COSY THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 26 August 1940, Page 2

COSY THEATRE

“VILLAGE BARN DANCE.” The final screening of this excellent small town comedy with its associate feature “Dark Eyes Over London,” will take place this evening. “THE RAGE OF PARIS.” Presenting the beautiful international star, Danielle Darrieux in her initial American screen role, Universal's “The Rage of Paris,” a dashing romantic comedy, will come to the Cosy Theatre on Tuesday after five months of careful preparatory work and two months of active filming. Douglas Fairbanks Junr., is co-starred with the versatile French actress who appeared in some of Europe's most distinguished films, including the prize winning “Mayerling,” before going to Hollywood. Among the featured players, Mischa Auer has the comedy role; of a bewildered waiter, Helen Broderick, famous screen and Broadway stage comedienne, plays the part of a humorous, worldly-wise actress and Louis Hayward is Fairbanks' rival. Properly to present Miss Darrieux. whose beauty and talent have captured the imagination of millions abroad, Universal production officials have supported the star with brilliant cast including Charles Coleman, Samuel S. Hinds, Nella Walker and Harry Daven port. An array of talent that reads like “Who's Who in Hollywood,” was assembled for Universal's “You Can't Cheat An Honest Man,” the associate feature. Heading the c ast of this comedy. declared one of the best ever io come out of Hollywood, are W. C. Fields, Edgar Bergen and Charlie Mc-

Carthy. For a comedy combination you just can’t beat that trio. Fields has been a star in his own right for nearly 40 years. Mortimer Snerd, Constance Moore. Princess Baba and Blacaman the animal hypnotist, are featured in important roles. The remainder of the cast, is comprised of seasoned veterans of both stage and screen. They include Mary Forbes, Thurston Hall, John Arleclge, Charles Coleman, Edward Brophy, Arthur Hohl. Eddie Anderson. Grady Sutton. Ferris Taylor, James Bush and David Oliver.