Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 April 1939 — Page 12
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THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1939
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By JAMES THRASHER
MOVIES
“J YARK VICTORY,” which brings Bette Davis to the Indiana tomorrow, served as a vehicle for Tallulah Bankhead on Broadway four years ago. It died rather quickly and seemed, at the time, to be just another of the unfortunate attempts that Miss Bankhead made after her sensational success in London.
The film version, however, comes sailing into town on a chorus of huzzas. Predictions seem to be; * unanimous that Miss Davis’ per- the New York Public Dibrary and formance will win her a third second-hand dealers. | Academy Award. 8 2 8 ‘ os aware HE Circle is ending its preten- | 5 for her er | tious list of stage shows with NY ar Jimmy Dorsey's appearance duting| the coming week. May will be devoted to four big Better, ow | Pacific,” “The Life of Alexander bea a ® es | Graham Rell,” “Rose of Washington | a ology for the! Suare” and “Confessions of a Nazi| tt he | SPY.” | ne so oe James, the saxophone and clari-| napping When het specialist of the Dorsey family, Miss Davis dig Worked with most of the country's| come fine work Diggest bands in the dozen years in “Of Human before he organized his present out- | Bondage,” the year before.
formance in ‘Dangerous’ (1933). This
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Again Most of these engagements, last year, Miss Davis took the cake DoWever, were for the duration of for her “Jezebel” Spencer Tracy 2 radio contract. For Mr. Dorsey copped the actor's honors, putting Elves out the sort of musie on his the pair even with Luise Rainer Chosen instruments that brightens
as the only two-time winners. an air show. As regards the split between | » | brothers Jimmy and Tommy, and LTHOUGH Geraldine Fitzger- the breakup of the Dorsey Brothald was seen here first ines Orchestra, Jimmy's press agent “Wuthering Heights,” her part in oi — BS ine that | Pl Chahiiis tw : . entous clash, entirely over) Dark victory" was the occasion for | sical styles and evaluations.” her Hollywood debut ; | Who says the esthetics of swing Miss Fitzgerald, who is 24, hails is not a serious business? from Dublin Though her aunt, fF & 4
Shelah Richards, was a member in OLLYWOOD, where they
good standing of the famous Abbey Theater, Miss Fitzgerald got turned Marie Antoinette into a her first stage experience at the misjudged angel and where none of | Gate. (That is a Dublin theater, the “Alexander's Ragtime Band” and not the jitterbug’s diminutive characters aged in 25 years, is also “alligator.” which, in turn, de- the place where authenticity can) notes a devotee of solid swing.) rise to stratospheric heights. In 1037-38. when the Mercury For instance, here is an item for Theater was shining brightly in the the bhair-splitting department, as New York heavens, Orson Welles Set forth by Frederick C. Othman, | brought Miss Fitzgerald to this the United Press’ Hollywood cor-| country to play in Bernard Shaw's respondent. | “Heartbreak House” Deluged with It seems that William Dieterle,| movie offers, the voung lady sailed directing “Juarez,” ordered a set back to Ireland, waited until the * ioe Se en] cables be y : sieneq City, which took place a om. came urgent, and signed on May 12. 1852, p | “ Some of Mr. Dieterlels scrupulous, helpers went to the Griffith Park] Se EAKING of "Wuthering Planetarium in Los Angeles and Heights,” United Artists reports asked the man in charge to turn that more copies of the Emily his private firmament to the date Bronte novel have been sold during and hour in question. | the past month than in any five- He did, whereupon they copied vear period since the book first was the stars on the movie set's back- | published 92 years ago. The studio drop | bases its statement on a canvass of, That, as Mr. Othman commented. | four publishers, four book stores,'is what vou call realism. |
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May Festival Is Arranged By Jordan Conservatory
Concurrent with Cincinnati's May Music Festival, the Jordan Con-| servatory of Music will be holding a May Festival of its own. The series!
ograms will open Tuesday night and continue through Saturday. |
Fabien Sevitzky, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra conductor and!
