Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 278, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 January 1936 — Page 4

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'HOLD YOUR HATS' WRITTEN ESPECIAKY FOR CIVIC THEATER

Press Adds Realism to Screen Play Newspapermen Take Roles in Indiana’s ‘Next Time We Love.’ Indianapolis movie fans who clamor l> more and more realism In their 1_ .e ought to be pretty well satisfied with "Next Time We Love,” the picture with a newspaper background which is to open at the Indiana Theater Feb. 7. Starred in the film is Margaret Sullavan. James Stewart is her leadins? man and others in the cast include Ray Milland, Grant Mitchell and Robert McWadc. To add realism to the picture, Director Edward H. Griffith, who got his newspaper experience with the old Chicago Journal and the Cleveland Leader, wanted real newspaper men for the scenes taken in a newspaper office. So he got them. John Decker, remembered for his cartoons when he was on the New York World, was given the assignment of cartoonist for the city room scenes. The telegraph editor in the picture is Henry Sutherland, who nas watched thousands of words ripple over United Press teletype machines. Ed Smith, former sports editor lor the Chicago American, was given the role of sports editor. Columnist Gets Part Jimmy Starr, the well-known columnist, was pressed into service in that capacity and his wife played the part of the paper’s ‘‘sob sister.” Other members of the press who make their picture debuts in "Next Time We Love” are Denny Morrison, connected with both foreign and American dailies for years, and Jim Kendrick, long associated with the Los Angeles Times. The story revolves about the timeworn triangle, although in “Next Time We Love” the second man is too decent to tell the girl he lovesher. and for his bashfulness he gets to hold the well-known sack. The two married folk even leave their baby with him while they go to Europe. The climax is reached when the girl, realizing she has been neglecting her husband, hurries to him in Rome where he is sick, and promises to nurse him back to health. On the Indiana's program, starting Friday, the first color cartoon to show third dimension without the aid of mechanical devices is to be shown, according to Manager I. M. Halperin. It is a Paramount subject entitled ‘‘Somewhere in Dreamland.” The feature on the bill is ‘‘Anything Goes," with Bing Crosby and Charlie Ruggles. Experiment for Depth For gome time Paramount has been experimenting with third dimension in this series of subjects, which are known as ‘‘color classics.” Some of them have come close to producing the illusion of “depth” (similar to the depth discernible in stereopticcm pictures), but none of them has quite rtiade the grade. In this newest subject Mr Halperin states that besides width and height, depth is clearly discernible without the use of colored spectacles or other mechanical aids. Whether or not this particular subject is the result of Paramount having perfected the process, or whether it is a lucky “fluke" in photography. Paramount refuses to say. Most technicians working on what many believe is to be the next important step forward in cinema production agree that "depth” in movies Is to come only when the proper fusing of light and shadow' has been accomplished. They point to a roll of film some 200 feet, in length, made years ago when Cecil B. DeMille was filming scenes on the edge of the Grand Canyon for his ‘‘The Squaw Man.” The cameras started rolling just as the sun was setting in the West. That night, when the finished print was run off in the projection room, the entire company was surprised to see that the scenes contained “depth” clearly and sharply. Mr. DeMille’s 200 feet of film still is the basis from which modern technicians are working. It is possible that Paramount, the studio where Mr. DeMille's 200 feet of film repose, has at last perfected a means of bringing "depth” to the screen At any rate, it is distinctly prevalent in the cartoon to be shown at the Indiana. Wins Picture Role on His Own Merits Timex Special HOLLYWOOD. Jan. 29—On his own merits, Ronald Howard, son of Leslie Howard, won his first screen role in "Romeo and Juliet.” Attracted by his bearing, Director George Cukor picked Ronald from a throng of extras to play the part of a page in the picture in which his father is co-starred w’ith Norma Shearer. The incident had its beginning several weeks ago. Ronald, who mapped out a career of writing, requested an audience with his father. “I should like to work in pictures.” said the boy. “I believe the experience would help me in my writing. I am not asking for assistance, merely your permission. If I get q job. I want it to be on my own merits.” Permission was granted. Mr. Howard forgot the matter. Ronald worked for two days before his father, surprised, saw him in a scene. The cat was out of the bag when Ronald addressed Mr. Howard as "father." Mr. Cukor believes Ronald, who comes by his talents honestly and has exhibited unusual poise before the camera, has excellent screen possibilities. I Dance Teacher in Films Molly Lamont. South African actress who appears in "Muss 'Em Up," had her own dancing academy and was teaching Johannesburg kiddies when a beauty contest won her a movie contract. Win* New Contract John Carroll, who has an important role In “Muss ’Em Up” (formerly “The Green Shadow”), was given ft new contract with the studio u ft result of his work in the

