N.Z. BOYS AT HOLLYWOOD

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 644, 22 April 1929, Page 15

N.Z. BOYS AT HOLLYWOOD

SHOWN PARAMOUNT STUDIO The party of Young Australia League boys, which includes a number of New Zealand lads, who are at present touring the States, under the leadership of Mr. J. J. Simons, founder of the organisation, were guests at the Paramount studios recently. They were welcomed by Ksther Ralston. Mary Brian and Fay Wray, Paramount players, who were the hostesses for the occasion. The boys were conducted on a trip through the studios and saw many Paramount pictures in production. They were also shown the new sound stages, where, many of the Paramount talking pictures are produced. Luncheon was served in the studi-* cafe, and afterwards the boys were introduced to many of the famous Paramount stars, including Clara Bow. Charles Rogers, Hebe Daniels, Richard Arle nand Baelanova. Preparations are well unebr way with the filming of “The .Squall” at the First National Burbank Studio*. To be directed by Alexander Kord;» this famous Broadway play promise* outstanding entertainment as a screen vehicle. Alice Joyce, perennial'* charming, who gave us such an impressive performance with Richard Barthelmess in “The Noose.” has again been chosen for a “mother" role in “The Squall.” In sound this highly dramatic and moving story should be especially attractive.