COSY THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 16 September 1938, Page 2

COSY THEATRE

“RECKLESS LIVING.” “Reckless Living,” Universal’s faststepping comedy drama of impetuous youth, opening tonight at the Cosy Theatre, introduces a unique set of characters, whose breezy, rollicking antics provide hilarious entertainment from start to finish. Mainly it is the story of Robert Wilcox, endeavouring to roll up a small stake solely on his luck, with the attendant ebb and flow of his fortunes. Supporting Wilcox in the principal dramatic roles are Nan Grey, youthful blonde star, and William Lundigan. The comedy element, which predominates, is furnished by Jimmie Savo, world-famous pantomimist, who is making his debut as a talking star in the offering, Charles Judels, Harlan Briggs and Frank Jenks, the famous singing taxi-driver of Deanna Durbin’s “100 Men and a Girl.”

“Let’s Make a Night of It,” the spectacular musical film, which will also be on the programme, is the kind of film which sends audiences home feeling incredible, sparkling and happy. It is essentially a gay, irresponsible production, containing something to charm all tastes. Although it has been described as a “film revue” —which indeed it is, since it contains a cast of variety favourites never before seen together in one single entertainment —it has a strong story interest. Buddy Rogers and June Clyde, the two young American stars who charmed filmgoers in “Dance Band,” play the leading roles.