COSY THEATRE.

Wairarapa Age, 7 April 1934, Page 2

COSY THEATRE.

“KING OF JAZZ.’’ “King of Jazz,” opens at the Cosy Theatre to-day at matinee and evening performances. This revival of the most popular of the music extravaganzas of three years ago is an interesting indication of a mood which is sweeping over the movies and the country. Moving pictures have always been regarded as a necessity by the powers that be. During the War, their province in maintaining morale back home was essential. During these times, comedy has been the predominating note, but it is really the times which are bringing back musicals to the place they once occupied. Sophisticated pictures seem to be all right during prosperity, but now people desire to amuse themselves with merry ■and melodious fare. “King of Jazz” is mighty timely. As soon as Carl Laemmle was convinced of this trend, he took steps to revive, re-edit and. reprint the famous “King of Jazz,” starring Paul Whiteman and directed .by John Murray Anderson. Its place in the hearts of music lovers has never been taken by any other picture, and its return will be welcomed by every moving picture lover. Many of 1 its singers and dancers and performers who were not stars at the time “King of Jazz” was first, produced, reached stardom because of their work. These lucky players include Jeanie Lang, Bing Crosby, Nell O’Day and Jack Fulton. Reserves at Perry’s, ’phone 2496.