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THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 1937

THEATRICAL PULCHRITUDE INVADES FEDERAL BUILDING HERE

Revue Cast Applies for | Passports

Marcus Show Preparing |

To Depart on 4-Year World Tour.

The United States Immigration and Naturalization Office in the Federal Building is recovering today from an unprecedented wave of pulchritude that flooded headquarters yesterday. Stars and women of the ensemble connected with the A. B. Marcus’ “Revue Continentale,” closing a week's engagement at the Lyric today, descended en masse upon the office Wednesday for passports. There were gentlemen performers, too, but they didn’t make nearly as much impression on the Federal officials. The Marcus show, in case you didn’t know it, is getting ready to embark March 11 for a 4-year world tour, Ned Alvord, press representative, will be leaving shortly for San Francisco with the passports to ob-

tain visas for the company {rom the Japanese Consul.

Hoosiers Were Represented There will be a goodly delegation from Indiana aboard the Tatsuta Maru when she sails for Yokohama from °Frisco. The only local repre-

sentative, and one of the snewest|\

members, is Miss Audrey Foley, 1732 N. Capitol Ave. She joined this week just in time to get a passport photo taken. Other Hoosiers are Bob White, tenor soloist, who used to lead a dance band around his home town of Lebanon; Genevieve Born of Ft.

expert tumblers who close the show and who hail from Kendallville. Indiana will be represented fur-!

ther by the Indiana license plate on | the Marcus car,

U. S. Business Ahead

In the weeks before departure, however, there is much to be done. Dates include Memphis, Louisville, Omaha, Denver and San Francisco. The first “lay-off” in many weeks will come between Jan, 30 and Feb. 4 in Louisville. The company is to rehearse the world-tour show and get ready to dedicate the new Na-

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charge by reporter. her love.

Loder, Desmond Tester. Conrad’s novel,

killed when bomb explodes.

Jessie Winter. Grant.

Morley, Jerome Cowan. by H. C. Potter.

treaty preventing open warfare.

shot as traitor by companion.

“BLACK LEGION” (on

L. Mayo. «

Story—Young . laborer,

ring.

elty act; Kay Toland, singer; Gambols, acrobats and tumblers.

Opening Tomorrow

Apollo

“ONE IN A MILLION—(Second Week)—With Sonja Henie, Adolphe Menjou, Jean Hersholt, Ned Sparks, Don Ameche and the Ritz Brothers, Directed by Sidney Lanfield; story and screen play by Leonard Praskins; music and lyrics by Lew Pollack and Sidney Mitchell; skating ensembles staged by Jack Haskell. Story—Swiss hotelkeeper trains daughter to be champion skater.

Daughter joins professional troupe, but is saved from professionalism Daughter wins Olympic title and reporter wins

~ Circle

“THE WOMAN ALONE”—Sylvia Sidney, Oscar Homolka, John Adapted by Charles Bennett from Joseph “The Secret Agent”; Story—Scotland Yard detective: falls in love with wife of terror-isf-gang member whom he is pursuing: Mobster, ordered to blow up subway, sends wife’s younger brother with bomb. He is delayed, Wife then stabs husband, whose body is destroyed in anotrer explosion. Widow and detective start new life. “MAN OF AFFAIRS”’—George Arliss, Rene Ray, Romilly Lunge, Directed by Herbert Mason; from "a play by Neil

Story—When British Foreign Secretary Simos plunges country into war with Near Eastern nation, secretary’s twin brother kidnaps him. Averting disaster by clever diplomacy, brother keep all glory, returns to East.

Loew’s

“BELOVED ENEMY”—Merle Oberon, Brian Aherne, Produced by Samuel Goldwyn; directed * 5%

Story—Daughter of English emissary meets, falls in love with leader of Irish Rebellion of 1921. He does so, knowing it means his death. He persuades fellow Irishman of treaty’s worth, then is

Lyric

screen)—Humphrey Bogart, O’Brien-Moore, Dick Foran, Ann Sheridan.

disappointed at missing promotion, joins Black Legion, “patriotic” torture cult. He confesses connection with cult to pal, later shoots him as pal is escaping from flogging session. At murder trial, cotifessen, exposes Black Legion

Vaudeville (on stage)—Prof. Harris and Howell, comedy team; Whitey and Ed Ford, canine nov= Gray Family, dance act; Variety

directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

twin lets famous

Karen

Girl persuades patriot to sign

Erin Directed by Archie

Lamberti, xylophone comedian;.

