PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 149, 28 June 1929, Page 5

PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

There is nothing more'entertaining than wellperformed, mystifying drama, and there is it is stated, no better example of this rare sort of entertainment than "The Perfect Crime" the sound synchronised production at the Parai mount Theatre. la pictures of this type tHe star must become involved in some situation Whereby he builds suspense through the entire picture, arid Clive Brok, as Dr. Benson, famous criminologist, does this most effectively, it is an adaptation of Israel Zangwlll's popular novel, "The Big Bow Mystery." There are no big mob scenes, great lapses of time or spectacular settings. Instead, there are ten carefully cast players who become immersed in an amazing network of circumstantial evidence, leading up to a most dramatic endln™ Irene Rich appears In a rolD aulte suitable to her charms. Edmund Breese, as chief of detectives and James Farley, who lends comi™7w ef, V6ry SUbtly- Tully. Marshall and t Ethel Wales contribute well-acted roles. Also ™c™ responsible in varying degrees for the success of tho picture are Phil Gastrock and fn^hmV 6!™ 1 a child actress- Tue supporting bill is stated to contain a wealth of varied and interesting talking, singing, and sound subjects. Bransby Williams, renowned delineator of Dickensonlan characters, is seen and heard in a representation of the immortal nU. re'..^ ra vdfather Smallweed." from Dickens a "Bleak House." The Victoria Girls, famous dancing combination of t»«ive accomplished artists, present a novelty, specialty and eccentric steps (both solo and ensemble). The comedy, entitled "The Raw Recruit," is an hilarious two-reel all-talking comedy with twelve principals. An additional attraction of great interest to all at present is the fllm record of .the recent earthquake disasters in the South Island, with scenes of the devastated areas. . Box plans are available at the Bris-i tol and the theatre.