PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 118, 14 November 1925, Page 10

PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

Powerful with ,all the genius which created the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," the magnificent First National feature, "Enemies of Women," from the story by Vicente Ibanez Blasco, opened at the Paramount Theatre last evening before a crowded house. In many respects, particularly in portraying the contrast between the devastating effects of war and the life, which those who remained behind in comfort enjoyed in the gilded halls of European society, "Enemies of Women" resembles its great predecessor, and the palatial settings fully justify the claim that over a million dollars was spent in its production. The story deals with the 'self-seeking life of Prince Labimoff, to whom wealth mean pleasure and women playthings. Following a duel in which he kills the brother of a girl he has wronged, he has to flee the country. Paris he finds embarrassing because of the men in poilu grey, and he seeks indolence and indulgence at Monte Carlo. With three others he forms the band called the "Enemies of Women," but one by one the others hear the call of duty and he is left alone, reviled and scorned by all but those to whom his presence means a life o f gaiety and selfishness. Determined to display his bravado, the prince gives a ball, at which his behaviour so enrages a young officer recently returned from the front that a duel follows. Too late the prince realises his narrowness of soul, and in a gripping climax he finds his salvation in the true love of a woman. Lionel Barrymore and Alma. Rubens are all that could be desired in the leading rples, and many of the war scenes were "actually taken in- the' trenches and at sea. There are also actual scenes of the Russian Revolution, but most of the story is enacted at Monte Carlo. The supporting films are of usual interest, and the Paramount Orchestra plays a.' specially selected musical score. \

A Beaumont Smith production, which is described as a sequel to the recent screen tests conducted by the Australian producer throughout New Zealand, is, to be screened'at the Paramount Theatre next Friday. "The Adventures of Algy," as it is called, is a delightfully amusing production, with Claude Dampier and Bathie Stuart in the leading roles. Most of the picture was actually taken in New Zealand, and New Zealanders will see their own familiar towns on the screen for the first time" as locations for a film which will be shown throughout the world.