COSY THEATRE.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 45, Issue 13986, 24 November 1919, Page 2

COSY THEATRE.

TWO BIG FEATURES TO-NIGHT.

Unusual interest attaches to the first screening at the Cosy Theatre to-night of Beaumont Smith's film adaptation of Australian stories, dealing with the "Hayseed Family." The film version faithfully portrays life as it is lived on a wayback selection, and is full of quaint humour. The sayings and doings of Mum and Dad and their tribe are well recorded, the characters giving excellent impersonations. Those who have read "The Hayseeds will certainly appreciate and enjoy the screening. The atmosphere is fresh and invigorating, and is redolent of the bush. ' Everything runs smoothly with the Hayseeds until the feud which arises between Dad and his neighbour Duggan, because Duggan shoots Dad's cows for eating his crops. The fight that follows is very laughable. Later a bush ;ire threatens Duggan's homestead, the Hayseeds lend assistance, and amity is restored. After a typical "outback" courtship, Joe Hayseed marries Pansy Duggan. Joe's anxiety for the safety of his wife when his first child (or rather children) arrives is very pathetic, and at the same time laughable. The picture ends up with the winning of the first prize in "Tatt's" by the Hayseeds. The part of Dad Hayseed is taken by the fine Australian actor, Roy Redgrave, who gives a convincing representation. The rest of the cast ably support him. "The Hayseeds" can compare favourably with American films. It was produced in Australia by Australians, and is a splendid picturisation of Steele Rudd'a popular stories. The second star feature on the programme is the big comedy success, "Let's Get a Divorce," which stars everybody's favourite, charming Billie Burke. Many handsome gowns are worn in this production. As the young bride, Miss Burke displays an ealborate trousseau, which, no doubt, will be greatly admired by the feminine contingent of her admirers. Miss Burkes good taste in matters of dress is well known, and her own creations should attract considerable attention. Beauty is the keynote of the production. The settings, appointments and costumes are elaborate, and the exteriors were filmed in Florida. As this is one of the biggest double bill attractions shown for many a day, patrons are advised to book seats at Henderson's.