Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 December 1941 — Page 14

VOICE from the Balcony by FREMONT POWER

FROM MR. ROOSEVELT, HIMSELF, COMES the assurance that motion pictures will not be censored any more than is necessary for

the national security.

Not surprising, this statement, for we always | have expected—and demanded—such freedom of action. All the same,

though, the assurance is much more than a sting of idle words.

Just as newspapers and other media of information co-operate in the business of war at home, the motion picture industry can be | counted on for help in bringing vital facts to the public. As the war | the movies likely will play a great part in in- | structing civiliant as to what their conduct should be during emers |

becomes more vicious,

gencies, Nothing perhaps would be more effective in demonstrating the

workings of an air raid alert than |

mm screen, that. And so it is not surprising to find the Government giving special attention to the role that Hollywood (in the bigger sense) is to play. Quite naturally, restrictions placed on the movies will be no more stringent than is necessary.

actual pleturization on the People would remember

= ‘Must Remain Free' IN APPOINTING Lowell Mel

the |

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fett, director of the Office of Gov- |

ernment Reports, co-ordinator of Government films during the war, Mr. Roosevelt this week made clear his attituge “The American motion picture is one of our most effective media in informing and entertaining ow citizens.” the President declared “The motion picture must remain free insofar as national security will permit. I want no censorship of the motion picture; I want no restrictions placed thereon which will

to the office of |

Mickey Rooney, Box Office Champ Again, Is A Versatile

cant most Wsefully serve im the | J

national effort.”

Such is the outline of the plan. | As for the present at least, the | industry apparently expects no | curtailment in the quantity of its | product, Plans already have been | laid for the loaning and borrow- | ing of studio facilities in case | somé are incapacitated. Work is |

going ahead as normally as possible.

stoppage in “America’s greatest means of entertainment.”

Newton Will Sing

Schumann Cycle

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George Newton, pass-baritone, will sing the second in his series of three informal song recitals this season next night at the John Herron Art In-

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Friday |

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Cocky Mickey Rooney, Hollywood's greatest box office attraction for the third straight year, is fast becoming Hollywood's greatest mimie, Call it nerve, gall or just plain ego, young Rooney can “mugg” like few others in the business,

In “Babies on

Broadway,” opening next

Wednesday at Loew's,

Mickey (left) dons black face and plays “Swanee River on the banjo,

(center)

acts like Carmen Miranda and Scott, Sir Harry Lauder,

When Carmen heard

(right)

imitates the great that Mickey was going

to do an imitation of her, she insisted on giving him lessons—and she did. And in case you couldn't guess which is Carmen (which is under standable), that’s she on the left in the center picture,

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Susanna Foster, 18-year-old let who reaches C above high ° prepared on eight charity prog in one week,

VERA ZORINA VICTOR MOORE

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MAUREEN O'SULLIVAN 250 to 6. 1200 Sents After 6, S0c. Children

BEERY AND WIFE | McCREA GROWS OLD | Joel McCrea dons his oldest make- |

SHOP TOGETHER {up when he plays a man of 80 in|

HOLLYWOOD. Dee. 27.<Recon-| One scene for “The Great Man's “ By Tim Tippett| ciliation department—Wallace Beery Lady” al Paramount. Barbara Stan- | - LEX NTT Tae aomeny €

and his former wife have been shop«| WYCK, his co-star, is a woman of 74 Ee) ping together ” Im the Sequence, N. [LL ST. « OPEN 10 A. M. © Ri-91194

— ww First Indianapolis Showings %eo John Barrymore and Elaine Barrie] Johnny Mack Brown ‘MASKED RIDER’ have been seeing each other since

COLUMBIA AWAITS Harry Langdon “DOUBLE TROUBLE" she began visiting him while he -

R. Byrd * in a hospital

has given panes | here since Mr. Newton sang it six |

"NEIGHBORHOODS

the Federal Govern- Mr Newton program also will} Trp :

of early Bh bee THE NEIGHBORHOOD THEATERS which provide entertainment originally with lute accompaniment, for the families in their areas during the year are making an “all-out” | a recitative and air from Haydn's &ttempt to end 1941 with New Year's Eve shows before packed houses. “Creation” and a group of mod- Many of the theaters are having special programs and have tried > to get top films for that evening's trade, One argument for going to

ern Italian songs. . As in his opening recital Nov. 28 | the show is the safety factor. Few movie patrons | are involved In automobile accidents while they |

impair the usefulness of the film ie than those very necessary | ioe” Pi Fav. restrictions which the dictates of | safety make imperative “The motion picture, especially as used by ment, has a very useful contribution to make during the war emergency. In order that the Federal Governments efforts in the field of motion picture production and distribution may serve most effectively and efficiently, it

R, ILE. ST. « OPEN 10 A. M. » Ri-9119 4

Alice Faye “WEEK END IN HAVANA” IRIE AN MONAL Wm, Holden-Claire Trevor “TEXAS” EXTRA!

