Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 February 1938 — Page 16
Ci rcle Film Probes New ~ History Side
'Gold Is Where You Find It' Gives Story of Mine Struggle.
“Gold Is Where You Find It,” which opened at the Circle yesterday, enjoys the peculiar distinction of being both historical and topical. Although the picture presents a struggle between two propertied interests, nevertheless it presents a vital struggle between two philosophies of living. That is good drama in any language. “Gold Is Where
You Find It” will be up to thei
minute when the last person born in the 20th Century is a (doddering old man. The new film tells of farm life in California’s Sacramento Valley in the 1870s and how it began to be disrupted by development of hydraulic mining. Christopher Ferris (Claude Rains) is the leading planter of the valley and, while he deeply resents the intrusion of San Francisco mining interests, he is gentlemanly and idealistic enough to seek justice in the courts, rather than with powder and bullets. Too, he has the abiding faith of the farmer in the importance of his function in society.
+ Miners Despoil Land
In this case the mining interests find Sacramento Valley “good working” and they are not to be deterred, especially with new and more efficient mining equipment being developed. They simply dam up a river, pipe the water under pressure to their claim and wash out the side of a mountain, c¢3tching the gold in a giant sieve. | Because the miners have not provided for disposal of the water and silt, letting it run unchecked through the valley to despoil farm lands, Ferris asks the Federal Court to enjoin the miners, represented by Jared Whitney (George Brent), from working their claim. The courts decide against the miners, who then refuse to be enjoined. Ferris and his friends decide to take things into their own hands. A pitched batfle)is imminent until Whitney changes sides and averts bloodshed by blowing up the dam and washing out the claim.
Both Sides Outlined
There is some good writing in *Gold Is Where You Find It” for the arguments of both sides are well presented. Whitney, as ‘a miner, tells Ferris that the people whom he represents cannot be stopped. He states with great common sense that even if this group agreed to stop it would only mean that others - would take up the work. * The topical interest in the picture is. the power of the Government, through its judicial agents, settling the dispute equitably and philosophically. It is well presented and displays an unusuad feeling for something more permanent and vital than what name is the latest to be linked romantically with that ¢f a certain Swedish-American film star. Olivia DeAHavilland, Claude Rains, George Brent and Tim Holt give more than adequate performances. They are aided by a swiftly moving and attractive technicolor production. The only slightly off-key note is the last scene, which gives the impression of having been inserted at the request of a certain Chamber of Commerce and" Fruit Growers’ Association. “Midnight Intruder,” th e ‘second feature at the Circle this week, is the story of a young orphan who, through mistaken identity finds himself the supposed heir apparent to a large fortune. Things get straightened out in the end, but in the meanwhile he enjoys himself and gets his girl. Louis Hayward and J. C. Nugent liave leading roles. (L. E. H)
EXTRAS FEAST ON "COMRADES' SET
HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 26 (U. P.).— A troupe of 98 extras acting in a bar scene for the picture “Three Comrades” drank 400 steins of beer and ate 62 pounds of sauerkraut, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Stugio revealed today.
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. “The ; Broadcast of 1938,” with . W. C. Fields, Martha Raye, Do Lamour, Ben Blue, Shep Fields an RN step Flags gall ‘at 11, 1:13, 3:21, . 5:41, 7:55 and 10:09. of Time, at 12:37, 2: 51, 5:05, 7:19 and 9:33 : LOEW'S
Tk Yank at Oxford,” with Robert lor, Maureen O'Sullivan and Lio- - nel. Barrymore, at 12:30, 3:40, 6:55
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To an amused and bewildered British audience, Robert Taylor turns the full force of his American
charm on Maureen O'Sullivan in this scene from “A Yank at Oxford,” Loew’s current feature.
For the Late
IN NEW YORK —s, ctoreE ross
Many a Dry Era Survivor Sheds Nostalgic Tears
lzzy Einstein.
NEW YORK, Feb. 26.—Those speakeasy proprietors who have suc-: cessfully made the transition from the dry era are mourning the death of Izzy Einstein, who figured in many of the fantastic episodes of the
years of the Great Drought. Virtually every night club bartender is glib with a new anecdote about Izzy's Prohibition exploits. Most of them are mellowed by time. So the quaint prohibition agent's forays against liquor caches now have an aura of “it-was-all-in-good-clean-fun.”. Izzy was a dumpy postal clerk who went into the prohibition service and teamed with-Moe Smith in a crusade against the sale or manufacture of forbidden firewater. Their | ideas of detective work seemed to have been drawn from Nick Carter and they went in for ludicrous disguises. Izzy, for instance, would don an ill-fitting dinner! jacket and pretend to be a Broadway playboy, or would fix a monocle uneasily in his eye and announce himself as a Polish count. Sometimes he pretended to be a dishwasBHer or janitor. But in spite of their methods, Izzy and Moe were more effective than Carrie Nation with a hatchet. Izzy had a tough time adjusting himself to Repeal. Of late years he had heen a prosperous insurance agent, though he did not care for the work. Izzy would have laughed at his own demise. Instead of dying in the violent manner, he bruised his leg in his home. Infection set in and it was soon over. Nick carter would have scoffed,
Life Is Just a Game
Though it goes by a name. of mystical import, “The Game of Life’ is a brand new pastime that is sweeping “Cafe Society.” The Game of Life Js an astrological puzzle that permits players to toy with the planets and work out their own individual horoscopes. There is a sneaking suspicion in some quarters that the
wear and tear on the brain. The genius of the game is Theodore B. Lyon, a Wall Street broker who studied astrology while waiting for the market to recuperate. (The market never recuperated for Mr. Lyon.) Since he seemed to be having so much fun with the constellar diversion, he gave it to the world. And Mr. Lyon doesn’t care
.| if the market never recuperates, be-
cause his royalties on the Game of Life have been heavy.