Times Special

small saucer.

argued that the cookies should be small, about the size of a modern gingersnap. Hansen had read a lot of books and looked at hundreds of pictures painted during the period, and was ready to bring them out to prove his point. The cookie question, it might be remarked, is important. Young Bobby Mauch, who plays the role

tional Theater at Louisville the week of Feb- 5 The theater is to be operated by Tom Devine, Indiana Roof manager. The Marcus revue will play as a “legitimate” attraction at corresponding prices in the Far Fast. Several new acts will be added between now and March, and about 90 persons are to take off on the world tour. Some 40 of these performers were with the first Marcus Oriental tour three years ago. For anyone who thinks “the road” is dead, Mr. Alvord has the infor= mation that the show will dedicate the new 5900-seat International Jekijo (that’s Japanese for theater, says Mr. Alvord) in Tokyo on April 1, and is booked to remain three

“== months.

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- The itinerary reads a bit like that of Marco Polo’s first road show. They will dedicate another theater in Nagoga following Tokyo. Then on to Osaka and thence to China— Tientsin, Peiping, Nanking, Shanghai, Hongkong and Canton.

Hope to Compete With King

From China they are to sail for Manila, then to Singapore. After this comes Saigon in Cochin-China, then Pnom-Penh (Indo-China); Bangkok, Siam; Penang and KualaLumber in the Federated Malay States and then to either India or Australia. The troupe hopes to be in Calcutta for Christmas week to coincide with the coronation of George VI as Emperor of India. From Australia they are booked for South Africa, East Africa, Egypt and South America. “Your audiences won't be able to complain about your playing us too often,” said Mr. Alvord to Ted Nicholas, Lyric manager. So today Mr. Nicholas is wishing A. B. Marcus and Co. bon voyage, with the hope that he'll be seeing them at the Lyric about the time the next Administration moves in.

BUSTER COLLIER TURNS PRODUCER

Times Special HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 21.—William (Buster) Collier, who branched into production work after playing leading roles in films for years, today was en route to London to become an executive of Warner's British studio. The actor is to be production assistant to Irving Asher, manager of the British studio.

BOB ALLEN'S NEW

FEATURE FINISHED

Times Special HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 21.—Columbia’s young star, Bob Allen, has completed work on a new Western feature, “Law of the . Ranger.” Elaine Shepard is the star’s leading lady and the cast includes John Merton, Hal Taliaferro, Lafe McKee, Tom London, Charles Whittaker, Ernest Adams and Lane Chandler.

HE WON'T STUMBLE

Thomas Beck, one-time medical student at Johns Hopkins University, is one actor who will not stumble over the pronunciation of medical terms in his forthcoming role as a doctor in “Dead Yester-

day.” One Night Only

ENGLISH Tues., Jan.

NAZIMOVA

iN ‘HEDDA GABLER"’ SALE OPENS TOMORROW : Be, 1.10, $1.65, $2.20. Xax

of the Prince of Wales, always has a pocketful of cookies on which he munches from time to time, and occasionally he feeds one to his ailing father, Henry VIII (played by Montague Love). Just as the argument reached its peak, the wardrobe man walked in with the completed costume for the Prince and settled the question definitely. There are no pockets in the tights Bobby wears, so a small pouch was made to hang from his belt. It is so small that it won’t hold cookies larger than a silver dollar, so that’s the size they'll be. Billy Mauch, Bobby’s 12-year-old twin, plays the role of the pauper in the production which William Keighley is directing.

ERIC HATCH GETS LONG-TERM JOB

Times Special HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 21—FEric Hatch, noted author of novels and magazine stories, has been placed under a long-term writing contract by the Hal Roach Studios. ~Author of the story of “My Man Godfrey,” recent screen hit starring Carole Lombard, Hatch’'s first assighment for Roach is to be the screen play of a musical comedy extravaganza. Featured in the cast will be Patsy Kelly and Lyda Roberti, whose first co-starring effort, “Nobody’s Baby,” received a tremendous ovation from the audience at the Fox Tower Theater in Compton, Cal.,

where it was sneak-previewed last week.

WHAT, WHEN, WHERE

APOLLO

“One in a Million,” with Sonja Heme. Jean Hersholt and Adolphe Menjou, at 11:20. 1:31, 3:33, 5:35, 7:37 and 9:39.

