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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01
BY PAUL HARRISON

HOLLYWOOD, May 1 (NEA)-
William Anthony MCGUIRE wrote
Ziegfeld shows for IA years. But
when he undertook 1.-THE Great
ziegfeld," he determined to make ii
biography of the old Glorifler and
not just a celluloid follieS.
And so you are going to look in
vain for a great many people iden-
titled with Ziegfeld spectacles.
There1l be no Sophie Tucker
Peggy Joyce, Eva Tanguay, Ed
Wynn, Ina Claire, Leon Enrol
George White, Gallagher and
Shean, Frank Tinney, Fairbanks
twins, Bert Williams. Mae Murray,
Billie Dove, Dorothy Mackaill, Ruby
Keller, Helen Morgan, Dorothy
Knapp, Lima Basquette, Gladys Glad
or Marion Davies.
Too Many for One Picture
II wish we could have represented
them all-those and lot more just
as important" said MCGUIRE. But
it couldn't have been done in half
a dozen pictures. Why, the first
announcement that this thing was
going into production brought ap-
plicationS from 5000 girls-the big
gest response I ever heard of.
Some of them would break your
heart. Original ziegfeld girls, who
now are women of 35 to 40, sent in
their pictures. We got applications
from daughters OF Ziegfeld girls
even from second cousins and nieces
of ziegfeld girls. No granddaughter,
but wouldn't have been surprised
There were Is letters from men
who wanted to play the role of
Ziggy. One was college dean who
said he looked like the Snowman.
Every gorilla in the wrestling racket
wanted to play Sandow, the strong
man whom ziggy managed in his
early days.
Few Influenced Ziegfeld's Life
Some had known Sandow; 9TH
ers though they were qualified just
because they could lift couple of
TONS"
Mcclure pointed out that, of the
scores who were featured in Zieg-
field shows, few had any individual
bearing on the real story of the
Glorifier. And there are other rea-
sons why some will be missing from
the picture.
Relatives of the late Nora Bayes
could not agree to her representa-
ton on the screen. The late
Marilyn Miller, who ziegfeld hac
said was the greatest of his stars
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01
Sally in New Role

By United Press
HOLLYWOOD, May L.
Sally Rand, whose contribution
to the theater has been her
swaying figure behind a fan
or bubble, today contemplated
new Observation-Disclosures
role of Calamity Jane" tobac-
co-chewing gun-toter of the
frontier days.
Cecil B. De Mile selected
Sally as an ideal Calamity
Jane" to play opposite Gary
Cooper as wild Bill Hickok"
in Paramount's latest super
western picture.
He announced also he was
considering her for the role of
"Delilah" in his pending Sam
son and Delilah."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01

money to the family. You can do
that for 5000, and it'll get us on
Page One"
CHORTLY before his death, when
~ Ziegfeld was in Hollywood for
the filming of 'FWhoopee," he proved
strangely reluctant to return to the
East by way of San Francisco. Nc
CURE discovered that he was wor-
ried about some charges which had
been brought against him 80 years
previously, when he had played
San Francisco with Sandow and a
lion.
Humane authorities had discov-
cred that the lion, standing on metal
Stats on the floor of the cage, had
been literally electrified in the pres
ence of the strong man, who wore
rubber shoes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01
Beery Catch Record
Standing Since 1915

Times Special
HOLLYWOOD, May 1.-For 20
years Wallace Berry has been a
champ and never knew ii.
In 1916 at Catalina, the screen
comedian caught a sea bass weigh
ing Sis pounds. The catch created
quite stir among the fisher folk at
the time. Wally thought it was a
pretty big fish, too.
The other day he happened to
glance through the World Almanac
and curiously, looked up the fishing
records. His fish is still listed as the
record catch of all time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01


