FEB. 29, 1936 THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES PAGE 11 'MODERN TIMES' HAILED AS FUNNIEST FILM SINCE CHAPLIN'S LAST Derby, Cane, Federal Players Prepare for Their Presentation of 'Clarence' Laurel and Hardy Sparkle Shoes--Not a in One of Their Best; Thing's Lost Lyric Stage Show Tops,Too Hii. & fXMM . • 'mmm? JlwlP ' US iaMi. .... ¦¦ SB iWBiaMKKSaHHiIMBliiKMBalMBWMi ’hkFvHl.‘W3H K . t ' s&k . ns®* ''’ -Ww mßmEHUsmr'> Paulette Goddard, Newest BBBL TSB S jsBBBBbb .Jam a BP . lz K-7gsssK< ¦¦¦¦ W&el 4 Hi “The Bohemian Girl” Gives Pair Ample Room for Their Heroine, Wins Cheers Antics and They Produce; “Revue Continental” of Reporter. Contains Excellent Talent. BY JOHN W. THOMPSON Stan Laurel stages one of the funniest scenes we have ever seen on & t He hasn't changed a bit. Derby, r m§L Hal k Si f I the screen in “The Bohemian Girl,” in which he is starred with Oliver I If Jp . im**w < m y/|T|lk IB mustache, cane and shoes, they're Hardy at the Lyric this week. ¦V-. % J| Laurel and Hardy, playing a couple of gypsies in the film, have all there in Times,’’ which 9 m- ft .JmF' “Modern i'mL fit f fmm Ms cooked up a barrel of grape wine. Hardy leaves, telling Laurel to bottle la,. . Is just about the funnies thing aMUrMr 11 ¦ it. So Laurel runs a rubber hose from the barrel to the table and starts seen “City running he one ¦we've since Lights,’’ the * #lf hl the siphon. With the hose fills after another of the ¦ ~ last Charlie Chaplin film. empties. i The one big improvement in this But he can’t stop the flownig wine, picture is Paulette Goddard. Mr. so he sticks the hose in his mouth. Titled Film Adviser Chaplin's new leading lady, a After fillingseveral bottles and him- sprightly brunet, who bolsters the self, you can imagine the rest. falternig plot with pantomime al- The picture o fers the boys ample No Longer a 'Valet' is their most as artistic as Charlie’s. room for their antics. It By United Press Unlike mast of the screen’s new- best full length feature, with plenty Feb. 29.—Viscount est 1.—A for HOLLYWOOD. “finds” Miss Goddard can’t tap tense moment in a recent of the opera’s music thrown in De Kergoet no longer is a "Varlet.” dance, doesn’t exhibit any striking found asleep in a pile of dry goods. rehearsal of the Federal Players’ relief. Little Darla Hood looks like The French nobleman, technical coiffures, and he goes to Antonio looks just as attrac- Again jail. production of Booth Tarkington’s another Shirley Temple, adviser to a film studio, today dis- tive in rags as she The girl gets WHERE, WHAT, WHEN for the first time in does in ermine. a job as a case danc- Cyrano 1000 Times! Hampden to Moreno is seen closed that for a time he had been APOLLO shows Paul Rouse, Hal The story gets er and when Charlie “Clarence” many months, Jacqueline Wells off to a running is released he, “Ceiling and •a butler because of reduced circum- start too, Zero.”* with Jimmy Cag- Hawkes and Betty Brown, with Charlie as a factory is given a job in the case, as a ney, Pat O'Brien. Stuart Erwin and Anne makes a good beginning as the he- stances and used the name of "Var- worker given the hectic job of tight- singing waiter. His waiting is con- June Travis, at 11:40, 1:38, 3:36, 5:34, concentrating their lines. The roine. 