PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

"Outcast;" tho main feature at tho Paramount .Theatre; is one of thoao rarities, a play produced not only successfully, but with added forco, on tho screen, Corlnno Griffiths, taking the leading part, scoros a triumph. As tho girl thrown out on tho streets to find her way, by a strange twist of fortune, directed Into wealthy society whore her lnnato sense of fairness mixed with a certain amount of astuteness, enables her to save tho man she love 3 from being made, tho foil of a money-seeking, heartless society, lady, Corlnno Griffith Is convincingly human. Edmund Lowe plays tho part of Jeffrey Sherwood, who, deserted by tho woman ho loves for a richer man, gives way to drink until shown by the little "outcast" that his loss was a blessing in disguise. Kathryn Carver ably interprets the third angle of the triangle. Tho clever Juvenile "Big Boy," Is tho life of tho supporting cdmedy, and tho sixth foaturette of tho "New Greater Collegians" elves a lively insight into tho life of American studonts whose last objective apparently Is to study. A further edition of tho Master Musicians' scries graphically tells of the life of Handel, the great composer, the orchestra's interpretation of his works being particularly fine.

Jack Mulhall and Alice Whito aro tho stars In "Naughty Baby," a comedy-drama opening to-morrow at tho Paramount. Thelma Todd, Doris Dawson, James Ford, Benny Rubin, Fred Kelsey, Rose Diouo, and twelve other notable supporting players appear In the cast of "Naughty Baby." Merryn Lo Roy, youngest of film directors, produced tho picture. Excitement mingles with hilarious comedy In this picture. Five leading ladles and fifty bathing beauties aro featured in colourful scones. No. 7 production of tho "New Greater Collegians" series, entitled "Dear Old Calford," Is an Important addition to tho programme. Tho box plans aro availablo at Bristol and Utility (next theatre).

Of great Interest Is" tho announcement that tho Paramount Thcatro 111 Wellington Is to npcu with tho new sonsatlonal entertainments, tho sound pictures, on Friday, Bth March, In which event that popular house will galD the distinction of presenting tho first all sound film bill to bo soen and heard In the Dominion. Tho programmes to bo prcscntod during successive weeks are, without exception, all those lhat havo been, and aro now being, prosontcd to record attendances In Sydney and Melbourne. Much of. tho credit for this unique state of attain goes to Fox Pictures, who, under tho direction of. William Fox. the .president,..aro tho acknowledged leaders in this romarkablo Held of .entertainment. Coming nearer homo, -tho negotiations Dy tho'directors'of flib Paramount Theatre, Wellington, with tho Fox Company, date back a considerable time, and tho news that this theatro has been wired for noarly threo months In rcadinoss for the arrival of the spectacular talkie entertainments will probably be a surprise to mnny. Tho system of reproduction Is tho new ucrfoctcd Po Forrest Installation, generally conceded to bo ono of tho Hncst plants of its kind that has been manufactured. Now that tho long-awaited Illms havo arrived, no time will bo lost in presenting the best of tlieso programmes to tho amusement seekers of Wellington, tho exact dato of commencement being Friday, Bth March. Tho first programme will consist of Fox Movictono News, all that Is exciting In tho nows of tho day, just as it happened, with thrilling sound effects. King Alfonso, of Spain, tho American Ambassador to Spain, and tho president of tho Now York Stock Exchange, aro among tho world celebrities who actually address you. Coorgo Bernard Shaw, literary genius, talks from tbo ncreon, jokos, and his engaging personality will hold the audlenco spellbound. "Chic" Sale, stage and screen star, supportod by a notablo cast, appears in an "all-talking" comedy, "Tho Star Witness." Tho Roxy Theatre Orchostra, New York's famous 110 ploco orchestra. Is hoard. Then there Is tho "Street Angel," a love lyric of Naples, featuring tho "Diane" and "Chlco" of "Seventh Heaven," Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell. You will hear James Melton and tho Iloxy Theatro malo chorus of 40 singing "Angela Mia," tho themo song, during tho screening of "Street Angel." Box plans will open to-morrow morning at tho Bristol and Utility (next thcatro), when, it is anticipated, there will bo a heavy demand for seats.