ENTERTAINMENTS
j PARAMOUNT THEATRE. Z .J^e tang of the salt sea air, the silvery i. treacle of moonlight on the ocean, the » lyric lilting of a craft on the bosom »r of watery wastes—such are the elemental ,; charms that make a cinematic imister- £ piece_of "AVhy Women Love," which is ■;, the feature at the Paramount Theatre J, this evening. It is one of the pictorially » outstanding productions of the season, i, according to the critics. Add to this a y; dramatic development of story values, the f performance of such sterling players as Z Blanche Sweet, Robert Frazer, Dorothy *■; Sebastian, and Russell Simpson; a sup•r, porting ensemble ideal in the roles por--5 trayed; photography that is perfect; spec-: jr tacular scenes that are thrilling in the it extreme, and the masterful direction of £ Edwin Carewe, and the result cannot be » anything short of a cinematic triumph. £ Robert FrazeV appears as a stalwart mari- » tyae hero opposite Miss Street, and strik- «. ing characterisations are contributed by 5 Edward Earle, Dorothy Sebastian, Alan « Roseqe, and others whose talents are un•j" questioned. "AVhy AA'omen Love," which '*" is a First National picture, was adapted ■j> from Willard Robertson's famous play, •v "The Sea AVoman." A good variety of j supporting items will include the latest S English Gazette, scenic, and a really amusjt' ing comedy. A beautiful musical pro- •£ gramme has been arranged by Mr. It. R. J?- Caulton, director of the Paramount Solo , v Orchestra of ten. The box plan is at . the Utility Stationery Shop, next to the V Theatre.
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Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 108, 7 May 1926, Page 4
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257ENTERTAINMENTS Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 108, 7 May 1926, Page 4
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