Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 January 1938 — Page 6

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Ted Weems’

Talent Tops, Says Agent

Maestro to Prove Friday

That He Can Pick ‘em, Aid Adds.

Ted Weems, when he arrives at the Lyric for a week's engagement on Friday, will bring with him an assortment of talent picked up here and there in his travels. And these entertainers are put forth by Mr. Weems’ press agent as proof of the orclrestra leader's gift for talentpicking. “Take, for instance, Elmo Tanner,” says the press agent, whose name is Jack (not Jan) Garber. Elmo, it seems, joined the Weems menage as a singer and banjo and guitar player. He replaces Art Jarrett, who had just left the band for subsequent headlines on his ‘own hook. Well, the band leader and his singing virtuoso of the plectrum instruments were out riding one fine morning when Elmo burst out with a2 whistled rendition of “Nola.”

You Got Something There

“Boy,” said Mr. Weems, as SO many have said since then, “I think you've got something there.” That's how one famous career was born. All this happened in 1930, in and around Cincinnati. Later, the Weems orchestra got up around Warren, O., for a ballroom engagement. There, among the dancers, was a boy named Perry Como. He could sing, Mr. Weems discovered, and he was tall, dark and handsome to boot. So Mr. Weems took him along. Now he is a favorite of radio, ballroom and theater audiences, and has his own NBC commercial program as well as his featured spot on the orchestra’s broadcasts.

Apple of His Eye

A similar story is told of little Marilyn Thorne, 12-year-old singer from Sycamore, Ill. She's the apple of the maestro’s eye, according to authentic reports, and was a recent “sensation” in Chicago. Another Weems protege with the troupe is Gloria Day. According to Press Agent Garber, she is “an exceptionally beautiful eccentric tap dancer.” He does not specify whether this eccentricity is one of taps or temperament, but he does say that she was getting nowhere until Mr. Weems took her under his exploiting wing. With a spot in an English musical show open, Mr. Weems sent Miss Day from Columbus, O. to London. There she not only got a featured part in the production, but won the coveted title of “The Girl With the

open sesame.

About to set sail for what Capt. “The Coney Islands” are, left to right, Percy Weer, Harold H. Arnholter, and John Ray Newcomb as

Obadiah calls the Captain.

Friday night.

They are shown on the “bridge” at the Civic Theater, where “Excursion” will open on

IN NEW YORK —s, ceoret ross

Repeal Model Speakeasy Brings Back Nostalgia For Days of Passwords, Hushed Talk.

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.—By this Fifth Year A. V. (after Volsteadism), the town is nurturing a Repeal model of the old-fashioned speakeasy. They don’t go into operation, ’tis true, until 3 o'clock in the morning, but the old prohibition principle is the same. Only the initiated get by the grille

gate easily and sometimes the whisper of “Charley sent me” Drinks are served in coffee cups to camouflage the con-

is not an

traband. There is always the danger of the gendarmerie snooping around

Sounds like those good old days?

Indeed. But these latter-day

“speaks” are for the might owls only. Their current popularity is due to

the strict enforcement of the curfew hour which prescribes that no liquor may be served in a Manhattan club after 3 a. m. By this law most cafe men are careful to abide. swoops down on those boys too quickly and efficiently these days.

The Law

Thus, the Repeal “speak.” It does

a surreptitious trade after curfew's called and doesn't serve unfamiliar guests. A terminology is in formation now. After 3 a. m., for example, a whisky, tasse, and Large Coffee, Black, may be decoded to read “Highball” when the waiter asks. There's a premium on course, since the customer is required to pay a little insurance on

neat, becomes a demi-

such liquid refreshment, of

Loveliest Long Legs in England.” . Not, short or even medium-sized,

mind you, but long. Ah, Those Fenders

And in case you had been worry- | ing about it, Mr. Weems is going to | do an especially elaborate version of his favorite ballad of the feudin’ mountaineers called “The Martins

and the Coys.” These special effects Mr. hillbillies,

On the screen will be “The Inwith Boris Karloff featured. He is cast as an innocent

visible Menace,”

and persecuted murder suspect. J.T)

include a movie of the hostilities, acted for Weems by a cast of Chicago

WHAT, WHEN, WHERE APOLLO

“Wells Fargo,” with Joel McCrea, Frances Dee, Bob Burns, at 11:38, 11, 4:34, 6:57 and 9:30.

