Indianapolis Times, Volume 48, Number 32, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 April 1936 — Page 22

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SHIRLEY TEMPLE BETTER THAN EVER IN 'CAPTAIN JANUARY'

Little Star Splendid in j Her Dances

Teams With Buddy Ebsen in Sea Story Shown on Apollo Screen. BY JOHN W. THOMPSON There's anew dance team on the movie horizon which offers Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers their first real competition. It's Shirley Temple and Buddy Ebsen in “Captain January," opening today at the Apollo, Just about the time we had decided Shirley had reached her peak, that, there was nothing novel for the little star to do except to appear in a film with Freddie Bartholomew, along she trips with Mr. Ebsen and displays a dancing talent worthy of any grown-up movie star. The way things look now, this little girl is never going to stop. As long as she can make pictures like "Captain January” she need have no fear of slipping at the box office. Found In Shipwreck The Captain January of the story Is play|d by Guy Kibbee. He picked Shirley (star in the film) out of a shipwreck four years before the film opens. In his lighthouse he taught her all he knows about life at sea. Trouble starts when an icy truant officer, Miss Morgan, breaks in on Star’s fourtti birthday party to tell Captain January and his friend, Captain Nazro (Slim Summerville), that the girl must pass a scholarship test or be sent to an institution. Training under Nazro and January doesn’t help Star much, but she passes the test. Then Nazro receives word that January must be dismissed keeper of the lighthouse because the government is putting In electrical equipment to operate the light. So Nazro secretly communicates with a couple he believes to be relatives of*Star, knowing that Miss Morgan surely will take Star away if he loses means of support. Caught, Then Saved The day arrives when January must leave the lighthouse and he and Nazro attempt to escape with Star in a small boat. They are overtaken by Miss Morgan and court officers. Just in the nick of time the couple with whom Nazro had communicated arrive, prove they are Star’s kin and take her away with them. In their luxurious home she receives all the toys and clothes a little girl cculd wish. But she isn't satisfied and they sense her discomfort. One bright day she is taken to a large yacht. There she finds her friend Captain January. Captain Nazro, Paul Roberts, her pal • Mr, Ebsen), and his girl friend. Mary Marshall (June Lang). They Bre going to run her yacht for her. Happy ending? Os course. Songs Should Be Mils The new edition of America’s sweetheart also sings several cute songs in this one. One is called "The Right Somebody to Love.” Another is “At the Codfish Ball.” Her specialty is “Early Bird.” They all should be hits. Outstanding is the scene in which Shirley, dressed in her mother's opera gown, sings the sextet from "Lucia” with Mr. Kibbee and Mr. Summerville. It's a knockout. Os Shirley’s dancing, Jack Donahue. who has trained hundreds of dancers, says: “Shirley’s dancing talent lies not alone in the fact that she was born with a remarkable sense of rhythm, but in her powers of emotional expression. She expresses in her face the emotion of the dance she’s performing Not one child in a million does it, and not many more professionals. She’s Not a "Dead Pan” "Look at the faces of some of the world’s best and oncers and you’ll see what we call ‘dead pans.’ They’re concentrating on their count and nothing else. That’s never true of Shirley. "Ii she misses a step she has an Instinctive way of catching up. She's by far the most unusual child dancer I’ve ever seen.” Shirley will be 7 years old next Thursday. Kenneth Collins, Apollo Theater manager, is planning something special for her “Indianapolis party.” But Shirley's birthday treat to the world is “Captain January.” a fast-stepping bit of entertainment which kiddies from 6 to 60 thoroughly will enjoy.

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One of the principal roles in tonight’s presentation of Frank O. Wilking’s musical play "Gypsyana” at English’s is to be taken by Mrs. Warren Williams (above).

Nazimova's Desire to Interpret Ibsen Born in Moscow Long Ago Russian Dramatist Influenced Early in Career, but Delays Fulfillment Until Later Years. Behind Nazimova’s revival of Ibsen’s “Ghosts,” in which she Is to appear at English’s Theater Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28 and 29, is a story which had its beginning in Moscow many years ago.

The young actress had become the leading lady at the Moscow Art Theater when just out of her teens. Already she desired to play Ibsen, but felt she was not yet ready for important roles in his plays. She translated "Ghosts” into Russian, and played a minor role, that of Regina. Later in America with Paul Orleneff s company she again played the role of Regina, again in Russian. Then Nazimova. decided to learn English, also to devote her life to Ibsen plays. It was in the role of Hedda Tesman in “Hedda Gabler” that she made her debut in English, later did “A Doll’s House.” “The Master Builder,” “Little Eyolf” and “The Wild Duck.” Although she never played Regina in English, she dreamed of playing the part of Mrs. Alving. Audiences Enthusiastic Last spring while playing with (he Theater Guild in New York she agreed to appear as guest star of the Ann Arbor and Milwaukee dramatic festivals. It was then that she decided to play Mrs. Alving in “Ghosts.” Both Milwaukee and Ann Arbor audiences were enthusiastic in their reception of the Ibsen revival. A company was organized, and the tour opened in Philadelphia, later went to Baltimore, Richmond. Buffalo. Boston, then four weeks in New York. Those who have watched the career of Nazimova have considered it peculiar that while leading roles of many Ibsen dramas have Jpeen in her repertoire, never before this season has she included the role of Mrs. Alving in “Ghosts.” But while her career is identified with Ibsen, her scope has not been limited entirely to his plays. Theater Guild productions in which she played include “The Good Earth,” “The Simpleton of the Unexpected Isles,” “A Month in the Country,” and “Mourning Becomes Flectra.” Observes Stage Change The actress observes that the American stage has undergone con-

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Mrs. Williams was active for several years in the Little Theater at Wilkes-Barre, Pa., in Skidmore College dramatics and has had experience in radio sketches.

