ENTERTAINMENTS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 30 May 1927, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

' COSY THEATRE. GRAND OPENING TO-NIGHT. The magnificent Wurlitzer (unit orchestra) organ, which has been causing a good deal of excitement for some time will be given its initial presentation at the Cosy Theatre to-night. It represents the most modern de\ elopment in theatrical history, combining the qualities of a symphony orchestra of 45 pieces, with innumerable incidental effects, such as sleigh-bells, steamboat whistles, surf effects, wind, Chinese blocks, mandolin, telephone bell, motor horn, tram bell, fire alarm and various others. Mr Ernest W. Crome has been specially engaged to play this marvellous instrument. The pictorial part of the programme is. of outstanding quality. It includes a "Patlie News,” New Zealand scenic, and Felix cartoon and comedy. The feature is '•'The Temptress,” with Antonio Moreno and Greta Garbo. The sweep and magnitude of the story are almost indescribable; it bares-human souls and makes human emotions living, breathing realities. Miss Garbo and Antonio Moreno prove an ideal combination a : s the Russian enchantress and the Spanish engineer-—one a pampered pet of the rich who is capable of turning into a human tigress when love finally comes to her; the other a man of nature, battling the vastness of nature in gigantic engineering problems. The spectacular bull whip duel; the wreck of the great dam; the climax of the drama; these are all huge incidentals to a huge story; a romance that will never be forgotten by those who see it. Box plan reserves may be had at Henderson’s.

OPERA HOUSEEclipsing their superb performances in "Behind the Front,” Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton march to smashing victory in their latest Paramount co-starring comedy, "We’re in the Navy Now,” which opens at the Opera House on Wednesday. "We’re in the Navy Now” is the most truthful and humorous tale of the war yet portrayed on any screen and the enjoyment evidenced by opening-night moviegoers established new laugh records. No naval comedy situation has been left out of this picture. Big battle scenes showing all manner of ships, hydroplanes and submarines lend a spectacular force. Portrayed by an unusual cast, the laughable side of the Navy has been played to the limit under Edward Sutherland’s direction. The story deals with the adventures of a pugilist, Beery; and his manager, Hatton. Literally knocked out of the prize ring, they land in a whirlpool provided by the World War. And never was there such a pair. Chester Conklin scores a personal triumph as the transport captain, while Tom Kennedy, the chief petty officer adds to the fun. A love theme involving beautiful Lorraine Eason and Donald Keith, runs right through the hectic experiences of Beery and Upton. .Select -supports will be shown. Reserves at Henderson’s.