Arizona republican., 1922-06-14
ADJUSTMENTS
BOUGHT AND PAID
FOR IS SCOM|NC TO
RIAL To SATURDAY

The beginning of the present year
found the observations of the most
eminent authorities in the motion
picture field all agreed that the sea-
son of 1922 would be marked by the
presentation of the most pretentious
and elaborate productions in the his
tory of the screen, the biggest dramas,
the most beautifully appointed pub
lications and pictures in which there
would shine the luster of more prom
inent stars and players than in any
previous year.
Paramount has constantly borne
out that prediction and by its cur
rent releases is demonstrating this
will be the set policy of the organl-
zation from hereon.
No finer example of the truth OF
the above could be found than in
William de Miles presentation of
George Broadhurst's sensational
stage success, Bought and Paid
For" booked for the Rialto. start
ing Saturday, with Agnes Ayres and
Jack Holt in the leading roles. 1t
is really to be ranked as a super
classic, a picture distinguished by
remarkable combining of genius and
talent both in the director as we'll
as the stars and players. to say moth
ing of the material of which the pic
ture has been made, for Bought and
Paid For'' is conceded one of the
milestones in the course of the
spoken drama and beauty of appoint
ment and environment.
William de Mile has on more than
one occasion proven himself the mas
ter of the art of bringing out every
quality of the most perfect drama in
every idea, -situation he pictorially
expresses. He has mastered the
knack of drawing from the players
the finest of histrionic expression,
an accomplishment the natural re-
suit of his long association with the
theater both in the speaking and ST.
len phases, as well as having attracted
no inconsiderable reputation as an
actor as well as playwright. His
grouping and composition has proven
the wonder of the critical field. So
that he comes to the production of
Bought and Paid For'' as perhaps
the most logical picture builder in
the industry for the task of trans
ferring the classic from the spoken
word to the silent screen.
And in doing this he has followed
with remarkable fidelity the stage
version. it having proven its genuine
worth by the acid tests of time and
public opinion.
And in no branch of the picture
studded as 1t is by wonderful beauty
in the settings and gowns, in the gen.
eral appointment and environment,
identified as it is by the tremendous
strength of it's dramatic appeal, and
sparkling as it does in the force of.
its compelling theme, has his pains
taking care been any more admir-
ably expressed than in the selection
of Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt as his
leading players. Agnes Ayres COW
cred herself with glory in several of
the Cecil B. de Mile masterworks,
and in George Melford's production
of "The Sheik" her delineation won
stardom for her, she having since
made her debut as Paramount stel-
lar artistic.
Jack Holt has been identified with
the screen for years. His consistent
has established his ability and YER
satility beyond the shadow of doubt.
He, too. is now a full-fledged Para
mount star. appearing at the head of
his own company
The combination of these two
players for this picture is. therefore.
utterly irresistible and augurs for
this engagement being one of the
most brilliant so far this season.
Bought and Paid For" is a SEN
sational story. Tt is fearless and
frank, startling in its disclosures. tre-
mendous in its dramatic strength,
and the management in urging at
tendance during the matinee is again
calling attention to the limited three
day engagement.