COSY THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 22 February 1941, Page 2

COSY THEATRE

“E S PIO NA G E A GENT." Tonight marks the final screening of 1 i this thrilling drama of the G-Men. • “REWI'S LAST STAND." j "RowTs Last Stand" is definitely; New Zealand's own picture, unfolding i New Zealand's own historic past, in a I maimer that could not be attempted by ; other than New Zealanders, who know . i so intimately Now Zealand's romantic ' ■ and gallant past. It will be screened oni (Monday and on Tuesday at the Cosy; ’Theatre. Known as one of the epic; i battles in British history, the Battle of. ' Orakau Pa where a small band of i ; Maori warriors, led by Rcwi Maniao- I 1 poto, defended themselves for three ■ I days in a hastily built fort, forms a i ; great part of the picture. Many were I the deeds of valour and chivalry which j ' are faithfully recorded and re-cnacted Iby those who are. in most instances, j ! uircct descendants of the original parI ticipants in the original drama. Mauri , maidens arc heard and seen welcoming ; I the war party with song and dance.; ; The entertainment by the intricate i . games of the period; the thrilling chase! I of the fugitives by the great war canoe. ; I Te Wmaka. with its complement of 1 I eighty paddlers, and the gallant deli-' |ance of Rcwi himself, in those well! i known words ".Ake. Ake. Ake" are also! ; given prominence. Eighty ratings from H.M.S. Leander and Achilles form a! nucleus for that irregular corps, the j I Forest Rangers. These are supported i in the battle by cavalry, artillery and I i the British regulars, altogether making; jan imposing array. Romance and gla- j | mour is found in the love of Ariana for) | the young British trader, Bob Beau-j | mont. Set in a background of glorious | ! scenery Ramai te Miha depicts with all I I the histrionic art of her race the heart-s ; rending struggle between what has; I been explained to her as her duty mid ; I her deep love for Beaumont.