The title of the film is bit mis-
leading, for, with the exception of
a few details, the romance is much
the same as that in more sophis-
ticated features.
Captures Prospective Bride
Mala plays the role Of Taro. a ma
tive of Safoa, who chases down the
pretty Lilleo Lotus LONG, as a
prospective wife. Through the hills
they 60 and when the maiden is
finally captured, Taro discovers that
the rest of his kinsmen have fled
before the spear tossers of Lilleo's
village.
That night he and Lilleo, still an
unwilling captive, escape in a stolen
boat to Taro's home island. There
the chief attempts to take Lilleo
from Taro and the age-old triangle
is complete. A schooner puts in at
the village just as Taro and Lilleo
have decided that they love each
other.
After a wild party on board the
schooner, through the villainy Of
the native chief, Taro Is sent with
other natives, to work in the phos-
phate mines nearby. Lilleo is kept
at the island and is forced to we'd
the chief.
Lovers Are Reunited
When Taro saves the life of one
of the mine officials after Q cave-in,
he is told that Lilleo will be brought
to live with him. When the ship
CO ptain discovers that Lilleo has
married the chief, he refuses to take
her to Taro, but she slows away
and gets to him anyway. While
Taro Is away at work, the island
police take her back to the schoon-
er. But during a terrific storm,
Taro rescues her and together they
set out to find a new island home.
Lacking the excellent photography
which made Man of Aran," an
other film of this type, one of last
years best pictures, Last of the
Pagans" depends more on plot and
acting. Of the latter there is little,
except, for wide grins from Taro
and slightly more emotional ex-
preston by Lilleo,
AS an innovation in movies, many
fans will find a certain amount of
pleasure in these rough-hewn
Gables, Harlows and Logs. One of
the delightful bits in the picture is
supplied by youthful comedian,
Ae A Faaturia, who plays Timee, the
son of one of the native fishermen.
He should have place in Holly
wood.
The second feature on the Ambas-
sador bill is the very excellent
comedy Desire" starring Gary
Cooper and Marlene Dietrich.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01
Harpo Holding Our
for Speaking Part

Times Special
HOLLYWOOD, May i.-Grou-
cho and Chico Marx want
Harpo to sign an agreement not
to do any more flying.
They have caught him out in an
airplane recently and knowing his
temperament, have worried for fear
he might go in for stunts.
Harpo says he will agree, pro-
viding the two brothers will permit
him to have a speaking part in the
new Marx brothers film, now being
prepared.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01
Reviving Texas Rangers Songs

The old songs of the trail sung
by the original Texas Rangers dur
ing the Indian wars have been OBJ
tanned from official state archives
and will be sung by Fred MacMur-
ray and Jack Oakie in King Vidor's
production of 1.-THE Texas Rangers. y
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01
MacMurray Failed as Amateur

Fred McMurray, whose rise in
films to such roles as the lead oppo-
site Carole Lombard in 1.-THE Prin-
cess Comes Across" was sudden
and spectacular, often tried out, but
never won 3 part in an amateur
show.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01
WHERE, WHAT, WHEN

<AAfAnfAO02O0n
Last Of the Pagans." with Mala
and Lotus, native stars, at 10, /,
4:05, ITO. 1915. Also Desire" with
at 1880, 2:30, 5:35, $3.50.
APOLLO
at Married a Doctor" with Pat
O'Brien and Josephine Hutchinson,
at 1887, 1877, 1887, 5:37, 1887, and
9;37.
CIRCLE
IT'LL We Meet Again" with Herbert
Marshall and Gertrude Michael, at
11:25, 2:20, 5:25, and $50. Also
.'Rhodes'' with Walter Huston at
1885, 1885, 6:35 and $40.
KEITH'S
DO Unto Others" by Henry K.
Burton, directed by Charles Berkell,
produced by Federal Players, with
Charles Althoff, Jack Duval, Ned LIE
Fevre, Ira B. Klein and C'Mari de
Schipper in the cast.
LOEW'S
"The Great ziegfeld," road show
running three hours, with city pre-
miere tonight at $40. Stars William
Powell, Myrna 10y. Luise Rainier,
Virginia Bruce, Frank Morgan.
LYRIC
Duke Ellington and his band on
stage at 1857, 1901, sos, 7:19 and
1888. The Country Beyond" with
Rochelle Hudson, Robert Kent and
Paul Kelly, at 1888, lat, 1851, 5:55,
800, and 1929
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01
Film
Is Biography
Of GIorifier
Veteran FoIIies Writer Pens
Life of ZiegfeId for
Screen.