STARTS WEDNESDAY! MICKEY ROONEY JUDY GARLAND “RABES ON BROADWAY" Plus “Mr. and Mrs. North"

jek Tracy vs, Crime, Ine.”

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BIG 1942 DEMAND |

The reported breakup of Ann| HOLLYWOOD, Deo. 27 (U. P).— HE JoRE ITI: bgt Sheridan and George Brent was Columbia Pictures is wghicipeting \ : be

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is desirable that all activities of the Federal Government be ¢oordinated under the direction of one central office.” the President said. It is such an office to which Mn Mellett has been appointed

The Duties

MR. MELLETTS orders that ke will: 1. "Act as laison officer of the Federal Government with theatrical, educational and industrial producers and distributors in connection with the preparation, production and distribution of films: 2. “Establish a clearance office through which all of the Governments civilian films must clear, whether they are to be qistributed through theaters or through non-theatrical organizations: 3. “Plan, so far as necessary, such Government motion picture production and distribution as is deemed necessary to inform and instruct the public during the war-time erisis; 4 “Consult with all Government departments in connection vith film production and distribution programs and consult with and advise motion picture producers of ways and means in which they

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Mr. Newton will preface the songs with brief explanatory remarks. Dorothy Merrill Ritter again will be | the aeeUthphhist.

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HAWAII SPY TALE

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 27. Leading roles in “Aloha Means Goodbye,” a story of espionage in Hawaii, go to Ann Sheridan and Dennis Morgan, Warners bought the vam a day | or so ago from Robert Carson for | $125000. Work begins on the scenario this week and production | starts as soon as the Seri! is ready.

BABE WILL DIET FOR GEHRIG PART

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 27. —Samuel Goldwyn almost decided that Babe Ruth wasn't the type for the role of Babe Ruth in the film biography of Lou Gehrig, but the retired swatter will play himself if he can lose at least 20 pounds.

WHEN DOES IT START?

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vorites, » » " THE ESQUIRE for times tomorrow will have the re« peat showings of “The Old Maid” and “Rhythm on the River.”

FIRST IRVINGTON showing of | an

“Harmon of Michigan” will be at

the Sheridan tomorrow through |

Wednesday. The bill also includes “Smilin Thru” and Bob Hope in a two-reeler, “Old Gray Mayor.”

PARKER FAMILY NIGHTS this week are Tuesday Wednesday. . . a week of revivals picked from Paramount pictures released this vear. The theater intends to run those that haven't played in the neighborhood before. Incidentally, Donald Downs has joined the usher staff of the Emerson and did you know pretty Betty Wat son, the cashier, is a Howe High pupil? = » .

THE WEER-END SCHEDULE:

RLMONY mholy Partners” and — ong to Me © Tomergow through Tuesda : he Feminine neh™ “Down Mexico Way.”

CINEMA “Belle Star" and Rie % RomoLaN esday: Riss the Bove Goodbye “Smiling Ghost.’

and

“You'll through

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Town” and “Tillie 49 ‘otter

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“Unholy Partners” and * Touch.”

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STRAND-"The Feminine Touch" and Unholy Partners ' Tomorrow through | Tuesday Week End in Havana’ and You Belong to Me

STR NERD Man nd West of Ab ile Hhvoueh Tues an ‘You il Never Rich” and “Re uetant Bragon.’

TACOMA Highway West" and “Deve Tomorrow through Aunt and The

just a three-week tiff. Said Annie:|la greater demand for movies “If I'd known making up was 80/1042 and has scheduled its nice, I'd have quarreled long before | ambitious program, | nounced today.

| this.”

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UPTOWN ana enry

Week End in Havapa" Alirich for Jrexdent, 0 throueh Tuesde You Belong | to Me’ and “The Feminine Touch,

VOGUE-"It Started With Eve” and | ‘Smilin’, Throueh,” Tomorrow throu Mh i | Wednesday A Yank in the R A. | and “Ladies in Retirement

ZARING-—Through W a A Foxes” and “Parachute

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and “‘Douw throush and “Regs ! war Fellows." !

