AMUSEMENTS

Wairarapa Daily Times, 25 June 1936, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

COSY THEATRE. “UPPER WORLD.” Warren William heads a largo and well-balanced cast, and one of unusual strength in the Warner Bros.’ picture, “Upper World,” showing at the Cosy Theatre to-night, at 7.45. He shares honours with two leading ladies, Mary Astor and Ginger Rogers, the former taking the part of his wife, for whom he has a deep-rooted affection, and the latter portraying his sweetheart, for whom he has a passing infatuation. Andy Devine furnishes what comedy there is in a picture that concerns itself primarily with romance and thrills. Other players, noted on both stage and screen, include Henry O’Neill, J. Carroll Naish, Sidney Toler, Theodore Newton, Robert Barrat, Ferdinand Gottschalk, Robert Greig, Frank Sheridan, John Qualen and Willard Robertson. The picture is based on the thrilling story by Ben Hecht, famous novelist and playwright, who aims to show that philandering adventures and crime are as prevalent in the upper as well as the lower strata of society. In the present case it is a multi-millionaire’s flirtations with a burlesque queen that results in a double murder. Reserves at W. G. Perry’s, ’phone 2496.

THE REGENT.

“NAUGHTY MARIETTA.”

Masterton theatre patrons will welcome another opportunity of seeing “Naughty Marietta.” which drew capacity houses during its initial season in Masterton. “Naughty Marietta” will be shown at the •‘Regent Theatre to-night, and those who have not already seen this widely acclaimed picture should not miss the opportunity. Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald, who appear in the principal roles, delight one and all with their beautiful singing, the musical numbers of this film being an outstanding feature. The story of “Naughty Marietta” is a most entertaining one in every respect. In addition there will be a special range of selected featurettes. Seats may be booked at W. G. Perry’s, ’phone 2496, or at the Theatre, ’phone 2303.

“RENDEZVOUS.”

“Rendezvous,” starring William Powell and Rosalind Russell, will be shown at the Regent Theatre on Saturday.

BTATE THEATRE.

“THE PRIVATE SECRETARY.”

“The Private Secretary,” a farcecomedy of evergreen charm, will be shown at the State to-night, with the noted character-comedian, Edward Everett Horton, in the principal role. The talking picture version of the famous farce is a British and Dominions production. The supporting cast includes Barry Mackay, Judy Gunn and the late Oscar Asche. The story concerns the adventures oif the Rev. Robert Spalding (Horton), an inoffensive clergyman Avho is engaged as private secretary to a country gentleman. He is prevented from taking up his post by his employer’s nephew (Michael Shepley), who has come up to London to meet him, and who intends that his best friend (Barry Mackay), who is trying to hide from an unknown and irascible uncle (Oscar Asche) shall have the job. Spalding’s many adventures when in London and in his employer’s house, when he is mistaken for someone else, provide entertainment of the most joyous sort. With any amount of uproarious comedy, “The Private Secretary” gives interesting glimpses of English life in town and country. A hunting meet takes place outside Warnham Court, a beautiful old mansion in Sussex, and the hunt is seen moving aff across the spacious park lands adjoining. Seats may be reserved at F. J. Adcock’s, ’phone 1275.

“GENTLE JULIA.” A 'picturisation of Booth Tarkington’s romance, “Gentle Julia,” is announced as the next attraction at, the State Theatre, starting on Saturday, when it will be shown at 11 a.m., 2.15 and 7.45 p.m.