ENTERTAINMENTS

Wairarapa Daily Times, 15 April 1925, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

COS 7 THEATRE. 1

A BIG SOCIETY SUCCESS

Last night's audience at the Cosy Theatre were delighted with First National’s latest attraction, “For Sale,” which stars Claire Windsor. The theme is the daughter of the social magnate bartered off to the highest bidder. The setting is the ultra-fashionable world of New York. After introducing the chief characters in a rather novel fashion, we are drawn into the conflict when the father, a belated host at the reception, is prevented from killing hiinself. The daughter has pledged herself to an eligible youth of little means —and - when she is acquainted with her father’s financial difficulties she is forced .to sell herself to a rich young bounder who is killed in a motor accident the very night of her betrothal. So the girl is bartered off to a wealthy social climber who has the father in his power. The outcome is easy to anticipate, though there are several touches novel enough to take it away from channels. Mr Hudson is conventional in developing his climax, but it is a compelling story and carries an accurate suggestion of manners in high society. The leading players act with authority, particularly Claire Windsor and' Adolphe* Menjou. This programme will be repeated again to-night. OPERA HOUSE. A MARVELLOUS ACHIEVEMENT. Astounding packed houses with its power and magnificence, “The Ten Commandments ” will "undoubtedly go down in screen history as the greatest .achievement of the time. Among the many gigantic and awe-inspiring scenes are those depicting the flight of the Israelites from Egypt, and the subsequent pursuit by a spectacular army of ent pursuit by an army of chariots. But between the chariots of Pharaoh and the fleeing Israelites,, the Lord raises the pillar of fire. And then Moses opens the Red Sea and the Lord allows the Children of Israel to pass over in safety. But when Pharaoh tries to follow the sea engulfs his men. It is impossible to do justice to the picture by describing it. The musical score, specially written, plays a big part in the success of the picture, and was last night rendered by an augmented orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Jas. Candy, and was fully appreciated by those present. The picture will be presented again to-night, and intending patrons are advised to book euriy at Henderson’s.