PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 108, 2 November 1929, Page 13

PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

George Bancroft elves a masterly and memorable representation in "Thunderbolt," now being shown.at the Paramount Theatre, of a strong character, who, although "wanted" by the police, has. some traits' which make an appeal. ..-■ 'George Bancrofthad won fame on rlic" stage and in the screen before the talkies Kained poularity. In the story "Thunderbolt " the. name by which tlie chief actor is known, becomes infatuated with ai. beautiful adventuress, and runs many risks of capture in order to be in her company. . Tlio adventuress decides to lead a reformed life, and deserts "Thunderbolt.1' In his endeavour to find her, he is captured, by. the police, and is sentenced to death for numerous crimes. Moran, tbe man for whom1 tho girl leaves "Thunderbolt," is also under sentence Xor. a, crime.he did not commit. -They meet in tho .same.gaol, ami "Thunderbolt" assists in procuring a reprieve for Morau "Shers are.some pathetic scenes toward the end of-the-story., 'A--most enjoyable feature of the present .programme is- the first of a series of Paramount Sound News, "Mirroring New Thrills in.rSisht.and Sound.-" .The selection of subjects and./ their- presentation is . excellent. . Reinald Uerrenrath, the. :famous baritone,"'sings "The liOßg, tons TrallV .apd "Heart : of a Rose"Ti u a superb: planner;-;the reproduction being almost petfect. >A comedy.,-. "If Men Played Cards" as ■nomen_; l)o,' is-*an .amusing item. Bos plans are available at-.The Bristol and at the theatre.