Indianapolis Times, Volume 48, Number 66, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 May 1936 — Page 23

MAY 27, 1936.

New Movie Is Termed Fantastic *My Man Godfrey’ Portrays Strange Mental Atmosphere. BY RUTH M’TAMMANY Tlwm Hollywood Corrr.wondont HOLLYWOOD, May 27 “My Man Godfrey,” now in production at Universal is going to be different, according to Director La Cava. "The whole story is so fantastic, the characters so off center’ that I, myself, landed in a hospital after we had been ‘shooting’ three weeks,” Mr. La Cava said. "The doctors looked me over and said, ‘Mr. La Cava, there is nothing wrong with you but you are a sick man.’ ‘‘‘l haven't gone "Godfrey” have I?” I asked. They looked at each other In bewilderment, held a consultation and then said, ‘Now Mr. La Cava, don’t think of anything—just rest and we think you will pull through.’ "The next day I walked out of the hospital and back to work with my eight crazy people of the cast. I suddenly realized that concentrating on eight different kinds of insanity and keeping them all in character until the finish of the picture, had been too much for my own equilibrium,” he said. Spirited Picture "The story of “My Man Godfrey,” Is one of those illusive, spirited yarns. In all m.v motion picture experience, I have never directed a picture which I am enjoying more. "For years I have been interested in psychiatry and in this story Godfrey—Bill Powell—is the only one not a victim of a pyschosis. "A rich family, searching new sensations and bored after experiencing them, finds a disheveled man on the streets of New York—one of the army of unemployed. They take him home and the scenes which follow contain humiliation, lust and even love. It isn’t a great story, but the problems of such an eccentric family in society is a big one,” the director explained. Scenes Revamped "We changed the set dialogue as we went along, to fit the personalities of my players. The remarkable way in which Carol Lombard, Gail Patrick, Alice Brady and the others have developed their own obsessions, has influenced much of the dialogue and even revamping of scenes. “ My Man Godfrey’ is a pioneer picture, of a sort. We have gone against screen tradition in the story —we have twice as much dialogue as in an ordinary picture—the actors, who usually are only mediums of a director’s viewpoint of situations, have created their roles, much as they do in the theater.” Indisposition of stars is a worry to the producers. Dick Powells strained vocal cords and the subsequent inability to sing for several months, has retarded production of his pictures. Loretta Young suffers from a fever blister on her lip—a source of great annoyance to her and a serious problem to her director in “Ramona." With a large cast of principals and extras waiting to "shoot” scenes on a location 140 miles from Hollywood—a slight fever becomes a mountainous obstacle. The lightness of makeup for a color picture offers no chance to disguise the oldfashioned "cold sore.” Mme. Schuman n-Heink, the grand old lady who likes work and action better than anything in the world, has been quite ill. Adolph Menjou went to the hospital for a critical operation when there were but a few scenes more to be taken to complete a picture. Pat O'Brien was bitten by a spider on one side of his nose. Innocent as the trouble might seem, it took twice the time for “scene set-up” so that the camera could catch the one unimpaired side of his face. Job Helps Sir Guy in Desire to Travel Times Special HOLLYWOOD, May 27. Sir Guy Standing is one of American fllmdom's most traveled actors. But it required a business trip for him to become acquainted with one of the country’s most noted resorts, Palm Springs. Cal. Sir Guy and principals of anew production, including Frances Langford, Smith Ballew and Ernest Cossart, traveled to the resort to make several sequences of the picture, also to be called "Palm Springs.” Hollywood and its environs see little of Sir Guy when he is not at work before the cameras. The veteran actor spends most of his time at his Lake Malibu estate.

WHERE, WHAT, WHEN APOLLO "Under Two Flags.” with Konald Coleman. Claudette Colbert. Victor MeLaglen and Rosalind Russell, at 11. 1.30, 3:20. 5 30. 7:40 and 9:50. CIRCLE "The Princess Comes Across.” starring Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurrav. at 12:55. 4:05. 7:05 and 10:15 “The Case against Mrs. Ames." with Madeleine Carroll. George Brent and Beulah Bondi, at 11:25. 2.35. 5 35 and 8:45. LOEWS "One Rainy Afternoon.” featuring Francis Lederer, Ida Lupino ana Hugh Herbert, at 12:09. 2:35. 5. 7:25 and 10 Panic on the Air.” with Lew Avrte Florence Rice, at ii:o9. 1:35. 4. 4:25 and 9. KEITHS •The TVlal of Mary Dugan.” presented by the Federal Mayra, at LYRIC "The Golden Arrow." starring Bette Davis, with George B-ent and Eugene Pallette, on the acreen. at 11 32. 2 10. 5 09. 8:08 and 10:45. Speedway Revue " with " ed Cook, master or ceremonies, at ’.iOS. 1:43. 1.42 and 3:41.

