memorial Fund Jane Johnson Burroughs Announces Program. Thursday night’s recital by Jane Johnson Burroughs In Marott ballroom offers the two-fold opportunity of contributing to the Will Rogers Memorial Fund and hearing a well chosen collection of contemporary songs sung by a capable local artist. Accompanied by Walter Whitworth, Mrs. Burroughs is to present groups by English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and American composers. The complete program for the concert, scheduled for 8:30, is: i To the 3ueen of Heaven Thomas F. DVtnhill A Feast of Lanterns Granville Bantocn Tears of God Dent Mowrey A Piper Michael Head II Weigenlied der Els, from “Der Schafzgraeber” Franz Schreker Fruehlingssonne Richard TrunK In Meiner Heimat Richard Trunk Ich atemef elnen Linden Dust Gustav Mahler Und gestern Hat er mir Rospn gebracht Joseph Marx Hat dlch die Liebe beruehrt ..Joseph Marx 111 Hymne au soleil Alexander Georges Air champetre Francis Pohlenc Air romantique Francis Poulenc Lt flute enenantee Maurice Ravel Chere null ..Alfred Bachelet —lntermission IV Nebbie Ottorino Respighi Scherzo Ottorino Respighi Nana Manuel de Falla Las locas por amor Joaquin Turina V A Song for Lovers Deems Taylor Cossack Love Son* Richard Kountz Sometimes Madeleine Clark Walther Wild Geese Vaughn de Leath At the Well Richard Hageman

footlights, the applause. He also felt a faint nostalgia for the 17 cats he had forsaken on his Connecticut estate, also the miniature railroad with which he had amused himself in retirement. He left the stage In 1921 for 1:1s cats and railroad. In 1929 he emerged in a revival of his celebrated adaptation of A. Conan Doyle’s detective, “Sherlock Holmes,” then retired agaiin until he accepted this indefinite engagement with producer John Golden. Student Is to Give Cincinnati Recital Violet Albers, Indianapolis violinist and student of Stefan Sopkin at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, is to present a recital in the school’s concert hall Friday night. Ramona Wilson, local pianist, is to be accompanist. Os special interest on the program is the inclusion of a sonata by the contemporary Italian, Lazzari, to be heard in Cincinnati for the first time. Miss Albers also is to play the A Major Sonata by Handel, Bruch’s G Minor Concerto and compositions by Kreisler, Nin and Smetana.

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Plays Farmer for First Time Fred Stone Is ’Cast in His Native Environment. Time * Special HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 15.—For the first time in his 50 years in the theatrical profession Fred Stone, once a Kansas farm boy, is to play a farm .role. It is in his current picture, “Farmer in the Dell.” Although his career has carried him through every branch of entertainment from one-ring wagon shows to Broadway musical comedies and finally to the films, Mr. Stone never before has been cast in his native environment. He is to drive a six-horse team. Asa boy he drove a four-horse team and was an expert horseman.

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They All Have Names Harold Lloyd, now starring In Paramount’s “The Milky Way,” to be known in England as “Winkle.” To this day they call him “Er” in Germany, “Lui” in France and “El” in Spain, meaning “he” in each language. And in Mexico he’s known as just plain “Skinny.”

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WHERE, WHAT, WHEN APOLLO Return engagement ot “The Littlest Rebel” with Shirley Temple, John Boles and Jack Holt at 11. 12:51, 2:42, 4:33, 6:24, 8:15 and 10:06. CIRCLE “Dangerous,” featuring Bette Davis. Franchot Tone and Margaret Lindsay, at 11:45. 1:50, 2:55. 6. ft and 10:00. INDIANA ‘‘The Magnificent Obsession.” Him on Lloyd C. Douglas’ novel, with Irene Dunne. Robert Taylor. Betty Furness, at 11:30. 1:35. 3:40, 5:46. 7:50 and 9:55. , LOEWS ''Ah. Wilderness!” with Lionel Barrymore. Wallace Beery. Aline MacMahon and Eric Linden, at 12:33. 3:43, 6:53 and 10. Also "If You Could Only Cook" with Herbert Marshall and Jean Arthur, at 11:09, 2:15. 5:25 and 8:39. LYRIC “King of Burlesque,” with Warner Baxter, Alice Faye and Jack Oakie at 11:10, 2. 4:50, 7:40 and 10:30. Vaudeville at 1. 3:50, 6:40 and 9:30. OHIO “This Is the Life” at 10:30, 1:09, 3:38, 6:24 and 9:10. Also "The Last Outpost" at 11:35, 2:21, 4:50, 7:36, and 10:15. ‘

Carole, Fred Again Cast as Film Team So successful was the combination of Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray with audiences throughout the country that they again are to be teamed. Seen in “Hands Across the Table,” at the Indiana and in a return engagement at the Circle, they are to appear next in “Hard to Handle.” Their forthcoming vehicle is an adaptation of the original story by Richard MacCauley, and concerns a publicity man for a book publisher who has difficulties handling a beautiful young authoress. The picture is to go into production early in the spring.

