AMUSEMENTS

Wairarapa Daily Times, 15 August 1931, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

THE REGENT.

“THE NEW MOON.”

‘ ‘XoAtooii,’ ’ which opens ;it the Regent T heal re to-day and is to be shrown at matinee and evening performances, an exeitinfi story of adventure, romance and intrigue is enriched hy the haunting melodies of the stage success, augmented by several new numbers, running through the fast-moving plot, as salient parts of the action. The singing of Lawrence Tibbett and Grace Moore, who are co-starred in this Mot* ro-Goldwyn-Alayer production, is said to be beyond superlatives and they are equally competent in the dramatic end of their performances. Outstanding work in supporting roles is done by Adolphe Menjou as the nobleman, Boland Young ns the comic uncle, Gus Shy and Emily Fitzroy. Tibbett, as a fiery lieutenant, gives a dashing performance in contrast to the charming poise of .Miss Moore as a Russian princess. The story opens with the lieutenant and the princess carrying on an affair on a steamer bound for Russia. All goes well until the ship reaches port, where Adolphe Menjou, a nobleman to whom the princess is betrothed, makes his appearance. The fickle princess enrages Tibbett by leaving with her fiance as though nothing had occurred between them. At Menjou’s ball for his bride-to-be, Tibbett appears and insults the princess in a scornful song. Menjou then orders him to command a desert post where no officer has yet been able to outwit the attacking tribesmen. From this point the play runs in spirited action to a dramatic climax. Patrons are advised to hook their eeats promptly at Clarke’s Confectionery, or by ringing Theatre, ’phone 23015.

COSY THEATRE. “THE IRON MAN.” “Iron Man,” which shows finally at the Cosy Theatre this afternoon and | to-night, stars Lew Ayres, the hero I of “All Quiet on the Western Front.” I “Iron Man” is the tale of the development of a fighter until he wins the lightweight crown. The man directly 1 responsible for this result is the fighter’s manager, played by Robert Annstrong, who gives a portrayal which proves again what an excellent actor he is. He knows liow to handle his young fistic artist, how to nurse him through his moods, how to deflate his ego at the proper time, and how to inflate it when it means success. There | is sincerity in this young man with the i magnificent body, the fighter, Lew Ayres. He idolizes his manager. But he also weaves around his wife, who has left him, the aura of romance with which he endowed her during courtship and early married days. What happens to him, and his fight for the crown, makes a drama that is said to ho highly emotional even through the thud of punches in the splendid prize-fight which forms the conclusion of the picture. The supporting programme includes another of the “Leather Pusher” scenes. Box plans are now open at Vare’s or ring Theatre after G. 30 p.m. “GOLDEN DAWN.” The riotous colours and sounds of the African jungle are said to have been caught with particular clarity in the Warner Brothers version of “Golden Dawn,” well-known operetta, coming on Monday for two nights to the Cosy Theatre. An “inside” glimpse of the relationships of gangsters and chorus girls is seen in First National’s “Sweet Mama,” which is on the same programme as “Golden Dawn,” with Alice White in the leading role. Underworld episodes are graphically unfolded. Boxplans are now open at Vare’s. OPERA HOUSE. “TRUE TO THE NAVY.” Clara Bow, last seen in. that amusing sailor sequence in “Paramount on Parade,” is starred in a new romantic comedy, “True to the Navy,” which will he shown at the Opera House for the last time to-night. In support of this popular star are Fredric. March and Harry Green. “True to the Navy” is described as the most amusing and entertaining of recent Clara Bow pictures. With Clara, seemingly prettier and more vivacious than ever, “True to the Navy” bowls along at a merry pace. Clara has a sweetheart on every ship, and on every ship there is a sailor who “thinks” he has a sweetheart in San Francisco. And everyone is happy. That is until the entire Pacific Fleet is unexpectedly ordered to San Francisco. Then things begin to happen. Among Clara’s admirers is a gunner who finds out that Clara has tricked all the sailors of the fleet, and sets out to give her a lesson that will her a lifeime. There is a well executed surprise twist to the picture’s climax. Clara Bow rounds out a thoroughly gay performance by introducing a new song hit, “There is Only One Who Matters to Me.” Fredric March as Gunner McCoy i 3 well cast. Harry 'Green is hilariously funny as the drug store proprietor. There is a good supporting programme. Box plans are at Vare’s or ring Theatre after 7 p.m. “THE TEXAN.” 'Cary Cooper, who scored an outstanding success in “The Virginian,” is again cast as a likeable, hard-riding, quick-on-the-draw cowboy in Paramount’s latest all-talking picture, “The Texan,” coming to the Opera House on Monday for two nights. Based on the 0. Henry story, “A Double-Dyed De-

ceiver,” this picture is said to boast an unusually effective plot. Fay Wray plays the feminine lead. Box plans arc now open at Vare’s.