The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-02

Grace Hayes were the censor
committee. I am
so glad that was protected in the
extreme that somebody's friend
wanted 10 meet the chief. And 1
admire the chief more than ever; he
was like critic. he didn't talk about
the show. He said something
about the weather. i don't give a
rip what the chief thinks about the
show and he doesn't give one yell
what think about it. I have seen
other chiefs in the theater and they
have seen me in the same theater.
And the show went on. Why
should It not7 It has been going on
for a long time. There Is lot OF
hot stuff to this show. In one scene
when a gentleman q trust he Is
that gets warmed up on a subject
while a maiden reclines and de-
clines in his bedroom mot his own
house,, tells a blank lie. a piece or
several pieces of china fall. AS more
china falls poor China). the louder
the laughter.
wanted to be naughty at this
show because everybody wanted to
be shocked. 1t was a Main Street cy-
clone and nobody called an under
taker 1t wasn't that raw. It de-
Ponds on just how much you depend
upon the stage 10 give you a thrill.
few things they call art doesn't
worry me one bit in the theater.
Generally / expect art TO be half
draped and there is no exception
to the rule. If am wrong. then I
have never been at the old swimming
hole.
Artists and Models" is a tantaliz-
ing show. 1t can be raw on a min
utes notice. 1t can be fairly beauti-
full. There is talent in this show.
There is some rank burlesque. No
worse than have seen before.
In ono scene you see a grand
woman by the name of Marie Stod-
dard known in Scene 1e. 1st Act. as
the Governors wife. being kicked In
that zone upon which she sits. gen
orally, by a man known as Fred
Hillebrand. This IS the climax to a
1NOAAO NdAAN0 ElAEQ out
loud and many Others did for a long
time (ne, tool. because It was Hill
brand who was able to walk soon
and not that fine personality known
as Marie Stoddard. Fred comes out
soon after the assault in the the In
sanity scene and spills lot OF smart
stun called Spanish Juanita-" A
real riot of fun.
II you buy Artists and Models"
seats or seat with the idea that you
are going to Hades you are all
wrong. Yes. there are models there.
David Belasco once presented play
on this very stage called Ladies
Of the Evening" Upon this very
same stage was Desire Under the
Elms."
Yes 5 There are models present.
Fine showmanship, but not so finely
presented. Every trick is used to
pack the theater. TO me this show
is not shocking. And at times not
even interesting.
But-there is artistry present.
Consider these names and look upon
the program to see where this
happens. Mr.. Massinger in many
songs; a series OF fan aaffris in one
event; a burlesque with no excuse
called "A Model Laundress" with
Frank Gaby; this same Frank Gaby
with a dummy; a beautiful song
picture called Good Night having
the services Of Marie Stoddard. Jack
son Hines. Nancy Gibbs always
wonderfully, and Charles Massinger;
a nifty with a smart tendency
known as humble burlesque upon
the dining room farce. known in
this edition as Honesty or
around Dining Table; a kick
with the foot in the climax with
Marie Stoddard and being given by
Fred Hillebrand. and Grace Hayes in
songs.
And remember that there is-lot Of
scenery to this show, lights and
everything.
1t is an expensive show to exhibit
Lots OF names haven't mentioned.
And I hate golf.
They could cut out everything they
call and pose" under the name of
art, and 1t would be a better show.
I do not go to the theater with the
purpose of seeing how little or how
much a girl wears. And that Is hon
est. If there is entertaining brains
back Of the general idea, then 1 am
not worried
If art becomes naked, then It is
naked but do not want somebody
near my seat asking me what some
body had on. fan or an idea. Re-
ally, dearie. I can't tell you, because
1t isn't my kind Of fun.
I still find in Artists and Models
lot Of lavish entertainment.
1T depends good deal this week
what you imagine or want to see
at Epglish's.
Artists and Models" swill be on
view with absolute capacity all week.
Let anybody find fault with me
for liking Desire Under the Elms.
| Write your own ticket for Art
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Artists and Models" at English's
all week.
THERE is LOT OF
MONKEY BUSINESS HERE
Many an actor has told me that
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