Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 297, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 February 1936 — Page 8

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MOVIE DIRECTOR PROUD OF QUINS AND NEW FILM Henry King Considers ‘The Country Doctor’ His Best Talkie. (Continued From Pace One) thorn smack their lips and they perked right up. It wasn’t that I wanted to give them rum—l’d have given them gin if it had been all I had.” King Is Proud, Too The graying director, dressed in a pin-striped oxford gray suit, blue flannel shirt and polka dot tie, is as proud of his film proteges as an actual papa, and has deep respect for Dr. Dafoe, the real boss around the hospital in Callander, Ont., where the pictures of the quins were taken. Mr. King told about a cereal company representative who hounded Dr. Dafoe for weeks for an indorsement of his product, or to say he fed it to the quins. Dr. Dafoe refused, quietly at first, stronger as the siege wore on. Finally the representative, in desperation, demanded an explanation. “Why is it, Dr. Dafoe, that you won’t indorse our cereal?” “Simply because.” smiled the amiable doctor, “the quins don't like the stuff.” Trod Local Boards The movie director played in the cld Park Theater here years ago in stock productions, he said yesterday. He was only 17 at the time and took “any part I could get.” Later he appeared at English's in ‘The Common Law” and “Top O’ ihe Morning.” He went into the picture business in 1914, first as an actor, later as director. “Tol’able David,” starring Richard Barthelmess. and “The White Sister,” with Lillian Gish, he considers his best silent productions. “State Fair” is his best talkie—until. of course, “The Country Doctor.” How much of the quins will you see in their first picture? Well, there are about 7500 feet of film in the average picture, and there are 3000 feet of quins in “The Country Doctor,” according to Mr. King. Only one of the Dionnes cried during the 19 days the company was “shooting” them. Mr. King said. That was Annette and she didn’t uant to sit in her chair, pretending to cat breakfast one morning. She squealed. A nurse was called, but to no avail. It was a pure case of temperament. But when Jean Horsholt, who plays the role of the doctor in the picture, walked into the room, Miss Dionne burst into coos and gurgles and “acted” like a lady. Can’t Direct Them “You can't direct the little girls,” Mr. King said, “you have to play a game with them to get them into the mood you want and then trust to luck the mood won't change until the scene is over.” When the girls were posed before the first newsreel camera, they all suddenly scattered in different directions. one of them climbing the camera tripod, almost wrecking the thing. Thereafter, the cameras were disguised to resemble furniture and the young ladies paid no attention j to them. Dr. Dafoe allowed “shooting” on the Dionne “set” only from 11 to 12 each day. “But sometimes the quins slept longer than 11. Heaven and earth wouldn’t make Dr. Dafoe wake them. Then by the time we got them dressed we only had from eight to 10 minutes shooting time.”. Mr. King said. The cameraman had to stop at 12 because the doctor didn't want the girls excited at 12:15 when they had their luncheon. Sterilized Gowns Worn All staff men and women, as well as actors, had to wear sterilized gowns, gauze masks and rubber gloves when in the hospital. Only Jean Hersholt and Dorothy Peterson. who plays a nurse in the picture, were allowed to appear in normal attire. And those two suits had to be left at the hospital, to be sterilized each morning before work began. When Mr. King went to Canada to make the film, he bought several sets of “costumes” for the Dionnes. They were several sizes too large, he found, because the girls, although perfectly developed, are about four months behind the normal child in physique. He also purchased a quantity of toys, soft, fuzzy dogs and things he didn’t think could hurt them. The quins gathered hastily about the toys. They surveyed them disdainfully. Then the nurse walked into the room with an armload of childhood necessities, to which was

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Funeral services for Louis C. Traugott, president and one c-f the founders of the Fair Store, are to be held at 11 tomorrow morning at the Blackwell Funeral Home, with burial in the Hebrew Congregation Cemetery. Mr. Traugott died yesterday in Methodist Hospital after he was reported recovering from an appendix operation. Relatives had planned to return Mr. Traugott to his home. 5327 Washington- blvd, when he suffered a relapse and died.

hanging a clothespin. The quins, squealing, pounced upon the pin. The toys were forgotten. Clothespin Was Aid “After that,” said Mr. King, “whenever I wanted them to do anything, all I had to do was to give them that clothespin.” Mr. King wandered long enough from the subject of the quintuplets to say that he is reticent toward color pictures although he is slated to direct one called “Ramona,” soon. He spoke tenderly of the late Will Rogers, whose pictures he had directed and who was a close friend. The story of “The Country Doc!or,” the director made clear, is not the story of the Dionnes nor of Dr. Dafoe. It is the eternal story of the country physician, in any or language. Even without the quins, he thinks it would be a great story. Dr. Dafoe has kept an intimate diary record of every day’s activities w’ith the Dionnes, Mr. King said. The doctor intends to make this story of how he improvised methods, instruments and theories for the babies, his contribution to the scientific world. “It isn’t much,” Mr. King quoted the doctor as saying, “but it’s about all I can leave behind me.” “They were faced with anew trouble when we left the hospital,” the director said as he walked to the hangar yesterday. “The kids are getting so they can turn the keys in the doors. Once they found one almost outside. They’re afraid they can’t keep them at home much longer.” Mr. King left here for Cincinnati. He is a week late for a fishing date in Florida. He was met at the local airport by George T. Landis, Twentieth Century-Fox .local branch manager and Kenneth Collins, Apollo manager, where the picture will be shown. “The Country Doctor” will start serially in The Times on Monday.

