PARAMOUNT THEATRE
“OLD BILL THROUGH THE AGES.” At the Paramount Theatre this week burlesque is the order of the day. The film is entitled “Old Bill Through the Ages.” Brimful of highly diverting situations, and produced on a scale unusual in comedies, “Old Bill,” a Selzniclc release, is one of the world’s funniest films. *
The picture is depicted with all the charm and artistry of the book. It is a good story well told and excellently mounted, and gains greatly from the work of the clever people to whom the interpretation of the leading roles -has been entrusted. v Old Bill in the picture is just the same happy-go-luoky soul that Captain Bruce Bairnsfnthcr meant him to be Sydney Walker iir his portrayal scores a great success. Old Bill is seen at his best, burlesquing various notabilities from history. Included in the programme is n gazette, a comedy, and a scenic The orchestra during the programme plays exceptionally tuneful music.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12315, 9 December 1925, Page 9
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160PARAMOUNT THEATRE New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12315, 9 December 1925, Page 9
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