The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-31

Although Lawrence Rlley'S vltrlollc
play is based on type of female
which is probably minor quality in
the film capitol, he has grabbed an
idea which contains all the vitamirs
necessary for barrel of laughs. At
least one would judge so from The
reception last nights audience gave
Ills play.
The first scene is presented on the
screen. featuring Carole Arden miss
George in an overplayed skit from
Benjamin z. Fineberg production
(he's her husband). Drifting Lady
in which the heroine goes noble,
sacrifices all to give her lover to an
lother woman.
Then Carole Arden on a personal
appearance tour, walks on the stage.
tells the folks in a syrupy tone that
she really is a quite normal person.
Actually Starts in Second Scene
The play actually starts with the
second scene, which takes place in
the rundown tourist home owned
by the Struthers family. Living
there are Mrs. Struthers, who clingS
to family tradition in spite of de-
pressed finances; her daughter,
Joyce in love with Chester Norton,
a handsome lad who runs the
filling station in front of the
house, and modern minded old
Aunt Kate Barnaby.
When her car breaks down, the
.glamorous Carole is forced to seek
refuge in the Struthers home, along
with her coterie, Gene futile, press
agent; Jessie, her maid, and john
son, her chauffeur.
Pestered by Gladys Kelley, the
movie struck girl who lives next
door, Carole is furious at the delay
until she sights the broad-shoul-
dered Chester. Then she decides to
win him if it takes all night.
But Chester Isn't Interested
Chester, not in the least inter-
ested in Miss Arden's physical
charms, shows her a device he has
invented to be used on talking pic
- ture cameras. She tells him she
will take him to Hollywood and help
him sell the idea to her husband,
Mr.. Fineberg
When Joyce finds CarOle and
Chester alone in the parlor at
in the morning, her jealousy gets
the better of her and she gives
Chester up for lost. But Aunt Kate
saves the day.
The role of Mr.. Riley's expertly
written play is given an almost flaw
less presentation by the versatile
Miss George. One can not imagine
the part played better. One mo-
ment temperamental egotist, the
next an unsophisticated bird in
gilded cage, she is responsible for
most of the plays success.
The best scene-stealer is little
Florence Robinson who reminds us
of Fannie Brice, in the role of
Gladys. the movie fan next door.
Merna Pace is pleasing as the real
heroine of the piece and Eula Guy
does some fine character acting as
Aunt Kate. Others are adequate.
It's Strictly Adult Fare
The play. which is to be presented
tonight, tomorrow afternoon and to-
morrow night, is strictly adult fare.
1t has been we'll directed by An
toinette Perry, handsomely set by
n John Root.
L.. Typical scene:
H. Miss Arden has called Mrs.
Struthers' home dump and the
latter is taken back Mr. futile
explains that Mrs. Struthers is one
of Miss Ardens staunchest admir-
ers. With an upstage voice and
grandiose manner, Miss Arden turns
quickly, contradicts her first state
ment with
You know, my dear, just had
to come in and see the inside of
7Hour lovely home. l wanted to see
+, if the interior was as divine as the
Interior