Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 April 1943 — Page 14

by RICHARD LEWIS

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§ YESTERDAY WE SAW the Czech underground at work, courtesy Ar no SSehurger, Hollywood. Couple of months ago, we saw the underground at work, courtesy M-G-M. Also the Yugoslav

‘Peoples’ army in “The Chetniks,”

#on Eddy and his balalaika in it,

| Then there was Norway Commandos Strike at Dawn” | Which was just a bit on the in1 credible side. Yesterday, we saw the NorWegians under the Germans again Be ey Sstisstions of 's “The Moon I Down” (Circle). re ' That, we believed. Without benefit of phony heroes d- formula fakery, “The Moon Is Down” became, for us, an in-

Spiring and dramatic motion pic-

il might be because Nunnally Johnson who produced and directed it for Fox didn’t corn it up, which is to say that the company resisted temptation. Mr. Johnson did a swell job. He hired actors, instead of heroes. What happened with Paul Muni “in “The Commandos” is understandable. Not even this peerless performer could do much with the mediocre material supplied

but even though it didn’t have Nelwe didn’t: believe it.

resisting the invaders in Columbia’s “The

Eyck) cracks under the strain. “Flies,” he screams, “conquer the flypaper. . . . Flies capture 200 miles of new flypaper.” He seeks to make love to a village girl whose husband has been shot. She murders him ‘with @ scissors.

conquered, the colonel, on the insistence of the fanatical quisling (E. J. Ballantine), take 10 hostages, including the mayor. These are to be shot at the next act of sabotage. In custody, the mayor tells the colonel that move will fail, too. Among free men, new leaders will always arise, he says. Herd men cannot understand that. The herd men win the battles; the free men win the wars. A warehouse is blown up. The

hanged. The Nazis force the vil-

Defeated by the people be has *

hostages are taken out to be .

VOICE from the Baicony NEIGHBORHOODS

A WESTERN FILM that combines the rugged features of the wild and wooly west with the singing of one of America’s most famous choirs will have its neighborhood premiere today at the Fountain

Square.

Republic's “The Heart of the Golden West” features the HallJohnson choir in the singing of seven songs of the range, against the

background of the natural scenery of western mountains, The picture stars Roy Rogers in the lead, Ruth Terry as “the” girl, Smiley Burnette (Gene Autry’s sidekick), comedian Walter Catlett and George “Gabby” Hayes. ; The companion feature on the’

bill, which will run through Tues-- |

day, is the suspense . thriller, “Nightmare,” starring Brian Donlevy and Diana Barrymore.

: 2 = =» “Star Spangled Rhythm,” Paramount’s “super - colossal” show featuring a multitude of their stars, is being held over through

Wednesday at the Granada, and

at the Uptown and St. Clair through Tuesday. The Irving and Speedway will feature the film tomorrow for a four-day run.

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TWO REVIVALS can be seen at the Esquire today through Wednesday. The first, “College Swing,” features Bob Hope, Betty Grable, John Payne, Burns and Allen, Martha Raye and Ben Blue. The second, “Lucky Partners,” stars Ronald Colman and Ginger Rogers.

1. “Pusses Roar.”” Tomorrow through

Monday:

iirough, Tiesgay “Who Done It?” and

Te ADA — Through Wednesday: pias Spangled Rhythm’ and “At

the to Remember” and ret.” Tomorrow ‘ through Wednesday: “Mrs. Miniver.” IRVING—“Life Begins at 8:30” and “Cat People.” Tomorrow through Wednesday: “Star Spangled Rhythm.” MECCA—"Bullets for Bandits” “Gallant Lady.” Tomorrow throu yesday: “Flying Tigers” and “At the ont.”

OLD TRAIL — “Lost Canyon”

HAMILTON—“A Night “Dr. Renault's

and

Tuesday: “Crystal Ball” and *“Between Us Girls.” ORIENTAL—'‘A Night jo. Remember” “Over ‘My Dead Tomorrow and ‘Monday: w Arabian Nights and - the Front.”

'ARAMOUNT - “The Man .in the Tra and “A Tornado in the Sad-* dle.” Tomorrow and Monday: “George Jaghingion Slept Here” ri i “Arabian

ibn — “Arabian Nights” ‘and “Stand By All Networks.” Tomorrow and ro Ghosts” and “Bowery at Mi i Hardy’s Double Life” and Sao0klyn Orchid.” Tomorrow through esday: “Stand By for Action” - and Henry Aldrich, Editor. RITZ—Through = Tuesday: Children” and ‘Crystal Ball.” RIVOLI—‘Iceland” and “Life Begins at 8:30.” Last show only: “Skylark.” Tomorrow , through Wednesday: ‘Cat People’” and “Nightmare.” ST. CLAIR—Through Tuesday: Spansled Rhythm.” NDERS—‘‘Sabotage “ghost Town Law.”

“Hitler's

“Star

Squad” and Tomorrow and

5 estra “Deep .in the Heats of Texas.” Tomor-

and °

ZAR IN G—Through. Tuesday: Which "We ay:

Trail.” Wednesday: “Star gled and “Over My ar SEES STATE-—*“8tick to Your Suns” and oi aa Framed.” Tomorrow through e3day: “Sergeant York” Wd ‘“‘BeBind e Eight-Ball.” STRAND—"Star Spangled Rhythm." Tomorrow thro Tuesday: “China a and * Kill.”

