Arizona republican., 1922-06-17
ADJUSTMENTS
BOUGHT AND PAID
FOR" OPENS TODAY
At R|A[TO THEATER


Rialto will today open the three days
engagement of unquestionably one of
the most sensational stories OF mar
ried life ever written.
George Broadhurst's celebrated
stage drama of the same name served
as the material from which the pres
ent picture was constructed and it is
the opinion of every reviewer who
las contributed a line on the attrac-
tion, that de Miles achievement here
represents one of the most brilliant
examples of advanced picture adap-
tation seen in years.
De Mile has succeeded in presery-
ing for the filmed edition all the
force of the spoken version, and he
has gone to much greater lengths in
the general environment, in the
beauty Of the settings, and in the
gowns, costumes and the atmosphere
of wealth in which the story is spun.
Fearlessness and frankness were
startling features in the stage ver
sion and these same characteristics
distinguish the cinema presentation.
The story digs deep into the condi-
tions too often prevalent in the homes
of the wealthy, exclusive leaders of
society, and lays especial stress on
beauty of woman is literally sold for
the wealth of man.
Can there be any happiness in
marriage where love is not the sole
impetus? Does a woman thus mar
ried subject herself to the viii of
the husband? Has she any voice in
the manner of his conduct, and is she
TO be considered in the general
scheme of things? Is she really a
help mate, wife to be loved and
honored. or is she really a beautiful
toy, without individuality, without
rights, without even self respect, a
mere chattel, a household pet, sub
ject to the whims and dictates of her
lord and master? And should she
find herself thus placed, has she
really any cause for complaint, was
it not reasonable for her to suppose
these would be exactly the conditions
she would encounter. for without love
saying of meaningless words. lacking
sincerity. lacking sacredness lacking
every element of honest purpose.
These are the points boldly dis
cussed in the utterly startling drama
George Broadhurst brought to the
stage, and now brilliantly presented
in a screen document Of resounding
force and power, a discussion of the
most vital interest to everyone,
theme universally appealing and
conpellingly presented.
Being essentially story of wealth,
de Mile has exemplified this ele-
ment in a wondrous display of mag
nificence apparent in every phase of
the picture.
Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt. both
stars in their own rights, essay the
leading roles, and have both scored
triumphs equal : to anything they
have ever done. Walter HERS. one
of the best known polite comedians
in screenland, is prominently cast in
this de Mile feature, and other mem
bers of the supporting company are
Ethel Wales, Bernice Frank and Leah
Wyant.
Another bonneville comedy serves
as one of the added attractions.
"Toonerville Tactics is the title, and
the skipper is shown in more hu-
morous situations.
The International News will bal
ance the program.
Bought and Paid For' has been
booked for just three days, and the
management is urging attendance
during the matinees.
"Come On Over-Coiumbia
Colleen Moore and Ralph Graves
are o-starred in Rupert Hughes
latest film creation by Goldwyn
Come On Over" which concludes a
three days engagement at Mauks
Columbia theater today. Better
Late Than Never is the title of the
Hall Room Boys comedy also included
and evening.
"Come On Over is one of Mr..
Hughes most delightful comedy crea-
tions, better even than his Scratch
My Back of two seasons ago. 1t is
a breezy. wholesome, chucklesome
story of an Irish lad, Shane O'Mealia.
who seeks his fortune in the United