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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Star Desires
Tomboy Roles
Margaret Lindsay Fed Up
With Cultured Parts.
Times Special

Times Special
HOLLYWOOD, May 19.-Ho-
Hum. Now Margaret Lindsay wants
to be "toughie." She wants to be
different-a tomboy instead of a
highly cultured young woman.
Cast more frequently than any
other actress in Hollywood as a
well-bred daughter of the rich, she's
tired of the silver spoon the movie
public thinks she's had in her
mouth since she was born.
A Dubuque (Ia) girl by rights, it
seems that she should have had at
some time that good Iowa twang.
But, no, never. Elocution and voice
lessons since she was never per-
mitted it's development.
In Public Enemy's Wife" she
has a little opportunity to be tough.
The early sequences show her just
released from prison, wearing a
blond wig, an ugly prison dress and
black stockings.
But she gets the silver spoon back
very soon. 1t seems that she is just
a society girl who has made a mis-
take.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Voice Contest
Given Approval
De Paw Teacher Praises
Maennerchor Additions.

Approval of the Indianapolis
Maennerchor's additions for young
singers, to be held Saturday night
was given today by Miss Edna Tyne
Bowles, acting head of the voice de-
partment at the De Paw Univer-
sity School of Music. Miss Bowles
is to enter two of her students in
the competition.
"The possibility of appearing on
the Academy of Music concert plat
form as guest artist with the Indi-
annapolis Maennerchor is goal any
voice student might wish to attain, y
she said.
eff these additions become an an
nual affair, I feel that it will slim
ulate the interest of all aspiring
concert singers to such a degree
that the very best vocal work will
be the outcome"
The contest, held in connection
with the Maennerchor's annual
May Festival, is to choose one man
and one woman singer to appear
with the chorus some time next
season. The awards also carry a
cash prize of SIS. About 20 singers
have entered, according to DR.. Rob-
ert G. Ledig, director of publicity
and festival committee member.
The entrants met last night for
contest instructions with Kari
Eeckzeh of Chicago, Maennerchor
conductor, and Frank NJ Cox, au-
oitions committee chairman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Racing Film
Included on
Double Bill
Special Program Arranged
to Attract Speedway
Fans in City.

AS an offering to indianapolis
Speedway visitors as well as the
thousands of local Grace Moore fans,
Loew's announces the booking of
the popular prima donna's new pic
ture, THE King Steps Out" for the
week of May 90.
Miss Moore, the girl who started
the emigration of the Metropoli-
tan's more comely divas to Holly
wood, is supported in the new film
by Franchot Tone, who plays the
part of the Emperor Francis Josef
in a story of Austrian court life.
Josef Won Sternberg has directed
the production and the ballets are
staged by Albertina Rasch. The mu-
sic is by Fritz Kreisler, much from
his operetta, "Cissy," which is the
name of Miss Moore's character In
the film. The plot differs from the
usual story of royalty in that the
emperor falls in love, not with a
commoner, but with a princess in
cognito.
Able Supporting Cast
With Miss Moore and Mr.. Tone
in the picture are Walter Connolly.
voted the screens best character
actor In a recent magazine poll;
Victor Jory, the Oberon of "A Mid
summer Nights Dream; Raymond
Walburn, seen recently in Thanks a
Million" and "Mr. Deeds Goes to
Town; and Elisabeth Risdon and
Frieda Inescourt, both we'll known to
the New York stage.
Lawrence Tibbett and Miss Moore,
it may be remembered, were the
first opera stars to yield to the en-
ticement Of talking pictures when
they made THE Rogue Song" Miss
Moore, however, did not return to
the films until 1884, when her frs
starring picture, "One Night of
Love-" won immediate success. Last
year she was seen in Love Me For
ever"
To complete the double feature
bill, Loew's is to show Speed" a
story of auto racing with James
Stewart, Wendy Barrie, Una Merkel
and Ted Healey. Indianapolis
Speedway shots are included in the
film, according to Ward Farrar,
Loew's manager.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Movie Making More
Difficult, Is Claim

Times Special
HOLLYWOOD, May 1s.-Motion
picture making is becoming more
difficult year after year, asserts Ar
thur Hornblow Jr., director of the
Carole Lombard-Fred MacMurray
romance, The Princess Comes
Across"
"A picture that was q tremendous
success few years ago would De
ridiculed by the audience now" he
said. Old conventional situations
are out and to avoid anticipation OF
situations by the audience a new
angle has TO be presented, the di-
rector added.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
JordanCast
Wins Praise
With Acting
Remember the Day Given
Under Direction of
VoIney Hampton.
BY JAMES THRASHER