Featured on Movie Bill of Fare Offered at Downtown Theaters for Week Starting Friday

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Sutherland Players to Present The Rock' for 10th Year Sunday Three-Act Religious Drama Portraying Character of Simon Peter Offered Annually Since 1926. Sutherland Players, under the direction of Norman Green, are to present their tenth annual production of “The Rock,” three-act religious play, at the Sutherland Presbyterian Church, 28th-st and Guil-ford-av, Sunday night at 7.

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 HaviUand and Basil Ratnbone, at 11:42. 2:10. 4:40, 7:10 and 9:40. LOEWS “Strike Me Pink." with Eddie Cantor. Parkvakarkas Sallv Ellers 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 stnire, one hour of vaudeville, at 1:05. 3:53, 6:41 and 9:29. OHIO “The Goose and the Gander” with Kay ancis and George Brent at 10:55, 1:58. 4:53, 7:56 and 10:34. Also. “Love Me Forever’ with Grace Moore at 12, 3:03, 5:58 and 9:01.

England's Law Bar to Movie ‘Green Pastures’ Never Can Be Shown Theres. Timex Special HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 29.—" Green Pastures” has gone into production under peculiar circumstances. Although in the United States the film probably is to be classed a “mil-lion-dollar picture,” producers are certain that the movie version of the popular stage hit never is to be shown in England. Arrangements for a London stage production of “Green Pastures” were halted when an old English law forbidding physical representation of the Deity on the stage was invoked. Ordinarily, a play can be revamped to meet objections of foreign countries. This obstacle, in the case of “Green Pastures," dealing as it does with the Negro’s childlike conception of heaven, is insurmountable. Without “De Lawd,” there could be no play. At the same time, however, the producers are solaced by the fact that a production in Canada was permitted, hence the ban would not be expected to apply to other Eng-lish-speaking countries. At any rate, filming was begun with enthusiasm. Marc Connelly is directing. This is his first experience at the helm of a film production and, naturally, he is finding it difficult, but, he says, “fascinating ” Mv. Connelly, fond of working with children, was in his element as the pictu.e got under way. He was shooting the Sunday school sequences. A dozen or more Negro children, of assorted sizes and color, sat in stiff-backed chairs and listened to the Bibical precepts of the venerable teacher. Randolph, a chubby little dark fellow, was to let his ball get away and go bouncing before he made a quick recovery, but quick enough to escape the teacher’s rebuke. Mr. Connelly was patient as one thing and another went wrong, necessitating five or six- “takes”—and when finally the scene was done he awarded Randolph with a monkey-on-a-string toy for good performance. “Children? They are all natural actors—white or colored,” commented Mr. Connelly afterward, patience unruffled.

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! “The Rock,” which portrays the j character of Simon Peter, first was presented in Indianapolis by the Sutherland Players Feb. 2, 1926. Since that time they have given more than 40 performances of the play throughout the state, including one engagement at Winona Lake. The play was written by Mary P. Hamlin and was awarded first prize in a religious drama contest conducted by the Drama League of America and the Federated Churches of America. The Universality of the theme of-this play is evidenced by the fact that it has been translated into Japanese and Korean and has been presented in several other foreign countries. With a few exceptions, the cast of the play Sunday night is to be the same which presented it in 1926. Mr. Green, who plays the part of Peter, is dean of the Sutherland Drama School and has appeared in numerous Civic Theater productions as well as being on the faculty of the Arthur Jordan Conservatory for •three years. Teaches in Indiana Miss Lora Frances Lackey, who appears as Mary of Magdala, was active in dramatics at Indina University, which she attended. Miss Lackey now is supervisor of music in Fountain County, where she also teaches English and public speaking in the high schools. Edward Green, who plays Agur, wealthy Hebrew merchant, was with the Stuart Walker company for .three years and also is active in Civic Theater productions. He is an instructor in speech at Manual Training High School. Florence Berrie Carmack is to play the part of Adina, wife of Peter. Fannie K. Fort, playing the role of Deborah, mother-in-law of Peter, has played the role in almost all of the performances given by the players. Others in the cast include Paul and Clamor Fledderjohn, Russell Young and Robert Leavitt. Incidental music is to be supplied by Lora Lubbe Lackey, Sutherland church chorister, assisted by Mildred Clark McLandress. Costumes for the play were designed and executed under the supervision of Virginia Brackett Green, who formerly was costume chairman for the Civic Theater and for six years was dramatics instructor at the girls’ camp at Winona Lake. Hollywood to Film 'Mary of Scotland' Timex Special HOLLYWOOD. Jan. 29.—“ Mary of Scotland,” Theater Guild play which was a sensational success both on Broadway and on tour, is to go before cameras Feb. 15, with Katharine Hepburn starred in the role that won acclaim for Helen Hayes. Dudley Nichols is writing the screen version of the Maxwell Anderson play, and Pandro S. Berman is to direct production. In “Mary of Scotland,” Mr Anderson wrote what was acknowledged to be the finest play in many seasons and one of the outstanding pieces of writing in the collective works of the American drama. Mc-dernize Slapstick Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers bring slapstick comedy up to date in novel guise with an uproarious dance rehearsal sequence in “Follow the Fleet.”

