AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, 11 March 1930, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

COSY THEATRE. “WHY LEAVE HOME.” Gaiety, music and youth—these are the highlights of “Why Leave Home?” the musical comedy version lof “Cradle Snatchers,” which concludes to-night at the Cosy Theatre. Classed as one of the best comedies yet to reach the speaking screen, this all-talking, singing, dancing Fox Movietone feature speeds from one hilarious situation to another with never a dull moment. The noted song writing team of Conrad, Mitchell and Gottler, who composed dozens of Broadway hits as well as the snappy tunes and lyrics in the recent “Fox Movietone Follies of 1929,” has' turned out several irresist ible song hits for “Why Leave Home?” that have already leaped into popularity. “Look What You’ve Done to Me,” “Doing the Boom Boom,” “Old Soldiers Never Die” and “Bonita” are some of the numbers, which are being whistled, sung and hummed wherever the picture has been shown, and they add immensely to the picture’s entertainment values. The spirit of youth, with the accent on its lighter momets, is deftly embodied in this story of masquerades rind misunderstandings. The complications begin when three college students, compelled to break off a “date” with as many chorus girls for lack of funds, learn of three women who are willing to pay well for their services as escorts. There is a good supporting programme. Book immediately at Vare’s. COMING TO MORROW. “TO-NIGHT AT TWELVE.” “To-night at Twelve,” Universal’s sensational and daring all-talking screen production of Owen Davis’ famous stage play, will open on Wednesday at the Cosy Theatre. While being classified as a mystery-farce, “To-night at Twelve” has a different sort of effect. Its punch is in its daring dialogue and its open treatment of a story dealing with husbands and wives who cheat a little too much for safety. In the cast are Madge Bellamy, Robert Ellis, Margaret Livingston, Vera Reynolds, Hallam Cooley and others. Box plans are now open at Vare’s.