Philo Higley and Philip Dunning
did not write Remember the Day"
for those who hold that childhood
is the happiest time of your life"
Rather it is play of the -boundless
tragedies of adolescence, and as
such it was given to us last night,
sincerely and artistically, by mem .
bers of Phi Beta, national dramatic
sorority, and drama students of the
Arthur Jordan Conservatory OF
Music.
This was the first production di-
rected by Volney Hampton since his
appointment last winter as head o.
dramatics at the conservatory, and
it stands as proof Of his abil-
ity. He set himself difficult
task when he chose a play about
children in therir early teens, per-
formed by players of the same age.
But the excellence of the drama was
worth the painstaking work OBJ
viously behind last nights produc-
ton.
Those who have read or seen RE
member the Day" will recall that it is
the story of 13-year-old Dewey Rob-
erts, intelligent, sensitive and horr!-
bly, anxious to be a ''roughneck," who
falls in love with his teacher, Miss
Trinnell, and worships his athletic
coach, Dan Hopkins. When Dan and
the teacher fall in love, it is almost
too much for him, but with Miss
Trinnell's help, he carries the day.
It is also the story of high
school girl, as nasty little ''brat"
as the one in "The Children's
Hour" whose vicious lie loses Dan
his job, and Miss Trinnell her hap
piness. The play is a genre pic
ture of Middle Western life, yet en-
tirely free from the banal quality
charitably called 'homespun." RE
member the Day" is a discerning
piece, utterly real, and it lost moth
ing in the local players perform
ance.
Work Without Error
Native talent, judicious casting
and artistic direction together pro-
duced a cast which, for an anna
teur group, safely may be called
fawless. If one raust single out
performances for special attention
it would be those of William Nc
Dermott as Dewey, and Virginia
Terrell as the teacher, Nora Trim
nell.
In these days of the apotheosis
of the youthful amateur" we will
go on record as saying that young
McDermott is possessed of a real
dramatic talent. And, although
their opportunities were less, we
may include the other youthful
principals, Marjorie Rose, Billy Le-
men, Carroll Roberts and 10 Ellen
Everson. They never were out OF
character for moment and, thanks
of course to Mr.. Hampton, there
was not an awkward move or ges-
ture throughout the three acts.
Miss Terrell gave a sympathetic,
well-molded and beautifully-tim
portrayal. Clifford Courtney and
Rae Cawdell as Dewey's parents
and Ray Robinson as Dan, were
excellent, as were Helen Morton in
the smaller roles.
And to the credit of all, in this
one-performance, amateur produc-
ton, there was not line thrown"
to any actor in the course of the
play.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19

A strong sense of responsibility
which women have in larger quaint
ties than men makes them more
desirable as musicians, says Miss
Hutton, whose company is one OF
the most popular feminine orches-
tras in the country.
Group Financially Successful
Interviewed on a New York movie
set by Lyric representative, Miss
Hutton claimed the formation OF
such a band today is regarded as an
unusual achievement and that her
group is successful, both unsteady
and financially.
"Of course" she said, modern
music has taken a little squirt III
tempo as compared to older days.
No longer is it a business of softly
pulled strings and low tones to
soothe a Tired warriors mind. Jazz
is here and in its latest manifesto
ton, swing presents formidable
job for any one to present correctly
But playing swing is well within
the capabilities of the fair members
of the human tribe, and wherever
music goes when it develops away
from swing the girls will have little
trouble accompanying it,"
Off-Stage Harmony
There are certain other sides of
the girls band picture, the woman
director believes. From the view
point of personnel-the problem of
keeping a well-trained group of
players together-I think a female
combination has it on the male
There seems to be less friction,
fewer personal desires and trouble
to hinder the band from pulling to-
gether," she said.
There are few other points
which regard as significant. To me
the art of dramatics should be an
important part of a musicians
makeup today. Playing before
theater audiences a great deal,
talent in this direction works toward
a better show. I really think girls
have it on the boys in this depart
ment. I find that no matter how
low some individual player may feel.
or what troubles may be affecting
her, once on the stage and playing
all else but melody and orchestra
ton is forgotten"
Miss Hutton's Midwestern tour,
which Is to include week at the
Lyric, is to follow movie work in
New York where she is making mu-
steal shorts.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19