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Dream to Open The Max Reinhardt production of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” starring Jimmy Cagney, Joe E. Brown, Dick Powell and Olivia De Haviland, is to open a week’s road show engagement at Keith’s Theater Tonight at 8:30. There are to be two showings each day, at 2:30 and 8:30. The White Cross Music Guild is sponsoring tonight's Indianapolis premiere of the picture.

Roof Dancers Mask Tonight Pirate Ball Is Feature of Indiana Waltz Program. A masquerade ball, postponed last Wednesday night by the Indiana Roof because of inclement weather, is to be held tonight. The pirate ball, held in connection with the showing of “Captain Blood” at the Indiana Theater, is to be a part of the weekly Wednesday waltz night program. Prizes are to be awarded persons who attend the ball dressed as pirates. Costumes are to be judged from the standpoint of realism. Ayars LaMar and his orchestra are at the Roof this week for a limited stay. Mr. LaMar, billed as ‘‘the greyhound of the ivories,” is offering Johnny Nye and Ann Maple as vocalists. Dramatic Students to Present Plays Three plays and a dramatic monologue are scheduled for presentation by dramatic art students of Louise Faust Thompson at Arthur Jordon Conservatory of Music at 8:15 tomorrow night in Odeon Hall. Plays on the program include “For Bravery in Action” by Knox; “The Maker of Dreams” by Merton, and “Hippolyte's Girdle” by Jackson. Miss Jean Krenzer is to present the monologue. The casts include the following: Roland Hays ; Harold Miller, Selma Summers, Mary Lou Over, Virginia Wood, Florence Lustgardner, Maureen Crone, Dorothea Craft, Carol Reynolds, Robert Emhardt and Miss Krenzer. These plays are the first productions of the new year. The public is invited. Dix Fond of Dogs Richard Dix, currently starring in "Mother Lode,” raises Scotties and English Setters as a profitable hobby on his California ranch.

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Jane Withers (above left), w T ho got her start as a spitfire in a Shirley Temple movie, is starred in “Paddy O’Day,” to open at the Apollo Friday. W. C. Fields and Alison Skipworth seem to have just put something over on the other gentleman in the picture (center above) in the scene from “If I Had a Million,” which is to be shown on the Circle’s double bill with "The Invisible Ray,” Boris Karloff’s latest, starting Friday. Robert Donat (right above) is shown making love to Patricia Hilliard, a shepherdess in “The Ghost Goes West,” which with “One Way Ticket,” is to be the Loew’s menu starting Friday. Jean Parker is starred opposite Mr. Donat. That guy with the whiskers is none other than Bing Crosby (below left) and the girl who is pulling them is Ethel Merman, songstress. They are shown in a scene from “Anything Goes,” which is to open at the Indiana Friday. The Lyric theater is to show "Ceiling Zero,” the air picture starring Jimmy Cagney, Stuart Erwin and Pat O’Brien, who are shown (right below) in a tense moment during the film.

Grace Moore Film Presented at Ohio Grace Moore’s second and latest picture, “Love Me Forever,” and Kay Francis and George Brent in “The Goose and the Gander” comprise the Ohio's double feature program today and

tomorrow. “Love Me Forever,” which has Leo Crarillo, Robert Allen and the new American tenor, Michael Bartlett, in the cast, is the storv of a young lady from Parkav who loses her money, but finds she has a voice. She turns down a

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wealthy suitor and takes a job as night club singer. Her rise to fame, and its accompanying heart-entanglements, lead the stox-y to a finale in New York’s Metropolitan Opera House.

