Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 276, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 January 1936 — Page 6

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HI DE HO! CAB CALLOWAY IS COMING 1 BACK TO LOEW'S STAGE

Jigging Negro Orchestra Leader and Band to Stop Here During Trip to East Engagement to Begin Feb. 7; Newspaper Film to Share Honors for Week; ‘Rose Marie’ Is Postponed; Double Feature Due Next. That agile band director, Cab Calloway, Is to spread his broadmouthed smile and direct his Cotton Club band from Loew's stage the week of Feb. 7, according to an announcement made today by Ward Farrar, Loew s manager. It was just about a year ago that the famous Negro orchestra leader. known for his impromptu jigs and songs while leading his band, appeared on Loew s stage. It was one of the theater’s best weeks, as far as business was concerned. So back comes Cab.

Mr. Calloway will stop over in Indianapolis on his way to New York. He and the band have just finished taking part in a motion picture which stars A1 Jolson. Saturday night. Cab and the band were guest artists on Mr. Jolson’s radio program. Newspaper Film on Screen The screen piece at Loew's for U.e week beginning Feb. 7 is to be “Exclusive Story,” the already wellknown tale by Martin Mooney, the’ young New York reporter who is now serving a jail sentence for failure to disclose the source of the facts he wrote in a newspaper about New York rackets. The story used in the movie is based solely on this story about the “numbers” rackets. Franchot Tone, Joseph Calleia, Stuart Erwin and Madge Evans occupy the stellar berths. Mr. Calleia is the “numbers” king, Mr. Tone a newspaper lawyer, Mr. Erwin the reporter and Miss Evans, of course, the girl. "Rose Marie,” the musical picture starring Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald, has been set back to the week of Feb. 14 on Loew’s books. It will follow the Calloway engagement. Charlie Chaplin's latest picture is to be shown after the “Rose Marie” run, starting Feb. 21. Double Feature Next Starting Friday Loew’s is to show ‘ The Ghost Goes West,” directed by one of the world’s greatest photoplay experts, Rene Clair, and starring Robert (39 Steps) Donat and Jean (Sequoia) Parker. It is a British film produced by Alexander Korda, who made “Henry VIII. ’ The story deals with a handsome ghost who accompanies an Irish castle, which has been razed and shipped to New York. Also on next week’s Loew’s program is to be seen “One-Way Ticket' with Lloyd Nolan, Peggy Conklin and Walter Connolly. The story is one of prison life, escape and the inevitable return to justice.

Organists to Play in Concert Friday Indiana Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is to present Miss Helene Pleasance of Indianapolis and Robert Smith of De Pauw University in a recital at 8 Friday night, in Friedens Evangelical Church. Miss Pleasance started study of organ in Cleveland before coming to Indianapolis about four years ago. Since then she has continued her work with local teachers. Mr. Smith teaches organ at the De Pauw University School of Music, where he is a student of Dr. Van Denman Thompson, acting dean of the school and a nation-ally-known concert organist. The recital is to be open to the public without charge, Cabot Visits New York Bruce Cabot, following his role in “Robin Hood of El Dorado,” is on a vacaiton “to see the shows” in New York.

Making Good Indianapolis artists are rapidly gaining prominence in entertainment fields. Sam Sims, popular baritone, who has been studying voice in New York several months, recently appeared with a group of singers on Rudy Vallees radio program. He is an alternate member of the Continental Octet, which sings in Beatrice Lillie's “At Home Abroad” Broadway show. Although M r . Sims does not sing in the show, he appears with the octet in its other engagements. Eloise Spann. Indianapolis soprano who sang in the graduation scene in “Ah, Wilderness.” is living in Hollywood, doing free-lance vocal work and, according to Barrett Kiesling. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer publicity man. she is considered among the top-notchers in the group of “unphotographed voices." singers whose voices are recorded for use in pictures. Contrary to previous announcement. Mr. Kiesling said, she is not to appear in “Rose Marie.” Priscilla Lawson, under contract to Universal Pictures, is soon to be seen in "Next Time We Love,” and opposite Lee Tracy in “Sutter's Gold.” She also is appearing in a serial picture, "Flash Gordon,” as a part of her film education. Miss Dorothy Thomas, former Block model, flew to the coast last week to compete for the title of “Miss American Model of 1936. It is passible she may receive a movie contract before she gets away from Hollywood.