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Edward Everett Horton (above), veteran film funster, Is back on the screen and is to appear at the Indiana Theater in “Her Master's Voice,” along 'With Earl Carroll's “Vanities” on the stage Friday. Victor McLaglen (above, right), who made the biggest comeback of any actor in the last year, is shown at the height of his glory in “Professional Soldier,” which starts Friday at the Apollo. Major Bowes’ amateurs, limited to radio lanes, have „*Ken to the country, and Unit No. 3 of Mr. Bowes’ traveling shows is to appear at the Lyric starting Friday, with Lewis Costelli, accordionist (shown below, left, with Major Bowes) as one of the headliners. The story of Franz Schubert and his music never grows old. Richard Tauber (below, right), famous European tenor, is to bs the leading man when “April Blossoms” has its world premiere at Loew’s Theater Friday. “The Lone Wolf Returns,” starring Melvyn Douglas, is the other picture on the double program.

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WEST SIDE P T A T P 2702 W. 10th St. S I A I bj Double Feature Lawrence Tibbett “METROPOLITAN” “TARZAN AND HIS MATE'* BELMONT 'SifcMSS*** A Pauline Lord “A FEATHER IN HER HAT” “DANTE’S INFERNO” a f O AT U 0 W. MUh. St. A I S Y Double Feature 1 U 1 Wallace Beery “THE MIGHTY BARNUM” “RED HEADS ON PARADE” NORTH SIDE R| T 7 Illinois at 34th l L Lj Wheeler * Woolsey “THE RAINMAKERS” UPTOWN “c a , ‘g££“ “THE LAST OUTPOST” GARRICK T,rfrr “THE CRUSADES” PT A m Bt. Clair * Ft. Wayne M. LJ,AIK Double Feature Spencer Tracy "DANTE’S INFERNO" CHARLIE DAVIS ORCHESTRA PpY - Mth at Northwestern IVI>A Rosalind Keith “ANNAPOLIS FAREWELL” AND SHORT SUBJECTS TALBOTT jdTggr Francis Lederer “THE GAY DECEPTION” “NELL GWYN’^ Stratford Norman Foster “SUPER SPEED” “NIGHT ALARM” MU O O i Noble t Mass. Kill, A Double Feature Nance Carroll “ATLANTIC ADVENTURE” "DANGER AHEAD’ DREAM "LITTLE BIG SHOT” Comedy and Selected Short Reels EAST SIDE Riv ol I D s!Stf“rX.is“ x 1 T v " 1 Dick Powell “THANKS A MILLION” *T FOUND STELLA PARISH” TUXEDO ‘s&lsr “HIS NIGHT OUT” jj “I LIVE FOR LOVE” **

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Thrills and Chills Make Movie Short Graphic Newsreel Pictures Catch Tragedy as It Stalks. When a newsreel cameraman goes after his story he usually geta it. But he also gets more than the censors or editors will allow in the final reel. What is left over is saved, and some of the most interesting of theae excerpts from the world’s pictorial history are to be shown as “Camera Thrills,” at the Circle beginning Friday. Charles E. Ford, head of Universal Newsreel, sponsored in Indianapolis by Tiie Times, has arranged these many scenes of action and real life drama into a two-reel film. Among those to be seen are shots of the assassination of Alexander of Yugoslavia and Minister Barthou of France as they rode through Marseilles. Others were filmed at the burning of the Morro Castle, the Chicago stockyards fire, the hand-to-hand fighting in the San Francisco strike. Cameramen Shot, Beaten When the people of Cuba rose in revolt against the Machado government in 1933. two of Universal’s ace cameramen went to the scene to transcribe lt in celluloid. The pair, armed only with cameras, started out to get scenes of the Machadist machine gunners who were speeding through the city in automobiles, shooting down the citizens gathered at mass meetings on street corners. During the fray, one of the cameramen was mowed down with 17 machine gun bullets in his legs, and the other received a fractured skull when knocked over the head with a rifle butt. For your amusement (?) the novelty film contains shots of tha famous Ascot auto race crack-ups, bull goring an American matador, the tragic start and finish of De Pinedo’s attempted transcontinental air hop. Graham McNamee is the narrator. Trained for Opera Cecilia Parker, whose singing voice has never been heard from the screen, was educated to sing in grand opera. Trained as Pianist Norma Shearer, a brilliant pianist as a child, had passed examinations at the Royal Academy of Music by the time she was 8 years old.

EAST SIDE TACOMA i KElp r Lee Tracy “TWO FISTED” “lALNA” IRVING Double Feature ' Paul Muni “DR. gOCRATES” “AFFAIRS OF SUSAN” EMERSON Charles Laughton "MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY” MAJOR BOWES’ AMATEUR THEATER OR THE AIR HAMILTON ■W&ISHF , Jack Benny “IT’S IN THE AIR” ’’HANDS ACROSS THE TABLE” PARKER SOF' "TWO FOB TONIGHT”™**” “WANDERER Or THE WASTELAND” STRAND“LLr„S EDWARD ARNOLD—SALLT EILERS “Remember Last Night” Fifi D’Orsay “Cure It With Music” Camera Adventures—Ed. C. Hill ROXY Doubie *l>Vt u rt' ~r _ _ . May Robson ‘STRANGERS ALL” “THUNDER IN THE NIGHT” Paramount “PAGE MISS GLORY” * Well “HERE COMES COOKIE”, SOUTH SIDE FOUNTAIN SQUARE - Charles Farrell griOHTIKO YOUTH” SANDERS “ROGUE OF THE RIo“oRANDE” “SCARLET PIMERNEL” AVALON "KSS %:r.sr" "JVMX.” 10 " 1, AT “THE GOOSE AND THE GANDER” ORIENTAL “DANTES INFERNO” GARFIELD -&■*#'' -MM KUI oBir’”"