AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, 5 August 1930, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

COSY THEATRE. “LOVE, LIVE & LAUGH.” George Jessel scores a tremendous triumph, in his starring role for Fox Movietone in “Love, Live and Laugh/’ which, shows for the last • time to-night at the Cosy Theatre. While primarily a poignant drama, “Love, Live and Laugh” has many light touches of comedy during which the versatile star demonstrates he is equally effective in the humorous sequences. Lila Lee, as Jessel's sweetheart, turns in one of the most effective characterisations in her distinguished career. Jessel sings two songs during the course of the production, “A Song of Margharita ’' and “Two Little Baby Arms.” Both were written by L. Wolfe Gilbert and I Abel Baer, especially for this produc j tion. There is a good supporting pro--1 gramme. Book immediately at Vare’s, ‘ COMMENCING TO-MORROW. J “THE LOVE PARADE.” 1 When talking pictures first started, i voices were the main attribute con--1 sidered. Producers told the people i who went to pictures that this was a [ new vogue, and that beauty no longer i was a requisite for screen honour. | But this fad did not hold for long, i It was found that it is possible to | have voice and beauty combined. 1 Such a combination is to be found in i Jeanette MacDonald, the leading lady 1 for Miaurice Chevalier in his new i Paramount picture, “The Love Par- ' ade.” Miss MacDonald one of the i leading lights of the American stage, i brings to the pictures a charming i voice and a rare beauty. Miss Moc--1 Donald as the Queen of the mythical i kingdom, to whom Maurice Chevalier, | as military attache is to report, is excellent. “The Love Parade” is tan ■original operetta and was directed by 1 that master showman, Ernst Lubitsch, for Paramount. It will be the attraction at the Cosy Theatre—twice daily —for three days, commencing tomorrow. A special programme of Paramount singing and talking acts is to be seen in support. Patrons are advised to book immediately at Vare’s for stalls or dress circle. OPERA HOURS. “THE SINGING POOL.” “The Singing Fool” will be shown ■ for the last time to-night at the Opera House. There is tremendous appeal in this story of the loves and losses, successes and failures of a singing waiter of Broadway. Al Jolson portrays the joys and sorrows of the waiter. “The Singing Fool” provides Jolson with a story of universal appeal. First seen as a waiter in a New York cafe, in love with a beautiful entertainer, he later becomes owner of a pretentious night elub and husband of the same faithless lady, who casts him into the depths of despair by deserting him and their little boy, for a stranger. For the sake of the child he goes on, urged and aided by the pretty cigarette girl he had known in his less successful days. Then comes a call from his divorced wife—news that Sonny Boy is dangerously ill. No more of the thrilling story need be told. And he has an all-star supporting cast. Among the delightful songs rendered by Jolson are “Blue Skies,” “There’s a Rainbow Round My Shoulder,” “It All Depends on You,” and, perhaps, the most effective and emotional of all, “Sonny Boy.” There is a good supporting programme of sound featurettes. Book immediately at Vare’a, “LOVE LIES.” WILLIAMSON MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY. The following was written by the critic of the Auckland “Herald” regarding the initial performance in N.Z. of “Love Lies' 5 the London Gaiety musical comedy triumph which -is to be staged here by the J. 0. Williamson Ltd. management iat the Opera House on Friday next:—“A scene of extraordinary enthusiasm occurred at the close of the brilliant musical comedy 4 Love Lies' at His Majesty’s. Theatre on Saturday evening. The theatre, which had been empty for many months, resounded to thunderous applause for fully five minutes. . • Nor would the audience, excited over the manifest triumph of a ‘flesh and blood' musical show after pessimists had predicted its demise, permit the curtain to fall until the producer, Mr. Erie Edgley, and Mr. Dawe had both made little speeches of gratitude. The theatre was packed as it used to be in the heydey of legitimate drama and the entertainment, which is one of the very best ever enjoyed in Auckland, went with a delightful swing from start to the magnificent finale.” From start to finish “Love Lies” is entirely English, whether in humour or sentiment, setting or personnel. In 11 Love Lies” which is to be staged on Friday night Mr. Dawe, in his comedy role, is ably assisted by Mr. Bobby Gordon and by Miss Katherine Stewart, a charming comedienne. Miss Betty Eley, - a - graceful young English singer and dancer, who is entrusted with the part played by Miss Madge Elliott in the London production of “Love Lies” scored an outstanding success in Auckland, and others who achieved triumphs were Marie Eaton, Paul Plunkett, Mr. Compton Coutts, Les White, Mona Barlee and John Wood. The box plan will open to-morrow morning at Arts and Crafts;