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Demand Heavy for Keith Film ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to Open Wednesday. Advance sale of tickets to “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” to open Wednesday at Keith’s, is threatening records for either a movie or stage presentation here, according to Charles M. Olson, who has booked the picture. Long before the box office opened last night, a large number of mail orders for tickets had been received, Mr. Olsen said. The premiere recently was held simultaneously in key cities in this country and Europe. One premiere was at Stratford-on-Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare. “A Midsummer Night's Dream” was produced by Max Reinhardt, who was responsible for “The Miracle” and other movie spectacles. The producer came to this country to stage “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Hollywood bowl, and later was responsible for the movie version of the Shakespearean play. Special dances were directed by Bronislowa Nijinska and Nina Theilade. The cast includes Anita Louise, James Cagney, Joe E. Brown, Dick Powell, Jean Muir, Victor Jory, Verree Teasdale, Hugh Herbert, Frank McHugh, Mickey Rooney and others. Grows Own Apples Robert Montgomery is proud of the case of apples in his dressing room. They represent the first bearing of the trees planted by the star on his New York state farm, and were shipped here by Bob's caretaker. He's been giving them out to friends.

Actors Take Sports Seriously Mostly Because They Have To

It’s Either Athletics or Masseur to Keep Down Those Extra Pounds—Swimming, Tennis, Golf Popular.

BY PAUL HARRISON HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 27.—(NEA) —Movie performers would be more inclined toward somnolence if it were not for the illusory broadening effect of the screen. The way things are, though, they have to keep trained down to sub-normal weight. And so they go in for sports, knowing very well that an ounce of prevention is worth a good many pounds by a masseur. Or, as the gender may be, a masseuse. Practically everybody swims creditably and plays tennis and breaks 100 at golf and rides just about as you'd expect any one to ride after a SIOO course in equitation. Some become very expert, indeed; others are in Hollywood because they originally excelled at certain sports. Charles Ruggles used to be a great patron of gymnasiums, and was handball champion of the Los Angeles Athletic Club. Pat O Brien is his closest competitor, with Harold Lloyd third. It is Mr. Lloyd who donates the cup for the annual Pacific coast amateur tournament, and the matches are held on his private indoor court. Frank Shields Tops Frank Shields is tops at tennis. And at ping-pong, too; he has been known to bet that nobody else at a party could score a single point against him. Errol Flynn is run-ner-up at tennis. Carole Lombard leads the ladies. Bing Crosby is the colony's best golfer. Takes it seriously. While working in "Anything Goes” he was required to report at 9 o’clock each morning for two straight weeks. Yet he was always up with the sun and getting in nine holes before going to the studio. , Mr. Crosby has broken par at the Oakmont Country Club course several times, and once downed Walter Hagen, a close friend, 68-69. For swimming honors, there are Johnny Weissmuller, former sprint champion, and Buster Crabbe, Olympic distance star. Lanny Ross, now in New York, would be the fleetest trackster if screen people ever staged track meets. He once was Yale's best, and qualified for the Olympics. Clever at Boxing Cleverest boxers are Carl Brisson, George O'Brien and Victor McLaglen, and probably in that order, although you'd never make the latter two believe it. Mr. Brisson is a former pro, and

