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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-09
MOVIE STAR DUE
AT LYRIC SUNDAY

Long one of the principal comics
of the Mack Sennett studios, Harry
Gribbon, who recently left the
movies to make a tour in vaudeville,
will appear at the Lyric next week
in a comedy concoction written by
AL Plantadosi and entitled PLENTY
Of Everything"
Gribbon is as much at home on
the stage as he is in front of the
camera. His act, in which he is
assisted by May Elmore, provides
Gribbon with plenty of latitude to
display his peculiar brand of antics.
The bill will include:
ELAINE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
entertainers headed by Arthur and
Browne and including Nellie Speak
man, Helen Westcott and Rose
Marie Stevens in a merry mixture of
music. songs, dances and comedy.
MORTON AND BETTY HARVEY
-Farceurs whose talents are eX-
plotted in an engaging laugh oddly
labelled THE Spice of Life"
CLEORA MILLER AID COM
PANY-Known as "the most versa
tile girl on the American stage"
Miss Miller is assisted by her father,
mother and a group Of talented m
strumentalists in a pretentious must
cal advertisement. Miss Miller does
many things and does them all well.
MAY AND KILDUFF-Delinea-
tors of rural types, in a hilarious
character sketch called THE Village
Gossip"
FOUR KARRYES-Spain's pre-
mier gymnasts and contortion ex-
perts, offering a spectacular exhibi-
ton of their wares.
MORRIS'S MONKS - A well
trained troupe of simian performers
in an interesting routine of unusual
accomplishments.
LESTER HUFF-Popular organ
ist, in recital programs starting at
1910 o'clock, noon, each day.
ON THE SCREEN-An Alice Day
comedy, "a Dozen Socks" Kino-
grams and an Imperial comedy,
Birthday Greetings"
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BERKELL WILL
OFFER SQUARE
CROOKS HERE
Jean Oliver and Milton
Byron Play Mystery
Leads.

Another James P. Judge play will
be presented by the Berkell Players
for their bill at English's next week,
beginning Sunday night. 1t is a play
with a paradoXical title, Square
Crooks"
AS is characteristic of all Of Mr..
Judges plays, Square Crooks" is
a clean, wholesome comedy, free
from the influence of suggestiveness,
though dealing primarily with the
underworld. 1t is play of laughter
and thrills, overlooking with rich,
warm humanness of sentiment.
James Metcalf, dean of New York
critics, writing in the Wall Street
Journal, said in part: at contains
fun and wholesome entertainment
for a large public in whose behalf it
is presented. And on our private
tombstone We would much rather
be recorded as the author of Square
Crooks than as the instigator of
nine-tenths of the plays on Broad
way"
TIL eplay has to do with two
y
crooks, but now going straight. Ed.
die is married and Larry is in love
with friend of Eddie's wife. All
would go we'll with them but for a
bounding detective, who believes in
the old theory of "Once a crook, al
ways a crook"
The detective causes Eddie to lose
his position as chauffeur to
wealthy man, at the same time that
valuable string of pearls is stolen
from his former employers home.
Suspicion naturally fastens on the
two men, and, what Is worse, the
pearls turn up in their home, al
though they are innocent of any
wrong doing. To complicate matters
further, they are forced to harbor
an escaped murderer, who threatens
to expose them unless they shield
him from the police. Things look
mighty dark for the two men who
are endeavoring to go straight and
live down the past, but they not on.
~ manage to return the pearls and
establish their innocence, but also
turnthe tables on the bounding de-
tective, who, it is needless to say,
receives his just deserts.
Milton Byron, leading man with
the Berkell Players, will be seen as
Eddie Ellison, and Miss Jean Oliver,
returned favorite, as Kay, his wife.
This play also provides each member
of the Company with a suitable part.
Square Crooks" will be seen
throughout the week with matinees
on Wednesday. Thursday and Satur.
day afternoons.
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The first production of the Fiske-
Anglin Theater will be The Merry
Wives of Windsor" and the opening
date of the tour will be Oct. "a.
This new organization will visit
all the important cities in the thirty
weeks that has been allotted it next
season.
Mr.. Skinner will be seen as Fal-
staff in this revival of Shakespeare
while Mrs. Fiske will be Mistress
Ford
This really gives this country a
national touring permanent organi-
cation. Stock on wheels will ac-
tually come into existence.
To me this is one of the mos:
gratifying bits of information which
has reached my desk.
Harrison Grey Fiske has sent me
the following statement:
1.-THE establishment of such an institu-
tion has been contemplated by Miss Anglin
and Mrs. Fiske for several years. but con-
tracts and individual producing plans
present time. In the course of their
travels over the country they have found
proof positive everywhere that the people
crave a permanent theater that represents
standards of excellence, perfection of act
ing and Interpretation SO far. as that can
possibly be achieved to which they can
pin their faith and depend on, and that
will mean something in their lives. They
are convinced that such a theater to exert
the broadest influence cannot be restricted
to one locality for geographical reasons.
but must be taken to the people. from one
end of the country to the other. Our
territory is so vast that a national theater
If we had one. could be national only in
name If its operation was confined to any
one community, however. cosmopolitan or
populous.
1.-The Fiske-Anglin Theater will be
neither highbrow nor lowbrow. It's ideals
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ROUNDING ROUND
THEATERS W't 41 WAL "a ! r

