COSY THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 February 1940, Page 2

COSY THEATRE

“TN OLD MEXICO.” The final screening of “In Old Mexico,” the thrilling adventure of the famous Hopalong Cassidy series, will take place this evening. Together with its sensational associate feature, “Illegal Traffic,” it forms a fine evening’s entertainment. "DAD AND DAVE COME TO TOWN." Two of the greatest favourites in Australia today are "Dad and Dave” of ,the famous Rudd family, and in "Dad and Dave Come to Town,” starring Bert Bailey, the grand old man of the Australian stage and screen, there are limitless laughs for everyone. It will commence tomorrow at the Cosy Theatre. "Dad," straight from the bush, inherits a city dress salon. With “Dave” (Fred MacDonald) and “Jill” (Shirley Ann Richards)), his eldest daughter, the old man sets out to show the city folks how a modern frock shop should be run. As the “farmer dressmaker,” he remodels the salon, and very soon is drawn into a skirmish with his opposition, "Pierre,” played by Sidney Wheeler. The action is fast and furious, and the laughs are literally laid on, as "Dad” applies his farm methods to his city business, and "Dave” makes love to the mannequins, as only Dave can make love. To celebrate the opening of his new store, "Dad,” assisted by his publicity manager, played by Billy Rayes, and his floor walker, “Entwhistle” (Alec Kellaway), launches a spectacular fashion parade, that will gladden every feminine heart. It is then that “Pierre,” who holds a promissory note for £lOOO brings in the bailiffs. But all's well that ends well, and the manner in which “Dad” and “Dave” save the situation provides a fitting climax to this excellent entertainment. An uncomfortable experience for “Dad” and "Dave” was the “shooting” of a modern bathroom "set” at the studio. Bert Bailey, clad in a white nightshirt, and Fred MacDonald in gaily-patterned pyjamas, investigate the mysteries of various taps and sprays. Leila Steppe, American glamour girl, besides playing a featured role, also shows several gowns in the parade. If you enjoy a good hearty laugh meet "Dad and Dave” when they “come to town!” A well-written story, excellent direction and well-enacted portrayals combine to make screen, fare to please everyone who sees “Invisible Enemy,” the thrilling associate feature. Alan Marshal, Tala Birell, Mady Correll, C. Henry Gordon, Herbert Mundin, Ivan Simpson and Leonard Willey are among the featured names in the film, and. everyone gives an excellent characterisation. Marshal is a British Intelligence Officer.' He is assigned to stop Gordon, who is a Continental capitalist planning to sell valuable oil lands to a foreign government. Marshal had previously been discharged from the department because of an affair with a Parisian beauty who is now the wife of Gordon. If he can thwart the capitalist’s plans, he will be reinstated into the department.