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Operatic Movies Require New Technique, Composer Believes Music Incidental to Picture, Contends Dr. Clarence Loomis of Arthur Jordan Conservatory. When he has a night free from musical composition, Dr. Clarence Loomis prefers a movie to a concert. There are not many free nights, to be sure, for Dr. Loomis, in addition to his busy creative activities, has a full teaching schedule as head of the compostion and theory department at the Arthur Jordan Conservatory.

There have been added duties, as well, during the last few weeks. Many hours have been needed for rehearsal with musicians who are to present a program of his works Sunday afternoon in John Herron Art Institute. Several of these works are to be heard for the first time. Since Dr. Loomis is a movie fan at heart, however, and since he is the author of five operas, he seemed well qualified to answer our questions on the much discussed, but still unsettled topic of opera in the movies. Considers Medium Rich Dr. Loomis believes that the technique of operatic writing would have to be changed to conform with the advantages and limitations of the motion picture medium, but considers it a field rich in possibilities. * “So far, the operatic movies have shown no belief in the possibilities of the experiment, but there are, if only the composers are given more opportunity. And the people will go to see these films. “At present, there is too much repetition in the musical scores of films. It would be better to follow the uses of such a composer as Tschaikowsky, who often gave the suggestion of a theme and waited for the climax for its complete anouncement.’’ Cites Interest in Picture Asked what he would do if he were commissioned to write a motion picture opera, Dr. Loomis explained: "The composer who writes the first successful movie opera will have to realize, at the outset, that his audience will be more interested in the picture than in the music. "Therefore, his music will be one with the picture, which will approach the ideal of sincere music drama—the heightening of dramatic effects by the music, and vice versa.” The composer spoke of the special adaptability of a mystery play to operatic treatment. “Here,'’ he explained, "the orchestra would have the important part, though the love interest would be pre-emi-nently vocal. I should have the dialogue either spoken or sung, for lines, even when spoken, partake of t, tonal nature. Particular emotions excite particular tones, and it is im-

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possible to think dramatically without finding those tones. “Modern composers will find a more direct route to the true translation of emotion through sincere desire and additional tonal architecture. Such methods will enlarge rather than curtail the flow of melody.” The screen’s amplifying technique can overcome many traditional disadvantage of opera, such as the singer's difficulty in singing over the orchestra, Dr. Loomis believes. It also can bring the orchestra very close or fade it away effectively. Dr. Loomis’ personal connections with the picture industry include the friendship of Eugene Lockhart, film character actor and Broadway producer, who also is interested in the cinemas musical future. Among the composer's operas are the one-act "A Night in Avignon,” performed here and in Chicago last year: “The White Cloud,” to a text by Ferenc Molnar, and “Yolanda,” a four-act opera produced throughout the country in the 1929 season by the American Opera Cos. A stealthy glance into Dr. Loomis’ scrap-book disclosed the hearty public and critical reception given the latter work, and the statement by the late Herbert Witherspoon: "The best piece of American operatic writing to date.” (By J. TANARUS.) Father Watches Juvenile Jane Withers’ father visited the studios last week to watch his talented daughter at work with Irvin S. Cobb and Slim Summerville on her latest picture. It was the first time he had seen Jane in action for the films. Cast With Shirley Temple John Carradine has been added to the cast of “Dimples,” Shirley Temple’s new starring picture.

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1. Starring vocalist with Barney Rapp’s orchestra, to open on the Lyric stage for a week’s engagement Friday, is Ruby Wright, former Anderson .(Ind.) girl. 2. Somebody seems to have done wrong by Frances Drake (with gag in mouth) and J. Farrell MacDonald seems to be worried about her. Jack Oakie doesn’t look so perturbed. They are principals in “Florida Special,” one of the films to be featured at the Circle starting Friday. The other picture will be Forgotten Faces” with Herbert Marshall and Gertrude Michael. 3. Back at his old tricks again is Edward G. Robinson who plays a racketeer in “Bullets or Ballots.” Joan Blondell, shown with Mr.

Producer Seeks Bison for Film; Census Shows but 22,000 Alive World Survey of Animals Discloses Canadian Herds Largest; Wyoming Has Most in U. S. Times Special HOLLYWOOD, May 27.—From the hundreds of thousands of buffalo that once roamed the plains of North American, only 22.000 descendants are alive today, a census of the nearly extinct animals disclosed. Taker of the census was Roy Burns, business manager of the Cecil B. DeMille production, “The Breed of Men.” When the producer said he wanted buffalo, he meant he wanted all the buffalo, and it was up to Mr. Burns to learn where they are to be found.

