Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 July 1941 — Page 15

THE TIME SEEMS TO be approaching when good music will be

dissociated from long hair, lorgnettes and wing collars.

Trade paper

figures released this week show that nearly $35,000,000 was turned . over by the American public last season for concerts by individual

artists and symphony orchestras.

This very clearly is an all-time record, says Variety. It would tend

to prove, too, that the great unknown body, the general public, does,

or will, like music when it can be had without tripping over a dowager

to be snubbed by a boxoffice attendant. To a great many people more closely connected with the business,

Southern Mansion Books Earl Hines

Earl Hines, generally known to his devotees as Father, will bring his orchestra to the Sauthern Mansion on July 22 for a one-night stand, Ayars LaMarr, manager of the/ dance spot, announces today. The Hines orchestra is composed now of about 18 pieces. It is the second “name band” to be booked at

the new .dance place, Gus Arnheim having played there last Sunday

night.

LEADER OF SILENT FILM ERA, 70, DIES

HOLLYWOOD, July 4 (U.P). — The film colony today mourned another big-timer of silent picture days. Charles F. Eyton died of pneumonia in Hollywood Hospital. He was 70.

_ Mr. Eyton, who was born in England, was the former husband of Actress Kathryn Williams. In the “flicker” era Mr. Eyton was general manager of Paramount Studios and general manager and production manager of the famous PlayersLasky Corp. He was known also to the sports world as one of the great prize ring referees in the days of Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers.

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of course, this rosy situation will not be a surprise. They have seen it coming for some time, When it became possible for America to hear the best opera in the world each Saturday afternoon on the radio, there was no question that this someday would produce results in boxoffice receipts for “personal appearances.” And the same applies to the shorter, less pretentious programs and the broadcast symphony con-

certs.

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Records Boom RIDING THE wave of this surging new interest in fine music is the recording business. In fact, any historian of the last five years will be under obligation to record a great comeback of the twoseater bicycle and the phonograph. After laying practically dormant for several years, the business of selling records is one of the most thriving of these times. Clerks will tell you they don’t know how they can handle the customers they see streaming into their shops. When Artur Rubinstein played the Tschaikowsky piano concerto here last winter, the record stores had to lay in new supplies of the recorded version. When one of the major companies last season released the Beethoven “Eroica,” its competitor was not long on the draw in getting out the same symphony. It is a fast-moving, keenly competitive trade. If one wants a recorded composition of some years back, he may have to wait considerable time before his order is filled—if ever. For the companies apparently are operating at capacity or thereabouts in filling the orders for current recordings. There was the case of an Indianapolis gentleman who had heart set on the recording of a full opera. He had waited months for it—was willing to—but at the

last report he was still waiting. 2 2 ”

The Common Touch ONE MAY assume that part of the reason behind this growing interest in fine music is the manner in which it is now handled by the writers. Time was when a concert was spoken of by the press in the fashion of referring to dear ones who had passed on to a better world. This, however, has been changed. Several very competent and talented writers have gone so far as to intimate that front-rank artists also appease their appetites by eating, that many of them get cold in winter and hot in summer. The result of such an attitude obviously has been beneficial both for performer and listener. On the local scene, this new relationship has reached the point where the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra management is thinking seriously of a summer concert season. This is not to say that the orchestra is a moneymaking organization. Not even the New York Philharmonic can claim that distinction. But the playing here of Stokowski’s all-American Youth Orchestra gave the summer concert campaigners a bit of encouragement. On the whole, Mr. Stokowski’s tour this summer has not been a financial success. But not withstanding, upwards of 6000 went to the Butler Fieldhouse to hear this fine young orchestra. The following night in Louisville, the orchestra played to about 2800. In considering the Indianapolis turnout, of course, one must discount those who were persuaded to buy tickets through “campaign” tactics.

It would not be possible to give

each summer concert by the In-

dianapolis Orchestra such a pub- |

licity * “buildup.” But without these people, ‘there still would have been a sizable audience

there that night. EJ 2 »

_ Reason for Hope

STILL ANOTHER thing that has prompted the Indianapolis Orchestra’s management to consider the summer season possibilities is the sad fact that our mu--sicians are more than slightly underpaid. The minimum wage scale makes it imperative that the general personnel of Mr. Sevitzky’s orchestra have some other means of income during the long “off season.” No other’ major ‘orchestra in America operates on a slimmer budget .than Indianapolis’. And no other shows a better return for what money is expended. With longer consideration, you will see that this is a rather remarkable fact, one which the local management can well be proud

of. - Considering this and the increased popularity here of fine music in itself, the outlook in these environs is a promising one indeed.