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Margaret Sullavan Turns Temperamental in Circle's Picture, 'Moon's Our Home' Actress Plays With Former Husband, Henry Fonda, in Light Film Comedy, Doing Well With Mediocre Story Written by Faith Baldwin. When a temperamental movie queen meets a tired-of-life novelist In the middle of a New Hampshire snowdrift the result is romance, according to “The Moon’s Our Home,” now at the Circle. As the hot-headed freedom-seeking little movie star, Cherry Chester, Margaret Sullavan gives another of her excellent performances, with her ex-husband, Henry Fonda, as the globe-trotting novelist.

Miss Chester, ensconced in her! Hollywood home, receives a wire 1 from her socially prominent grand- ' mother in New York saying she is sick. Cherry rushes to her, finds the sick note was a gag. What Grandma really wants is to get her granddaughter married to Horace Van Steedan, her wealthy cousin (Charles Butterworth). Taking a ride in her grandmother's horse and carriage to cool off her feelings, she is slightly surprised when a tousled gentleman leaps into the carriage a step or two ahead of a mob of adoring females. It’s Anthony Amberton (Mr. Fonda) and he’s trying to elude autograph hounds. In a couple of minutes they have confided in each other their troubles. Leaping from the carriage, Anthony leaves a card. Romance Blossoms The card bears the address of a secluded New Hampshire farm. There she finds Anthony waiting. But the peace and quiet and the full moon soon gets them both and they are married by a small town magistrate. They give their names as John Smith and Sarah Brown, postpone revealing the truth about their careers. On their wedding night, Sarah bedecks herself in an old-fashioned nightgown, sprays herself with Cherry Chester perfume. The perfume makes Henry ill. It has musk in it and somewhere in his hectic traveling career musk made him ill. Cherry thinks it is she that causes his groans of pain so she runs away to New York, promises grandmother she will marry Horace. But Anthony smashes into grandmother’s home, sweeps her off her feet and gets her co-operation in stealing his bride. The Fonda-Sullavan combination may not work in real life, but it makes a good light comedy team. As for the Wheeler-Woolsey farce, "Silly Billies,” the Circle's second feature, it is very silly and slightly bily-ous. (By J. W. TANARUS.)

Culver Cadets to Play Here Maennerchor Is to Present Pianists April 26. One hardly expects to uncover musical talent in a military school, but the Indianapolis Maennerchor has found two young pianists at Culver Military Academy . whose ability warranted their selection for a recital appearance here. They are to be presented in an "added attraction” concert Sunday afternoon, April 26, at the Academy of Music. The young men are Wade J. Verweire, 17, of Fort Wayne, and Garfield Horn, 16, of Elks Grove, Cal. Cadet Horn is remembered as having been chosen by Eugene Goossens as soloist on one of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s concerts last year. In the local concert, each will be heard as soloist, and they also are to play a group of compositions for two pianos. Their appearance was made possible by the co-operation of Culver Military Academy and its alumni association with the Maennerchor Music Committee, composed of J. P. Frenzel Jr., Fred Pintzke, Edward Lashelle, Clarence Elbert and George Schmidt.

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Lum 'n' Abner to Appear at Circle

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WHERE, WHAT, WHEN APOLLO "Captain January," with Shirley Temple, at 11:44, 1:44, 3:44, 5:44, 7:44, 9:44. CIRCLE “The Moon’s Our Home” with Marfaret Sullavan and Henry Fonda, at 1. 1:45, 4:35. 7:20 and 10.10. Also "Silly Billies" with Bert Wheeler and Bob Woolsey, at 12:45, 6:20 and 9:10. INDIANA "Sutter’s Gold,” with Edward Arnold j-ee Tracv, Binnie £&rnes, at 11:45, 3:50, 6:55, 10:05. Also, "Big .bioAxi isyes,” at 11:25, 2:30, 5:40, 8:45. KEITH’S "The Barker,” Kenyon Nicholson’s famous play, directed by Charles Berkell, produced by the Federal Players, with Bernice Jenkins. Jack Duval, Ned LeFevre, Betty Anne Brown, Ira B. Klein in the cast. LOEWS "Petticoat Fever,” with Robert Montgomery, Myrna Loy, at 11, 1:44. 4:30, 7:18. 10. Also, ‘‘HeUShip Morgan,” with Victor Jory, Ann Sothern, George Bancroft, at 12:35, 3:22, 6:09, 8:56. LYRIC Horace Heidt’s band on stage at 1:10, 4, 6:50 and 9:40. “Charlie Chan at the Circus,” with Warner Oland, George and Olive Brasno on screen at 11:38, 2:28, 5:18, 8:08. 10:30.