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BUZZARD RITES ARE ARRANGED FOR TOMORROW Funeral Services Here to Be Followed by Burial at Franklin. Funeral services for James L. Blizzard, former wholesale grocery salesman, are to be held in Meyer & Montague Funeral Home. 1221 Prospect-st, at 2 tomorrow. is to be in Franklin. Mr. Blizzard, who died yesterday in the home of his son, Charles T. Blizzard, 6335 Michigan-rd, was 87. Born in Jonesville he came to Indianapolis 40 years ago. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Hesperian Lodge 12, Knights of Pythias, of Franklin. Survivors in addition to the son are two daughters, Mrs. Ralph A. Young of Indianapolis and Mrs. Bertha Hutchinson of Marion; a brother, A. A. Blizzard of Franklin, and three sisters, Mrs. Fannie E. Hemphill of Franklin and Mrs. John W. Parkhurst and Mrs. Emma Hanna, both of Indianapolis.

Rogers Rites Set Last rites for Mrs. Eva M. Rogers, a lifelong resident of Indiana, are to be held at 2 Saturday in thd Bert S. Gada Funeral Home, 2130 Prospect-st. Burial is to be in Crown Hill. Mrs. Rogers died yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kettler, 6135 N. Ewing-st, following an illness of several months. Born in Bloomington, she had lived in Indianapolis many years. p.nd was a member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church. Survivors are a son. Leon R. Rogers, of Elgin, 111., and a niece, Mrs. Ollie Lindley, of Columbus, O. Courtney Rites Tonight Services for William A. Courtney of Crawfordsville, who died yesterday at the home of his son, William F. Courtney, 2638 Carrollton-av, are to be held tonight at 8 at the residence. He was 86. Burial is to be in Crawfordsville. Survivors include another son, THE ITCH Prevalent in Indianapolis Go to Hook’s or Hagg’s or any good drug store and get a bottle of Gates Sanative Lotion. Guaranteed to stop the embarrassment and discomfort of itch. 60c large bottle.— Adv.

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Joseph, of Crawfordsville, and a daughter. Mrs. Carrie Robertson of India napolis. Shelby Rites Are Set Funeral services for William P. Shelby, who died yesterday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Maude Baxter, 2154 N. Talbot-st, after an illness of two years, are to be held in the Wa.d Funeral Home tomorrow afternoon at 2. Burial is to be in Philadelphia. Ind. Mr. Shelby, who was 79. was engaged in the used furniture business on Massachusetts-av for many years. He was born in Greenfield and came to Indianapolis 45 years ago. Survivors besides the daughter are the widow and a brother, Ed Shelby of Los Angeles. Former Resident Dies Last rites for Fred Laflin. a former resident of Indianapolis who died Tuesday in Culver City, Cal., are to be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 in the Speaks & Finn Funeral Home. Burial is to be in Crown Hill. Mr. Laflin was a conductor on the old Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Cos. before going to California 16 years ago. He w r as born in Indianapolis and was a member of the Scottish Rite, the Shrine and Christ Episcopal Church. Survivors are the widow and a daughter. Mrs. R. W. Meyer, both of Indianapolis. Rowland Funeral Set Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Rowland, wife of Robert Rowland, are to be held at 2 tomorrow afternoon in the J. C. Wilson Funeral Home. 1230 Prospect-st. Burial is to be in Crown Hill. Mrs. Rowland, who was 60, died in her home, 434 S. Keystone-av, yesterday after an illness of one year. Born in Martinsville, she had lived in Chicago and Miami. Fla., several years. She was a member of the Cardui Helped Three Times At three different times, Cardui has helped Mrs. Ike Wright, of Sealy. Texas. “I used Cardui, when a girl, for cramps, and it helped then,” she writes. Next, after marriage, she reports having taken Cardui when she felt weak, nervous and restless before her children were born. And during middle life, it helped her again. “I was miserable,” she explains. “I did not have an appetite. I was very blue and upset. I remembered Cardui had helped me, so took it again and soon began to pick up. I are and had more strength. 1 kept itp tlie Cardui and did not have any more trouble, is it. any wonder that. I recommend Cardui to all my friends ?” Thousands of women testify Cardui benefited them. If it does not benefit 5 OU, consult a physician.—Adv.

Martinsville Christian Church and the Nettie Ransford Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors besides the widower, are two sons, Arnold Hoppe and Dorris Hoppe, and a half sister. Mrs. Stella Showalter, all of Indianapolis. Long-Time Resident Dies Last rites for Mrs. Mary L. Gorham, a resident of Indianapolis 50 years, are to be held at 2 tomorrow afternoon in the Harry W. Moore Funeral Home. 2050 E. Michigan-st. The Rev. William O. Breedlove, Calvary Baptist Church pastor, is to officiate. Burial is to be in Crown Hill. Born in Hagerstown. Md, Mrs. Gorham died yesterday at the home of a son, Walter S. Gorham. 2902 N. Dearborn-st, after a year’s illness. She was 78. Survivors are another son. Eugene Gorham, and two daughters, Misses Flossie and Mary Gorham, all of Indianapolis. Butler Student Dies Ralph F Lilly, Peoria. 111., Butler University senior, died today in Methodist Hospital after an illness of about a week. He was 20, active in student affairs, president of Sigma Chi fraternity and a former football and basketball player. Services are to be at 7:30 tonight in Hisey & Titus Funeral Home, and the body is to be sent to Poria tomorrow for further services and

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