AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 24 June 1930, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

COSY THEATRE. “COQUETTE.’' A new Mary Piekford in a powerful story comes for to-night and to-morrow night only to the Cosy Theatre, “Coquette,” Miss Piekford’s talking picture debut is the all-talkiDg 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 Piekford plays the 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 trans>formed 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 Wall Street,” is screened for two nights, commencing to-morrow afternoon at the matinee. The story centres around the New York Stock Exchange, which was captured the interest of the public so much in tho 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 have had previous stage experience. The supporting players include Baclanova, Nancy Carroll, Arthur Rankin, Paul Lukas, Brandon Hurst and Crauford Kent. Box plans are now at Vare’s.

“THE COCK-EYED WORLD.” A couple of leatherneck Don Juans! That’s a trite way 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 tropibs with the gorgeous Lily Damita, another in cold Russia with fascinating Lelia 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 to-mor-row morning, at 9 o’clock.