Menzies joined Famous Players-Lasky, later to evolve into Paramount Pictures, working in special effects and design. He quickly established himself in Hollywood with his elaborate settings for "Robin Hood" (1922), "The Thief of Bagdad" (1924), "The Bat" (1926), "The Dove" (1927), "Sadie Thompson" (1928), and "Tempest" (1928). In 1929, Menzies formed a partnership with producer Joseph M. Schenck to create a series of early sound short films visualizing great works of music, including a 10-minute version of Dukas's "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," and created the production design and special effects for Schenck's feature film "The Lottery Bride" (1930).