Thanks Miss Angel for Movie Debut Times Special HOLLYWOOD, May 27. Pat Paterson can, and does, thank Heather Angel for her first job in pictures. The little English actress, who makes her starring debut opposite Henry Fonda in “Spendthrift,” was performing in a London cabaret a few years ago, when Miss Angel was stricken ill on the eve of starting anew picture. Pat, who had never faced a camera, t-xjk the leading feminine part in “Let Us Be Gay,” on one day’s notice, and found herself famous. And Heather Angel is still her best friend.

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Robinson, plays one of her serious roles. The picture is to be the Apollo attraction beginning Friday. 4. It looks almost certain that Ted Healy (at piano) doesn’t have the right “key” to the situation presented above. Shown with Mr. Healy during rehearsals for "Speed,” to open at Loew’s Friday, are Patricia Wilder, James Stewart and Wendy Barrie. The second picture on Loew’s bill will be Grace Moore's latest, “The King Steps Out,” with Franchot Tone as leading man. 5. Here he is, folks: Joe E. Brown in kilts and a German helmet. It all takes place in "Sons O’ Guns,” his new comedy which will be on the Lyric screen Friday.

Mr. Burns learned from the American Bison Society that Canada has 17,000 buffalo while in Florida there is only one. Even Japan has more than Florida, with three, and Denmark, Austria and Mexico each has three. Wyoming, with a total of 1190, has more than any other state. The largest herd roams in Wood Buffalo Park, at Athabasca, Canada, and numbers 10,000. Producer DeMille now plans to film his buffalo sequences at Wainwright National Park in Alberta, Canada, where exactly 6891 buffalo await his cameras. The picture, “The Breed of Men,” is to have as its chief characters Will Bill Hickok, Buffalo Bill Cody, Calamity Jane, Lincoln. Grant and Gen. Custer.

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Sudden Elevation to Stardom No Shock to Fred Mac Murray Success, However, Fails to Swell Either Head or Habits of Amiable, Hard-Working Actor. BY JOHN W. THOMPSON A little more than a year ago Fred Mac Murray was an obscure, hard-working young man who had only dreamed about being a movie star. Today he is one of the top-notch box office drawing cards. He is working at present on "The Texas Rangers,” King Vidor’s new production, after having finished "The Princess Comes Across,” with Carole Lombard, which is now on view at the Circle.

Fred’s success, sudden and unusual as it was, was not an accident. It took a lot of hard study, concentration and patience. Fred has that, and also something else lacking in many of today's movie stars —common sense. Keeps Level Head So quick a climb to stardom might easily have turned the head of Mr. Mac Murray, but it didn’t. Hs first picture displayed him as a saxophone player. His latest, "The Princess Comes Across” shows him playing a concertina. Although Fred was told he didn’t need to learn to play the instrument, he learned anyway. And when the studio executives offered him anew dressing room, one of the stellar models, he refused. Why? Just because he likes his old one better. “I’m not one of these people that pinch themselves to make sure that it has all really happened,” MacMurray said recently. “I don't go in for introspection. I suppose I'm kind of funny that way, but I really have had a hard time analyzing my feelings.” Pay Check a Pleasure “Os course I realize that I was pretty lucky. Hard work and ability alone seldom get a man any place without an element of luck. As I look back over the last year or so, it comes to me that I have not done much after all—just sort of gone along. That may not actually be true but that’s the way it seems to me.” Fred admitted it’s rather nice to be able to do things he couldn’t before because of lack of funds. And his greatest pride comes in being able to make his mother happy. Since he went on location for

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“Texas Rangers” Fred’s mother has learned to drive his car, the same coupe he has driven for the last two years. He has kept in close touch with her ever since he left, teaching her by phone how to shift gears. Sticks to Home Life The role in “Texas Rangers” is the first horseback part Fred has had. He used to ride a lot when he lived back in Beaver Dam, Wis. He still refers to himself as a Wisconsin cowboy. The biggest drawback to Fred's life just at present is not being able to get about as he would like to. Although a bold, forward young man on the screen, off the set he is naturally bashful and nothing gives him more of a turn than a crowd of autograph-hunters. So, for the most part, he shies from Hollywoodites’ haunts. He says he would not mind going out for a dinner and dance once in a while, but he'd rather not “run the gauntlet.” Frank Lloyd Gets Role Frank Lloyd’s first production for Paramount will be “The Maid of Salem,” starring Claudette Colbert. The story is an original by Bradley King, and is a romance with a New England background of 1692 when witchcraft hysteria swept the colony. Jones Film to Start “See America First,” the new Jones Family picture, will go into production on June 22. John Allen. Negro comedian, will be included in the cast under direction of James Tinling.