Have received word from Harrison Grey Fske of the forma
ton of dramatic organization to be known the
Fiske-A nglin Theater.
This organization will be headed by Mrs Fiske and Mar
garget Angn and the guest star next with that
zaton will be Otis Skinner who recently English
in 'fEonor Of the Family
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Brewer Clay, is the director of the
band and Fred Jewell, the assistant
director. The latter is often given
the title of the march king" and
one of his compositions will be
played in the act.
The Grotto band has been in
existence five years, but this is its
first experience behind the foot
lights. Last year it was awarded a
gold drum, the first prize for the
best band among the various Grotto
organizations from all over the
country entered in the contest at st.
Louis. 1t also won second prize for
it's concert work.
On the program arranged by the
band manager, Carl Schcy, popular
melodies, marches, solo work by the
trio, Johnny Robinson, xylophonistt,
and whistling by Merle Henry will
be featured A musical description,
entitled 1.-THE Fall of Jericho" will
also be given.
The bill includes:
JAMES COUGHLIN - Funster,
who with his six entertainers pre-
sents THE Rest Cure" also billed
as a gloom cure.
KNICK KNACKS OF 1927---A pot
pourri of song, dance and fun Of
fered by Buck and Therrien, Edna
Hamel and Masse and DIETRICH, for
mer Broadway stars.
JOE REED AND JULIA RAY
Player of the mouth organ and
dancer, who stage their Spanish bit
outside an arena.
SYLVESTER AND VANCE -
Riders Of Horses" a skit that re-
veals their hobby as fun.
Bobby jackson, dancing comedian,
who presents entirely original steps
in his Galaxy of Youth and Beauty"
tops the bill the last of the week
with his five girls. The Nagyfys
arc "Defying Natures Laws" in
their pyrotechnic act. Angel and
Fuller deal with Music and Chat
ter" in their laughing act. Chelm
st. Orr and his brother have an un-
usual act entitled "Feetology."
On the screen are:
For Wives Only" with Marie
Provost and Victor Varconi the first
half and Arizona Bound" with an
all star cast the last half of the
week. Pathe News, a comedy, and an
Aesop fable are the short reels.
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No. MILLION Byron will be seen
i'm Square Crooks" with other
members of the Berkell Players at
English's next week.
No. 2-Maude Powers viii he
among the important people
present at b. F. Keith's next
week.
No. 3-Harry Saunders, drum
major Of the Indianapolis GrottO
Band, viii be present with other
members of the band at the Palace
the first half of the week.
No. 4-Helen Kilduff will be on
the new bill opening Sunday at
the Lyric.
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Sylvia Clark and SiIvertoWn Cord Orchestra Booked at
Keith's-HaTy Gribbon, Movie Star, to Top
New Bill at the Lyric.

