AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, 3 November 1930, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

COSY THEATBE. “THE CASE OF SERGEANT GRISCHA.” A masterpiece of drama—that’s “The Case of Sergeant Grischa” which is showing to-night and tomorrow at the Cosy. The entire action occurs behind the front lines. “The Case of Sergeant Grischa,” adapted from Arnold Zweig’s epic novel, describes the adventures of a Russian peasant-soldier, an honest, simple soul, who is caught in the claws of war when he tries to escape from a prison camp to return to his home. Grischa’s escape from the prison camp in snowclad Poland; his experiences in the forest with the outlaw; his romance With Babka, the 'Russin refugee; his amazing adventures in Mervinsk, occupied by the Germans; his unconscious influence on his military superiors, resulting in a dramatic clash between the two German generals; and his eventual resignation to the dictates of Fate—all of these are real as bits of life. The central figure, Grischa, is portrayed with compelling realism by Chester Morriss. Betty Compson as Babka, gives her greatest performance since audible pictures came into vogue. The supporting east includes Jean Hersholt Alec B. Francis and Gustav Von Seyffertitz.. “The Case of Sergeant Grischa” is a picture that will be remembered for a long time. Patrons are advised to book immediately at Vare’s or ring •Theatre after 6.30 p.m. COMING ON WEDNESDAY. “CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD.” The dramatic and stirring French national anthem, “La Marseillaise,” was born in the mind of a young composer named Rouget de Lisle, who gave his country the song which since has inspired the armies of France in every war they have fought. The romantic- story of de Lisle, as well as the tremendous effect of the mtisic he composed, is vividly depicted in Universal’s sensational all-sound “Captain of the Guard,” coming on Wednesday to the Cosy Theatre for three days. The part of de Lisle is portrayed by John Boles, “the golden voice of the screen,” who is co-starred with Laura La Plante in the pretentious spectacle directed by John Robertson. Sam de Grasse, James Marcus, Lionel Belmore, Stuart Holmes, George Hackathorne, Evelyn Hall and many other screen favourites complete the exceptionally powerful cast. Box plans open to-morrow at Vare’s OPERA HOUSE. "SUCH MEN ARE DANGEROUS.” A fascinating and intriguing Elinor Glyn story and a cast of unusual excellence make “Such Men Are Dangerous,” Fox Movietone all-talking drama, a triumphant success as screen entertainment. It will be shown ' again to-night at the Opera House. Warner Baxter who came into 'prominence for his performance bs the “Cisco Kid” in “In Old Arizona,” portrays the leading male role and reveals a new and delightful Baxter in a most difficult characterisation. The leading famine role is enacted by Catherine Dale Owen appearing as a beautiful bride. She is practically a new comer to the screen, but is, nevertheless, a talentJd actress and possessed of both charm and extraordinary beauty. The story deals ■with the fate of a multi-millionaire, repulsive in appearance, who is deserted by his beautiful wife on the night of their wedding and, who disappears from an airplane while crossing the English Channel. Later, under another name, he visits a famous plastic surgeon and has himself transformed from ugliness to comeliness. Then, he sets out to revenge himself on the woman who ran away from him, but her charm and beauty so overwhelm him that he falls in love with her again. “Such Men Are Dangerous” embraces everything to recommend it, suspense, thrills and dramatic situations that make the •heart beat fast. There is a good supporting programme. Patrons are advised to book immediately at Vare’s for ring Theatre after 7 p.m.