7:32 and 9:30. Reach That Goal at Tour's End on let.” ening numberless on demned by the manager, but he is The story a princess, bolts a mov- CIRCLE play will be given at Keith's for concerns The Viscount six months ago ing track. The monotony gets given a chance as a singer. “Rose with Nelson Eddy by a band of gypsies. Aft- him Marie.” a week starting Monday. kidnaped found himself and strand- and he goes berserk. He is This is the scene which introduces and Jeanette MacDonald at 11, 1:15, er 12 years she finds her father. Left penniless sent to 3.25, 5:30, 7:40 and 9:55. in California. In des- a. hospital and recovers. Chaplin's voice to the screen for the Famed Thespian to Appear at English Theater Next 2. Old-timer Charles Berkell, by her original kidnaper, she is fos- ed Southern INDIANA peration he wrote himself a letter first time. He sings, not words, but ’’ well known stock producer, now tered by Laurel and Hardy, mem- Aha, the Red Leader! “Klondike Annie. with Mae West of that unintelligible sounds, in a skit which and Victor McLaglcn. at 11:50, 1:50, Saturday Afternoon and Evening. bers of the band who give up the recommendation saying 3:50, 5:50, 7:50 and 9:50. directing the Federal group, points Rene Varlet was a butler Out again, he picks up a is the best in the show. gypsy business. capable red LOEW’S When Walter Hampden made his first revival of Edmond Rostand’s out a change in the script to his and “Viscount De Ker- ilag dropped off a truck. A success, he and the girl face signed it Unwit- “Modetn Times.” with Charlie “Cryano de Bergerac,” in which he is to appear at English’s Saturday assistant, Excellent Talent in Show in hand, he becomes happiness together. Then comes Chaplin, at 11. 12:50, 2:43, 4:36, Ricca Scott Titus. goet.” the 8:16, afternoon and evening, March 7, it was necessary for him to lease a job with leader of a striking band of work- the juvenile officers to claim the 6:56. and 10:05. 3—Judging from the expressions Again little Leon Miller, who The letter got him a a LYRIC theater in New York. family in and ers He goes to girl. of Betty Anne wealthy Pasadena Jail. “The Bohemian Girl.” with laurel It was in November, 1923, that he Brown and Alice looks like Eddie Cantor and dances for several months he was a butler Not knowing exactly what is hap- Fundamentals Are Same and Hardy, at 11:25, 2:15, 5:15, 8:05, 10:46. opened his first performance of Arnold, “Clarence” is something adroitly, leads A. B. Marcus’ “Re- Finally he obtained the pening, Charlie thwarts a jail have a New York playhouse of his there. In an old-fashioned chase, Charlie “Continental Revue” on stage. A. "Cyrano,” and he played until the of a comedy. on With studio position and disclosed his break, gets a comfortable cell, with B. Marcus show with Ha Cha San, own was realized when he opened vue Continental” the stage. and next fourth of July. identity. Yadio, soft cushions and a canary, the girl escape, are last seen at 12:56, 3:46, 6:46 and 9:36. Hampden’s Theater with a revival lavish sets, and many girls, this OHIO The success of this offering was es a reward. Happy again, he is shuffling down a iong road, the fa- of “Hamlet,” in which Ethel Barry- show also contains excellent talent. miliar “Annie Oakley,” with Barbara unprecedented in the history of suddenly pardoned. His pleas to Chaplin figure siihouetted Stanwyck, at 10:30, 1:33, 4:25. 7:21, more was seen with him. the Knight sisters, a romantic drama in York, ex- Hose There are ’LI VIR. AVE. be allowed to remain jail go against the early morning sun. 10:17. Also “The Pavoff” with James New This was followed by “Merchant Hunters jM 111 in un- Dunn, at 12:30, 3:22, 6:18, ceeding the run of Constant duo adagio team with something iSulaUlauU dr. 800 wanted. He goes to work All the old tricks of the Chaplin and 9:14. of Venice,” again with Miss Barry- in a Couquelin’s original production of If this isn’t true, you can sue new in their line; Harold Boyd