the extra hired to be Happy's father
was of noble blood.
An opportune time, of course, for
Susie and the extra to announce
their engagement, bringing to sue
cessful elimination over storr
paths the boy meets girl, boy los
girl, boy gets girl" theme of a pIs
within play in boy Meets Cir
Suspected of everything unpleas-
ant but their real miSdoings, Law
and Benson were exonerated by
Producer Friday Erred Irving
Lewis, and down came the cur
tain on a remarkable play.
Cast Is Praiseworthy
We have cited for praise only the
leads of boy Meets Girl" AS a
producer, Mr.. Lewis was most ade-
quate in an important role. AS
Larry Toms agent, Rosetti, Philip
Van Zandt played well, while
number of secretaries, doctors,
nurses, chauffeurs, song writer's.
film cutters and others did well in
giving Mr.. Fridays Office the ap-
pearance and atmosphere of a
movie executives work shop.
We can not reproduce here the
real charm of boy Meets Girl" It
is to be found in sparkling lines.
clever acting, farcical situations and
severe burlesque of an American
buSiness-the movies.
Let is be understood that boy
Meets Girl" is strictly adult enter
tainment. never shocking, but al
ways frank.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19

Ill AlOlCul1iJS 11Olly WOOQ, boy
Meets Girl" took up where per
sonal Appearance" seen here re-
Gently, left off, to satirize the movie
industry as one of the greatest
farceS of current times.
While with Boy Meets Girl" the
play itself was most important, the
splendid cast which superbly in
jected good humor and lively action
into the spicy lines and amusing
situations created by Authors Spe-
wack should not be neglected. From
leads to last man, the acting was
not just good, but excellent.
In the leading feminine role, Polly
Walters played with restraint and
keen Interpretation the role of Susie,
movie studio restaurant waitress
whose illegitimate child, with the
aid of scenario writing by Robert
Law eric. Dressler) and j. Carlyle
Benson (Harold Vermilyea), became
the movie toast Of the nation. VIM
some and pretty, Miss Walters
played through scene after scene,
always making us wish to see more
of her acting.
Writers Run Unrestrained
In Mr.. Dressler and Mr.. Vermilyea
surely no better combination of &C
tors could have been found for the
roles of two dizzy, fantastic, scenario
writer's. Their failure to confine
their wild thoughts to scenario pro-
duction was at the bottom of much
of the complicated plot of boy
Meets Girl"
Weary of writing trite plots for a
trite western actor, Larry Toms
Oarry Fletcher), the Law-Benson
combination seized upon the birth of
Susies child to eliminate the hoy
meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets
girl" situations from the stories they
were paid big money to grind out for
Larry. Through their good offices,
Happy (the baby at eight months
was a Hollywood star, the toast of
the movie-going public.
When their power of attorney for
Happy expired, their fertile minds
went to work to produce a way to
break a shyster agents contract
with Happy, and Larry's pseudo
romance with Susie. They intro
duced into the plot, of all people,
Happy's father Can extra hired to
pose as the father. Larry lost his
popularity when involved in scan
dial unbecoming Western idol Of
young America, and Happy retail
ated to such indignities by getting
the measles.
Happy's sickness gave the studio
it's opportunity to break it's con-
tract with the baby, and a radio
campaign was instituted to discover
a new baby star whose parents had
a marriage license.
Then came another of those mag
nifcently brilliant ideas by the
Law-Benson team. Knowing
British company wanted Larry
Toms, they faxed a cablegram from
London offering to buy the entire
studio. Just when the enterprise
neared successful conclusion,
British representative appeared, re-
vealed the fake offer, disclosed that
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Fred Stone to Join
Hollywood Resident:

Times Special
HOLLYWOOD, May 10. - Fred
Stone, the great old trouper, is SELL
ing his home in Forest Hills, Long
Island, packing his buds and NOV
ing to Hollywood to begin his new
career as a film star at 81.
He isn't going Hollywood, either,
he said
I'm still wearing the same Old
two shirts-one for work and a
stuffed one for Sundays"
For 80 years he has been one of
the leading figures on the American
stage and he'll take his new film
fame in his stride.
In order that he can have his
wife and three daughters with him
at last, he is planning new home
to be built on a five-acre tract in
North Hollywood, near the Holly
wood Country Club.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
|. u. Club Seeks
Song Copyright
Chimes of Indiana Writer
Donates His Interests.

