AMUSEMENTS

Wairarapa Daily Times, 10 August 1936, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

COSY THEATRE.

TWO-STAR PROGRAMME,

Harry Warren and A 1 Dubin, ace song writers, have composed four new hits for "Stars Over Broadway," the new Warner Bros.’ musical comedy, Which will be shown at the Cosy Theatre to-night. The picture is a thrilling comedy drama with music, with an all-star cats including Pat O’Brien, Jean Muir, Miss Froman, Melton and Frank McHugh. William Keighley directed from the screen play by Jerry Wald and Julius J. Epstein, based on the story by Mildred Cram. The second feature is described as a delightfully exhilarating romantic .adventure entitled "The Lone Wolf Eeturns,’.’ with Melvyn Douglas and Gail Patrick in the leading featured roles. Based on the famous story of the same name by Louis Joseph Vance, the picture bring! to the screen that suave and debonnair romantic rogue, the Lone Wolf, most astute and elusive of jewel thieves, in what is one of the most exciting and pleasing pictures seen in months. Reserves at W. G. Perry’s, ’phone 2496. THE REGENT. "I LIVE MY LIFE.’’ "I Live My Life,’’ which will be shown at the Regent, to-night, is a romantic comedy starring Joan Crawford and Brian Alierne. The latter has the part of a serious-minded young archaeologist, Terry O’Neil, while Miss Crawford appears as Kay Bentley, who pretends to O’Neill that she is her wealthy father’s secretary. The drama hinges upon O’Neill’s efforts to live a skyscraper life in New York in order to be near the girl he loves: and the eventual effect upon him. Joseph Mankiewiez wrote the screen play. Gottfried Reinhardt and Ethel B. Borden collaborated on the adaptation. The locale of the picture shifts between the exotic Greek island of Naxos, where the lovers meet, New York City and a Connecticut estate. Lavish settings are up to the recognised standard of Art Director Cedric Gibbons and his associate, E. B. Willis. Many of these are exteriors, constructed high above' the glittering shores of Catalina Island, to which the company journeyed on location. Adrian has designed more than a dozen striking new ensembles, worn as only Joan Crawford can wear them. Seats may be reserved at Perry’s, phone 2496. STATE THEATRE. "JACK OF ALL TRADES.” In his latest picture, "Jack of All Trades,” to be shown again at the Regent Theatre to-night, Jack llulbert finds himself jobless and almost on the rocks, so he marches into a huge city bank, seats himself at a desk and sends for his office coat. Despite the fact that he has no right at all in the bank, an office coat does turn up. By this time Jack has managed to - impress the directors with his importance and in next to no time he is floating the big scheme for a huge combine which will make shoes at cheaper prices than England’s foreign competitors. How ho manages to bluff until the plan becomes an established thing, and he is on the point of being elected managing director, makes a highly-entertaining story. But there is a lady in the case, and through her, Jack is found out,, but not beforo he and the lady have appeared in some fascinating dance scenes in a fashionable restaurant and on the edge of a charming river where they have gone for a midnight expedition l . Before the end of the picture Jack appears in many guises—big business man, dancer, night watchman and fireman —he is indeed "Jack of All Trades.” Reserves at F. J. Adcock’s, ’phone 1275.