TWNTOWS

ALAMO — paugh J pday; ‘ Rives Robinhood’ “My

tmare.” ’

: “Idaho” and “Kid

“Red Son the

AMBASSADOR—‘Life Begins at 8:30” Tomorrow shreughe

TRATFORD-—"Ridin’ on a Rainbow" a “A Yank in Libya.” Tomorrow through Tuesday: ‘Arabian Nights” and ‘Strictly in the, Groove.” TACOMA — “Orch Wives” = and row through “Palm Beach Story” and “A Haunting We will Go.” TALBOTT-—"Hitler's . Children” and “The Great Gildersleeve.”” Tomorr: through Tuesday: ‘My Gal Sal’ “Roxie Hart.” TUXEDO—“Ten Gentlemen From West Point” and “A Haunting We Will Go.” Tomorrow through Tuesday: “Palm Beach Story” and “Crystal Ball”

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“The Heart of the

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EMERSON .'%, .% E. 10th to 6 Jinx ¥alkenbers “LUCKY LEGS” Anne Ayars “FIESTA” EXTRA! AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT Walt

Disney REVIVAL MINUTES OF

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“Color Cartoon Jubilee”

NORTH SIDE

ESQUIRE “8, Tonite & Toni Tora # Sao 22¢ BOB HOPE Betty Grable

John Payne

him, . Warner's contribution to the “Norway series, “Edge of Dark"ness, ” with Errol Flynn and Ann.

Burns and Allen—Martha Raye “COLLEGE SWING" Ronald Colman—Ginger Rogers “LUCKY PARTNERS”

40 FUN . AND MERRIMENT With Donald Duck—Pluto—Goofy—Mickey & Minnie Mouse—Donald’s Nephews SUN Paul Muni—Anna Lee * ‘COMMANDOS STRIKE AT DAWN’

lagers to witness the execution. At that moment, the entire vil- $8 8 = lage is dynamite. BELMONT — “Nightmare” and

Golden West” »

“Cat People.” Tomorrow. through Tuesday:

Sheridan, is the third example needed to show how Hollywood

gets hold of subject and then

It is apparent that the Norway series stemmed from the possibili-

; vi everyone saw in “The Moon

Is Down” as a play. It seems to

_ ‘haye been the first—and' the best.

~The film treatment ‘perpetuates ‘most of Mr. Steinbeck’s ideas and : ‘dialog. The Nazis, who are not

Mu Phi Epsilon

The Patroness club of Mu Phi Epsilon, national music honor society, will meet at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Arch N. Bobbitt, 615 E. 49th st. The program has been arranged by

Club Will Meet

“China Girl” and “Time to Kill.” CINEMA — ‘Hitler's Children” ‘““The Great Gildersleeve.” Tomorrow through. Tuesday: “This Above All” and “Moonlight in Havana.” DAISY—'Dr. Renault’s’ Secret” -and “Undying Monster.” Tomorrow and Monday! “Hitler's - Children” and “Dudes Are Pretty - People.’ EMERSON—*‘Lucky s” and “Fiesta.”” Tomorrow throu Wednesday: “Commandos Sirike at Dawn” and “Pittsburgh.” ESQUIRE—Today through Wednesday: “College Swing” and “Lucky Partners.” FOUNTAIN SQUARE—Through Tuesday: Nightmare” and ‘Heart of the Golden West. GARFIELD—‘ ‘Remember the Day” and

and

all seeking these turblilent time n epic of the old West—a glorious and thrilling adventure. When you see this picture you will thrill to its nate ural beauty—its thrilling action. Youll go home try- - ing’ to remember every one of its seven inspiring songs of the range, sung by the HALL-JOHNSON choir and THE SONS OF THE PIONEERS. You'll say, as has every critic who has seen it, “IT'S 4 BOMBSHELL OF SUSPENSE AND EXCITEMENT!” We are happy to “GO ALL OUT” in recommending this fine picture to you, as well as the ENTIRE bill surrounding it.

Here's Your Must-See Program—Now Thru Tuesday!

Here is the kind of “escape” entertainment we ares John Wayne “PITTSBURGH” —

Loretta Young—Brian Aherne “A NIGHT TO REMEMBER” Lynn Roberts “Dr. Renault's Secret” ~—eSUNDAY Thru WEDNESDAY —— Greer Garson—Walter Pidgeon

“MRS. MINIVER"

And Disney's ‘DER FUEHRER'S FACE’,

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Bonit2 Granville—Tim Holt

“HITLER'S CHILDREN”

Paulette Goddard—Ray Milland

“CRYSTAL BALL”

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Miss Berenice Reagan. Mrs. Marjorie Bernat will play a cello solo of symphonic variations by Boellman, accompanied by Mrs. Ernestine Fleming.: Miss Alvina Pahnquist will sing, accompanied by Miss Marian Laut, A group of piano works will be played by Catherine Bell Rutledge.

‘porfrayed as dumb barbarians, “but as smart ones, share the good lines with the stout-hearted folk of the Norwegian village.

“A-Haunting We Will Go.” Tomorrow

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College Gene Autry “RIDIN’ ON A RAINBOW” Walter King “A YANK IN LIBYA” SUNDAY~—Leon Erroll—Mary Healy “STRICTLY IN THE GROOVE” Maria Montez “ARABIAN NIGHTS"

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: Failing to convince the people that Germany is their “protector,” the Nazis increase the harshness be their methods. As the invaders

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Julie Bishop “BUSSES ROAR"

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