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Lyric Succeeds With Vaudeville as Other Theaters Close Doors Stage and Screen Shows Play to 1,500.000 Persons Here in 1935, a Poor Entertainment Year. In the face of the worst vaudeville depression in years, when nearly all the “legit” shows of the nation were forced to close or resort to a straight picture policy, Charles M. Olson, Lyric theater owner, and his manager, Ted Nicholas, weathered the storm, presenting a stage and screen show evei*y week for the last 74 weeks.

During 1935, the Lyric played to more than 1',500,000 persons, believed to be the top patronage number among local theaters. During that time, according to Mr. Nicholas, the Lyric has paid more than $200,000 in salaries to stage performers, not including the fepense of their pit orchestra or stage hands. Among stage attractions announced for the year at the Lyric are Ben Lyon and Bebe Daniels in person; Olsen and Johnson, and their annual show; A. B. Marcus’ “Revue Continental;” Unit No. 1 of the Maj. Bowes’ amateurs on tour; Eddie Peabody and his banjo (the only person to be held over for an extra week at the Lyric last year); Count Berni Vici and his “Spices of 1936,” and the “Radio City Follies,” which features the world famous Roxy singing ensemble and the chorus of Roxyettes. All of the attractions are to be seen at the Lyric in the next eight weeks. Coming From Chicago Miss Daniels and Mr. Lyons, in private life a happily married couple, are to be seen at the Lyric early in March as the headliners of a vaudeville bill. They now are appearing in a Chicago loop theater and are to come here directly from Chicago. Olsen and Johnson, often billed as “Public Nuts No. 1 and 2,” are

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to be seen in their new show, "Everything Goes,” which is held down to 15 scenes, according to the boys. The screen offering at the Lyric starting Friday is to be “Ceiling Zero,” starring Jimmy Cagney, and the stage show is to be headed by Lela Moore of “Life Begins at 8:40” fame.

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.JAN. 29, 1936

Work Begins on Musical Stage Show New York Composer Aids Director Burleigh in Preparation. BY JOHN W. THOMPSON A brand new musical comedy, “Hold Your Hats,” written especially for Indianapolis theater-goers by Charles B. Gaynor, New York composer, and Frederick Burleigh, is to be the Civic theater’s special production, scheduled to open at the Playhouse Feb. 22. After almost six months of composing and sketch writing, Mr. Gaynor recently arrived in Indianapolis with a trunk full of material to be used in the production. Last year's musical show. “Meet My Sister.” met with marked success, and Director Burleigh has started work on this year's editicn ahead of time. At the close of last season. Mr. Burleigh went to New York in search of new material for this year’s shows. He found Mr. Gaynor in New York, working on musical scores. Mr. Gaynor. with whom Mr. Burleigh attended Dartmouth, consented to work on the Civic’s show. “Hold Your Hats” is not Mr. Burleigh’s and Mr. Gaynor’s first collaboration. For three years in college, Mr. Gaynor wrote the songs, lyrics and librettos for the Dartmouth carnival shows. Mr. Burleigh directed all three of these productions and acted in one. Studied in Europe Mr. Gaynor was graduated in 1929 and immediately sailed for Europe, where he studied composition with Edmund Eysler. popular operetta composer in Vienna. Returning to New York in 1932, he was placed under contract by the Fox Film Corp. and given the job of reading French and German manuscript for the film company. Next he drifted into radio work, writing and accompanying weekly features for stations WMCA and WHN. He also composed special numbers for Frances Maddux and Kay Kennedy, eastern night club performers. He later did some songs for the “Sunday Nights at 9” programs. Nancy Hamilton, friend of Mr. Gaynor, has consented to do some sketches for the Civic show. She has written most of the skits, with several manuscripts by local authors still under consideration. In the staging of “Hold Your Hats,” Mr. Burleigh is to direct, but he is to be assisted by Mr. Gaynor and Miss Louise Sparks in the production of the musical numbers. Jac Broderick is to design and execute the dance sequences for the show, as he did for “Meet My Sister.” Mrs. W. A. Miskimen is chairman of the Civic committee in charge of the production. She is assisted by Mrs. Thomas L. Neal.

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