THE Great Ziegfe1d," star
ring William Powell, Myrna
10y, Luise Rainier and Vir-
ginia Bruce, will open as a
road show attraction at Loew's
at $3.50 tonight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01
De Mile Is Sharnshooter

Cecil B. De Mile, practicing at
the Lo1 Angeles police department
pistol range. often makes a better
score with moving targets than the
police team.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01
Youth Gets Chance in Film

Olympic Bradna, Hollywood's
youngest singing dancing acting
starlet, and Ray McCarey, youngest
director in the industry. will be
joined in the forthcoming film mu-
steal, Three Cheers for Love-"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01
Leading Child Stars
Teamed for Picture

Times Special
HOLLYWOOD, May Three
of the screens most capable child
actors are to be teamed together for
the first time in THE Devil Is a
Sissy"
The three are Freddie Bartholo-
NEW, Mickey Rooney and Jackie
Cooper.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01
MaIa, Eskimo Star, Heads
Cast in South Sea Island
Film, Last Of the Pagans'
Movie Appearing at Ambassador Depends on Plot; Only
Two Players Have Had Hollywood Experience;
Desire Is Also Shown OH Bill.
BY Holm w. THOMPsON

Life and romance the same the world over and whether it's IN
Hollywood the tiny island of Sao will find that
the eternal" triangle a wide problem
the South Sea island
appearing
Hollywood players Naa Eskimo Long, lovely girl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01
Circle Exhibits RepIicas
of Diamonds Which Sent
Men and Nations to XIII
Rhodes Motion Picture Version of British Empire
Builders Climb to Power, Opens Tomorrow
With Walter Huston Featured

Rpcas of of the worlds diamonds which
killed ana countries displayed
necton with the opening today -Rhodes Walter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
Csov 2 ttAL c0esfNAN

The Tinies kept on working till the old prospector said, "YoW will get all fagged out unless you rest. What say we have some lunch?
 T gladly will prepare . meal, and then much better you will feel. Now, tell me, tots, do ell of you think it's c real good hunch?"
 All of the Tinies shouted, "Yeal We're hungry. What more need we say?" Then Dotty said, "You stay right here, and lot me get things set.
 "Fair doldy can give me some aid, and soon 0 fine lunch will be made. Twill be as good aS anybody else could make, I'll bet"
 "Well, well, that's flne," the old man said. "You two kind girls can go ahead. Youll find 0 lot Of tasty things right in my old ice chest.
 "Just pile my dinner table high. Then call, and we'll come running. l will leave 1t to you to pick out whate'er you think is best"
 Within the hour they'd all had lunch, and then the old man Said,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18
neAvss Av Geon@g scAAsbU

I "Now, bunch, am about to leavN you, to 60 sailing through the eil
 "I'll call an eagle here to me, and one that's strong as strong can ba I will be set to 90 when ropes gre fastened to my chair"
 T soon will reach the town where all my gold is banked, if I don't fall. Then will start around the world to see Q lot of sights.
 "Now, here comes what is best of all. I'm going to tell you how to call 0 pelican, and when he comeSs he'll serve you TinyInites.
 "Then you can build c bigger chair. The bird will take you though the air, out on 6 new adven- ture. I am sure naught will go wrong."
 Then came an eagle. It sailed round, and picked the old man oft the ground. The Tinies watched him ride away, and Qoldy cried, "so long"
 (The Tinies build another Mne seat in the next story.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-18

(The Tinies build another Ane seat in the next stOry.)
Evening star., 1936-10-02

Boys New Fall Sweaters
ksa:;s'' SIS $l.49
Popular vee-neck nfostenng styles the wonted
eoioy for school and poy weor Sizes rs to SO.
Boys Suede Leather jackets
R;sv!s'' ssss 1929
Warm and procticoI suede ieoher cocoa brown Knit
COLOR cuffs and wost bond. Fully lined Excellent for
school and poy hours Sizes 8 to l8.
Overeoots for Junior Boys
$6.95
Double breasted with rooon and full belt ToiIored
Of medium weight wool feeces Brown oroy and blue
oroy patterns. Warm wool lining. Sizes to 10.
Boys Shop First Floor.
The Washington times., 1936-12-04

Again the stage beckoned. And
now the bug took a good bite. He
began to consider the possibility
of q stage career-not movies.
Actually, with Hollywood only an
The Washington times., 1936-12-04
BOETTIGER GOES TOWORK

|dutleS as publisher OF the Seattle
Post-Intelligencer.
The reception at the train was a
gala occasion of western hospital
lty. Mayor and Mrs. John F.. Dore
we're the first to welcome the Boet-
tigers as they stepped from the
train, They were escorted to wait
ing automobiles by the police band
and drill team, the drill team
lining up and Saluting them as
they left the station.
Mrs. Boettiger carried an enor-
nous bouquet of roses presented to
her by Mrs. Dore. Boettiger de-
clined to discuss his plans for the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES to say
that he will try to make it the
most popular paper in the entire
Northwest. AS for the working
out of his plans, he said the paper
must speak for itself to the public.
He added:
eve certainly appreciate the
reception, not that we have any
idea that we deserve it-but it
was a fine thing for the mayor
to do, and we love it."
The Washington times., 1936-12-04

hour or SOS ride on the train this
thought had yet to enter his head.
Robert, because he was hand
some and because he had proved
himself a good orator, was Of
fered the leading role in campus
play. He wrote the news home
to his parents.
Back in Beatrice, mother and
father read the letter: His father
commented dryly:
"Humpth! 1t doesn't make
any difference where that boy
goes. He always winds up on the
STAGE"
Ito Be COntinued)
The Washington times., 1936-12-04
Open Kaufman Budget Coupon Account!