M. Jacoby Repeats
od ; I have some personal pride in the success of Herbert Jacoby’s nocturnal experiment at Le Ruben Bleu, a small and intimate night club. When junketing in France last year, I encountered M. Jacoby at
franc’s throw: away from the
modernly equipped oasis on an intimate basis, with an air of infor-
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club atmosphere. He was. urged to come to New York and repeat. the popularity of Le Boeuf Sur Le Toit here. And he did. He opened Le Ruben Bleu with a minute clientele and in a jiffy hadggarnered a host of important ee Nor has he changed the spirit of his old place. No masters of ceremonies. No trilling songstresses. Entertainmeni only when the customers feel ike it.
Coogan Arrested On Speed Charge
HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 8 (U. P.).— Jackie Coogan, one-time child “motion picture star, was in trouble with the law for the second time in four months today for speeding. He is due before Justice of Peace L. H. Loughman at Ventura March
2. The youthful former actor was arrested for driving 65 miles an hour on Lincoln Highway. And this time, Justice Loughman insisted, Mr. Coogan will appear in court. Last time he arranged to pay-a fine through the Auto Club. “He must respect the fact that the traffic laws must be obeyed,” the judge said.
SONG COMPOSER'S DOG EXONERATED
HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 26. (U. P.)— Rags, a big sheep dog owned by Harry Revel, song writer, was exonerated . today on a charge of viciousness. Revel was sued for $53,000 by Leo Breenfield, a dress.
manufacturer, who said Rags knocked him down, breaking his arm. Superior Judge® Fletcher
Bowron denied damages after film | ka
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Orchestra Sets Concert in Home
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Feb. 26 (U. P.)~-For two years Mrs. U. S. Epperson had longed to hear the Kansas City Philharmonic. Orchestra. But she has been unable to leave her honi® because of illness. Monday the orchestra will go to her home and play a concert. Karl Krueger, director, is certain the musicians will be playing for their smallest but most appreciative audience. : . Mrs. Epperson established a musical library as a memorial to her deceased husband. She never missed -one of the concerts. When there was need for instruments, Mrs. Epperson purchased them. Each season she provided funds for
new music. /
CATHERINE BELL TO GIVE GIVE RECITAL
Bomar Cramer Studios will present Catherine Bell, pianist, in the first of three faculty recitals at 3 p. m. tomorrow at Indiana World War Memorial. - Miss Bell is to open her program with three Bach compositions: The chorale, “Jesus Christ, the Son of God,” the Arioso and Prelude and Fugue in A Minor. Two Intermezzi and two Capriceii by Brahms are to: follow. Also on the program are Niemann’s “Garden Music”; two Etudes by Debussy, and a Nocturne, Etude and the B Flat Minro -Sonata of Chopin. : :
BROADWAY ON RIVER
Plans have been completed at Paramount Studios for the filming of a musical with a combination Broadway and showboat setting entitled “St. Louis Blues.” George Raft, Shirley Ross, John Halliday and Ben Blue will be featured.
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'Big Bisadeast of 1938" Features Antics of Comedian.
By JAMES THRASHER If we must get our esthetic values down in terms of money, I should say the chance to see W. C. Fields play his pool game, plus the added attraction of Kirsten’ Flagstad singing “Bruennhilde’s War Cry,” is worth 40 cents (to say nothing about 25 cents before 6 p. m.). In other words, “The Big Broad-
| cast of 1938,” on the Indiana screen,
msy be recommended; for your approval. Apparently it is called “big broadcast” because the main plot has to do with a race. across the Atlantic by two new “supergrey.The “1938” seems to have been tacked on because in this year of grace there are no ocean liners powered by radio and capable of doing 100 miles an hour, .as happens in the picture. But perhaps you will so be glad to see Mr. Fields back in pictures that these things won’t bother at all. For every time the proboscidate Mr. Fields appears, there is cause for rejoicing. He plays inspired golf, traversing the course in a motor scooter. He drops wings out of the scooter’s side to take the air in pursuit of one of the liners. He passes a wild goose en route, lands safely and proceeds to stick his umbrzlla into the complicated machinery, short-circuit the system, dodge the boat around icebergs and finally steer her into Cherbourg. You've already heard about the contest at pocket billiards.