The Sahara Grotto Pirate Band, whose membership
posed of sixty local men, will turn to vaudeville outlet
for their musical selections the first half of next week and will
present offering the headner the Palace theaer
bill
Harry Saunders drum major and the head the Circle City
Trio will stru his stuff and sing several popular songs.
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will be practical and devoid of 'isms;' it
will strive only to present the best plays
in the best manner with regard for the
accepted standaTas OF art ana g90d saste
ness. Stress will be laid upon the acting
throughout the casts. From time to time
their cooperation seems desirable, win be
invited to participate. Miss Anglin and
Mrs. Fiske viii not be exaggeratedly ex-
productions as will lend most benefit to
the general Interpretation.
I'VE shall produce modern American or
foreign plays whenever such plays are
but when that kind of play is not avail
able we shall turn to the rich dramatic
legacies of the past such as the choice for
NAL human appeal as we'll as established
artistic worth. The two years triumphant
tour, Of The Rivals in which Mrs: Fiske
adequately interpreted. while Miss Anglin's
TaFade, eydenes In The S@6
even to the ancient masterpieces of the
drama. For many reasons, which are so
perous to point o them out nth The spoken
drama has seriously declined and in numer-
Gus cases has become moribund in large
States One of the cherished hopes of
our new institution is that its annual pill
grimages to and fro, will be an aid in
restoring it to its rightful place"
The first season of the F'iske-Ang-
lin Theater is scheduled to begin on
Oct. "a. The tour, which is now be-
ing arranged, will cover a period of
thirty weeks, with brief engage
ments in all the cities.
Have received word from Gerald
K. Rudolph that he has resigned as
publicity manager of the Fox Film
Cnr,nnr.a ton urith headnua ri ers in
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COnklin Busy

Hal Conklin, a new member
of the Christie Comedy scenario
staff, who was one of the CO.
authors of Tramp, Tramp,
Tramp" Harry Langdon's fea-
ture length comedy, wrote the
scenario for Here Comes
Precious", the new Education
al-Jimmie Adams comedy. Vera
Steadman appears in the lead
ing feminine part opposite
Jimmie.
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been so treated by Robert Mantell
and several others.
Earl Cunningham is the new man
ager of the Colonial treater when it
reopens under the management of
the Rembusch interests on Easter
Sunday. Cunningham knows what
he is about and he will open with the
Paramount success, Beau Geste,"
as a road show attraction.
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no end in sight for it's engagement.
Naturally, in the weeks and
months to come, Cradle Snatchers"
will attract thousands of Chicago
visitors, who have not had, and
never will have, the opportunity of
seeing the original company per-
Torrance in their home towns.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-09

Received word from Mrs. Newton
Wray at Taylor University at Up
land, Ind, that the university Will
present THE Tanning of the Shrew"
at the University on April 1929, and
that 1t will be "given in modern
dress"
This is the first time that I know
that this play of Shakespeare has
been so modernized. Hamlet" has
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-09

New York, and that he will become
editor of the Motion Picture Maya
zine, published along with Motion
Picture Classic by Motion Picture
Publications, Inc.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
PUBLICITY MADNESS"
OPENS AT INDIANA

publicity Madness" starring Ed
mund Lowe and Lois Moran on the
screen, and Charlie Davis with his
Indiana stage band in Jack Par
tington revue, "Dixieland," are the
attractions at the Indiana, opening
today.
Adapted by Andrew Bennison
from the original story by Anita
Loos, it is one succession of comic
situations which go to make up The
romance and business whirl of an
enterprising soap salesman.
Lois Moran is co-starred with
Lowe as the shy little daughter of
the old-fashioned manufacturer
who believes that the business of his
forefather should be run according
In this role Miss Moran energies
to the standards set down by him.
from a drab little old-fasfioned
Miss into most f1appery fapper-
just to prove to the smart salesman
5 that it can be done.
Besides Lowe and Miss Moran the
cast includes E. j. Radcliffe, Arthur
Housman, James Gordon, Bryon
Munson and Norman Peck.
Charlie Davis and his band have
another Jack Darlington production
with the locale laid on the MissiS-
sippi. Settings, songs and dances
typical of the romantic Southland
make this revue "Dixieland" one of
the most pretentious of the many
fine shows seen here this season. In
addition to the tuneful speciality
numbers played by Charlie Davis
and his band, he also boasts the
services of Edith Griffith an Ala
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
ISIS LISTS ITS
NEW PHOTOPLAYS

Dealing with the adventures OF
refined and gentle girl from the
East who innocently falls into the
clutches of notorious gang leader
while on visit to the West, 1.-THE
Valley of Death" to be shown at
the Isis the first half of next week
is a gripping melodrama in which
Francis Mcdonald is starred, sup
ported by Edna Murphy, William
Steele, Anita Garvin and Joe
Bennett.
The plot contains many tense, ex-
citing situations, the heroine being
called upon to fight her battles
alone until her cause is championed
by wealthy young rancher VINO
braves all manner of dire peril to
rescue her. A Red Seal comedy,
"Goofy Cas-" and "One Eyed
Monsters" the tenth episode of the
serial, "Perils of the Jungle" will
round out the program.
A wandering police dog, reverted
to the wolf type, who spreads terror
in a border community, and the
activities of a band of outlaws pro-
/ vide material for an interesting
plot in 1.-THE VOLTS Trail" which
will be on view the last half of the
week starting Thursday together
with a Fox comedy, Captain Kids
kittens" Edmund Cobb, Dixie
Lamont and Dynamite, the Wonder
Dog, have the principal roles in
1.-THE VOLTS Trail" tale OF the
Northwest which was directed by
Francis Ford from an original story
by Basil Dickey.
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MARION DAVIES
OPEN TODAY AT CIRCLE

