AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 23 June 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

COSY THEATRE. * ‘ COQUETTE. ’ ’ A new Mary Pickford in a powerful story comes for to-night and to-morrow night only to the Cosy Theatre, “Coquette,” Miss Pickford’s talking picture debut is the all-talking version of the Broadway stage success. In this picture Mary wins new honours for she is the epitome of to-day’s spirit of youth, culture and the sheer joy of living. As Norma Besant in “Coquette,” Miss Pickford plays tlje role of the belle of a little Southern town, who laughed her merry way in and out of countless love affairs and thrilling flirtations. Then came the day when Norma stepped outside the pale of her own social world and met Michael Jeffrey, carefree, hotheaded adventurer from the hills. With a determined sincerity Michael refused to become another victim of her wiles, refused to play with her the game of make-be-lieve. Suddenly, for the first time in her life, Norma realised that she was truly in love. Overnight she was transformed from a smiling, whimsical girl into a woman. From that moment the life of the little southern girl was beset with a heartbreak which makes the story of “Coquette” the most powreful drama of the modern stage and screen. Her story is the story of young love, unbridled and glorious. The little coquette will live in the memory of all who see her as a gallant, little figure, fighting bravely for her love against overwhelming odds. The supporting sound programme includes another of the famous “Micky Mouse” cartoons entitled “Wild Waves.” Patrons are advised to book immediately at Vare’s.

“THE WOLF OF WALL STREET.”

George Bancroft will be heard as well as seen for the first time at the Cosy Theatre when the Paramount alltalking picture, “The Wolf of WallStreet,” is screened for two nights, commencing on Wednesday with a matinee on Wednesday. The story centres around the New York Stock Exchange, which was captured the interest of the public so much in the past year. Bancroft portrays the role of a stock broker who brings ruin upon himself voluntarily when his domestic life is dashed on the rocks of unhappiness. The story offers innumerable opportunities for gripping drama and dialogue throughout which have been captured in an exceptional manner by action and voice on the part of the star and his supporting cast, which, incidentally, is made up of players who ljave had previous stage experience. The supporting players include Budanova, Nancy Carroll, Arthur Rankin, Paul Lukas, Brandon Hurst and Crauford Kent. Box plans open to-morrow at 9 a.m. at Vare’s.

“THE COCK-EYED WORLD.” A couple of leatherneck Don Juans! That’s a trite rvay to characteristise Edmund Lowe and Victor McLaglen as “Sergeant Quirt,” and “Top Sergeant .Flagg” in the Fox Movietone all talking production, ‘ ‘ The Cock Eyed World,” opening next Friday, at the Cosy Theatre. Based on a story written by Laurence Stallings and Maxwell Anderson, the picture shows Lowe and McLaglen still in the marines, though it is peace time, but with plenty of fighting in the tropics—and between themselves. Pals, brothers, everything is great until one falls for a “femme.” Then each claims priority and the innocent cause of the trouble must' stand by while*they tell each other about it. Of their many love affairs, three stick out prominently; one in the tropics with the gorgeous Lily Dainita, another in cold Russia with fascinating Lclia Karnelly, and the third at Coney Island with a real American girl, Jean Bary. Around these scorching love affairs are incidents of a most human nature, with pathos, tears, smiles, romance and thrills. In addition to the five featured players mentioned, the supporting cast is one of first rank. Box plans for the stalls and dress circle open at Vare’s on Wednesday morning at 9 a.m.