Much Talent Lost
Alas, and however, Mr. Fields isn’t’ all the picture. That takes the edge off its recommendation. The cast is so full of important players that none of them has a chance to do much. Dorothy Lamour, Shirley Ross, Bob Hope and Leif Erikson do a little singing and romancing. Martha Raye’s vocalizing and romantic doings are somewhat more boisterous. Ben Blue is present for a little clowning. . So is Rufe Davis. The picture is a rather incongruous setting for Mme. Flagstad, but she appears briefly, doing her superlative best and not losing dignity in the process. The picture also boasts Shep Fields, the bubbling band leader, and his “Rippling Rhythm.”
Plot Sketchy
Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger have contributed a half-dozen songs, the best of which, because of. clever Iyrics, is “Thanks for the Memory.” You've probably heard it. ‘The plot is a little too sketchy and meandering to pull down into a few words, and “revuesical” stories aren’t supposed to count, anyway. So we can safely let it go. Since “Big Broadcasts” have become an annual event, one may look at; the present edition with a comparative eye. The result is not flattering. . . . But still, there is Mr. Fields So you'd better see it.
Art Jarrett Impresses
Wayne Morris Appears In Supporting Film (At Lyric. Art Jarrett is headlining the Lyric stage show this week, proving to the
local ‘public that he doesn’t heed his band nor the publicity of being “Mr.
Eleanor Holm” to get by in the
theatrical world.
A pleasant singer and a smoothly operating master of ceremonies, Mr. Jarrett runs the show without the usual store of moth-eaten gags and without resorting to high-pressure tactics in introducing. other acts. His accompanying entertainers are not of the “big name” variel?, but they offer a diverting, if slightly
long bill. Among those present are|
Dick and Dot Remmy, who offer an unusually skilled bit of acrobatics. With the added handicap of roller skates, they go through the accustomed routine somersaults, handsprings and balancing. The young man of the team climaxes the proceedings by hopping across the stage on one hand. Try that one!
Dancers Abundant
Geraldine Ross, a comely young lady, is another acrobatic dancer. She varies the familiar practice by an ‘embellishment of sly humor. Still on the dancing side, but somewhat less strenuous, is the offering of Arlene and Norman Selby, formerly with Paul Whiteman. A return engagement is that of Cappy Barra and. his harmonica players. They have gained added distinction since their last appearance here by appearing in Deanna Durbin’s new picture, “Mad About Music.” Another performer of past acquaintance is Ted Lester, who has a collection of fifes, “sweet potatoes,” . clarinets, saxophones and fiddles concealed about his person. What’s more, he can play them
well. For good measure, Mr. Lester is an ambidextrous violinist.
Fresh from radio comes the boisterous, lisping Tommy Mack, whom you may know better as “Judge Hugo Straight” of the Milton Berle radio program. - He is assisted by a crooner and a “stooge.”
House Band on Stage
The Lyric band is up on the stage this week, with Ed Resener, director, introducing ' Mr. Jarrett. Two of the players, Henry Watkins and Johnny Jackson, get a chance to step out front and do some capable singing and swinging on a “pretzel horn” and clarinet. The week’s picture is “The Kid Comes Back,” wherein young Wayne Morris dons his fighting togs again. Its’ not another “Kid Galahad,” but it is tolerable entertainment. Barton McLane runs off with the acting honors as a tough and dumb prizefighter. Mr. McLane seems to
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“IVORY STAR
An artist with the ores — piano or billiard—is Josef Hofman, as this picture would indi= cate. Mr. Hofmann, who this year is celebrating his 50th season as a concert pianist, is to be soloist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra at their ‘concerts March 4 and 5. y
be happy in his temporary removal from a sympathetic role as in the “Torchy Blane” series. Maxie Rosenbloom, former light heavyweight champion, also has a leading part.
The girl in the case is June Travis.
For Hampden
"Ethan Frome' to Seve as
Veteran s Vehicle.
When Walter Hampden comes to English’s in O. E. Wee's production of “Ethan Frome” on March 11 and 12, it will mark the return to Indie anapolis' of one of America’s most financially successful actors. An inveterate “road trouper” for many years, Mr. Hampden has never embarked upon a tour that lost money for his management.
though there have been losses at times in individual cities, the actor claims that every subsequent re-
-| turn to these local ties has shown a
when asked
nell: A better theater, better actors and plays, but with ‘no. vast public in a ce. . Unless the Federal Theater project should develop into “something extraordinary,” the veteran star feels that the motion picture will remain as the permanent entertainment medium for “the masses.”
SCREENED IN 1893.
Oldest motion picture veteran in point of service before the cameras, Bob Milasch is seen in the role of a New York police officer in Bing Crosby's new picture, “Doctor Rhythm.” - Milasch started in films EE Gaumont picture fimed in
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