PARAMOUNT THEATRE

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 131, 27 February 1929, Page 6

PARAMOUNT THEATRE

“ALL-MOVIETONE" PROGRAMME. Of great interest, is the announcement that the Paramount Theatre in Wellington is to open with the new sensational entertainments, the "Talkies,” on Friday. Marell 8, in which event that popular house will gain the distinction of presenting the first all-movietone bill to be seen and heard iu the Dominion. The programmes to be presented during successive weeks arc.’ without, exception, all those that have been, and arc now being, presented to attendances in Sydney and Melbourne. Much ot the credit for this unique state of affairs goes to Fox Movietone Corporation, who, under the direction of William Fox, the president, are the acknowledged loaders in this remarkable field of entertainment. Their enterprise and remarkable foresight resulted in their making over a dozen feature length pictures. In addition to a multitude of short subjects, including comedies, novelty, and specialty films, and Fox Movietone Gazettes nearly a year ahead of any other film company operations In the world, with the consequence that, when the inevitable "talkie boom" commenced in America, Fox productions, with complete supporting programmes, were being presented in hundreds of theatres before any competing companies had started production. Therefore it was natural that when theatres in Australia and New Zealand made urgent requisitions for both “talkie” installations and films, this enterprising corporation was in lhe position to furnish both sections of the new wonder entertainments. It is interesting to note that William Fox subsequently authorised other companies io use ids system, the only recognised method of recording (Western electric system)'. The negotiations by the directors of the Paramount Tluyitre. Wellington, with the Fox Company date back a considerable time, and the news that this theatre has been wired for nearly three months in readiness for the arrival of the spectacular talkie entertainments will probably be a surprise to many. Now that the films In

question have arrived, no time will be lost in presenting the best of these programmes to the amusement seekers of Wellington, the exact date of commencement being Friday, March 8. The first programme will consist of Fox Movietone News, all that is exciting in the news of the day just as it happened, with thrilling sound effects. King Alfonso of Spain, the American Ambassador to Spain, and the president of the New York Stock Exchange, are among the world celebrities who actually address yon. George. Bernard Shaw, the world’s 1 outstanding literary genius, that renowned author and playwright, talks to you from the screen, jokes with you, and his engaging personality will hold you spellbound. "Chic" Sale, stage and screen star, supported by a notable cast, appears in an “all-talking” comedy, “The Star Witness.” Tills item is one big laugh. The Roxy Theatre Orchestra, Now York’s famous 110 piece orchestra, is heard. Then there is the “Street Angel.” a love lyric of Naples, featuring the “Diane” and “Chico" of “7th Heaven,” Janet Gaynor, and Charles Farrell. So perfect and wonderful is it in story and theme, that it will be cherished as one of your fondest memories. Y’ou will hear James Melton and the Roxy Theatre male chorus of 40 singing “Angela Mia,” the theme song, during the screening of “Street Angel,” Box plans will open next Friday morning at the Bristol and Utility (next theatre), when, ft is anticipated, there will be a heavy demand for seats.