AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 8 March 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. TO-NIGHT ONLY. “Masked Emotions, ’ ’ the Fox feature to be screened for to-night only at the Opera House has George O’Brien in the part of a college graduate who finds his athletic prowess of use to him in a way of which he never had dreamed when he is thrust into a set of circumstances on the Maine coast while on a pleasure cruise with a chum. Fisticuffs, pistol duels, fights with shining knives, battles in the dizzy heights of a ship’s rigging and hurtling dives into the sea occur during the action of this picture, which has to do with a smuggling conspiracy directed by a wily and merciless Oriental. Other characters are a girl who will not let herself lie bluffed; an old master of a vessel who finds more excitement on land than he over did on the briny deep; a mysterious stranger whose identity proves to be a startling revelation; the hero, who makes his knuckles of steel open the way to victory for him in the greatest adventure of his life, and his friend, a wistful youngster whose disappearance furnishes the initial thrill. The leading lady is Nora Lane, the charming actress who formerly played opposite the late Fred Thomson and Adolphe Menjou and Jack Holt, while Farrell Macdonald appears as the lovable and mysterious stranger who happens to be fishing in the vicinity of the varied happenings. David Sharpe is the pal; James Gordon the former sea captain who is father of the girl; Edward Pei-1, Sr., is the conspiracy leader and Frank Hagney his right hand man. There is a strong supporting programme. Box plan at Ware's or ring Theatre after 6.45 pan.

COSY THEATRE. “WHY LEAVE HOME.”. Gaiety, music and youth—these are the highlights of “Why Leave Home?’’ the musical comedy version of “Cradle Snatchers,’’ which starts its local showing to-day at the Cosy Theatre. Classed as one of the best comedies yet to reach the speaking screen, this all-talking, singing, dancing Fox Movietone feature speeds from one hilarious situation to another with never a dull moment. The noted song writing team of Conrad, Mitchell and Gottler, who comprised dozens of Broadway hits as well as the snappy tunes and lyrics in the recent “Fox Movietone Follies of 1929,’’ has turned out several irresistible song hits for “Why Leave Home?” that have already leaped into popularity. “Look What You’ve Done to Mo,” “Doing the Boom Boom,’’ “Old Soldiers Never Die” and “Bonita” are some of the numbers shown, and they add immensely to the picture’s entertainment values. The spirit of youth, with the accent on its lighter moments, is deftly embodied in this story of masquerades and misunderstandings. The complications begin when three college students, compelled to break off a. “date” with as many chorus girls for lack of funds, learn of three women who are willing to pay well for their services as escorts. There is a good supporting programme. Book immediately at Ware’s.