HERE'S HOW THE PLAN WORKS:
81 per month pays up to SIS worth
$40 per month pays up to $50 worth
SIS per month pays up to $50 worth
$40 per month pays up to $l20 worth
carrying charge paid within 90 days.
The Washington times., 1936-12-04
Just like using money!

A coupon book is issued at the
time you open your account. You
spend these coupons just like
money without referring to
our credit office! No annoying
delay in making your purchasesl
The Washington times., 1936-12-04
Special to The Washington Times

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. 4.
Greeted with a civic welcome as
he stepped from the train, John
Boettiger arrived in Seattle yester-
day with Mrs. Boettiger, the for
mer Anna Roosevelt Dali, daugh-
ter of President Roosevelt, and i'm
mediately took over his new
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-12
MORALS OFFENDER
DENIED PROBATION

mony given at the trial had includ-
ed descriptions of some of the
most indecent and immoral acts
that the court ever had been called
upon to hear.
The court pointed out that it was
impossible to consider a petition
asking that Riddle be granted pro-
baton and that the words against
the character of Riddles wife, the
mother of the little girl, as that
had nothing to do with the crime
agains the child. He also said he
took into consideration the four
admissions of guilt Riddle made to
officials of the county, the sheriff,
the sheriff's Investigator, the justice
Of te Ell Centpo court and the
county probation officer.
Heald said prior to the sentence
being pronounced, that he had
questioned the little 11-year-old
girl again and had been unable to
break her story The district at
torney said she told him she had
been telling the truth and that her
mother had not instructed her in
her story. The child insisted. he
remarked, that she knew no other
story to tell as the one she had
told was the truth.
Riddle was represented in court
Friday by Ray Johnson.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-12
VOTERS
REGISTERED ON
COUNTY ROLLS

Imperial county has 1875 regis
tered voters as of June /, according
TO certification made to the secre-
tary of state by County Clerk Ed
Law.
The Democrats head the list with
9,6O6 and the Republicans come next
with 6,104. Those who declined to
state a party affiliation numbered
sal. The Socialists total 38, the
Prohibitionists 26 and the Com
muniSts /.
Registration for the August 25,
primary election closes July l6, Law
advised. Those who already have
not registered and who wish to vote
August 25. must sign the great
register by July 16.
June 20. is the last day for the fill
ing of nomination petitions. and
thus far only swo complete petitions
have been filed with the county
clerk, that of w I. Stone for state
senator and w. S. Heating, ST., for
supervisor from the Imperial dis.
trict.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-12
BIGGS FUNERAL
SERVICES HELD
FRIDAY MORNING

Funeral services for Pearl Ivy
BiggS, %, wife of Willie r. Biggs,
were conducted from the funeral
chapel of B. E. Lemons, Friday
morning, with burial in Evergreen
cemetery. The services were con-
Quoted under the auspices of the
Church of Christ.
Mrs. Biggs had made her home
in the valley for the past six years
and large circle of friends mourns
her loss. Death followed an oper-
alton performed some two weeks
ago.
Survivors include her husband,
three children, her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Riley Preston, two brothers,
Ray Preston, Earl Preston, and three
sisters Winnie Hughes, Mrs. AL
bert Stevens, and Annie Palmer.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-12

Probation was denied John Rid
die, convicted MORALS offender, and
he was sentenced to San Quentin
from one year to life by Judge
Vaughn N. Thompson in Imperial
county superior court Friday The
judge made no recommendation in
court as to the length of the peni-
tentiary sentence.
Between 80 and 40 persons said
to be fsiends and neighbors of
Riddle, were in the court room but
failed to make a demonstration
Mark Rose, Holtville resident, also
was present but took no part in
the proceedings
Four men placed upon the wit
ness stand as character witnesses
for Riddle said they had not heard
the testimony given at the trial
District Attorney Elmer Heald ask
ed if these men would want a man
granted probation if he had been
found guilty of acts similar to
those committed by Riddle against
his little step-daughter. The
men answered they would not. The
court did not wish to hear testi-
mony given by anyone who already
had appeared in court.
Judge Thompson declared from
the bench that some of the testi-
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-12
WHAT TIL
SAYS B0RAH
Idaho Lion Angered
By Planks in COP
Platform