Marion Davies comes to the Cir
cles today in 1.-THE Fair Co-Ed," the
screen version of the George AIDE
story.
The star appears in the role of
Marion, who agrees to attend Bing-
ham College only after meeting Bob
Dixon, who is working his way
through as basketball coach.
Marion proves herself star
player, but deserts the team on the
eve of the two big games of the
term because of pique at Dixon's
GOODNESS, which has been caused by
a misunderstanding. In this way
she arouses the ire of the collegians,
as well as the disgust of Dixon.
With the first two games lost,
Marion becomes imbued with real
college spirit and plays in the final
game, winning it in the last second
after a thrilling uphill battle. In
winning her popularity she also
wins back her popularity and the
love of the boy.
A newcomer to the screen, who
gives promise of becoming one of
the most popular of the male stars,
Johnny Mack Brown, plays opposite
Miss Davies.
He is former football star from
Alabama, and has worked in only
one picture prior to his appearance
in 1.-THE Fair COED" Jane VIM
ton, Thelma Hill and Lillian Leigh.
ton are also prominent in the cast.
The production was directed by
Sam Wood from a script written
from Mr.. AIDES story by Byron
Morgan.
To provide the necessary atmos-
phere at the Circle during the
showing of "Ihe Fair Co-Ed," the
management has arranged for the
appearance of the Butler College
Girls Glee Club, under the direc-
ton of Taylor.
A special feature of the pro-
gram for the week will be Miss
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12

Tonight is always night Of fun
at the Indiana ballroom, when
Mardi Gras and carnival features
prevail, with entertainment between
dances, with favors, funmakers,
balloon busting and a serpentine
avalanche.
The sunshine dance dansant on
Sunday afternon is pleasant af-
fair. The weekend frolic on Sun
day night is looked upon as the out
standing dance event of the week.
The Hoosier Harmony Kings have
added many novel features to their
program, which includes a saxo-
phone sextet and accordion ensem-
bic, which is one of the big hits OF
the evenings frolic.
The Pals Club and Girls Auxili-
airy to the Shelter House and Old
Home, will hold their annual bene-
fit ball in the ballroom on Monday
night. The management is plan
ming a Thanksgiving turkey frolic,
and also a masquerade ball on Sat-
urday evening, Nov. 26.
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COhan Has
Another
HitConedy
Glen Hunter Attracts
Class Audiences in
Dreamer
BY DIXIE HINES

NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-Ihat re-
markable young mamie will be
young to us until he passes the
century mark-George M. Cohan
gives a double treat in 1.-THE Merry
Malones," a satirical musical play
written by himself and acted by
himself in one Of the leading roles.
1t is merry and irresponsible
concoction Of music, dancing, wit,
satire, color and life. The story Is
kdded along by one Of the principal
characters, and after the first half
hour the audience gives itself up
entirely to the enjoyment of what
ever is offered without so much as
asking a reason for 1t. We know
there are many pretty girls who
dance and sing delightfully."-, and we
know there are several clever
comedians, including the author
himself, who propels the play
towards the final and glorious
scene. and that is enough for us.
"The Merry Malones" is an ln4
gratiating rascal, a sort of beloved
vagabond of musical comedy, and
will repay any one for an evening
spent at the Erlanger Theater, the
latest playhouse to be dedicated to
the pleasure of New Workers and
their guests.
Behold This Dreamer" by Fulton
Oursler, is produced at the Cort
Theater by George Tyler with
Glenn Hunter acting the role of the
dreamer and a clever little girl
named Patricia O'Hearn acting his
shrewish wife in a most amusing
manner. A young dreamer, married
to wife who does not understand
him any more than he understands
her, is committed to working in a
brush factory while his dreams are
of music, poetry, art and the
beautiful things of life.
His radical ideas are so appall-
ing, that his father in-law, for
whom he works in the factory,
concludes that his mind is tired,
and inveigles him into a sanitarium
for patients with afflicted minds.
Here he is received as one Of the
inmates, and finds satisfaction in
seeking to develop those attributes
which have taken possession of him.
One of the inmates seeks to teach
him painting, and the young man
gobs a canvas with flaming colors
and calls it "A Nude With Pine
APPLE and it wins an art prize.
He returns to his home a famous
artist, but the life of q domestic
husband is no more attri ctive, and
he finds solace and sane ,uary back
in the asylum once again.
1t is a biting satire at times, and
is most delightfully."- acted by large
cast. Mr.. Hunter particularly acts
effectively as the dreaming young
man, and the Miss O'Hearn before
referred to is a peerless comedienne
without effort. Sylvia Field, as an
inmate of the asylum, was also
pathetically appealing, and Tom
Wise, as a good-natured lunatic,
was altogether delightful.
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bama girl famous for her blues
singing. Bob Morris and Phil Rapp,
a pair of clever dancers seen here
recently in 1.-THE Cocoanuts" and
ARTISTS and Models" offer several
routineS of fast dancing.
Joe Penner the comedian known
for his rendition of comedy songs
also comes from the revue stage
having recently toured with the
Greenwich Village Follies" another
dance feature is the team of Ruth
Stanley and Luella Lee hailing from
the west coast.
Last but by no means least is the
Kentucky Jubilee Choir rated as one
of the finest singing octettes now
appearing on the stage with a
repertoire of over 300 numbers.
Maurice will present an organ
overture. 'Findlandia," by Sidelius.
A novelty film, and the Indiana
News of the World will complete the
program.
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during the making of the pic
ture.
Jesse James" is not a West
ern, as the name is ordinarily
used, but is rather, a record of
one of the most amazing characters
in western history. The exploits of
the outlaw are almost legendary,
but the version Of his career re-
vealed in this picture present him as
a much-maligned and misunderstood
man, a victim of circumstances
forced into banditry.
Jesse and his brother Frank are
introduced in the opening scenes
as members Of Quantrell's Partisan
Rangers, the guerilla Confederate
cavalry outfit with which the James
brothers fought during the Civil
War. At the close of the war, Jesse
returns home to find that his mother
had been injured and his home
blown up by fanatic Union SYM
pathizers.
Bent upon procuring revenge,
Jesse performed acts which resulted
in his having to flee to the hills
with his followers, a peace time out
law. Spectacular hold-ups Of stage
coaches and railroad trains and
host of thrilling adventures are
crowded into the film. The love af-
fair of Jesse and Zerelda Mimms
supplies romantic interest. Thomp-
son, in the title role, is supported by
Nora Lane, Montague Love, Mary
Carr, James Pierce, Harry Woods
and William Cartwright. Complet-
ing the program there will be a
Charlie Chase comedy, 'Now I'll
Tell One" the Fox news weekly,
Ray Winnings in organ novelties
and Emil SeidePs Apollo Merry
makers offering musical innovations.
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son and will sponsor the usual series
Of artist concerts.
Artists who will appear are the
Flonzaley string quartet, Joseph
Szigetti, violinist; Myra Hess, pi-
anist; Georges EneSco, violinist;
Elena Gerheardt, leader singer; Yo-
lando Nero, pianist; Hans Kinder,
cellist; John Amadio, flutist, and
Florence Austral, soprano.
The Indianapolis Matinee Musi-
Gale will give its annual charity con-
cert at the Masonic Temple at 3
o'clock next Friday afternoon. Pro-
gram follows:
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Trio No 2. Op. 66) ..... Mendelssohn
Cai .'vaise Ruese'' Frank Bridge
ID HOrnPTiRSs e orlofi Trio FRANK ''ri'se
Jean orion. Violin. 7Yuba white.
Cello. Frances Rybolt. Piano.
%, "At the FOUNTAIN ......... label
Marjorie Call.
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la File aux cheveux de Inv "Ie '''
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AT wen Marie Dawson i MoPPel. 0aO"'A'
Mrs. Frank Edenharter, at the plano.
All fors lin. tTraviata) -, Verdi
The Unforeseen ............ Cyril Scott
Elm Traum" Observation-Disclosures. Grieg
Me company along" ........... Hagemaa
Helen Warrum Chappell
Louise Mason Caldwell at the piano.
E EESaS wife 81; i! Psa SO; sriiss
"a WiiIsGyg5 GacGrc1ioir..' Guest Artist
Sonata" .................. Cesar Franck
Allegro ben moderate.
Allegro.
RCsitativo Fantasia.
Allegretto POGO moSSo.
Marie Dawson Morreu.
willard MacGregor.