the shipyard, launches the trade are in “Modem Times.” It mor. In the following autumn, came vessel before “Cyrano” in Paris and Richard Clark (call him Nimrod) anemic little comedian, and his Jig it is completed gets is better produced, perfection of the picture’s panto- his production of ‘Caponsacchi,” and fired. better filmed Mansfield in New York. Gable: He tells about tramping Saws, in spotty comedy. Lee Se- Then he girl, than its predecessors, mime, still an entertaining art. ran 272 performances. meets the a street but the The following autumn Mr. Hamp- which for back from a fruitless hunting christ is back again with his ac- Ramin, who steals rather than fundamentals are the some. With Miss Goddard, his most Mr. Hampden then turned from of yet, den in “Cryano” toured the prin- trip and meeting a couple cordion. starve. She has just “lifted” a Pie-tossing, brick-throwing, oil- pleasant heroine Mr. Chaplin is the tragic and romantic to realis- with loaf still master of all surveys the cipal Eastern cities, breaking all little boys loaded down Ben McAtee is the chief comic Picture with fj^ cf bread for her hungry squirting, these and other ludicrous he in tic comedy, appearing as Dr. Stock- rabbits. no no sisters. realm of this of records in theaters in which he ap- They had dogs, with the revue, with Sharon De- Charles tries to take the incidents add to the hilarity of the brand comedy. man in Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the gun, I PENNER OAKIE blame for “Modern peared. just a length of garden Vries singing and playing the -PLUS- One Times,” with its beautiful People.” “King Henry JACK HOLT line theft but the girl is taken to film. of the funniest scenes is Mr. Hampden’s dream Followed hose. With that, they declared, straight Lee Mason, who used jail. in mechanical sets, fine photography In 1925 to V,” Light roles. WATERS that which Charlie, blind-fold- “The of Asia,” “The they had bagged the bunnies. to sing at the Indiana, and Bob DANGEROUS goes ed and and utter simplicity will cheer any of finally Charlie then to a case, buys one roller skates pirouettes Bonds Interest,” and Gable asked for a demon- White, whose home is Lebanon, sing fi heavy lunch, closer and to the one. “Richelieu.” beckons to a police- closer edge of a stration, and got it. They nicely in the show numbers and the EAST SIDE man outside, and is balustrade in the In the spring of 1931 Mr. Hamp- arrested for not department store. to searched for a rabbit hole and Gay Boys do some clever teeter- paying his bill. He finds himself in This has been done hundreds of Milstein den turned to lighter and more fan- pushed one end of the hose as board work. the- same patrol wagon times on the it’s just tastic matters, put aside business I I lYOfin Double Feature with the screen but Carnation Is Named far back in the burrow as it Ha Cha San dances in little but 1 UACUU George Raft funnier than ever in affairs, and appeared in Sir James go. tirl. Charlie’s ar- would Then one of the her silver paint. The Marcus flair “EVERY NIGHT AT EIGHT” And Again to Jail. tistic hands (and feet). M. Barre’s comedy, “The Admir- kids yelled the hose: “Get Appear Here able Crichton.” into for elegant sets and costumes is “THE PAYOFF” for Harriet Hilliard outa there, you—!” Out popped hard to beat. This show is of When the wagon tips Music Is Excellent one Sun. Double Feature over after a terrified rabbit, straight —Ronald Colemaa a near-collision, Charlies Time* Special Cryano 1090 Times into his best in recent seasons. “A TALE OF TWO CITIES” and the You’ll notice Chester Conklin. Indianapolis concert-goers who the clutches of Kiri escape. He gets a job YORK, the second (By J. W. TANARUS.) “TWO FOR TONIGHT” as night Henry Bergman, and Hank Mann, NEW Feb. 29.