PARAMOUNT THEATRE,

Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 151, 30 June 1928, Page 7

PARAMOUNT THEATRE,

The bright comedy-drama, "Silk Legs," the film version of Frcdcrlca Sagor's story, now being shown at the Paramount Theatre, purports to answer the question: Can women compete successfully with men in travelling salesmonshlp and at tho same timo retain their feminine charm? Ruth Stevens Is a very successful hosiery saleswoman until tho advent of Phil Parker, a, conceited salesman, whoso business methods are not based on a foundation of sincerity. Ruth Stevens, as a representative of the Blue Ribbon Hosiery Company, receives a shock when sho learns that her last three orders have been cancelled In favour of a rival concern. She resolves to beat her business rival at his own game. In carrying out this determination, Madge Bellamy (Jtuth Stevens) lias abundant opportunity of showing her ability as a fascinating and pretty comedionne. In tho course of. tho play there are scenes at fashionable seaside holiday resorts, where are to bo seen the latest Paris fashions, including; of course, hosiery. The spirited star, Madge Bellamy, carries the brunt of the comedy on her capable shoulders, and is assisted by a strong cast, Including James Hall, Joseph Cawthorn, Maude Fulton, and Margaret Seddon. Some wonderfully fine scenes of life on the fast-disappearing sailing ship are included in the programme, also a hilarious comedy and a specially interesting news reel of European and American events of the day. The orchestral music is as usual a feature of the • entertainment; the overture is "The Bohemian Girl" (Balfe), the entr'acte "Wee M'Gregor Patrol," and bright incidental music suitable to a-bright play.