CIRCLE

“Wise Girl,” with Miriam Hopkins, Ray Milland and Walter Abel, at 11, :50, 4:40, 7:30 and 10:20 M pS pibtion for Romance,” with Bisco, uer and yendy Barrie, at 2:44, 3:34, 6:24 and 9 y

INDIANA

“Every Day’s a Holiday,” with Mae West, Charles Butterworth, Charles Winninger, at 11:55. 2:29, 5: 04, 7:39 and IN 14, ulldog Drummond’s Revenge,” with John Barrymore, Jonn. Howare at 11, 1734, 4:09, 6:44 and 9:19, wiki

LOEW'S

Dorothy Lamour, ary Astor, « 4:35, 7:20 and 10. t A pata to Dance,” with Don Terry,

gacaueline Wells. at 12: \ Beaelid 45, 3:55, 6:20

LYRIC

“Maj. Bowes’ Colexiate RN " on stage at 1:08, 3:5 > 46 and 9:30. X » Rg | Ronald Reaga an, Mary McGuire. on screen at 11:47, 2:31, 5:25, 8: 05 and 10:25,

OHIO

‘Death Takes a Holiday with Frederic March. Also Onatiie Chan on Broadway.’

AMBASSADOR

“Nothing Sacred,” with Jaron Lombard, Fredric March. Al “Borrowing Trouble.’

ALAMO

“Escape By Night,” with Anna Nagel. Also “Women Men Marry.”

v “The Hurricane,” with Jon Hall,

Program Star

Fredric March

DEATH TAKES A ul Plas: “Charlie Chan On Broadway”

the risk. Apprehension would, of

course, mean suspension of the pro- | | prietor’s liquor license and curtail

a decent livelihood. There aren't a host of such hushed houses around, for they are in ratio to the number of folk who stay up until the milkman has retired. But the few that have pioneered have given us nostalgic ideas. We must remember to remember the password hereafter. And it was Charlie who sent us, not Harry. And it might be a good idea to stir a spoon in the demi-tasse to throw the “revenue” man at the next table off the trail. 5 ” ” One of the studio's major problems during these mighty Toscanini concerts are the programs distributed to those present. Ordinary paper programs would not do, for the rustling would be bound

to be picked up by the microphones. So, the first week, silk programs were handed out and to the chagrin of all, they were not ideal. Then experts decided upon cork material and this was tried out at the ensuing concert. Apparently, cork programs didn’t fill the bill, either, because at the third Toscanini bill the studio had permanently decided upon, plain, stiff cardboard as the least rustle-bound fabrics. The moral: Genius in simplicity.

GYPSY ROSE TAKES FILMS OF MOVIE HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 19 (U. P.).—

Louise Hovick, the Gypsy Rose Lee of New York strip-tease fame, has

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hobbies,

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Oliver to Appear In English’s Play

Clarence Oliver, and not Priestly Morrison, will be seen as Grandpa Vanderhof when “You Can't Take It With You” arrives at English’s tomorrow night for three evening performances and a matinee.

During the present tour Mr. Morrison has been forced to leave the cast from time to time because of a recurring illness. Mr. Oliver took his place during the week's run in Cleveland recently, and received excellent notices, Vincent Burke, English’'s manager, reports. This will be the second Indianapolis engagement of this popular Moss Hart-George 8S. Kaufman comedy. It was seen here last winter, shortly after the New York opening. Last season’s company went from here to Chicago, where it has remained. Tomorrow night's cast is the one which played a 15-weeks’ engagement in Boston before beginning its present tour. Leading players include Ethel Wilson, Reginald Mason, Joseph Allenton, Donald Foster, Sara Sherburne, Darothy French and Glen Boles.

