Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 November 1937 — Page 30

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THE INDIANA

Film Shots In ‘Barrier’

Win Praise

Screen Story of Alaska Northwoods Found Confusing.

Paramount's screen version of the | ular Rex Beach novel, “The | er,” 1s the feature attraction at he Circle this week. Rex Beach's story of Northwoods dventure and romance is one of 10se things which almost everyone as read or at least heard of at some me or another. But if you are execting to enjoy Hollywood's interpretation of the drama as much as you enjoyed the book itself you will probably be disappointed. True, the original story has been fairly strictlv adhered to, and the creation of the Alaskan Northwoods setting has 1 artistically done. In fact the g of the background shots— al igh probably done in neighboring California hills— is about the 10st pleasing aspect of the picture.

Difficult to Follow

Somehow the story has lost some1 being transferred to the 1. The average movie fan probably will find the story a little diffi1lt to follow. Very often the transibetween scenes seems 00 rupt and the audience flounders trying to follow the narrative. some of Hollywood's better actors which the film not acquit themselves too The saving grace in this |

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Marjorie Weaver Does Capable Job in Movie At Indiana.

By JAMES THRASHER Indiana University, it seems, can turn out a pretty and capable screen actress as well as a winning foot-

ball team. The Bloomington institution has succeeded in beating Ohio State and seeing its former student, Marjorie Weaver, launched on a “career’—and all in the same week. Miss Weaver is at the Indiana this week in “Second Honeymoon.” The stars are Tyrone Power and Loretta Young. Miss Weaver shares supporting honors with Stuart Erwin, Claire Trevor, Lyle Talbot and J. Edward Bromberg. She is, as I have said and you may discover, pretty. And she acts as well as most pretty giris. Her role is that of an uneducated but engaging young thing who sells cigarets in a night club and causes a little innocent trouble in the course of the plot. Her role is considerably more than a bit and in it she looks like the best best in the Hoosier delegation now on the West Coast.

Plot Doesn't Startle

Having disposed of the local girl who made good, we may proceed to what, perhaps, is more important. That is the fact that “Second Hon-

POLIS TIMES

'NAPOLEON' AND 'TALLEYRAND'

Looking decidedly more like the characters they portray than like themselves. Charles Boyer and Reginald Owen may be seen as Napoleon and his foreign minister, Talleyrand,, in “Conquest,” now at Loew's.

Overworks; Sent to Bed

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FRIDAY, NOV. 12, 1937 ' Cramer Program Pleasing

In Discourse and Music

Discerning discourse and well-chosen, well-played music made up the second of Bomar Cramer's lecture-recital series at the pianist's studios yesterday. The subject was “Brahms—a Fulfillment and

Prophecy.” Considering the second portion of the title first, Mr. Cramer quoted the famous essay, “New Paths,” in which the prescient Robert Schumann predicted Brahm’s ultimate place in the musical scheme. For the fulfillment, he limited himself to the composer's piano works, since time was short and both speaker and audience were interested primarily in the piano.

Mr. Cramer has the pleasing faculty of showing the connection between a composer's technical devices and their underlying emotional message. His remarks, consequently, are illuminating to other performers and to those who listen.

Both the speaker and Sara Miller, a teacher at his new piano school, were in fine fettle for the program’s musical offerings. Mr. Cramer played first two Intermezzi and a Capriccio, then the first three movements of the early Sonata in F Sharp Minor, Opus 2. Performances of this sonata are rare indeed, and in the rather evolutionary character of the program, it was especially interesting to hear this vouthful and tempestuously romantic work.

Miss Miller joined Mr. Cramer in

| the delightiul first set of the “Liebeing from Europe and all,” she |beslieder” Waltzes, arranged for two said. “When I came here, I decided | pianos by Guy Maier. Bringing the

everything—but I didn't expect such | a philosophy to put me in bed.”

New Role Given

recital to a stirring close, she delivered the “Variations and Fugue cn a Theme by Handel” with brilliance, sensitivity and an exhilarating vitality.—(J. T.).

APT PUPIL

Freddie Teamed With ‘Successor’

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 12 (U. P.).~— Freddie Bartholomew, his salary squabble finally settled, was at work today in double harness with another youngster who had been chosen to succeed him. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio had picked Ronald Sinclair to replace Freddie if the English lad's aunt carried out her threat to take him out of the movies. With Freddie's salary doubled and peace restored, Ronald was teamed with Freddie in the picture, “The Greatest Show on Earth.” COMING! NOV, 10-31

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celebrated grace and beauty to English’s on Nov. 29 as the principal attraction of the George S. Kauiman-Edna Ferber comedy, “Stage Door.” On tour, Miss Bennett is replacing Margaret Sullavan, another screen favorite who made the grade on Broadway.

