Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 April 1937 — Page 10

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Accent Is on Comedy and Plenty of It

Gypsy Rose Lek Satirizes 'Strip-Tease' as Her Offering.

By JAMES THRASHER

Approaching the close of its most] oretentious season in years, Eng- |

lish’s is lighting up that 1937 sun- | sét with all the color, glamour and other extravagant words that cling|| to the name of Ziegfeld. Yet, when Fanny Brice takes Baby Snocks to Hollywood or interprets the dances of Modernistic Moe, my guess is that no one gives two hoots whether the American Girl gets glorified or not. In other; words, it's a very sumptuous and up-to-scratch “Ziegfeld Follies,” but Miss Brice—let us give thanks— remains one of the most excruciat-| ing, extravagant, blessedly funny gifts to the present theater. Playing opposite Miss Brice for the first time this season is ‘Bobby Clark, long the humorous half of the team of Clark and McCullough. Together, these two grandly youthful veterans provide comedy to which decades have given a master touch. Miss Brice deserves an essay rather than a paragraph or two. Her every gesture, grimace, inflection— | whether it be as an English lady, a | radio “amateur,” one of her priceless | Jewish characters or Baby Snooks— | partake of dramatic art, even ag {hey roll you in the aisle. 23

Bobby Clark Great Ribber

When it comes to ribbing things in general, Mr. Clark does the late David Freedman's clever sketches with a delightful dig. As a New Deal spender, a prominent psychiatrist or a famous radio impresario of military rank, he helps deliver the audience into a state of hilarious helplessness. Then there is the Brothers Minsy's renowned stripling, Gypsy Rose Lce—ah, you were waiting to hear about her, were you? Well, Miss Lee lends her very decorative presence to numerous sketches with Miss Brice and Mr. Clark—and deftly, | too. In the highly publicized “striptease” she justifies it with a patter that satirizes the performance that brought her fame. However, my motto still remains “No nudes is good news.” As a pun, that’s bad, and so, I think; is the strip-tease in the entertainment field—so there! There is much else to delight the | eve, if not the ear. It is a thorough- | lv streamlined “Follies.” None of the old parades of statuesque beau- | ties with chandelier headdresses and ! ostrich plumes costumes, but plenty of lovely young ladies. Cherry and June: Preisser, two as cute little some- | bodies as you'll find anywhere, just about stopped the show last night | with their singing and dancing and | the capable assistance of Marvin Lawler. i

Provide Excellent Dancing

Ruth Harrison and Alex Fisher garnered plenty of- applause with | some excellent dancing, and Stan Kavanagh's juggling-was what the West Coast calls “terrific.” . Jane, Pickens, of radio’s Pickens Sisters, ! proved to be a vocal soloist of more | than ordinary beauty. Her singing, | however, removed from the micro- | phone, doesn’t even come up to revue standards. Ira Gershwin’s lyrics approach par, but the show’s tunes are nothing out of the ordinary. The cos-| tumes and sets are tasteful and col- | orful, but the accent is on comedy ! and lots of it. And since there are | Fanny Brice and Bobby Clark to set the show's tempo, it is a gay | opus indeed. For all who enjoy the old Ziegfeld | prescription of: fun and girls and | music, here is the local season's big | moment. Grab it. The “Follies” will | be here through Thursday night, | with a matinee Wednesday.

JORDAN DIRECTOR | TO GO TO MEETING —— |

The Arthur Jordan Conservatory | of Music is to be represented by its director, Miss Ada Bicking, at the North Central Music Educators’ an- | nual convention in Minneapolis this | week. Miss Bicking will address the con- | vention Friday on the subject, “Why | Differentiate Between Urban and] Rural Music?” She is chairman of | the schools and college division of the National Federation of Music Clubs.

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“Seventh Heaven,” -with Simone Simon and James Stewart, at 11, 1:05, 3:15, 5:25, 7:35 and’ 9:45

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“Waikiki Wedding,” with Bing Crosby, Bob Burns, Martha Raye an Shirley Ross, 11:35, 1:45, 3:30. 5:55 and 10:05.

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“ziegfeld Follies,” with Fannie Brice and large cast. Curtain ‘at.

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“Maytime,” with - Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, at 11, 1:39, 4:21, 7:03 and 9:45.

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“Sally Rand’s Revue’' on stage at 12:50. 3. 5:10, 7:25 and 9:35. ‘Men In Exile,” with Dick Pircell and June Traovis. on screen at 135. 1:45, 4, 6:10, 8:25 and 10:35.

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By United Press . HOLLYWOOD, April 6.— Hollywood prides itself on a technical language all its own. Words and expressions change rapidly in this land of make-believe so that even the old-timers are sometimes stumped by some new

term. Sitting on the lot the other day,

“Great Guy.” with James Cagney. Also “Smartest Girl in Town,” with Ann Sothern. :

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“The Devil's Playground.” Richard Dix and_ Chester Also ‘Dangerous Number.”