Extra Coaxed . Into Contract

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 19 (U. P.).— Nadore Spearman, an extra girl, inadvertently got into a closeup scene where she did not. belong. Clarence Brown, director, looked over the showing of the film next morning and was so impressed by Miss Spearman’s face in the scene showing James Stewart and Beulah Bondi, that he gave her a contract. She had to be coaxed to sign, be-

(cause she explained that she had

been signed to a contract once before but never was given any work.

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‘Free’ Blamed for! Song's Neglect.

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DETROIT, Jan. 19 (U. P.).—Vincent Lopez, apostle of sophisticated swing, has enlisted support of the Daughters of the American Revolution in a movement to take the

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national anthem became ‘the song nobody knows” largely because even | the most of assured voices trembles lon the lext 5 last bar, where it | goes: “O'er the and of the—f-r-e-e. In his dressing room at the Fox | Theater, where is orchestra | stopped on a road tour, Mr. Lopez had one of his violinists demonstrate how, by hanging the word “free” on a “D” note instead of “F”, it would be possible to take that strained expression off the faces of countless schoolboys. Mrs. William A. Becker, President General of the D. A. R,, has agreed to support the movement and give Mr. Lopez an “audition” before the | patriotic society’s national board of managers on Feb. 2. Mr. Lopez left his ace arranger Sam Grossman, in New York when he began his road tour, and gave him carte blanche to operate on the anthem. It is possible that even more than “the land of the free” might go under the arranger’s musical knife,

Actress’ Mother Wins Suit Delay

HOLLYWOOD, Jan, 19 (U. P).— Mrs. Ann Beresford Whitehead, mother of Anita Louise, blond movie actress, won a two weeks delay today in answering a $150,000 alienation of affections suit. Mrs. Beresford is being sued by Mrs. Bernice Whitehead, who says the star's attractive stole the love of her former husband, Vern Whitehead, orchestra

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St. Louis Symphony Due Today

Many From Nearby Towns Reserve Seats For This Evening.

By JAMES THRASHER

SOLOIST WITH SYMPHONY | Both Banker

The 85 musicians of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra were sched- | uled to arrive in Indianapolis this | afternoon from Springfield, Ill, for | their concert at 8:30 o'clock tonight | in English’s. This is the second | time in as many seasons that the | orchestra and its conductor, Viadi- | mir Golschmann, have appeared | under Martens Concerts auspices, | Parties from Kokomo, Crawfordsville, Bloomington, Shelbyville, Greencastle and other Indiana cit- | ies have reserved space. The symphony on this evening's | program will be the “Pathetic” | Symphony, No. 6, by Tschaikowsky. Commentators have failed to agree whether this work, in its somber last movement, represents the com- | poser’s sorrow at the futility of | mankind’s hopes, or a foreboding of his own passing. For Tschaikowsky was dead within the week | after the symphony’s first perform- | ance.

Regarded It Highly

He regarded the work highly, but | it failed to arouse any enthusiasm | on its first performance. A fort- | night after Tschaikowsky’s death, however, it was played again, ang the seeds of its enduring popularity | were sown. Mrs. Nancy Martens has stated, from many years’ experience with | orchestras and their programs, that | the “Pathetic” Symphony has more “audience appeal” than any other | work in symphonic literature. Another interesting program item will be the first performance here in several seasons of Richard Strauss’ “Don Juan.” This is the first of the composer's six celebrated and elaborate symphonic poems, and is his 20th published work.

Don of Lenau’s Poem

Strauss has made it plain that | the Don Juan of his composition (which is now 50 years old) is the | Don Juan of Lenau’s poem—not the Don of Mozart's opera, nor Byron's poem, nor any of the other books, poems, plays and music since the | famous philanderer first broke into | print in 1634, | The program also will contain Beethoven's Overture to ‘“Coriolanus,” which is placed first, and thé Polka and Fugue from Weinberger’s “Schwanda,” which is the closing

| number.