Too Much Hula; Dancer in Bed

" " To Be Temperamental. Having no car of her own and be-

ing called upon to drive one in a

scene for “Night Club Scandal,” Evelyn Brent learned to operate one in eight hours.

DON'T You THINK YoU OUGHT TO STAY AWAY FROM A

evmoon” is something of a jackpot of light movie entertainment. There's nothing startling about | the plot. A wealthy young man, | who is also irresponsible and likeable, is divorced by his young wife. She remarries a steady, stodgy per- | son. also wealthy. They meet again in Miami. They are attracted to each other. Eventually they are reunited. Mr. Erwin is Mr. Power's valet, and Miss Weaver the girl whom he finally gets courage enough to marry. The fact that Miss Young thinks Mr. Power is marrying Miss Weaver is one of her excuses for being present. | In “Second Honeymoon” you may |

the work of Jean Parker | nd Leo Carillo. . James Ellison was not too happy ¢ » the role of the young ant sent by the Government ablish law and order in the where men were men and doughs resented any outinterference with their free- |

Times Special

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 12—The fact

Times Special HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 12.—Fear of | peing considered temperamental bat Martin Yas Jones, Jno. Srigin. ‘ a ally was scheduled to play the role during the filming of her first | ¢ «Sarah Willi#ms” in “Checkers,” American picture put Cinda Glenn, | the new Jane Withers starring ve- | musical comedy star of Europe, 10 hjcle at 20th Century-Fox, will not bed for five days. : finish another picture in time to The pretty, auburn-haired com-| play the part, will give June Carlson edienne, who was American born but | her first chance in a big picture outwho went to Europe as a child and | side the famous Jones Family series. became famous on the Paris and| Throughout the Jones Family seBerlin stages, was supposed to per- | ries June has played the role of form a “front split” for a scene in| “Lucy,” the little girl who is grow“Love and Hisses,” the Walter Win-! ing too fast and who likes to mimic | chell-Ben Bernie-Simone Simon | her elders. | picture.

WHAT, WHEN, WHERE APOLLO

“Uncivilized,” with Dennis Hoey an _Margot Rhys, at 12:54, 3:37, 7, it 3. “She Asked for It.” with William Gargan, Orien Hayward and Vivienne Osborne, at 11:45, 2:48. 5:51, 8:54.

CIRCLE

“The Barrier,” with Leo Carillo, Jean Parker and James Ellison, at 12:40, 3:30. 7. :10. “Night Club Scandal.” with John Barrymore

Among the objectors is Robert Bar proprietor of a small Alas- | an village trading post and father | Jecia (Jean Parker) to whom the liantenant is attracted. He the young soldier will discover of his unhappy past sed him to flee California ars before with his Indian

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 12 (U. P).— Injuries inflicted by a wildcat and a hula dance that went too far put two movie players in bed today. Marie Bodie, a dancer in a picture with an Hawaiian setting,

Necia, commonly supposed 1alfbreed like their younger n. But as those of you who read the story will remember, | ia is the daughter of his childsweetheart, whose murder is

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tto Kruger, of in Alaska many as an important been made. Andy | | he heretofore luckless pros- | - who made the discovery, in moment of inebriation discloses his secret to Kruger as well as to 1s old friends, Barrat and Poleon (Leo Carillo), a philandering trap- | per 1 the whole group as well as Necia and her soldier boy friend set forth to stake out claims. Of course Barrat and Kruger dis- | cover the identity of each other and Bar then decides to unburden | himself to the young lieutenant and dispose of Kruger. In the| meantime Kruger has dispatched Necia, his real daughter, to the States with his henchman. In the ensuing struggle between the men Kruger is mortally wounded and confesses the murder of his wife. | Carillo. learning of Necia’s depart- | ure, out after her, saves her | and brings her back to her soldier boy. Her true parentage is made known Barrat is cleared of all charges, and Carillo, his good work done, fades out of the picture leaving the young lovers to themselves.

