Arizona republican., 1922-05-28
DOROTHY DALTON IS
STAR IN FEATURE At
THE R|ALTO TODAY

Dorothy Dalton, supported by Ro-
dolph Valentino, in Paramount S
presentation of Moran of the Lady
Lefty" continues as the attraction
at the Rialto.
George Melford, veteran producer
of outdoors stories, handled the
megaphone during the filming of this
picture and once again he has
brought to the silent screen an un-
forgettable epic of strength and dra-
matte excellence, triumph for every
member of the cast, a triumph for
Paramount. and a motion picture
treat de luxe for everyone who Wit
nesSes the production.
>offers Dorothy Dalton that type
of role in which she has often demon
strated her unrivaled superiority.
One is reminded of 1.-THE Flame of
the Yukon" in the strength of the
characterization, while in the emo
tional scenes Fools Paradise" is
brought back to mind, though Moran
of the Lady Lefty" differs materially
from either of the former triunphs.
This is Valentines second appear
ance under the direction of Melford,
for it will be remembered it was this
same director who produced "The
Sheik," in which Valentino created
a nation wide sensation recently.
Moran of the Lady Lefty is we
lieve, one Of the most unusual sea
stories ever written. 1t brings to-
gether in the common spell of
romance two people of widely differ
ing social standing and presents in
the love theme a drama of the rarest
heart interest and appeal, while at
the same time building the story
against the fascinating background
of the rough, virile environment of
-blooded adventure and physical
prowess.
Dorothy Dalton is Lefty Sterner-
sen," whose father sails trading
vessel. Brought up on the sea. the
girlsis every inch sailor, more son
than a daughter, nicknamed Moran"
On the streets of San Francisco she
meets Ramon Laredo (Rodolph
Valentino), scion of a family of aris-
tocracy, son of luxury and MEM
Der of a. yachting party. The girl
scoffs at the immaculate appearance
and the very proper department OF
this sailor
Ramon, meeting mp with gruff
sailor, accompanies him to a sail
ors' rest for the novelty of the esca-
pade. He is drugged and shanghaied
aboard the helIship Heart of China,
a smuggling craft captured by
Frisco Kitchel," brutal, tyrannous,
murderous.
The Lady Lefty catches fire at sea,
ture aboard the craft when she is
sighted by the Heart of China.
Ramon, now a member of the crew
of the Heart of China, is sent aboard
the Inflated craft to salvage what
ever remains of the cargo, and. be-
lieving Moran" a man, carries her
aboard the outlaw vessel. Her sex
Is accidentally discovered, and then
1t becomes Ramon's task to prevent |
the secret reaching Kitchell. But
the commander does find out a
woman is aboard the craft and then
&ginningly plans to possess her. Too
wise to attempt a move single
handed, he awaits the vessels arriv-
ing at Mexican port, where a gang
of Chinese smugglers of whom
Kitchell is the chief will be enlisted
in the destruction of the crew of the
Heart of China and Kitchell will then
possess Moran. The attack is
launched, and in the fight, during
the heat of battle, Moran and Ramon
fail to recognize each other. In their
fight Ramon is the victor and in
stantly all the masclinity in the
makeup of the girl of the sea van
ishes. She has met her master; she
is no longer able to protect herself,
but looks to the man Ramon to pro-
tect her against all her enemies. The
Crew are victorious in the fight, and
.Mhen the Heart of China weighs
anchor it is Ramon who commands,
and Kitchell is in irons. Back to
San Francisco, and then the tremen-
dous climax, the meeting OF Ramon
and those of the set in which he
formerly moved. In this scene drama
in its highest expression is the key
note and the denouement is one of
the strongest and most appealing
motion picture chapters that has
come to our attention in many
months.
Moran of the Lady Lefty" is one
of the dramatic gems of the new
season and a production which is
bound to find the house of excep-
tional features crowded throughout
its run, judging from the interest
aroused throughout the day and
evening yesterday.
The added attractions are the COM
edy Peggy Behave" and the Inter-
national News.