COSY THEATRE.

Wairarapa Age, 2 September 1931, Page 2

COSY THEATRE.

“DRACULA.” A strange, weird motion picture that is said to outdo all previous mysteries of the screen is “Dracula,” the startling Universal .production which, commences at the Cosy Theatre this afternoon and shows nightly for three nights. Scenieally, “Dracula” is magnificent, and its settings fully preserve the thrilling uncanny atmosphere of the story. The title role of Count Dracula is played with remarkable effect by Bela Lugosi, who created the same part in the stage play, and who delivers an arresting performance as the sinister vampire who is the central character of the story. Helen Chandler is altogether charming and capable in the principal feminine part, and David Manners, as her fiance, does the type of work which has made him one of the most popular of leading men. Other members of the cast contribute outstanding characterisations. Van Sloan and Bunston are seen in the roles which they created in the stage play, when they appeared in company with Lugosi. Tod Browning, director of “Dracula,” and for many years dirtctor, as well as author, of many of Lon Chaney’s most successful productions, has maintained a sinister atmosphere to a remarkable degree and has turned out what is described as by long odds the best picture he ever made. There is a good supporting programme. Box plans are at Vare's or ring Theatre after 6.30 p.m.