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held the middleweight championship of northern Europe, a title of no great negotiable value. He proved much better at singing and acting. Mr. O'Brien used to spar with Jack Dempsey when the old Mauler was out here and feeling indulgent. Mr. McLaglen, older and slower than than the other two, but tougher, boxed in Canada in a business way, and in an exhibition once stood off Jack Johnson for a draw. Dean Crashes the Movies Wrestling, if you call that a sport, is best represented in Hollywood by “Man Mountain” Dean. Mr. Dean, one of the leading burlesquers of the flop-and-grunt pastime, crashed the movies in “Henry the Eighth” and since then has appeared in several pictures. Minor sports: Harry Richman is the best bowler, Julie Haydon tops at badminton. Pistol shot and archer, Cecil B. De Mille. Undisputed free-for-all champion at parlor games, Dorothy Parker. His studio w-ould be grateful if, hereafter, you thought of the aforementioned Mr. Crabbe as Larry instead of Buster. “Buster” sounds more than a little juvenile, and not at all an appropriate name for a Zane Grey hero. From Sea to Saddle You may recall that Buster grew up mostly in Hawaii, where he learned to dominate the bucking surfboard and bulldog the cownosed ray. That, no doubt, is the reason they led him out to a corral and introduced him to a horse. He nas appeared in seven Zane Grey pictures, the latter six successively. His current effort is the role of a desert Indian. At that, one of the best Holly-

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Here’s one for the book. Fred Astaire was caught by the cameraman in mid-air while the dancer was doing a Pavlowa for his next picture. “Follow the Fleet,” to be seen Feb. 21 at the Indiana theater. Yes, Ginger Rogers is in it, too.

WHERE, WHAT, WHEN APOLLO “The Widow From Monte Carlo," with Dolores Del Rio and Warren William, at 11:06, 12:55, 2:44, 4:33, 6:22, 8:11 and 10:00. CIRCLE “Fane: and Claw,” with Frank Buck, at 11. 1:50. 4:40. 7:30 and 10:20. Also. "Another Face,” with Brian Donlevy and Phyllis Brooks, at 12:40. 3:30 6:20 and 9:10. INDIANA "Captain Blood,” with Errol Flynn, Olivia De Haviliand and Basil Rathbone. at 11:42. 2:10. 4:40. 7:10 and 9:40. LOEW’S "Strike Me Pink.” with Eddie Cantor, Parkyakarkas Sally Eilers and Ethel Merman, at 11:28, 1:35, 3:42. 5:49. 7:56 and 10:03. LYRIC "Charlie Chan’s Secret.” with Warner Oland. on the screen at 11:26. 2:14. 5:02. 7:50 and 10:29. On stage, one hour of vaudeville, at 1:05, 3:53, 6:41 and 9:29. OHIO "Shipmates Forever,” with Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler, at 12:03. 3:13, 6:23, and 9:33. Also "Personal Maid's Secret” with Ruth Donnelly. Warren Hull, at 11:04, 2:14, 5:24 and 8:34.

wood success formulae seems to be to get into a pair of chaps, sling a saddle on Old Paint, and gallop to the studios. Western heroes and heroines trained on six-guns and chuck-wagon grub are easily broken for drawing-room dramas. Gary Cooper started hell-bent for stardom on his cayuse in “The Winning of Barbara Worth.” Clark Gable was hoisted into a saddle for a small role in a Zane Grey picture. Margaret Lindsay made her movie debut in a Tom Mix piece. Jack Holt, George Brent, Richard Areln and Randolph Scott all are graduates of horse-opera. Supervises Builders Helen Broderick, who always swore that the stage was her “only love.” aparently has changed her mind. During the filming of “Love on a Bet,” she supervised the construction of a beautiful new farmhouse in the San Fernando valley.

