The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-08-02


York to Chicago in a large measure
To answer the question what we
may expect in Indianapolis, am
going to reproduce part of the dra-
matte department of the Chicago
Tribune of the last few days, in
which the writer makes public what
John j. Garrity, general manager
of the Shubert theaters in Chicago
expects to offer in his theaters.
am reproducing in part the
article in the Chicago Tribune as
follows:
Young Sinners"-A comedy which deals
with modern youth in its most up to date
phase.
"Cyrano de ergerac"-Edmond Ros-
lands romantic drama. revived by Walter
Hampden. who hasn't visited Chicago for
number of years.
'Lysistrata"-The comedy of feminism
BY Aristophanes. which has stimulated
Broadway's interest in the ancient Greek
drama. After THE Green Pastures" it
is the most talked of play in Manhattan.
Katharine Cornell-The distinguished
actress of exotic heroines in "Dishonored
Lady" BY Margaret Aver Barnes and Ed
ward Sheldon She can't be expected to
arrive. however. until late in the fall or
close to the Christmas holidays.
Jane Cowl-Another contender for the
title of FIRST Actress. in new play. as
vet unnamed and unstaged.
Berkeley Sauare'-A comedy of senti-
mental charm. with Leslie Howard as its
central figure.
Broken Dishes"-A popular comedy.
Apron String-Ditto.
stepping Sisters"-Ditto.
Ethel Barrymore-The long awaited
dramatization of Julia Peterkin's novel.
scarlet sister Mary" will be her vehicle.
Three Little Girls"-An operetta from
Vienna. OF superior quality. with its ori-
ginal cast. Natalie and Bettin Hall. for
merIv Of the American Opera Company.
and Martha Lorber will have the title roles
Artists and Models'-A revue. definitely
scheduled to open the grand opera house
Monday evening. Aug. II. with Phil Baker.
Aileen Stanley and Messrs. Shaw and Lee
as its leading entertainers.
THE Sketch Book"-A handsome enter
tainment staged BY Earl Carroll. with VIII
Mahoney as its chief comedian.
The Greenwich Village Follies'-A revue
with which a once-popular series Of en-
tertainments has been revived.
Sons O. Guns"-One Of the 'Smashes'
Of last seasons musical shows in New
York. Jack Donshue is master of the
revels.
'.Fiving Hish"-An elaborate diversion
staged by George White.
Strike Up the Band''-Messrs. Clark
and Mccullough will head the cast.
L have received the following let
ter which is of interest. 1t speaks
for itself. I invite answers to the
several questions asked
The letter is as follows:
Mr. Walter D. Hickman.
Dear Sir:
Can YOU tell me what right have the
local movies TO charge advanced prices for
Sundays and holidays? 1t was not so very
long ago. they we're trying to close them
up on Sundays. The movie patrons put
their shoulders to the wheel and helped
them out. And how were they rewarded?
Why at advanced prices for Sundays and
holidays. The local baseball club. or other
amusements do not charge advanced prices
for these DAYS. so how can the movie In
terests? Let some more OF the patrons
state what they think OF this Don't YOU
think Mr. Hickman. that between the Cir
Gle and the Indiana. they give US a little
too much Of Garry Cooper. Richard Arlen.
Mary Brian. Clara Bow. Alice White and
others. who are going down" and are not
box Office hits any more9 They are still
trying 70 make stars ~ OF them. but
IL Is no 20.
ONE OF THE REGULAR PATRONS.
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Have been asked to announce the
following:
Judges announce awards for the best fun
length drama. one-act play and religious
play submitted in the 1929 Drama League
Lcngmans. Green Piaywrifing Contest.
The jury composed of Hatcher HUGHES.
KENYON Nicholson. Alexander Dean and
the New York Theater Guild have awarded
she prize to- Thomas p Robinson for his
four-act drama. "Dsrick CIausen' Mr.
Robinson. former Boston architect. BE-