COSY THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 29 April 1939, Page 2

COSY THEATRE

■“A SLIGHT CASE OF MURDER.” “A Slight Case of Murder,” a farce film that frankly and unreservedly makes fun of the whole business oi gangsterism and racketeering, is scheduled as the feature attraction at the Cosy Theatre tonight. It is a Warner Bros.’ production with Edward G. Robinson as star. But he’s a different Edward G. Robinson. He’s no menacing, gun-toting, sinister underworld character- this time. He’s a fellow who was a beer baron in dry days and now, since prohibition repeal, has been trying to get along as a legitimate brewer. But he's a dry at heart; he’s never tasted his own brew. His mob, which used to run rum, steal rivals’ loads and force Eddie’s beer upon the speakeasy proprietors, are now salesmen without guns, forced to dress nicely and have daily shaves and baths. In addition to all of this, his beer is so bad that nobody wants to drink it. Eddie loses all of his money except about a half million, and a . rival outfit tries to get away with that. Then comes the shooting. That the new comedy combination of Dorothea Kent and Frank Jenks intends to take a place among the outstanding teams of the screen is evidenced by the stellar work of the pair in “Strange Faces,” which is the other star attraction. Andy Devine contributes a hit comedy portrayal as the small town editor, and Hobart Cavanaugh, Frank M. Thomas, Renie Riano. Leon Ames and Mary Treen are others in the capable cast.