COSY THEATRE.
ANN HARDING IN “HOLIDAY.” From its opening seene, “Holiday,” which, will be concluded to-day with two screenings, at the Cosy Theatre, is excellent in settings, cast, dialogue, acting and other features. The home in “Holiday” is quiet, refined and tastefully furnished. The cast is headed by others just as good. The dialogue is crisp and to the point, cleverly besprinkled with witticisms, which are a delight to the ear. The direction of the whole is faultless. Ann Harding, in a very different role to that which she played in “Condemned,” has the leading past in “Holiday.” Miss Harding shows a distinct flair for comedy, and is delightful as Linda Seton, showing up in great comparison with Mary Astor, as Julia Seton, a shallow and self-centred girL Robert Ames as the young man in the cast, improves, on his previous successes. In a straight comedy role, Edward Everett Horton is charming. He is absolutely at home as the young man who positively cannot say something that is not bright and wittty. Monroe Owsley, another member of the cast, bears watching. He gives a fine portrayal of his important role as the girls' bored and blase brother. “Holiday” has a sophisticated story, which is pleasingly novel. Though it is apparent halfway through the film what the ending will be, nobody would have it otherwise, and the decision of the heroine in the last reel, could not but be met with approval. There is a good supporting programme. Box plans are at Vare’s or ring Theatre after 6.30 p.m.
COMMENCING TO-MORROW. “THE ROMANTIC VAGABOND.” In Reginald Denny's latest starring talkie, “The Romantic Vagabond,” coming to-morrow to the Cosy Theatre, the leading feminine role is played by Miriam Seegar, a lovely blonde actress whose rise in Hollywood has been rpectaeular. In “The Romantic Vagabond” Miss Seegar plays the part of Eileen Kilbourne, a haughty heiress whose resentment at Denny’s presence in the household as chauffeur and extramp, changes to a more romantic feeling in the course of the unusual story. E. J. Rath wrote the popular novel, “The Dark Chapter” on which this amusing talkie is based. Box plans are now open at Vare's.
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Wairarapa Age, 16 July 1931, Page 2
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