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It's Billy Gilbert on the verge of a spraying sneeze. Mr. Gilbert will headline the Lyric’s new stage show opening today.

Jordan Awards Il Scholarships

Scholarship awards amounting to $1112 for the 1941-42 school year were announced today by Miss Ada Bicking, director of Jordan Conservatory. The awards will go to 11 high school graduates who next September will enter the conservatory to start work toward their bachelor of music degrees. More than 100 high school graduates recently appeared in a two-day competition for the awards before the conservatory faculty. The winners:

nna B. Hosack, Indiana Soldiers and sailors Children's’ Home, Knightstown,

74, radio ro Goodwin, Bonfield, Ill, $50,

ne E en educatio Millicent Plowman, 3353 W. St., Indianapolis, $144, voice. Betty Jean Miller, 2924 Kenwood Ave, Indiapapolis, $162, music education. Mary Emily Spilman, Waynesboro, Va., $75, music education Mar; 140, voice. Bloomington,

Ind., Rose Spaulding, 6000 N. Olney St. I $72, piano Shirley M. Thom: son, 240 N. Pershing Ave, Zngjanapalis, og voice, Louis G. Maas 5'S. Traub 8t., Indi-

anapolis, $75, ein Mar 2% J. Hester, Charlestown, Ind.,

75 Y Esther McCammon, Carlile, - Ind., $150,

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Divorce Is Sought By Heather Angel

HOLLYWOOD, July 4 (U.P.).) — Heather Angel is asking that her seven-year marriage to Ralph Forbes, also a British film player, be ended. Miss Angel's suit for divorce charged that Mr. Forbes habitually remained away from home at night and failed to explain his absences. She said she became overwrought and nervous as a result of this and other acts of alleged cruelty. The actress did not ask for alimony, but requested a $750 fee for her attorney. Mr. Forbes, former husband of Ruth Chatterton, was understood to be in New York.

CONSTANCE AND GRETA TO CO-STAR

HOLLYWOOD, July 4. — Coniitance Bennett has been signed for one of the top roles in the new Greta Garbo pictures—the first time the Swedish star has appeared with an actress of Miss Bennett's prominence, but Miss Garbo isn’t going to be outstripped in the oomph line. She’ll appear in a bathing suit for the first time on the screen.

HARMON READY FOR ~~ FILM OF HIS LIFE

HOLLYWOOD, July 4 (U.P.). — Tom Harmon, Michigan University all-America football star, was here today preparing for his movie debut in “Harmon of Michigan” for Columbia. The story is based on Harmon's own career. Filming begins next week.

WHEN DOES IT START?

CIRCLE “Caught in the Draft,’ with Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Eddie Brack en and Lvnne Overman, at 11:13, 1:50, 4:46, 7:33 and 10:20. “‘Scattergood Pulls the Strin 8.” 2 ith oy Kibbee, at 12:41, 3:28, 6:15

KEITHS

“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (on stage), by Anita Loos and John Emerson. Produced by James Daggett, directed by Norris Houghton with settings by Clive Rickavaugi) and starring Betty Goodrich John Cromwell. Nightly throagh Sunday at 8:30, with matinee tomorrow at 2:30.

LOEW'S

“They Met in Bombay,” with Clark Gable ans and nd do. © Russell, at 12: 45, an “Adv. ya: ure in hington,” with Herbelo Marshall oy Vir inia Bruce, 11:10, 2:20, 5:50 and OMORROW—*‘Bombay’’ at 13:35, 3:50, 7° and 10. “Washington” 45 11:05, 2:15, 5:25 and 8:40.

LYRIC

Billy Silvert (on stage), with Britt Wood, the Nelson Sisters, Helen Hojan an and Dick Gordan, at 1:01, 3:54, “Puddin’ Head” (on screen), with at 11:05, 1:58, 4:51,

Rajah Raboid, mind reader aay stage), at 12:20, 3:13, 8: 06 and 8:59.

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The Andrews

Shun Movie

Be Starred

By CHARLES R. MOORE United Press Staff Correspondent

HOLLYWOOD, July 4—The Andrew Sisters, we heard, were leaving Hollywood because a studio was so unreasonable as to want to star them in a picture. This made no sense, because most of the non-stars we ‘know would stand on their heads at the corner of Hollywood Blvd. and Vine St. for a week if they thought such procedure would get them a similar chance. So on Sunday morning, the day before the trio of red-heads was to pack up and:start boogie-woogieing their way across the country on a personal appearance tour, we got together with the sisters over. a waffle and a cup of coffee and attempted to find out what went on.