AMBASSADOR — Thraueh “Week End in Havana’

Mado te « play by NOWARD LINDSAY ond RUSSEL CROVSE

WITH PERCY WARAM 10 MARGALO GILLMORE

Drected by BRETAIGNE WINDUST Tong end Cartumer hy STEWART CHANEY Directed by BRETATGNE WINDUST and costumes by STEWART CHANEY 83, £1.10; Gall, 33e¢, IW ON SALE

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\CLAUDETTE STEPS | | ON VALLEE'S FACE

HOLLYWOOD, Dec: 27. — Holly-| wood gossip — Girl meets boy in “Palm Beach Story” by stepping on his face. Rudy Vallee is the vie tim when Claudette Colbert cliamber: irto a Pullman upper berth. . « Chances are that the Santa Anita track will open, though late. Bing Crosby's racing colors, blue jand gold, were chosen in memory of his first big song hit="When the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold! of the Day” Even his horses are sentimental about it because that's the time of evening when most of em cross the finish ine.

SECOND LEAD GOES | TO CLAIRE TREVOR

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 27. —"“The Gentlemen Misbehave,” Columbia production, which already has Ronald Colman, Jean Arthur and Cary Grant, will get Claire Trevor in the second feminine lead.

Eves: Oreh., 2.I1\: 6. SL18: Gall, SLi10, Settin Wed, & Sal. Mats: Oreh., (All prices include tax) SE ATS

ENGLISH 3 DAY

Bal $2.90, 51.6%,

COMMENCING NEW MATINEE

YEAR'S NIGHT.

FAMOUS STARS OF NEW YORK AND ROLLYWOOD IN THE NELL-RAISING STAGE

SUCCESS

resented by Ren FF. Stein in

DINEHART

With VIRGINIA SMITH An All-Star Cast

The Show That Made Naughty Broadway Laugh for 2 Solid Years

Prices: Orch. $22 and $275 Rale. $1.10 and $1.65, Gal. 35 Sat. Mat. Orch. $165, Bale. $1.10, Gal 55¢ (Emel, Tax).

ENGLISH MON., TUES., WED.—Matinee Wed. JAN. 5-6-7 * MARY BOLAND!!! * BOBBY CLARK!!!

* WALTER HAMPDEN!!!

In Sheridan's Greatest Comedy

The Rivals

“HIS WOMAN Mus Tax IS S MIN - with % HELEN FORD! * DONALD BURR! * HAILA STODDARD! % PHILLIP BOURNEUF!

14 * ROBERT WALLSTEN | §. {Mar * EVA LE GALLIENNE wos R En ORORS A Theater Guild Production

EVES: $1.10. $1.65 $2.90, $23 WED. MAT: $1.10, $1.85, wae , INCL. TAX

NIGHTS] JANUARY MATINEE | 2d Attraction ONLY § 12-13-14 | WEDNESDAY | Sub Series

JOHN GOLDEN sresenss

yy ROSE FRANKEN With a Perfect Cast Including

Mabel Taliaferro, Stephen Chase,

Elaine pa Sutarne Caubaye. . ts: Orch, $2.75;

: Orohestra $2.20; Baloony, $1.10, $1.65, $020; Gal, 33c. MAIL ORDERS NOW

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Jo 6220 Alice Fave-John “WEEK END IN HAVANA"

Robt, Preston--Naney Kelly “PARA ACHUT TE BATT, AL TON"

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10th we Plus Tax

Autry “DOWN MEXICO WAY" Ceenial Scoop “THE IRON IAW y

SUN.—-"*Virginia” , M.S

acMurray Bing Crosby “RHYTHM Fol RY

PARAMOUNT

R i Hayden—Anita Louise . TWO — A AX

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Wash at New Jersey

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SUN. & MON—2 BIG WITS “HERE COMES MR. JORDAN” “BAD MEN OF MISSOURI” _

Jedncite MacDonald ‘SMILIN’ oHROU oe | HAMIL

BIGGEST BEST

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30.

Wayne Morris “The Quarterback”

Plus Tax

Mat. Today

12:45 t0 6 20¢ Fave=Jowm PFayn

“WEEK END IN HAVANA” Rarbara Stanwyck-——Henry Fonda

“YOU BELONG TO ME” EXTRA! Added to Last Show

TONIGHT ONLY!