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'The Mikado' Given Again by Singers Light Opera Cos. Stages Colorful Production at M. E. Church. BY JAMES THRASHER It takes more than tramped space or the absence of an orchestra to dull the enthusiasm of the Indianapolis Light Opera Company, which gave the second performance of its brief career in the auditorium of the Irvington Methodist Church last night. Colorfully costumed, the singers gave a repeat performance of "The Mikado” before a responsive audience. The stage was tiny, but the cast made its way about with a commendable lack of confusion, and the authoritative piano accompaniment of Miss Gretchen Leich lent a full background. Wide Range Voice The Nanki Poo of last night’s performance was Hollace Arment, guest soloist from Cincinnati. His voice is of pleasing quality and wide range, and in the all-important histrionic portion of this Gilbert and Sullivan opus he showed himself no stranger to the stage. Creditable performances were given by Allen Hamblen, Jacob Vanderfleet. Percy Turner. George Osborne, Miss Miriam Rouls and Mesdames Clara Southern and Alta Howell in the roles of Ko Ko, Poo Bah, Pish Tush, the Mikado, Katisha, Pitti Sing and Peep 80, respectively. The chorus sang lustily and accurately throughout, providing one of the most enjoyable musical features of the evening. The singers were under the direction of Miss Adelaide Conte, director of the Irvington School of Music, of which the present organization is an outgrowth. Fast Moving Production Both Miss Conte and Miss Alice B. Cooper, in charge of the dramatic portion, are to be congratulated upon a fast moving and entertaining production. On Saturday afternoon, June 6, the ompany is to present Gilbert and l illivan's “Trial by Jury” as part of a double bill which includes a perfo nance of “In Fairy Land,” by th:* Irvington Children's Theater. It is to conclude the group's activities or the season, and will be held in th William H. Block Cos. auditoriur i. Ida Lupino to Play in Film With Mother Time* Special HOLLYWOOD. May 27.—For the first time in their theatrical careers, Ida Lupino, blond film actress, and her ex-actress mother, Mrs, Connie Lupino, are to appear together in a motion picture. Alexander Hall, director of “Yours for the Asking,” which features George Raft, Miss Lupino, Dolores Costello Barrymore and James Gleason, has written a special role for Mrs. Lupino, who was known on the London stage as Connie Emerald. Carole Plays Tennis Carole Lombard wants to be a tennis champion above anything else. When not working, she plays and practices hours daily under the tutelage of a welll-known tennis “pro.”

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EAST SIDE ../-jJ-. 4020 E. New York." TUXEDO “"Si!; B” “DANGEROUS WATERS” • BROADWAY HOSTESS” _ . _ . . . 2412 E. Wash. St. TACOMA Rffiy “SWEET SURRENDER" “DANGEROUS WATERS” . . .. ... _ 5507 F.. Wash St." IRVINS Mae w, * t I IN T I IN ViF yietor MeLaglen “KLONDIKE ANNIE” Comedy—Cartoon f"k irfvp Akl 4030 E. 10th St. FMFRSON Double Feature LIVICf\J\/ly Warner Baxter “ROBIN HOOD OF ELDORADO” ’’THE COUNTRY DOCTOR” ■. . . Ail "T/s ii 2110 E. 10th St. HAMILTON ’’THE TRAIL OF THE LONESOME PINE" Arlene Judge—“SHlP CAFE” rs an 1/ r n 2930 E. 10th St. PARKER ™jsr “THE STORY OF LOUIS PASTEUR” Shirley Temple—“THE LITTLE CCLONEL" - _ _ 1332 E. Wash. St. STRAND “•”•• “EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT” “LAST OF THE PAGANS” rw vi w 2721 E. Wash. St. Q X T Double Feature EXTRA SPECIAL ATTRACTION _ 411 E. Wash. Paramount ’^STJ'iSr “IT HAD TO HAPPEN" No. 9 “THE GREAT AIR MYSTERY" SOUTH SIDE FOUNTAIN SQUARE Double Feature Marion Nixen "TANGO” * “GIVE US THIS NIGHT” A ursrnr At Fountain Square" SANDERS si;;;; v “IN PERSON" “VIRGINIA JUDGE” a \g a | /ssi Freepeet-Churchman. AVALON Double Feature ntrtkVM Victor MeLaglen “PROFESSIONAL SOLDIER” Tom Howard—"STYLISH STOUTS” AnirklT . , 1105 S. Meridian St. ORIENTAL ’SSfYSS' “EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT” Selected Short Subjects _ a * n riri n mi sheibr St. GARF ELD w,rr ' Delores Del Rio “WIDOW PROM MONTE CARLO” Selected Shorts