—The “Har- Taking up his own work again, boy! .watchman in a department have heard Nathan Milstein, bril- store. without whom it would seem, a riet Hilliard Carnation” is the new- the actor concluded that these WEST SIDE —t- 2442 E. Wash. Si. The two dine sumptuously in the liant Russian violinist, in his two Double Feature Chaplin picture could not j I be made. est thing in horticulture. The flower times of economic stress the ex- -r- 2702 10th St. I UVuVJInrnmnIVJ Betty Burges* f-tore after hours. This job ends the The previous concerts here, eagerly are -y- A [— W. music which accompanies the was S I A I - Double Feature following named for the actress at the of courgeous Cyrano ' ' f“ “CORONADO” morning when Charlie is film, also awaitirig his reappearance at ample the 1 1 1 written by Charlie, is ex- Eng- Faul Muni “CRIMSON TRAIL” Taking place Carnation show now in progress in would be an inspiration to the pub- cellent. the of dia- lish’s a week from tomorrow after- “DR. SOCRATES” Roger* log, the Rockefeller Center. Sun. Double Feature —Will musical theme, nevertheless noon, as the sixth in the Martens lic, again toured, playing the fa- “CYCLONE SADDLE” “IN OLD KENTUCKY” Coming—Caleb Mills Hall is easy still tuneful, on the ear. The “Harriett Hilliard,” originated Concert series. mous role. —-Joe E. Brown “SHE COULDN’T TAKE IT” Saturday Eve. March 7 Some may Sun. Double Feature find the use of titles in by S. J. Goddard of Framingham Milstein’s audiences concur with At the conclusion of his present “BRIGHT LIGHTS” Sunday Show Starts 1 P. M. Com- place of dialog a bit but music critics of three continents tedious, Center, Mass., and grown who tour, which may extend to autumn, “SHOW THEM NO MERCY” plete Show After 9:30 P. M. we liked the idea for a It by Paul him change. have given a place among the Mr. Hampden will have played ' Brigham _ & ,ot Vash - Westminster places much more on of Westboro, Mass., is an world’s I \V. Wash. Belmont d\ /1 r* 5 K st< emphasis the greatest of the musicians. “Cryano” more than 1000 times. , i ki Double Feature off-shoot of Double Feature I Kl x y ll|\J( -1 the Ward carnation. “This is God's musician,” said Ro mnntl lUI l l V Arnold Miss Hilliard’s namesake is Ber- Traveling with the actor is a Frank Morgan Edward light lin’s leading critic, Alfred Einsteii - , of persons pink with dark pink stripes. cast of 75, a total 108 “PERFECT GENTLEMAN” “REMEMBER LAST NIGHT” Chorus The after debut with Milstein’s the Phil- being necessary to stage the IS John Finley new flower is not to be marketed Ed- “GALLANTDEFENDER” “MUSIC MAGIC” Williamson—Director harmonic Orchestra. mond Rostand comedy. It is the AUSPICES until next year. Sun. Double Feature —Rochelle Hudson Sun. Double Feature—Ronald Caiman Auxiliary Born in Russia 31 years ago, largest organization Women’s Ist Pres. Church Miss Hilliard now is appearing in Mil- non-musical in “SHOW THEM NO MERCY” “A TALE OF TWO CITIES” SEAT SALE MARTENS now beginning third a office, TICKET “Follow the Fleet.” stein is the the theater, taking special train “AH WILDERNESS” “MISS PACIFIC FLEET” room soi, 33 monument BARBARA STANWYCK month of his seventh consecutive seven cars “ANNIE OAKLEY" of for touring. ' - r- 463(1 St. Reserved Seats, $1.50, Admission, SI.OO American tour. r~\ A I C\/' 2540 v St. E. 10th PLUS—THE PAY-OFF mWMm Picture!” } Double Feature I A I S Y Double B'eature In six years ¦n|V say critics! \ I * L-l I OVI I of concertizing, he has L-// Claire Trevor lr!lnk si„rßan appeared with 46 Burns to Appear in major orchestras “NAVY “THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN” MARTENS INC.