• — • • • As a special two-day stage attraction at the Circle, Lum V Abner, radio comedians, will appear in person starting tomorrow. • • •—•

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WEST SIDE nrn i mn 2702 W. lllth St. S A K Double Feature U A A a a. jlv Wallace Ford “ANOTHER FACE’* “WILD HORSE" rTsr ix/\\iro W. Wash. Si Belmont dLLMUN I Double Feature uiAiAiuv/it l Charles Starrett “THE MYSTERIOUS AVENGER" "FANG AND CLAW” Da wn \T 2540 W. Mich. St. A I \ Y Double Feature ix * x Roger Pryor “THE CASE OF THE MISSING MAN" “TRACY RIDES” NORTH SIDE Rl m f~w Illinois at 24th I /. Double Feature 1 1 Jackie Cooper “TOUGH GUY” “MUSIC GOES ’ROUND” UPTOWN Feature* ' yjK Claudette Colbert “THE BRIDE COMES HOME” “THE MELODY LINGERS ON" g~\ i nntotr 30th and Illinois GARRICK J o ' Utiauxivtk jack oakje “COLLEGIATE” “IRON MAN” rices rif i m Clair * Ft. Wayne ST. CLAIR s; “GHOST GOES WEST” “TWO IN THE DARK” nrv 30th at Northw’t’n KK\ Boris Karloff “INVISIBLE RAY” Comedy—Cartoon res a f nruivr Talbot A 22nd I A I .111 I I I Double Feature V Boris Karloff “THE INVISIBLE RAY” “THE CALLING OF DAN MATTHEWS” STRATFORD J2W&SS v in a a vnu i ren e Dunne “MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION” “DANGEROUS WATERS" Mp g~y ri A Noble Sc Mass. Hz C Ll A Double Feature aj VJ l \ Claudette Colbert “THE BRIDE COMES HOME” “SMILIN’ THROUGH” ry|% p . me 2301 Station St. DR LAM Fred McMurry * iT * Carole Lombard “HANDS ACROSS THE TABLE” Chap. 13 “ROARING WEST”—Comedy EAST sms RIVOLI ™“.'r““.. U 1 ¥ A Wini Shaw “BROADWAY HOSTESS” “MAN OF IRON”

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.APRIL 17,1936

Movie to Open at Ambassador ‘Three Live Ghosts’ to Be Here for First Time. The first local showing of “Thre* Live Ghosts,” starring Richard Arlen, is to open Sunday at the Ambassador. In the supporting cast ara Beryl Mercer. Jean Parker. Dudley Digges and Charles McNaughton. “Three Live Ghosts” is a story of three men. one who does not know his name, another listed as dead, and a third listed as missing. The three meet and become involved in a plot which includes everything from kidnaping to robbery.

A FEDERAL THEATRE PROJECT WORKS PROGRESS ADMIMSTATIO.N 1/riTU ’C phone F\C.I In 9 LINCOLN 60b# FEDERAL PLAYERS in “THE BARKER” HELD OVER BT POPULAR DEMAND NIGHTS. 15c, 25c. 40c. SAT., MAT., 10c, 20c. SOc. WEEK “DO UNTO OTHERS' WITH CHARLES ALTHOFF AS GUEST STAR

EAST SIDE TITVUTt/A 4020 E. New York lUXLUU Jane Withera “PADDY O’DAY” “THE GHOST GOES WEST” _ TACOMA ‘SiSSfc."--John Boles “ROSE OF THE RANCHO” “THE MAN WHO BROKE THE BANK AT MONTE_CARLO" IRVING " s dS.m;f£‘’ Geo. Raft “EVERY NIGHT AT EIGHT” “TWO FISTED” EMERSON Double Feature Jack Buchanan “BREWSTER’S MILLIONS” "TOUGH GUY” HAMILTON " Sitt S&Rr Edward E. Horton “YOUR UNCLE DUDLEY” “PROFESSIONAL SOLDIER” PARKER ■£{&£■ James Dunn “WELCOME HOME" _____ “FANG AND CLAW” STRAND "oUi, *WA*AS IV Bjnt Crogby “ANYTHING GOES” “PADDY O’DAY” RAV V 2721 E wTshTstT* VJ \ I Double Feature “SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE" _ “LAWLESS RANGE” Paramount *?!?# Peggy Conklin “ONE WAY TICKET” ! Comedy—Novelty ' SOUTH SIDE "* FOUNTAIN SQUARE Double Feature Ann Shirley “CHATTER BOX” “CATTLE THIEF” |SANDERS “SraT “WITHOUT REGRET” “IVORY HAXDLED GUN" AVALON "SSSS^SSSff” aa.avv.tv Jack Oakie “COLLEGIATE” “AMATEUR HUSBAND” ORIENTAL “Bfisr “GALLANT DEFENDER” “ANOTHER FACE” GARFIELD Miriam Hopkins “SPLENDOR” “MOONLIGHT ON THE PRAIRIE”