8 ” 8 This week the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is beginning its widely-heralded “Brahms Cycle”’— four pairs of concerts devoted to that master’s music. Robert Casadesus, French pianist, will play the Concerto in B Flat on the first program, which also contains the “Academic Festival” Over-

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gene Goossens will conduct.

WANGER'S MAID FREED OF THEFT

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 19 (U.P) .— Despite a $25 silk sheet found in her trunk, Elsie Reimann, former maid in film producer Walter Wanger’s home, was free today of petty theft charges. Mrs. Wanger testified to finding the expensive bed covering in the maid's trunk, but Mrs. Reimann said her husband placed it there. He is in Germany.

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And Shirley Were Upset

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After Kiss.

By PAUL HARRISON HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 19.—Short takes: Eastern bankers seldom are welcomed with any real enthusiasm in shadowland because (for one reason) they're always trying to introduce business principles into an industry which thrives on inefficiency. Anyway, a visiting banker named Arthur H. Agnew was standing on a set the other day and was greatly surprised when Shirley Deane bounced up and kissed him resoundingly. The action, however, did not hers ald a reversal of Hollywood's attitude toward bankers. Miss Deane was even more surprised than Mr, Agnew. She had mistaken him for an uncle whom she hadn't seen in a long time, When the gal friend of a producer fell ill and went to a hospital, the movie-maker had a brief flower= shop sequence written into a pic« ture. Thus the studio bought hun=dreds of dollars worth of flowers, which were quickly photographed, then bundled off to the ailing lady.

Mixed Ydentities

4 Peggy Hopkins Joyce has a very

Lotte Lehmann, Metropolitan Opera soprano and distinguished |bad memory for names. At parties Lieder singer’, is to be soloist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra | lately she has called Harry Cohen on this week's pair of concerts. Mme. Lehmann will sing Katherine's | ‘Mr. Warner, and Harry Warner aria from “The Taming of the Shrew,” by Goetz, and the “Love Death,” | “Mr. Goldwyn,” to the confusion

from Wagner's “Tristan and Isolde.” and embarrassment of everybody. I've always wondered whether she

was able to keep the names of her

Big Apple’ on : | husbands a. . Talent Night Real Thing

Jimmy Durante has to carry a piano in “Sally, Irene and Mary,” and he wrestled with it two days before they got the scene. He wasn't troubled with the weight, though, but with trying to make it look | heavy. The piano is a dummy | made of balsa wood.

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 19 (U. P). —The current epidemic of colds and influenza, which has handicapped Hollywood motion pictures for weeks, proved a blessing at one studio today. Universal herded together a group of extras and bit players who were coughing, sneezing and wheezing, and cast them as a group of flood refugees who supposedly had just spent many hours beaten by the rain.

FIFTH LOVE AFFAIR

Their fifth screen courtship conducted by Ann Sothern an

| Gene Raymond in “She's Got er ees Everything,” new comedy in which |

the pair are surrounded by a corps | 2 LAST DAYS of comedians as a Supporung cast, | 155 "

Two popular and current variety features will be included in the Fountain Square's weekly “Talent Night” program this evening. They are a “Big Apple” contest and a “battle of bands.” Contestants in the dancing con-

test will include Mary Strother, Joya Dunn, Madge McClure, Jimmy Hampton, Marlowe and Johnny Davidson and Harold Dillman. In the “Battle of German Bands,” the Manual High School German Band

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Sharpshootingest rifleman in the | United States is Victor Massie, who | also happens to be a bassoon player in studio orchestras. He was high ( man on the U. 8. International Rifle | team in 1036, and now is arranging the world match to be shot at the San Francisco exposition, fs», | His bassooning is just a way of da making a living. They say Massie can hit a high note at 50 paces.

Other performers will be Josephine Bailey, a singer; Cliff White and Georgie, a ventriloquist act, Charles Clark, whistler, and Burton’s Top-Hatters Band.

WINS NEW CONTRACT

Marjorie Weaver's sensational suc-

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cess in “Second Honeymobn” and her more recent work in “Sally, Irene and Mary” have just won for her a new, long-term contract at | 20th Century-Fox. 1 |

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