Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 March 1938 — Page 8

PAGE § Minevich’s Rascals on Lyric Stage

Harmonica Group Won Fame With Lopez Act And In Europe.

Centuries ago Greek actors used to wear appropriate masks for their performances in tragedy or comedy. And Borrah Minevich, who brings

his Harmonica Rascals to the Lyric H stage tomorrow, uses a somewhat||

similar scheme .in his appearances as serious or frivolous musician. Everyone should remember the smiling and frowning Greek masks, for every self-respecting “opera house” of a few years ago depicted them on its curtain. Mr. Minevich’s system is not so familiar, but just as effective. Instead of doing it with masks, he did it with whiskers. A few seasons back Mr. Minevich got an engagement © play in the sacred precincts f London's Queen’s Hall. Here was a problem: Wouldn't everyone laugh at this veteran vaudevillian, who was known in England’s music halls as well as the American circuits?

He Dons A Beard

Well, Mr. Minevich had an inspiration. He knew that, even in London, a beard is a rather impressive thing. So he grew one. What’s more, he donned a cutaway coat and striped trousers. And London took him seriously. This wasn’t the mouth-organ maestro’s first experience in a hallowed musical shrine. The fact is, he and his “Rascals” started at

the top and worked down until, to-|:

day, they are said to be the highest -paid and best known harmonica ensemble in the business. The group’s debut took place in the Metropolitan Opera House, no less. That was at a jazz concert given by Vincent Lopez a few years ago. Since then the act has toured this country and Europe, appeared on several nationwide network programs, made some movie shorts and has been featured in two feature length pictures, Sonja Henie’s “One in a Million” and “Love Under Fire.” First Appearance Here The Lyric engagement will be the Minevich ensemble’s first Indianapolis appearance. On the same bill arz booked Sully and Thomas, a comedy team; Tito Coral, baritone star of several Ziegfeld and Shubert revues; Audrey Dempsey, dancer, and a chorus. The Lyric’s picture will be “Walking Down Broadway,” which has the distinction of starting in where a multitude of our movie musicals leave off. The picture opens on the closing night of a successful Broadway revue. So if you have wondered what happens to all our screen heroes and heroines after the curtain falls on a triumphant first night, thiS may be the place to find out. Featured in the cast or Claire Trevor, Michael Whalen, Phyllis Brooks, Leah Ray and Dixie Dunbar. J.T

Harlow Estate Sued for $1438

HOLLYWOOD, March 17 (U. P). —The’ estate of Jean Harlow was sued today for $1438. Mrs. Harriet A. Breese, owner of the house in which the actress lived before her death last June, sued in Municipal Court for $820 back rent and 5618 damages. She said no rent was paid from the time of Miss Harlow’s death until the house was vacated in September. She asked the damages for broken furnishings. The suit named Miss Harlow’s mothar, Mrs. Marino Bello, who is administrator.

DURANTE AIDED RITZES

Jimmy Durante rehearsed the Ritz Brothers when they prepared their first vaudeville skit that started them on the road to stage and film fame. ;

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DIVERSIFIED TALENTS TO BE DISPLAYED HERE

Marie Zorn of the Jordan Conservatory of Music faculty is to give a piano recital at 3 p. m, Sunday at the Indiana World War Memo-

rial Auditorium.

Mrs. George Q. Biegler, a native of Dundalk, Ireland, will lend an authentic note to the Ancient Order of Hibernians’ St. Patrick’s Ball at the Indiana Roof tonight. She is to sing Irish songs in native costumes.

. Returning fo the Indiana Roof tomorrow night, Rudy Bundy and . his orchestra will be featured there until March 27, when Glen Gray and his Casa Loma Orchestra will arrive to play a onenight stand.

The Austrian cellist, Emanuel Neubruiann, will be heard as soloist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at the Murat tomorrow

afternoon and Saturday night.

Sue Tezzman is to have a leading part in the Sutherland Players’ production of the farce comedy, “Wedding Spells,” to be presented at Sutherland Presbyterian Church Monday and Tuesday nights.

WHAT, WHEN, WHERE

APOLLO

“Bordertown,” with Paul Muni, Bette Davis and Eugene Palette, at 11:15, 1:24, 3:33, 5:42, 7:51 and

CIRCLE

“Hollywood Hotel Revue’ on sta with Marty May and others, at 12: 7 3:41, 6:43 and 9:27. “The Baroness dnd the Butler,” with William Powell and Annabella, at 11:18, 2°02 5:04. 7:48 and 10:32.

INDIANA

“Bringing Up Baby,” with Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, at 11:21, 1:56. 4:32, 7:08 and 9:44.