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feeling in a humorous mood, John Blystone, veteran director, jotted down a glossary of terms and movie vocabulary that is informative and interesting. Here's the list as related by Samuel Goldwyn’s head man: | Gael Actor-~-any male person. : Academy award—something that ‘doesn’t mean anything (if you don’t win it). Actress—any female person. Baby--small spotlight; hang the “baby” or suspend it from catwalk. Boom—arm on a microphone; lower the “boom,” heap abuse upon.

Cell—cellophane diffuser for spot-

Charles Starrett.

oT light; Clark “Gobo,” actor; Greta “Gobo,” actress. Dolly—a mobile camera support; any blond baby under 35. Juicer—electrician; ‘one who softsoaps. : Marvelous—not very good. Protection—doing ‘something twice because it’s never right the first time. .. Rollem—command to start the camera motor; from the Indian, meaning “spill the buffalo.” Shark—turn on the arc light.

light; padded [‘cell,” where any director expects to finish his days. Colossal—not bad.

Stupendous—passable. Take—the actual photographing of a scene; the weekly paychack.

translation of Pearl Buck’s famous novel, “The Good Earth.” The picture will open at Loew’s Friday for a week's showing.

Betty Anne Brown Back As Amusing Sis Hopkins

Many Sis Hopkinses have delighted ‘theater-goers of past generations and ours, so it’s not exactly news thiat the perennial character has been

recreated by the Federal Players.

The Federal’s Sis Hopkins is played, and played well, by Betty Anne

Brown, who returns to Keith's aft-9

er several weeks’ absence. To Miss Brown goes much of the credit for | giving the opening night audience a pleasant enough evening. There was no lack of fun, when she was | on the stage. Doubtless you have seen Sis Hopkins in some play—she may | have had another name, but she was that ugly duckling frecm the | Southern Indiana farm whose trip | to Europe between Acts II and III | did wonders—so_ you know her homespun wholesomeness. if In “Sis Hopkins,” she is the] daughter of a prosperous Posey County farmer back in the days when folks were frightened because trains went so fast. Scoundrel Wants Oil | She’s almost taken in by a city slicker who pretends .to, want her land for a railroad—the scoundrel knows ‘there is oil under it—buf that trip to Europe makes a new gal of her, and the scoundrel is sent about his business and the boyhood sweetheart is restored to favor. | 2s That's about all there is to the story, but it’s enough for such a farce as “Sis Hopkins.” For lits entertainment, the play depends entirely upon its sprightly characters—the Hopkinses and their neighbors. Pa and Ma Hop- | kins are played by Jack Duval and | Ruth King. both excellently. They're | the folks you've read about in | Hoosier stories. Mr. Duval is par- |

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traying Pa as a temporarily befuddied old man. Others in the Hopkins neighbor- | hood who (help them with their |

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problems. are Obadiah Odlum, that smali-town character who -always turns up when there’s trouble—for he is an undertaker. Ira B. Klein gives a farcical portrayal of Obadiah, to the audience's delight. Then there's Addison Vibert (Herbert Sloan), the villain; Ridy Scarboro * (Gene Brittain), Sis’ patient sweetheart, and several more Hopkins’ neighbors. Unfortunately, only four of the cast last night—Misses Brown and King and Messrs. Duval and Klein even dress, their roles. The supporting cast for the most part appeared in strictly modern costumes, completely out of harmony with the play's atmosphere, and acted in the same manner. These deficiencies, however, do not detract ‘greatly from the play's charm. It’s largely the work of Miss Brown, aided by Miss King and Duval and Klein, which makes it enjoyable. These are the important roles, and they were played with an enthusiasm which the audience seemed anxious to share.

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kins” seems to go on forever for Hoosiers. Miss Brown's Sis Hopkins will do its share toward making the role one of the theater's amusing, wholesome and enterjaining characters. (By R. N.)

FARLEY'S NIECE TO MARRY SOON

By United Press : HOLLYWOOD, April 6.—Hosmaster General James Farley's actress niece, Dorothy McNulty, today announced her engagement to Dr. Lawrence Scroggs of Los Angeles. Miss McNulty, a. success on the New York stage before coming to Hollywood, said she will be married as soon as she finishés her current movie role.

HARLOW RESTING AFTER OPERATION

Ry United Press 3 HOLLYWOOD, April 6, — Jean Harlow, blond screen star, today was reported “resting easily” in & hospital. following extraction of impacted wisdom teeth. Reports that her condition was serious were denied by attendants. > ]

YOUTH, 17, GETS THEATER POST

George Settos, theater manager who believes in giving youth an opportunity, has appointed Tom Morris, 17, as assistant manager of his Ohio Theater in Louisville. Tom, an Indianapoiis boy, was a high school chum of 18-year-old Norman Conder, recently appointed manager of the Ohio here. He celebrated his 17th birthday in February.