CIRCLE

“Winterset,” with Bulges Meredith and Margo. at 11: 59, 2:36, 5: 06, 7:36 and 10:13. Also ‘Racing Lady,” with Ans, Deorek, at 11, 1:37, 4:07, 6:37 and 9

INDIANA

“Plough and the Stars,” with Barbara Stanwyck and Preston Foster, 12:15, 2: 50, 5:20. 9: 55 and 10: 25. Also ‘The Plot Thickens.” with James Gleason and Zasu Pitts.

KEITH'S

Federal Players cast in ‘Ten Min-. ute Alibi.” Curtain at 8:15, iz

LOEW'S

“Romeo and Juliet,” with Nora Shearer and Leslie Howard, twice daily: at 3 p. m. and 8:30 p. m.

LYRIC

“Once a Doctor’’ (on screen), with 9,

n “Revue Soptmeutsl stage), at 1, 3:47, 6:43 and 9

ALAMO

“Go West Youn Man,” with Mae West. Also ‘Wild Horse Roundup,” with Kermit Maynard.

AMBASSADOR

‘Three Men on a Horse,” with Joan Blondell. Also, “Reunion,” with the Dionne Quintuplets.

OHIO

“Midsummer Night's Dream,” with James Cagney, Joe E Brown, lk Powell and large cast. Also Gamble With Love,” with Ann Sethe ern and Bruce Cabot.

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ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY

ORCHESTRA 90 MUSICIANS

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Question of King's Cookies Causes Film Staff Debate

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 21.—The question of the King's cuokies created | a furor among the production staff of “The Prince and the Pauper.” Bill Kiehle, property man who made a study of manners and customs of the sixteenth century, in which Mary Twain’s classic of boyhood is laid, insisted that cookies in those days were large, about the size of a

Chuck Hansen, assistant director,®

Tod until 5 p. m.—Theatre 6 p. m. » $2.20, $2.75, $3.30 Tax Anel.

Trained Rabbit

Gets Good Role}

Times Special HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 21.—Rupert, only trained rabbit in Hollywood, will be seen in an important role in “Escadrille,” in which Miriam Hopkins and Paul Muni are being costarred. This rabbit not only has a standin, but also an understudy that is as well trained as Rupert himself. Rupert earns $50 a day. George Stone of Hollywood owns and has trained the rabbit, which is 8 months old, weighs 9 pounds and is snow white.

Comic Opera To Be Heard In Cincinnati

Symphony Orchestra There Schedules Mozart Work This Week-End.

Mozart's comic opera, “The Marriage of Figaro,” to be presented in Music Hall, Cincinnati, on Friday and Saturday nights, is the third production of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's operatic

Season.

It will: be done in the English translation of Eugene Goossens, who will conduct the work. Principal roles are to be sung by Ethel Codd Luening, Hubert KXKockritz, Maria “Silveira, Herbert Gould and Frances Benner, who formerly lived and studied here. There is to be a chorus of 100 voices directed by Alexander von Kreisler, and the augmented symphony orchestra, wi be in the pit. The story of “Figaro” concerns the complications of love and jealousy that develop when Count Almaviva trifles with the affections of Figaro’s betrothed, Suzanna. Much of Mr. Goossens’ libretto was adapted from the original Beaumarchais version. “Figaro’s” sequel, ssini’'s “The Barber of Seville,” also is founded on a Beaumarchais comedy.

ANN LORING SIGNS

STAGE CONTRACT

By United Press HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 21.—Forced to turn to Hollywood for stage talent, A. H.®*Woods, veteran New York theatrical producer, today announced he had signed Ann Loring, youthful screen actress, to a stage contract. Mr. Woods said he would introduce her shortly in a new play. The producer also disclosed that in addition to signing Miss Loring, he had accepted two new plays by Hollywood writers, one by Brian J. Burne and the other by Rachael Parker. «

INDIANA

BARBARA

STANWYCK PRESTON FOSTER

Plus Zasu Pitts James Gleason in “The Plot Thickens"

vesess. YOULL NEVER SEE ANYTHING LIKE IT AGAIN!

RITICS HAIL A NEW HIT :-

“Either Miss Henie's . skating or the supporting cast’s excellent performance possess enough entertainment value to make the picture highly recommended. Together they are an outstanding at-

traction.”

James Thrasher—Times.