head of the conservatory's orchestra department, has returned to the city | to conduct the Conservatory Orchestra in the epening concert. i
Programs for Wednesday and Thursday nights, previously announced, will consist of music by STARS SKIPPER BOATS { Bach, arranged for two pianos and, ajay Curtis and Buddy will | played by Harold Triges and 12 of > HAY Ruth an) each skipper a starboat when the Santa Monica Bay Fleet has its next outing. During 1938 Ebsen finished in third place for the vear. {
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Beginners to Play Other events will be programs by Conservatory beginners’ band, Roger Riley directing, at V:30 p. my,
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JORDAN RIVER REVU
Very Massey and Dan Sherwood are the participants in this belligerent scene from Indiana University’s 1939 edition of the “Jordan River Revue,” which will be presented at the Scottish Rite's dinner dance tomorrow night. Mr. Sherweod’s performance in the revue won him the award of the Indiana University Theater for the outstanding actor of the current season. The award was made at the annual Speech Division banquet in Bloomington Tuesday night.
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HOLLYWOOD, April 27 (U. P).| —A town not infested by jitterbugs | was sought by annoyed Paramount Picture executives today for ans | other try at previewing their new | movie, “Some Like It Hot.” Gene Krupa's sizzling hot band plays in the picture. The Paramount heads took the film to San Bernardino, Cal, for a “sneak” pre view. They showed the picture un-| announced and sat back to watch | the audience reaction. When Mr. Krupa started his swing drumming routine, the jit] terbugs poured out of the seats and | cut the rugs in the aisles. They made the showhouse shake for 10 minutes. The audience roared, the reaction was spoiled—or was it?
WINTER CHAMPION
“Maiden Voyage” is the fifth picture within two years, in which Robert Young has had to wade up to his neck in snow. The others were “I Met Him in Paris” “The Bride! Wore Red.” ‘Paradise for Three” and “Three Comrades.” {
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and by cello students of Adolph] Schellschmidt at 8 p. m. on Friday, nd a violin recital by students of Hugh MeGibeny at 8:30 p. m. Saturdax A preliminary recital by cello students of Virginia Levenberger is set Pp Monday, at 3411 N Pennsylvania St All festival performances will be heid at the Odeon, except for the ywening concert. which is to be in Athengeums large auditorium 1 the beginners’ hang concert, in Student Hall, 124 N. DelaS
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“The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle,” with Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire, Edna May Oliver and Walter Brennan, at 1:05, 3:10, 5:15, 7:30 an '
CIRCLE
Vaudeviile (on stage). with Judy Canova, Zeke and Annie, Al Donahue and his orchestra, Paula Kelly, vocalist. and Duke McHale, dancer, at 12:55, 3:45, 6:30 and 9:20 “The Lady’s From Kentucky,” with George Raft, Ellen Drew, Hugh Herbert and Zasu Pitts. at 11:08, 1:80, 4:40, 7:25 and 10:15.
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“East Side of Heaven,” with Bing Crosby, Joan Blondell and Mischa Auer, at 12:41, 3:48, 6:55 and 10:02, “Mystery of the White Room,” with Bruce Cabot, Helen Mack and Constance Worth, at 11:31, 2:38, 5:45 and 8:52.
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“The Ice Follies of 1030,” with Joan Crawford, James Stewart, Lew Ayres and Lewis Stone, at 12:40, 3:80, 7 and 10, “Prison Without Bars,” h Corinne Luchaire, Edna Best and ln Barnes, at 11:15, 2:25, 5:35 and
Miss Talley Tells Mate No Makeup
Declares He Forced Her To Leave New Born Baby for Hollywood.
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“I WAS A CONVICT,” with Barton MacLane, Beverly Roberts and Clarence Kolb. Screen play by Ben Markson and Robert D. Andrews; directed by Aubrey Seotto. Racketeer cellmate of millionaire serving term for income evasion is hired by millionaire after release. He plans to take advantage of rich man’s generosity but saves his benefactor’s business in a last minute change of heart. “NORTH OF YUKON,” with Charles Starett, Linda Winters and Bob Nolan. Sereen play by Bennett R. Cohen; directed by Sam Nel son. A mountie gets his man, murderer of a Northwest trader, by being discharged from the service, joining the slayer and finding out the truth about the killing.