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Tonight's Presentations at Your

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Illinois and 34th Double Feature . Robert Young “DANGEROUS NUMBER” “WOMAN OF GLAMOUR”

H I oo) Ls0 Rooselelt Ave. ouble Feature o ywoo Jack © Benny ~ “COLLEGE HOLIDAY’ __ “THAT GIRL FROM PARIS” Central at Fall Creek ZARING Double Feature “HE GREAT O'MALLEYS “WE'RE_ON THE JURY” _ - 42d and College UPTOWN Double Feature Tyrone Power “LLOYD’S OF LONDON” “COUNTRY GENTLEMEN" - St. Cl. & Ft ST Cli AIR Double Feature . » Lily Pons “THAT GIRL FROM PARIS” “GARDEN OF ALLAH” Udell at Clifton u D E L L ~ Double Feature “THE BIG «SITTING ON THE MOON” EE "Talbott & 27d TALBOT | Double Feature Gary Cooper “THE PLAINSMAN” Burgess Meredith “WINTERSET” 30th & Northw’t’'n R E X Double Feature Jack Benny “COLLEGE HOLIDAY" Jas. Cagney “GREAT GUY” : 30th and Illinois GARRICK Double Feature AINBOW ON THE FIVER LL 1 i | "RAIX"mis sTEPS™ | Stratford Double Feature «BOSS RIDER OF GUN CREEK” : Nob! M j= C C A Double Featare «MINE WITH THE IRON DOOR” = R E AM 2361 Station St. D Dick Powell «GOLD DIGGERS OF 1937 WEST SIDE | Howard Today’s Feature n Trent “DOCTOR’S -DIARY" Selected Shorts Eddie Cantor Ann Sothern “KID MILLIONS” | Comedy-Cartoon W. Wash... & Belmont Double’ feature “DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND” “WE’RE ON THE JURY” : 2540 W. Mich. St. Nouble feature

19th & College “LADY OF SECRETS” fe 2 Novice ZMavs T “YELLOWSTONE” Double Feature «THE ACCUSING FINGER” & Blaine HOWARD 2702 W. 10th St. STATE BELMONT : Richard Dix AT THE ¢ oand,

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SANDERS At Fountain Square

Double Feature Bobby Breen “RAINBOW ON THE RIVER” “WIVES NEVER KNOW”

AVALON Pros. at Churchman

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1105 S. Meridian ORIENTAL Double Feature Cortrude Michael “SECOND WIFE” . Chas. Laughton “REMBRANDT” ii pe 2203 Shelby St. GARFIELD Double Feature William Powell “AFTER THE THIN MAN “JUNGLE PRINCESS EAST SIDE ° ar 111 E. Wash. St. B | J O U Double Feature Arthur Treacher «THANK YOU, JEEVES” “HEADIN’ FOR THE RIO GRANDE’ “RUSTLERS OF RED DOG” No. 4 : 3155 E. 10th R | Y @) L | Doors Open 5:43 Madeleine Carroll “LLOYD'S OF LONDON” “OFF TO THE RACES” (First Run _in_City)

TACOMA 2442 E. Wash.' St.

Double Feature COLLEGE Jack Benny “ONCE_A DOCTOR”

HOLIDAY 4020 E. New York TUXEDO Double Feature Dorothy Lamour “THE JUNGLE PRINCESS” | “MORE THAN A SECRETARY

tt tbe 4630 E. 10th st. Double Feature EMERSON ‘Zeme reizc ¢ EN O , “DANGEROUS NUMBER”

| 2116 E. 10th St. HAMILTON Double Feature Jean Arthur “MORE THAN A SECRETARY “BELOVED ENEMY 1332 E. Wash. St. Double Feature Chester Morris

“DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND” “DANGEROUS NUMBER”

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Wallace Beery o George Raft

Gobo-—piece of black cloth to cuti Terrific—not bad.

Nina Hayes Dutton to Play Tomorrow.

The fourth in a series of violin and piano sonata recitals by Louis E. Zerbe and Earl Howe Jones will be presented at 8 o'clock tonight in Odeon Hall, 106 E. North St. Brahms’ Sonata in G Major, Op. 78, and the Franck A Major Sonata make up the program. In the same auditorium at 8:30 p. m. tomorrow, Nina Hayes Dutton, pianist, will be presented in recital

by Bomar Cramer, head of the Ars thur Jordan Conservatory piano dee partment. Both performances are open to the public without charge.

ENGLISH TONIGHT!

WED., THURS. EVES.

WED. MATINEE: Gorgeous 1937 Stage Edition

Fanny Brice

Jane Pickens

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