WASHINGTON, June 12 WP)-
Gov. Alf Landon's gold standard
platform demands brought from
Sen. william E. Borah today the
comment:
What the hell does he mean by
that?"
Borah, returning to the capital
from the scene of bitter convention
battles over content of the platform
did not Immediately announce what
effect the last minute Landon
changes would have on his cam
paign support.
I've made up my mind, all right"
said the Idaho lion as he got off
the Cleveland Pullman, but I'm not
ready to make a statement just
now"
His jaw was firmly set, his SEN
tenceS crisp as he was greeted at
the station with news of the llth
hour platform skirmish engineered
by Landon which had the effect of
bringing into the party declaration
of principles two of the ideas which
Borah has strenuously' opposed.
Namely:
/. Currency linked to gold.
2. A constitutional amendment
for labor.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-12

BUT NOW 1T IS TOLD.
In the 56-page Post-Press All
American Canal Progress Edition
of Sunday, June IA, crammed with
photographs never before printed
data never before outlined in any
newspaper, glamour and romance
never before so thoroughly reflect
ed, the saga of the All American
canal is presented. One more day
remains before the canal edition
is issued.
Days and nights OF work over
period of three months were re-
quired to gather and prepare the
stories for this edition. Accuracy
in detail as we'll as broad coverage
of the entire All American canal
project was necessary. The Post
Press staff, a staff fully acquaint-
ed with the history and needs of
Imperial Valley, did the job. Lit
orally hundreds of individuals CO.
operated wholeheartedly.
Perhaps the most outstanding
feature CT the edition, if there is
one feature which may be called
outstanding above the others is
the collection of photographs, ar
lists sketches and maps, them
selves costing hundreds of dollars,
which go to illustrate the written
accounts. 1t is a complete pic
torial story of the Western Hemis-
phere'S greatest irrigation canal.
Subscribers of this paper will
receive the edition without extra
charge, and may obtain extra cop
les on the same basis as non-Sub-
scriberS, who will pay 10 cents for
the edition in Imperial Valley, or
may have it mailed anywhere in
the United States for Is cents.
Group orders from firms and in
dividuals who have seen some of
the stories and some of the photo
graphs going into the edition in
dicate that it will be sold out
in very short time, fact which
makes it advisable to order copies
as early as possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-12
VOTERS URGED
TO JOIN IN
NEW ATTACK
u. S. in Peril Text
OF COP Platform
Maintains

CLEVELAND, June IL.
CUP) The Republican plat
form as accepted by the ma
tionaI convention of the
party:
PREAMBLE
A declaration that America is in
peril and an invitation to citizens
of all parties to join with the Re-
publican party in driving out the
New Deal.
CONSTITUTIONAL GOVT
A pledge to maintain the Con-
stitution. and the system of local
f-government and the American
system of free enterprise.
REINFORCEMENT
Advocates removal of restrictions
on production; withdrawal of gov
ernment competition with private
payrolls; encouragement of leglti-
mate business.
RELIEF
Return of responsibility for relief
administration to non-politlcal To-
cal agencies; federal aid grants to
states with a fair total of the bur-
den falling on states and local gov
ernment; selection of administra-
tive officials by merit; limitation of
public works to their merits;
prompt determination of facts con-
cerning relief and unemployment.
SECURITY
- ,oox, r1n1frxy
with each generation responsible
for determining and providing "just
and adequate support" for the
aged; a minimum income for every
citizen over 65; graduated fed
eral contribution in proportion to
state security funds up to fixed
minimum; a direct tax widely dis
tributed to pay for the program.
LABOR
A pledge for protection of the
right to organize and bargain clo-
lectively through representatives of
labor's own choosing; prevention of
autocratic influence of federal job
holders over labor; support for
adoption of state laws and inter-
state compacts to abolish sweat
shops and child labor, and to pro-
tect women and children with re
spect to maximum hours, minimum
wages and working conditions.
The plank said it was believed
this can be done within the Con-
Stitution as it now stands"
AGRICULTURE
Facilitation Of economic produc-
ton and increased consumption on
basis of abundance instead of
scarcity; a national land-use pro-
gram for acquiring n-productive
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