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Barrymore on Screen

It probably ail sounds very confusing and it is. You'll probably find yourself wondering what it’s all about until Barrat’s soliloquy-like confession clears everything up. “Night Club Scandal,” the second

features John Barrymore in al

nurder mystery—this time as the urderer. Lynne Overman does the usual effective job in a reporter role. Louise Campbell and Charies Bickford are in the supporting cgst. A subject “From the Minuet to the Big Apple” featuring the Hud-son-DeLange orchestra is very entertaining. (By C. C)

FIRST KNITTING JOB

Bonita Granville recently was taught to knit by her mother. The first thing she knitted was a sweater for the platinum cog on the radiator cap of her car.

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ALL NEW PROGRAM TODAY HERE SHE IS—LOOK!!

ynn Overman an jouise Campbeil, at 11:30, 2:40, 5:50,

INDIANA

“Second Honeymoon,” with Tyrone Power, Loretta Young. Stuart Erwin and Marjorie Weaver at 12:59, 4:03, 7:07, 10:11 “45 Fathers,” with Jane Withers, Thomas Beck and Louise Henry, st 11:48, 2:52, 5:56, 9.

KEITH'S

Barney Rapp and His New Eng landers on stage at 1:30, 4, 6:59, 9:20. “Wallaby Jim of the Islands,” with George Houston and Ruth Coleman, at 12, 2:30, 5, 7:50 10:20.

LOEW'S

with Greta _ Garbo, and Reginald 6:45 and 10. s All Yours,” with Madeleine Carroll. Francis Lederer and Mischa Auer, at 10:45, 2, 5:20 and 8:40

LYRIC

“Hollywood Band Wagon” on stage at 1:05, 3:55, 6:45, 9:35. “Alcatraz Island,” with Ann Sheridan. John Litel and Mary Maguire, at 11:42, 2:32, 5:22, 8:12, 10:33.

OHIO

“Wee Willie Winkie,” with Shirley Temple and Victor McLaglen. Also “Arizona Mahoney,” with Joe Cook and Larry Crabbe.

AMBASSADOR

“100 Men and a Girl,” with Deanna Durbin. Also “Life of the Party” with Gene Raymond

ALAMO

“Footloose Heiress,” with Craig Revnolds and Ann Sheridan. Also bead Limited,” with Lyle Tal-

“Conquest,” harles Boyer

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Shirley Temple “Rixkrer

¥ane Grey's “ARIZONA MAHONEY”

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Jane Wyman—"PUBLIC WEDDING”

Carl (Deacon) Moore

AND HIS ORCHESTRA 2 ae Al Evening

threw her hip out of joint while performing a hula dance, Principal Motion Picture Studio reported. She was given emergency treatment by the studio physician. A wildcat clawed Priscilla Lane, | young actress, as she was strolling on the grounds of her Encino home. The cat strayed down from the hills, and Miss Lane reached to pet it. Her right hand was clawed.

The injury delayed her film test for a forthcoming picture starring Wayne Morris.

O'BRIENS SAIL FOR HONOLULU

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 12 (U. P).— Pat O'Brien and his wife were en route to Honolulu today for a

vacation.

see a great many things not included in the plot. You may hear the hero, uninhibited by matrimonial ties, in a most enlightening discourse on his former mother-in-law. The stars also put up a corking good game of table tennis. Mr. Powel and Mr. Talbot, as husbands 1 and 2, get mixed up in a really hilarious fight which lands them in jail and takes the picture into its final fadeout. Novel and Breezy

Kathryn Scola has done a clever job in adapting this Philip Wylie story for the screen. The result is novel and breezy. Walter Lang's direction is satiny smooth, and the players all go at their parts as if they were having the time of their lives. The party of the second part in the theater's double bill features Jane Withers. Still a bit of a hoyden, Jane contends with and triumphs over paternal multiplicity in “45 Fathers.” The “fathers” are

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WE ASKED FOR IT-

: With William Gergen ¢ Orien Heyward

Miss Glenn assured Sidney Lanfield, the director, that she didn't mind doing it any number of times for rehearsals and “takes.” However, she worked so hard that she was forced to go to bed. “Why didn’t you tell me you were overdoing it?” asked Lanfield. “I was afraid everyone would think I was acting temperamental—

members of an explorer’s club who adopt Jane. The picture is typical Withers entertainment. That it 1s ace high with the younger generation may be judged from the applause from “down front” which greeted its conclusion yesterday.

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Double Feature Dick Foran “DEVIL'S SADDLE LEGION” “ARTISTS AND MODELS”

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HOWARD Howard & Blaine

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SOUTH SIDE

LINCOLN “East at Lincoln

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Don Ameche—Alice Faye “YOU CAN'T HAVE EVERYTHING” “WINGS OVER HONOLULU”

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