__ in 13 countries, and filled 580 WIFE” CONCERTS, nas “WESTERN FRONTIER” “THE LAST OUTPOST” LAST CONCERT OF SERIES recital engagements in the United New Crosby Picture States, Canada, Cuba, South Amer- Sun. Double Feature —Herbert Marshall Sun. Double Feature —Wallace Beery WEST “IF YOU COULD ONLY COOK” “AH WILDERNESS” Times Special ica, Europe, Palestine and Egypt. ENGLISH-Sunday, March 8,3 P. M. “HARMONY LANE” “MUSIC IS MAGIC” HOLLYWOOD, Feb. ~~ 29. Bob NORTH Traffic Rule Bothers Actress SIDE I | .1 2110 E. 10th St. Burns, who with his original in- Double Feature * | * After year Hollywood, Molly ‘KlondikeAnnie' . Illinois et 34th I IQV-J I II I tOnlUI a in p* -J--T m Barbara Stanwyck strument, the “bazooka,” is fea- le I I / Double Feature I Lamont, South African with VICTOR • * actress who x 1 Ronald “THE RED SALUTE” milstein tured on Bing Crosby’s radio pro- appears in “Muss ’Em Up,” finally Colman “THE MAN WHO BROKE THE “THUNDER IN THE EAST” Great Russian gram, to appear in is learning to drive on the right- Violinist is the star’s new BANK AT MONTE CARLO” Sun. Double hand side of the street. Feature—Jean Harlow “MilsteiiTs Magic With Violin Invokes picture, “Rhythm on the Range.” “IN PERSON” “RIFF RAFF” Double Feature—Jack Oakie “WE RE ONLY HUMAN” Unprecedented Ovation” Burns recently was selected by a Chief Thunderbird Real Indian Sun. 8 “COLLEGIATE” I 2936 E. 10th St. Column headline from Eugene Stinson’s Chicago of r-\~ review In Daily New* poll radio editors as the air Chief Thunderbird, who has a role “TOO TOUGH TO KILL” Double Feature Seals on Sale—Martens rarker Ticket Office—Room 201, 33 Monument Circle comedian making the most progress in support of Wheeler and Woolsey Janie* Dunn • ¦ 42nd & College ———PRICES: sl.lO, $1.65, during the last year. their new $2.20, S2.7S—TAX INCLUDEDmm* in fun-fest, “SillyBillies,” I All Critics say—- Double Feature “THE PAYOFF” l-yJntOWn is a full-blooded Cheyenne, known “lt must be seen!” v KIW TT Tom Brown “RACING LUCK” Broderick Country Girl Now to his tribe as No-Nu-Mah. “FRECKLES” Sun. Double Feature—Ginger Roger* Helen Broderick, dyed-in-the- j “MICKEY’S POLO TEAM” “Wanderer of the Wasteland” “IN PERSON” ENGLISH SAT., Mar. 7 wool Broadwayite for many years, Sun. —Wallace Berry-I.ionel Barrymore “WHIPSAW” Mail Orders “AH Now Seats Monday WILDERNESS” l has now become a country gentle- , 1332 F.. Wa*h. St. FAREWELL TOUR! FINAL CHANCES TO SEE Ronald Colman woman, with iLOEjjra . ¦ 30th and Illinois Jirnriu a farmhouse in the f nHrri C I/ Double B'eature Elizabeth Allen San Fernando Valley built during I I lv< Fv Edmund Lowe “A TALE OF TWO CITIES” the filming of “Love on a Bet.” “King Solomon of Broadway” Sun. Double Feature—Ronald Colman “THE PAYOFF” “THE MAN WHO BROKE THE BANK AT MONTE TODAY. Sun. Double Feature —Marx Bros. CARLO” CAMIT “NIGHT AT THE OPERA” “SYLVIA SCARLET” the ¦ UK) The Greater “MISTER HOBO” WAITER * in title role of HAMPDENGreat 2721 r Ua h ’ EDMOND ROSTAND’S Heroic Comedy ¦¦¦¦¦¦JbßXiaUHßW Show nnvv st Marcus • Starting at 8:15 >"¦ Wayne K Double Feature Monday Night , I St. Clair & Ft. J Thf c Federal Theatre Project Judge Paul Muni for Indiana REVUE jt, IQ I r Arline Presents Ir I I “DOCTOR SOCRATES” THE FEDERAL “SHIP CAFE” “SPEED LIMITED” ia>eu exactly as presented hv Mr.deHampden nearly PLAYERS CYRANO BERGERAC1.000 times to over In Booth Tarkington's Great ror
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