Times Special
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, May 49,
Chimes Of Indiana" Hoagy Car
michael's newest song dedicated to
Indiana University, is to be copy
righted for the university by the
Sphinx Club, honorary upperclass-
mems organization.
Campus groups under direction Of
the club are working TO raise 1925
necessary to purchase the copyright
from Hoagy's publishers, to whom
he is under contract for all his
songs. The composer relinquished
all rights so that the university
might purchase it at low cost from
his New York publishing house.
Chimes of Indiana" was heard
the first time by students when the
Gentlemen from Indiana" quartet
sang it at a recent dance.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Movies in Europe
Are TO Be Studied

Times Special
HOLLYWOOD, May 19.-Tech-
nique in European motion picture
production is to be the object of Vic
tor Jory's six months tour of the
continent.
With Mrs. Jory (Jean Inness), he
is to sail on the Normandie the last
of the month. His first stop is co
be Helsingfors, Finland. Then he is
scheduled to go to Russia for the
drama festival. From Russia, the
Jorys are to visit Munich and Ber-
lin to see the state opera, and are
to return to the United States on
the Queen Mary.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
>Cagey,
Is Montgomery
He Must Outstare Lions to
Win Fair Maiden.
BY RUTH M'TAMMANY
Times Hollywood Correspondent

HOLLYWOOD, May ia fitting
climax to the unique picture "Sui-
eide Club from the famous story
OF the same title by Robert Louis
Stevenson, were the last scenes to
be shot-taken in a ZOO set up at
movie studio.
There were four lions on the
stage and one outside-sort of an
extra in case one of the principals,
meaning the lions of course-shculd
get shot in an unruly moment.
Robert Montgomery, dapper in
high silk hat, tail coat and black
cape, was obviously nervous. He
walked back and forth in front of
the cages and "eyed" the lions gin
gerly. They watched him cautious
ly and occasionally one expressed
his opinion by mighty roar.
What an ideal" said Mont
gomery. "No wonder they left the
shooting of these scenes until the
end of the picture. I've got to play
a scene with Rosalind Russell and
I have to stand-in fact lean up
against those bars. All that beast
has to do is to make up his mind
that he doesn't like me and this
silk shirt front is going to be all
mussed up"
I'll be right near you, Mr.. Mont
gomery, with this said a studio Of
f1cers, and he flourished a revolver
with something of pride.
How do I know you're a good
shot?"
Got the record on the force"
ooh well-all in a days work"
said Bob, and with a twirl of his
cane, he sauntered back to "outeye"
one of the lions
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Ernest GIendinning
Rites Held Today
By United Press

By United Press
WILLIMANTIC, Conn, May 49,
Private funeral services were to be
held here today for Ernest Glendin-
ming, So. who made his theatrical
debut in New York City in 1902 III
a cast headed by the late John
Drew. Mr.. Glendinning died Sun
day after an illness of two years,
He came to this country from
Cumberland. Eng, in 1900, and until
failing health caused his retirement.
appeared in a number Of stock hits,
among them "Prunella," Little Old
New York." Song of Songs" THE
Greeks Had Word for It." and by
Your Leave"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Madeleine Carroll
Once Taught School
Times Special

Times Special
HOLLYWOOD, May 19.-Made-
leine Carroll, English actress, who
has the lead in THE Case Against
Mrs. Ames," is one of the few ex-
ceptions to the adage that few school
teachers become screen stars.
Early in her collegiate days she
appeared in amateur theatricals.
She taught for brief time in d
private school for girls at Brighton,
England, because she felt that teach
ing was only a means to the end Of
becoming a cinema star.
She co-starred with Robert Donat
in "Thirty-Nine Steps" and in her
latest picture. Secret Agent" plays
opposite Peter Lore, Robert Young
and John Gielgud.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Youthful Japanese
in Important Role

Times Special
HOLLYWOOD, May 19.-Among
the ranks Of famous movie Juniors
is Ed Sojin Jr., son of the famous
japanese character actor Sojin.
He is to appear in 1.-The Case of
the Velvet Claws" starring Warren
William, in an important role.
The 27-year-old Oriental gave up
an artists career to follow in hts
fathers footsteps.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Electricians Give
Tips on Comedies

7 tnt6S Np6ctQI
HOLLYWOOD, May 19.-Norman
Taurog, director of Bling Crosby's
new picture, Rhythm on the
Range" watches electricians as they
direct their lights on comedy
scene to determine how the public
will receive it.
If they grin, he knows the audi
ence will roar with approval. If
they appear bored and disinterested,
the scene is torn apart and reshot.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Talbot Made Debut
at Is as Magician
Times Special

