AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 11 October 1929, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

COSY THEATRE. “THE RED DANCE.” Fine story, great cast, artistic direction and splendid entertainment just about describes “The Red Dance,” which shows for the last time at the Cosy Theatre to-night before a large audience. This latest Fox picture is a story of the Russia during the revolution, with Dolores Del Rio and Charles Farrell in the stellar roles. Tho beautiful Aloxican gives probably her greatest performance since her role of Charmaine in “What Price Glory,” as the- peasant girl who becomes. the famous Red Dancer of Aloseow and a leader of tho Revolution. Charles Farrell is equally effective as Prince Eugen, whose sympathies are with the people but who, in the turmoil of rebellion, is sentenced to die before a firing squad. These two young players furnish the romance of tho story as well as some of the thrills. But probably one of tho most startling - discoveries made in pictures in some time is Ivan Linow, a giant Russian and former professional wrestler. in the role, first of a common soldier and then a “Red” general. There is plenty of action, thrills, humour and historical interest in this production. Box plans at Aware’s.

OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT. One of the finest easts yet seen in ;i Briti h film appears in the British Dominions film, “A South Sea Bubble, ” -which is to bo shown for tonight at the Opera House. That great English actor, Ivor Novello, as Vernon Winslowe, a happy-go-lucky young adventurer, plays with his usual attractive manner of well-bred immobility. Plus a moustache and his undoubted good looks, this picture should further increase his popularity. Most interesting will be the debut of Benita Hume as a star. She is a charming and clever young actress, who scored success in comparatively small parts in ‘'Easy Virtue” and “The Constant Nymph,” and, as Averil Rochester, a young journalist, she should acquire a largo following of admirers. Many people will remember petite Annette Benson, who scored a recent success in “Confetti.” As Lydia la Rue, a golddigging actress, the fair Annette does her best to capture the heart of Novello in his picture. She is certainly clever, and has a keen sense of comedy. “A South Sea Bubble” is adapted from Roland Pertwee’s well-known story, “Treasure Trail.” Box plans at Vare ’s.