“KNUTE ROCKNE ,.crican~

MON Don Ameche—Rosalind Russell . “FEMININE TOUCH" Edw. G.

Tonight & Tomerrow

2042 BE. Wash, Kiddies-11e Sdults Marshall i" No CA WEST" y-=Pat_ 0" Bri en

Robinson “Unholy. Partners” TACO

Brenda

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MECCA 733 Final Nite N. Noble Leon pre “HURRY, CHARLIE, HURR “THUNDER OVER THE PRATRIE" SUNDAY lak Oakie- Ann, Sheridian

NAVY BLUI Wayne Hao SMILING GHOST"

2116 FE. 0th Free Parking Jeanette uh Raymond SMILIN' THROUGH" Mary Martin “NEW YORK TOWN"

Sun. Thru Wed.—2 Big Hils trene lnfinished Business’

Dunne

“Henry Aldrich for President” PARKER 2930 E, Tenth

Doors Open 6:48 War on the Desert—All Action and Thrills!—"3 LEC GIONNAIRES" io Shirley “DRS. DON'T TELL" And!

, “BILL OF RIGHTS" in Color SUNDAY " EME RGENCY LANDING" “THE DOUBLE C ROSS" And! “THE IRON CLAW" Sheridan "6116 E. Washington Adults 20 Joe Tax Tyrone Power “YANK IN R.A.F. * Chas. Boyer “HOLD BACK we n AWN Serial “KING OF TEXAS RAIDERS" SUN.—Ist IRV INGTON SHOWINGS 1—J. MacDonald “SMILIN' THROUGH" [3=Tom Harmon ‘HARMON OF AICHIGAN

3-=Boh Hope “OLD GREY 4-Seria! Scoop “IRON Craw”

Mal, Today

J IND "YOU BELONG TO ME

Plus” TUXEDO .,%, 20¢ &

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“HARN Fred Astaire “SECOND FIDDLE"

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FREE BIG PARKING LOT

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“WEEK END IN HAVANA" “YOU BELONG TO ME” |

16th &

CINEMA '7..° %22%

Rintdigh Scott “BELLE STARR"

‘red Astaire—Rita Hayworth ouvir NEVER GET RICH"

Sunday thru Tuesday

Don Ameche—Mary Martin

‘KISS THE BOYS GOODBYE’ wore SMILING GHOST”

Morris Talbott at $2nd

TALBOTT red Astaire

nla na worth “YOU'LL, NEVER _Wayne Morris “THE Eady nor VOGUE “Fee panning

Deanna Durbin “It Started With Eve” Brian Aherne “SMILIN' THROUGH"

th & College Final Nite

19 Stratford Lon Chaney Jr,

“MAN MADE MONSTER" JEST OF ABILENE” SU NDAY—.Fred Astaire-Rita Hayworth

| LL NEV 'ER GET Walt Disney's “RELUCTANT DRAGON"

BETTE DAVIS

M. Hopkins Back

asin “THE OLD MAID”

Bing Croshy-Mary Martin-0. Lavant

“RHYTHM ON THE RIVER”

MON Frederic March “VICTORY” . KISS THE BOYS GOODBYE"

80th & I,

5:45 to 6 200 plus tax

G. Brent

| AUPTOWN |

END IN “HENRY ALDRICH FOR RESIDENT

Central & Plus ZARING "Cf 2T¢ ras HELD OVER-—-THRU WEDNE "SDAY Bette Davis Herbert Marshall LITTLE FOXE

Naney Kelly “Parachute ‘Battalion ist &

REX Northwestern 20¢ Tis

Jack Benny “CHARLEY'S AUNT” Frank Ruck's “JUNGLE CAVALCADE" SUNDAY-—Fred Astaire-Rita Hayworth “YOU'LL NEVER GET RICH”

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Brenda Marshall “Highway West”

SOUTH SIDE

“WEEK END IN HAVANA”

Plus Marj. Weaver “MAN AT LARGE"

4) NTAIN

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Edw. G. Robinson—Edward Arnold

“UNHOLY PARTNERS”

Plus Rosalind Russell ‘Feminine Touch’

THE RADIANT COMEDY HIT

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HERD COMES MR. JORDAN”

Dennis MEN OF MISS SOUR orris .

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Randolph Scott “RELLE ae rene Dunne “UNFINISHED SUSINESS»

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Durbin pee fats “NEW Deanna oY 0 yi EVE’

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Richard AmieR “THE D ANGER

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Brenda Marshall “SMILING GHOST®