AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 17 October 1930, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

COSY THEATRE. '‘PEACOCK ALLEY. ’’ “How charmingly naivo and old fashioned of you to believe in the bonds of marriage,” George Barraud says to Mae Murray in an early scene in “Peacock Alley,” the Tiffany alltalking production at the Cosy Theatre for the last time to-night. Miss Murray makes her talking debut in this production of “Peacock Alley,” which also has a new story by Carey Wilson. She sings, “In Dreams You’ll Still Belong to Mp,” to her own piano accompaniment and performs some characteristic Murray dances in teehnicolour. Besides George Barraud, the supporting cast includes Jason Robards, Richard Tucker and others. There is a good supporting programme. Patrons are advised to book-immediately at Vare’s or ring Theatre after 6.30 p.m.

“ADVENTURES OP 513.” Director John Ford presents vivid and distinct characterisations of sixteen different men in his underseas drama “The Adventures of 513,” which comes to the Cosy Theatre tomorrow for three nights with a matinee to-morrow afternoon. The men are imprisoned in an American submarine which is sent to the bottom of the China Sea by a collision with a freighter. It is impossible for them to raise the vessel or to come to the surface by way of the usual hatches. The oxygen supply is limited, and water is steadily coming in through an inaccessible leak. Their only hope, and a faint one, is the chance that rescue ships may reach them in time to send divers down and clear the jammed torpedo tubes, thus allowing the men to be shot out to the surface. This constitutes the uniquely dramatic setting, against which Ford paints his characters in sharp, telling strokes. Kenneth Mac Kenna, former Broadway favourite and screen celebrity, and Frank Albertson, one of filmland’s most promising juveniles, play the leading roles. Box plans open tomorrow at Vare’s.

OPERA HOUSE. “UNTAMED.” Great dramatic strength is given “Untamed,” the Metro-Goldwyn-May-er all-talking picture to be shown at the Opera House to-night, to-morrow afternoon and to-morrow night, because of the contrast between the first locale in the tropical jungles and, the later scenes in the centre of fashionable New York. Joan Crawford has the strongest and most effective role yet given her as “Bingo” Dowling, the daughter of an oil prospector who is eighteen before she leaves the jungles for civilisation. It is her first sensational' all-talking picture. She falls in love at first sight with the first white young man she sees on a northbound ship, and can’t understand why be or her guardians should worry because she is rich, and the boy hasn’t a cent. This situation, aided by the heavy-handed methods of gruff old Ben Murchison, her guardian, rushes on, gathering dramatic steam until the explosion finally occurs with almost tragic results. It is a very well handled story of the “modern youth” variety. Joan Crawford is splendid, and speaks with a most fascinating voice. She is supported excellently by Robert Montgomery in the male lead. Ernest Torrence as “Murchison” is his usual capable self, and Holmes Herbert as “Pressley” lends a delightful touch of sure and easy acting. Gwen Leo is more than capable as “Marge” and the husky Don Terry is great in a stirring ballroom fight with Robert Montgomery. There is a good array of supporting, sound featurettes. .Patrons are advised to book immediately at Vare’s or ring Theatre aftei 7 P- m -