NEW YORK, April 27 (U. P.).— Marion Talley, former opera singer, today had refused her estranged
husband's offer to kiss and make up and then wept as she testified he had forced her to leave her newborn baby in a St. Paul, Minn, nursing home while she went to Hollywood to fulfill a motion picture contract.
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JIMMY DORSEY (On Stage), with his band; Bob Eberle and Helen O'Connell, singers; Ray MoKinley; Ruthie Barnes; Emmett Oldfield;
Bddie Ware. Oliver Hardy, Harry Langdon, Billie Burke,
“ZENOBIA” with ; Alice Brady and Jean Parker, Sereen play by Corey Ford; directed
by Gordon Douglas. A well-beloved small town doctor of the Seventies administers to
the ills of a visiting circus elephant, thug threatening his reputation.
Social difficulties and other tribulations follow, including a court scandal.| Miss Talley, fighting for custody
of her 4-year-old daughter, said her husband, Adolph E. Eckstrom, had encouraged her to sign the contract and then insisted that she live up to its terms. “I didn’t want to go away and leave her,” the singer said, “but he said my earning years would not be very long.” Yesterday was the first time the singer and Mr. Eckstrom, her former voice teacher, had seen each other since May 12, 1985, approxi-
Two girls are after the same young man, too, Indiann
“DARK VICTORY.” with Bette Davis, George Brent, Humphrey Bogart and Geraldine Fitagerald. Screen play by Casey Robinson; directed by Edmund Goulding. A beautiful headstrong young heiress finds that she has but 10 months to live and that she is in love with the doctor who has diagnosed her case. Her reaction is to throw caution to the winds in living out her porrowed time. Realization of responsibilities brings marriage to doctor and final contentment. “MARCH OF TIME” brings what is said to be the first uncensored pictures from Japan, “Japan, Master of the Orient.” Seventy million
Last Day! “Wife, Husband and Friend" “Inside Story”’—Donald Duck Cartoon
—~STARTING TOMORROW-—
In Technicolor—Shirley Temple "THE LITTLE PRINCESS"
Priscilla Lane--Jeffrey Lynn Roland Young—Fay Bainter
“Yes My Darling Daughter”
mately three weeks after their daughter, Susan, was born. Mr. Eckstrom’s offer of a reconciliation was made through his attorney, Frank Kennedy, shortly before Miss Talley testified as the first witness.
HURRY! FINAL DAY!!
Japanese believe theirs is a holy crusade, the film indicates. Loew’s
“SERGEANT MADDEN,” with Wallace Beery, Tom Brown, Alan Curtis and Laraine Johnson. Screen play by Wells Root; directed by Josef Von Sternberg. A tough New York policeman’s ambition is thwarted When his son, not wishing to be a “cop” like his father, goes into the force with a chip on his shoulder. Framed, the son turns criminal and is shot by his father's fellow officers. The policeman faces the world anew with his grandson and his son’s faithful wife. “KING OF THE TURF)” with Adolphe Menjou, Dolores Costello, Walter Abel and Roger Daniel. Sereen play by George Bruce; directed by Alfred E. Green. A small-time gambler goes big-shot on a series of lucky breaks. He finally hits the sawdust trail and nearly loses his wife and son, Rejuvenation finally wins the day.
WOMEN PRESENT
Last Day! “CHAN IN RONOLULU” ‘Smokey Trails” “Flying G-Men"
~—STARTING TOMORROW First Indianapolis Showing
JOE LOUIS vs.
JACK ROPER .. FIGHT PICTURES ...
15 Minutes in Slow Motion
DOG IN DISGUISE
Claudette Colbert had everyone wondering as to the breed of dog riding in her car. Coal black, it
| Hal A cast of 19 will be directed | by William Renn, assisted by Louis MINSTREL SHOW | swain, musical director. sn —— | Cochairmen include Mesdames “The Dusky Damsels,” an all<| Thomas Griffin, Louise Betzler, women minstrel, will be presented | Anna Staudt and Geraldine Peaat 8 p. m. Sunday at St. Catherine's ' cock.
ALSO FIRST CITY SHOWING Barton a ONT Roberts “I WAS A CONVICT”
“LONE RANGER RIDES AGAIN"
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