Talkative Trio

And here’s a tip—if ever you have occasion to interview the Andrews Sisters, take ‘em one at a time. Patty, Laverne or Maxine, but not all three. They all like to talk. Maxine, for example, was eager to tell about her troubles with her new automobile, a swanky eight-cylinder number which embarrassed her by throwing a wheel on one of Hollywood’s main streets during the evening rush hour. Patty had been to the wrestling matches, where — in the ring—she discovered an old actor friend, and Maxine had been out the night before and had some interesting gossip about Hollywood names in the bright spots. But by diligent listening and an occasional question, inserted edgewise into the solid flow of conversation, we learned:

Tour Until September

That Universal, after “Buck Privates,” “In the Navy” and “Hold That Ghost,” in which the singing sisters appeared, wanted to star them in a picture to be called “Juke Box Jennie.” That after taking a look at the script of “Juke Box Jennie’—they turned it down because (1) it kidded the juke box business, which furnishes one of the sisters’ main sources of income, via their records; and (2) they felt that however good their singing might be, they were not up to carrying a picture themselves. So they are off on a personal appearance tour and will be back in September to do a picture, maybe, but it won't be “Juke Box Jennie” and they won’t be the stars—just three gals in there pitching on some good songs.

DEFINITON OF AN ACTOR AND A STAR

HOLLYWOOD, July 4.—Behind the screen: A prominent player turned down an excellent but secondary role in a picture with Spencer Tracy by declaring: “I couldn't afford to consider it. You know I have worked five years to become a star.” Mr. Tracy replied: “That’s funny. I have worked 25 years to become an actor!”

'LITTLE FOXES' MAY NOT BE BIG ENOUGH

HOLLYWOOD, July 4. — Lillian Hellman isn’t much worried about Sam Goldwyn’s adaptation of “The Little Foxes,” her hit play, but at a party the other evening she confessed some uneasiness about the title. “You know how Hollywood does things,” she said. “They'll probably want to call 4t ‘The Super-Colossal Foxes’.”

BRENT TO STAY IN HOSPITAL A MONTH

HOLLYWOOD, July 4 (U. P.).— A spinal operation is expected to keep George Brent in the Queen. of the Angels Hospital for at least a month. The dark-haired star had to drop out of a picture and cancel” his scheduled participation in the Honolulu yacht race. ;

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Bartlett In Opera Role

Makes Debut

Cincinnati Sunday Night.

CINCINNATI, July 4. — Michael Bartlett, who played opposite Grace Moore in the movie, “Love Me Forever,” will make his Cincinnati Zoo opera debut here Sunday night in “Madame Butterfly.”

role will be tak-

en again byl:

Rosa Tentoni, who has been heard in it here for the past several seasons. Moni Paulee, American singer who won the

Rosa Tentoni

also will make her Cincinnati debut in the role of Suzuki. The performance will be repeated Thursday night. The remainder of next week’s schedule: Tuesday and Friday — Verdi's “Otello,” with Giovanni Martinelli, Rose Bampton and Angelo Pilotto.

Wednesday and Saturday—Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” with Josephine Antoine, Jan Peerce, Rohert Weede, Miss Paulee and Virgil Lazzari. The ballet will be headed by Lillian Moore. Each performance begins at 8:15 p. m. (Indianapolis Time).

DISNEY AIDED BY BANKER IN STRIKE

HOLLYWOOD, July 4 (U. P.).— Richard Storey, Boston banker who handles Walt Disney interests, has joined in the efforts to settle the 34-day strike of cartoonists at the Disney studio. : He held conferences with William R. Walsh, regional director of the National Labor Relations Board, company executives, and leaders of the - Screen Cartoonists Guild.

He will sing

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Comes summer and the theaters get their annual polishings. Many of the neighborhood houses are getting new fronts. and marquees tike this one at the Hamilton.

NEW FILMS USING OLD AFRICAN SCENES

HOLLYWOOD, July 4—Remember the scenes in “Road to Zanzibar” in which African natives were running over a hill? Well, they were filmed originally by a location unit in Africa for “Stanley and Livingstone.” Now a third company is renting the clips.

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