Times Special
HOLLYWOOD, May 49, The
theatrical debut of Lyle Talbot, who
will appear soon in Trapped by
Television." was as a magician at
the age of is.
He never has forgotten the roper
toire and frequently entertains CO.
workers on the set between filming
Of scenes with feats of legerdermain.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Tryout Dates Are Set

Tryouts for a community talent
show to be sponsored by the Dictory
Glass of the Greenwood Christian
Church are to be held at the Com
munity House May q and %. The
show is to be presented June 3. 4
and 5.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Authority on History

Gary Cooper, for whom THE
Texas Rangers" is now being pre-
pared, has made himself an author
ity on pioneer western history Of
the United States. He was born in
Montana.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Gene Plays Own Tunes

Gene Raymond. playing opposite
Barbara Stanwyck in Marry the
Girl" spends his time in between
shots on the set playing his own
compositions ON the piano.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Bobby Rreen in New Film

Bobby Breen, famous child radio
star, will make his bow to the screen
public in Lets Sing Again" Bobby
plays Eddie Cantor's son on ma
tionaI networks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Old Friends in Movie

Fred Astaire and Victor Moore,
appearing together in Never Gonna
Dance" had top spots in the stage
hit, Funny Face" several seasons
ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Hepburn Is Hard Worker

According to Director John Ford,
Katharine Hepburn is the hardest
worker among Hollywood stars.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19

Under Two Flags" with Ronald
Coleman, Claudette Colbert, Victor
McLaglen and Rosalind Russell at
II. 1880. 500. $50. 7:40 and $3.50.
CIRCLE
'Show Boat" with Irene Dunno.
Allan Jones. Paul Robson. Helen
Morgan and Charles Winninger. at
IL. 1:12. 3:24 500. 7:48 and 10.
ENGLISHS
boy Meets Girl" with Polly WAL
tiers. Eric Dressler. Harold Vermilyea
and Nigel Blake. at $40.
LOEW'S
1.-THE Unguarded Hour" with Loret-
ia Young and Franchot Tone, at IL.
LAS, 4:30. 7:15 and TO-
Roaming Lady" with Roland
Young, Aileen Pringle and Lewis
Stone. at 1890. 3:15. 6. 8:45.
KEITH'S
'Sfne Trial of Mary Dugan," pre-
sented by the Federal Players, at
8:15.
LYRIC
On screen. 1.-THE First Baby" at
1l:41. 2:14. 5:07. 8 and 1924.
On stage, Buddy Rogers Band. at
lis. 3:48. Sal and 1884.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Boy Meets Girl Another
Stage Satire Of Movies,
UNFOLDING Hit Reputation
Broadway Comedy Sets Fast Pace, Slightly Mad but
Filled With Humor, in First Presentation at Engish's
Two Performances Today.
BY RALPH NORMAN

Boy Meets Girl last Enghs
down its hair and had good laugh That's
on New YokS Broadway
along the road itinerary.
AS ampoon at the this production effectively
stands off the movies barb
oughy enjoyable through
at 215 this afternoon at tonight
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Feminine Orc estra to Blow
Womens Horn on Lyrics Stage
Ina Hutton's 'Meodears' to Show Wares in Wake of
Leading Masculine Musicians.

feminine musicians be ouclass by masculine
Miss Hutton will follow the footsteps HEIDI Filing
Buddy popular
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-19
Actress Has No Chauffeur

Frances Drake is one of the few
Hollywood personalities who does
not employ a chauffeur, preferring
to drive herself.
The Washington times., 1936-11-11
Last Nights Scores
Costello Says:

Cont. from First Sports Page)
much like a win for Boston, to
me.
Kentucky VS.. ClemsOn-Do not
go by the Georgia Tech games Of
these two. Chet Wynne's outfit
is better than reckoned. Kentucky.
Yale vs.. Princeton-Princeton
is not as good as last year. Yale
has improved. This traditional
may end tie, but I look for the
Tiger to roar.
Harvard VS.. Navy - Harvard'S
tie game with Princeton and the
Crimson slaughter of Virginia
mean that Dick Harlow has Har-
ward clicking. Navy must be
mighty careful. but the Tars
should win.
Louisiana State VS.. Auburn
L. S. u. according to Southwest
coaches and Major Ralph Sasse,
has Americas greatest football
team. Therefore, L. S. U.