“On the strength of her first performance, it is certain that Miss Henie is destined to lengthen the list of Hollywood’s ladies of fortune.

Oorbin Patrick—Star,

. it is contrived to amuse you

smoothly for an hour or more.

Its

comedy is abrupt and funny. Its music is tuneful and tinkling.”

Walter Whitworth—News.

SONJA’ "HENIE

. brilliantly eclipsing on the screen the spectacular triumphs that brought the world to her feet!

ADOLPHE MENIOU

JEAN

HERSHOLT

NED SPARKS DON AMECHE

L RITZ

BROTHERS |

ARLINE JUDGE

DIXIE DUNBAR

LEAH _RAY

ADDED FEATURETTES!

JIMMY LUNCEFORD AND ORCHESTRA

3izzling Tunes in.a N Background oveliy

COLOR CARTOON “Coconut Grove”

MOVIETONE NEWS

CONDUCTOR

A candid rehearsal glimpse of Vladimir Golschmann, who will conduct the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in a'concert at English’s ‘tonight. Mrs. Nancy Martens, sponsor of the concert, requests all patrons to be in tReir seats by 8:30 o'clock, as no late-comers will be seated until after the first number.

LEAF IN WINDPIPE

It took two carpenters to dislodge part of an autumn leaf from Clark Gable’s windpipe. They had to pound on his pack for several minutes before the leaf, which had been stirred by the wind, on the “Parnell” set, could be exhaled.

Local Fans Pleased by ~ Henie Film

‘One In a Million' to Be Held for Second Week's Run at Apollo.

Sonja ienie, whose first motion picture, “One in a Million,” is t¢ be held for a second week at the Apollo, has good reasin to object to the frequently | heard statement that she '‘skated into the movies.” || The pretty Norwegian champion uf several Olympic skating tournaments insists she dances—iiot skates—but unlike most dancers, she practices her art on ice. { Whatever Sonja does on her skates, it pleases local cinema patrons, who are seeing her for the first time thi; week. She is under contract to 20th Century-Fox to turn out two films annually, assuring her return to a delighted public. i .Sonja has! explained her artistry as “the transference of

rhythmical dince steps to the one perfect mediiim—ice.”

she interpret: the highest forms of

In short,

Singer Signed

By United Press HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 21.— Betty Jaynes, 15-year-old Chicago girl who sings operatic arias like a veteran of the Metropolitan, today was signed to a movie contract by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Apparently inspired by the success of Deanna Durbin, the studio said Betty would be featured in pictures next spring. At present she is attending a Chicago high school.

the dance in terms of movements on the ice.

Believes Art Most Difficult

Rhythmic figure-skating is one of the most difficult and most beautiful of all arts, the actress believes. She pointed out that it is not a test of ingenuity in creating new figures, but one of skill in executing 80 established figures. Sonja spent three seasons. practicing the common toe whirl before attempting it in public. But despite the difficulty and danger in figureskating, Sonja never was content with this accomplishment. She studied and practiced not only skat-

ing but dancin. She learned to dance, in fact, four years before her initial attempt at skating. She was only 4 when she first went to a ballet school in Oslo, and she did not learn to skate until she was 8. A year later she began to win honors at figure-skating, and at 11 she was Norwegian champion and went to the Olympic games in Switzerland. Speed never interested her, although she frequently was reminded by her father that he once was the second fastest man on ice in Europe. She went to London when she was

118 to become a pupil of the Rus-

sian ballerina, Madame Karsavina, Under Madame Karsavina's direc= tion she translated the famous Dy=ing Swan dance into. a dance on skates for performance at Lone don’s Ice Palance. Her artistry resulted in a command show for King George and Queen Mary. Miss Henie has danced on skates in command performances for rule ers of Sweden and Belgium and, of course, before King Haakon VII of Norway, who sends her a telegram before every public appeare ance. Skating—or ice dancing—is not the gifted Norwegian’s only ace complishment. She is a tennis ex pert, and in 1934 placed second in the Norway national championship matches. She also is an exe cellent equestrian. It 7is not disparaging to Sonja to explain that her supporting cast partly, at least, is responsible for the enthusiastic reception given “One in a Million.” It includes Adolphe Menjou, Jean Hersholt, Ned Sparks, and Don Ameche, all stellar actors, and also the Ritz Brothers and Borrah Menevitch and his gang. “One in a Million” may be seen at the Apollo throught next Thurse day.

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