Worlds in Making May Be Found in Picture Studios Scenery on Sets Changes Often as New Backgrounds Replace Those Already Used by Producer. Times Special HOLLYWOOD. Jan. 27.—Worlds in the making may be found in Hollywood movie studios. One day the visitor may see Fredric March, who plays Anthony in “Anthony Adverse,” now being filmed, beating his way through a jungle in search of Pedro de Cordoba, who

portrays Brother Francois. The next day, the visitor may be shown an immense Paris ballroom, where Mr. March is dancing the gavotte with Vivian Tobin, while Rollo Lloyd, as Napoleon, and Olivia de Haviliand, as Angela, stand at the head of a magnificent stairway ana view the dancers. The “Petrified Forest” desert set was replaced by a cemetery, where Boris Karloff was being killed for “The Walking Dead.” Mr. Karloff, it seemed, had been brought back to life by Edmund Gwenn, a scientist. On the set were a rocking table, innumerable transformers, all sorts of tubes, and a copy of the “Lindbergh heart.” Next door, 40 girls in backless gowns, paired with young men in black trousers and mess jackets, were making the “You've Got to Know How to Dance” number for “Colleen.” Dick Powell and Ruby

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I. U. Extension Instructor to Start 8-Week Course in Scenario Writing Feb. 5 William C. Hodapp of University’s English Department to Present Technique as He Found It Used in Movie Studios at Hollywood. BY JOHN W. THOMPSON There can be little doubt that the coming medium for ambitious young writers is the movie scenario. To fill a need for education in the technical make-up of this composition form. William C. Hodapp. of the Indiana University English department, is to offer an eight-week course in the writing of scenarios at the University Extension Center here, starting Feb. 5. It would be well if all university English departments were as wideawake to the changing scene in the writing world. The course Mr. Hod&pp is to offer is to be the first of its kind in the state.

Development of this form of writ- i ing, which condenses and concentrates its subject matter for screening. almost is without limitations. H G. Wells has used it in his latest work, “Things to Come.’.’ A novel, written in movie scenario form, was made of the story of “The Mighty Barnum.” We found both extremely easy to read and much more graphic in the mental pictures they drew for us than the more rambling pattern of the regular novel. Studied in Hollywood Mr. Hodapp spent last summer in Hollywood, preparing data for the course he is to teach. “I had no trouble getting ‘behind scenes,’ ” Mr. Hodapp said. “It is true that studio doors have been closed to the general public since the advent of talkies, but I found the studio executives most willing to co-operate with me in the search for material on scenario writing.” While in the film city Mr. Hodapp interviewed “gag” men, actors and actresses, technical experts and heads of script departments in the 18 major studios which produce our pictures. He saw 30 pictures in production. While there he met William H. Wright of Metro-Goidwyn-Mayer, a graduate of Indiana University. Mr. Wright now is assistant to Producer David O. Selznick, Metro’s biggest picture maker. Bill Pine and Teet Carl of the Paramount Studios, Connie Krebs and Scott Anderson of RKO and Miss Frances Manson of Columbia were particularly interested in helping Mr. Hodapp secure information to be used in his class, he said. “A scenario,” Mr. Hodapp explained, “is in technical language, a ’continuity,’ not in skeleton form but written much as a short story is written in as colorful and finisned a style as possible.” Explains Method From the continuity, said Mr. Hodapp, is prepared the final, or “shooting” script, which the director uses to produce the film. Screen plays almost always are marketed in scenario form. The course which the Extension

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Division is to offer is to deal with the technique of dramatizing the novel for the screen; practice in briefing out novels for studio examination. scenarization of plays into movies; technique of analyzing a play; examination of scenarios for current productions, and writing of original scripts. Mr. Hodapp pointed out that ho would not grade the scenarios submitted by class members in the usual way. They are to be graded according to their marketing value. Mr. Hodapp is a native of Louisville. a graduate of Centre College, is to receive his Master’s degree at Inidana in June. For the last two years he has been teaching English composition at the university. He has written and directed several plays, including “After Forever” at the University of Louisville, “The Ghost Pledge” at Centre College and “Heloise and Abelard” which has been presented two successive seasons at Indiana. Last year Mr. Hodapp directed the Eli Lilly players in their production of "The Crime at Blossoms.” Once Studied Surgery Richard Dix attended the University of Minnesota, taking a sur gical course at the wish of hi* father.

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