LOEW'S

“Merrily We Live,” with Constance Bennet 22 aM, 7 Brian Aherne. at 12:40. and ¢

“Arsene Lupin,” *. with Melvyn Douglas and Virginia Bruce, at 11:1 2:20, 5:40 and

LYRIC

Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra on Stage, at 1:08, 3:52, 6:46 and 9:30. d and His Twin Brother,” with the Mauch twins, at 11:51, 2:35, 5:29, 8:13 and 10:30 OHIO “Last Train From Madrid, * with Dorothy Lamour. Also “When ve Is pA * with Virginia Bruce. ALAMO “The Locked Door,” with Barbara el in Dis

Stanwyck. Also “Dams tress,” with Fr ed Astaire.

AMBASSADOR “Lives of a Bengal Lancer,” with

Gary Cooper. Also “You're a Sweetheart,” with Alice Faye.

IN FAMILIAR ROLE

Joseph Schildkraut, who is creating the role of the Duc d’Orleans in “Marie Antoinette,” . which stars Norma Shearer and Tyrone Power, has played 27 famous characters of the French Revolutionary period on

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pearance was in “Danton’s Death,’ 2? presented in Vienna.

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Wish of 15 Years Fulfilled for Two

Times Special HOLLYWOOD, March 17.—Akim

Tamiroff, actor, and Robert Florey, motion picture director, today were celebrating the consummation of .a composite wish. Fifteen years ago Tamiroff was playing at the Lenin Theater in Moscow, and in the audience was Florey, who at that time was directing pictures in Europe. Florey was so impressed with Tamiroff’s work that he went back stage to congratulate him on his splendid acting. “I hope some day you'll be play-

Ing a role in one of the pictures 1

direct,” said Florey.

Tamiroff thanked him and joined him in the wish which came true today—just 15 years later.

Florey is directing Paramount's || “Dangerous to Know” and Tamiroff

is portraying one of the featured sharing honors ‘with Anna May Wong and Gail Patrick.

DRAMATIC CLUB TO GIVE COMEDY

The School 7 Dramatic Club will present a comedy entitled “Dixie Land Minstrels” at 8 p. m. tomorrow at the school auditorium, Bates and Davidson Sts.

Mrs. Edith LaRue is director. Mr Ellis Conger, pianist, and an orchestra and specialty numbers will be presented. Mrs. Fred Dietz, Dramatic Club president, will be in charge.

INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

FABIEN SEVITZXY, Conductor

CONCERTS

Friday, March 18, 3:30 P. M. Saturday, March 19, 8:30 P. M.

Soloist: Emanuel Feuermann , Cellist

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Speedway City High School is to present “Green Cheese,” at. the school tonight, with Virginia Belle Robinson (above) in the leading role, directed by Mrs. Betty Quinn and Miss Lucille

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‘Mad About Music’ and "The Black Doll' Open

Here Tomorrow.

Two of the “Three Smart Girls”, will be at the Indiana for the week beginning tomorrow, in a double bill consisting of “Mad About Music” and “The Black Doll.” r Deanna Durbin, 15-year-old singing star, is featured in the main attraction, while Nan Grey has the leading part in “The Black Doll,” a mystery film. These two young actresses, with Barbara Read, had the title parts in “Three Smart Girls.” If introduced all three to the cinema public, and established young Miss Durbin, at least, as one of last season’s real “finds.” “Mad About Music” is Deanna’s As in the other two, she plays a girl of her own age in a part which provides display for her This time,

first bit of a screen romance. The lucky young man is Jackie Moran. Jackie will be entertaining local patrons on two fronts next week, since he also has the part of Huckleberry Finn in “The Adventures of

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Hollywood—As Pyle Sees It Ernie Pyle, the Vagabond trom Indiana, is in Hollywood again. For breezy, informative’ chatter about the goings-on in the film capital, follow Ernie daily in The Times. His Column today is" on Page 15.

Tom Sawyer, opening at Loew’s tomorrow. Miss Durbin is cast as a student in a Swiss girl's school. - The daughter of a famous screen “glamour girl” and a flier who was killed when she was small, -the young lady has to do without her mother, lest the public find out. Unwilling to be left out of her schoolmates’ conversations, she “invents” a father, who materializes with happy results.

Miss Grey's vehicle is the latest

"THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1938

in Universal's Crime Club series. The plot has three murders, six suse pects and, presumably, plenty of excitement,

RAMON NOVARRO WILL STAR AGAIN

Times Special HOLLYWOOD, March 17.--Ree-public Pictures has taken up the option on a contract with Ramon Novarro. Two stories, the first of which will go into production with in 10 days, are being prepared for

him. He will be seen “As You Are,” and

its release will mark Novarro’s first .

screen appearance in more than three years. He was released from his contract with M-G-M at that time and has been studying voice in Paris and Mexico City.

LAST DAY! “LAST TRAIN FROM MADRID” Dorothy Lamour Plus! “WPEN LOVE (8 YOUNG” Kent Taylor

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