Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-24

1.-THE Garden OF Melodies will be the
featured Offering at the Lyric next week
The Rialto next week viii present
another musical comedy, called Some
Baby"
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ERSTWHILE SUSAN
NEXT BILL AT MURAT.
For the triumphal return Of Elizabeth
Patterson to Indianapolis and the
Stuart Walker ompany next week
Stuart Walker has chosen Mrs. Fishes
great comedy, "Erstwhile Susan" as
the vehicle best suited to display Miss
Patterson's talents. This play, a
dramstizstion Of Helen R. Martins novel.
"Barnabetts," by Marian de Forest, is a
delightful general play dealing with the
Pennsylvania Dutch"
The story concerns juliet Miller
terstwhile Susan. who links herself, by
the agency OF a matrimonial bureau, to
one Barnaby Dreary, a domineering old
Dutchman, because she is devoted to his
daughter, Barnabetta. shy, down
trodden girl, whom she mas been seeing
once a week on the latter's rounds, selling
tins. Once installed as the third Mrs.
Dreary. juliet begins the process Of re-
generation, especially with the daughter,
which she has had at heart.
She herself has independent means as
q result of lawsuits pressed against
Iowa newspapers at the time of her
great adventure In matrimony. Being
Tilted by an actor, she had taken the
proposed honeymoon by herself and had
been promptly accused OF travelling with
the actor unmarried.
This delicious episode is typical Of
Juliet Miller, though she also possesses
certain fine traits OF heart which con-
tribute subtly to her picturesqueness. In
the end Juliet not only reforms her
stubborn husband, but also transforms
her charge. Barnabetta, from a Cinderella
Into a princess.
In appearing in the title role Of "Erst-
while Susan" Miss Patterson will have
one Of the best acting opportunities Of
her career. With her fine sense Of com
edy, her inimitable acting ability, there
is no doubt but that she will provide g
delightful week of entertainment for the
patrons OF the Murat In the cast with
Miss Patty" appear Aldrich Bowker, who
will be seen In the role Of the obstinate
old Dutchman; Arthur Albertson. who
made such a hit during hts week here
with "HonOrs Are Even; :" Lucille Nikolas,
who as Barnabetta will have her first
big part OF the season. In addition the
cast Of "ErstwhiIe Susan" will include
John Ray, George Sommes, France
Berndsten, Walter Coulter. Leslie Fenton,
Judith Lowry, Jane Thomas and Leward
Meeker. Julia Mcmahon will also be seen
In indianapolis for the first time this sea
son.
The entire production Will be made IN
der the personal direction Of Stuart Wal
ker, with special scenic designs by
Almerin Gowing. There will be matinees
on Wednesday. Thursday and Saturday.
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ASTHER BIG BILL
ANNOUNCED AT LYRIC.
In keeping with its established policy
OF presenting the same quantity and
quality Of vaudeville the year round. the
Lyric will continue with it's usual show Of
meritorious features throughout the sum-
mer and next week will have an excep-
tionaIly big bill, especially in the number
of people involved. The Garden OF
Melodies" the headline attraction. boasts
Of a quintette Of girls, equally proficient
in playing brass, reed and string instru-
ments, and who appear in lavish stage
setting, with special lighting effects aud
gorgeous costuming which distinguish 1t
quite as much as do the brand Of melodies
dispensed.
"Chic Supreme dance Innovation In
which a trio Of girls interprete strik-
ing and original group Of terpischoresn
numbers, will be another feature, and
one which lives up to its name in every
way. 1t embraces a series Of four-dance
episodes.
Then among other acts there viii be
the Terminal Four, a quartet OF har-
mony singing comedians in "Mirth and
Melody at a Railroad Station" Luckey
and Harris, a pair Of comedians who
style themselves Original Laugh Gre
etors;" Billy Peddrich and Ruby De
We're IN a melange of smart tunes and
dances; Robb and whitman in their
quaint skit Back to School Days.;
Maraker, Walton and Ray, a trio Of
novelty entertainers, and Waters and
Lee, sensational wire performers. di-
versifed selection Of film oddities will be
the Ecraen