Paramount Around the World (1927)

T H E ; FOREIGN ! LEG I on! PLEDGE COMING CHRISTIE WINNERS. Three glimpses of frolicksome funsomeness now en route from the Christie Studios. In the first we depict Jack Duffy using cavalier methods in halting Ann Cornwall’s fistic proclivities. In the center we have rightfully placed six Oculist’s Prescriptions (Tonic for sore eyes). At the right are Bobby Vernon and Doris Dawson something so un mirthful that we can only conclude it to be love. PARAMOUNT SHORT FEATURES ARE LONG FAVORITES AS YOU SO WELL KNOW : Paramount Short Leatures are not merely so many reels of film designed solely to be screened around the world as fancy dictates. They are something more than that. In the first place, they are vital parts of the programme of every exhibitor who is worth his salt: in the second place they are providers of genuine entertainment to every screen fan who knows what he wants: and in the third place they represent real and very tangible Paramount investments. Any one of these three entitles them to the fullest share of your interest and energies: the three combined present an irresistible appeal that you shall not fail to heed. This introduction serves, then, to tell you what Paramount Short Leatures are: the remainder of the page is designed to show you what they are. A CUP FOR “MISS KRAZY KAT” Here, in. a supplementary scene to the one shown in the center, we depict Charles B. Mintz, head of the organization making Krazy Kat films for Paramount distribution, presenting a silver cup to Miss Phyllis Emerson who was adjudged the winner in a contest to select “Miss Krazy Kat.” The contest won a lot of national prominence, and the idea is passed along in order that you may be afforded the opportunity of staging a similar contest in your own territory. The costume is a simple one, and can be relied upon to add to the attractiveness of the wearer. SHORT FEATURE REVIEWS (By G. W.) KRAZY KAT CARTOON— “Tong Tied”— Krazy Kat is playing nursemaid to a very precocious baby, who escapes from the house in a Chinaman’s laundry basket. Krazy goes to rescue him at the laundry and becomes mixed in a tangle of pigtails and Chinese dragons. In the end Krazy streaks towards the distant hills followed by an infuriated dragon. The comedy touches come at most surprising points and with much success. CHRISTIE ALL STAR — “Halfback Hannah”— Anne Cornwall is the star halfback of a finishing school's team. The villainess has her placed in an insane asylum through a clever ruse. The comedy centers upon her endeavors to reach the football team in time to THE FOUR FINALISTS. Here are the four young ladies who faced the judges when the selection had to be made to decide “Miss Krazy Kat.” The winner. Miss Phyllis Emerson is second from the left. win the big game by that much needed touchdown. A good Christie. JIMMY ADAMS — “Love Shy” — One of the best Christie comedies ever produced. Besides Jimmy Adams, Billy Engle and a competent supporting cast, the picture has by far the most intelligent dog yet filmed. The manner in which this dog prevents a wedding, aids PARAMOUNT SHORT FEATURES BEING POPULARLY RECEIVED IN BRAZIL Our depiction is of a full page which was devoted to ParaParamount Short Features in the Christmas number of “Ca de Casa,” that great house organ of Brazil which inspires so much enthusiasm. Though it is published entirely in mimeograph form, it contains such an abundance of excellent illustration, contrived with such remarkable fidelity to the originals, that we are moved to the greatest admiration by it. in the hero’s escape, and imitates a skunk in appearance is one of the outstanding bits of dog acting on the screen. BOBBY VERNON — “Bugs, My Dear” — Bobby Vernon, Billy Engle and an excellent supporting cast get together for two reels of real laughter. Billy Engle, a bug collector, has borrowed a very rare and expensive bug from the National Museum. The bug escapes and as Billy Engle is the father-in-law in this case, Jimmy Adams and the girl set out to capture the bug. The chase takes them through many queer places, but in the end they emerge battle-scarred, but victorious. A Christie gem. INKWELL IMPS— “KoKo Goes Over”— KoKo appears in a big war special. He and his dog friend go out to slay the enemy, which they do with great success, in imagination. When the eneinj^ actually appears and attacks, they show far more courage in their endeavors to elude said enemy and make way back to the sanctuary of the inkbottle. Page Eleven