Arizona republican., 1922-05-21
GLORIA SWANSON IN
BEYOND THE ROCKS
IS At THE R|A[TO

The trinity of extraordinary talent
represented in the combination OF
Gloria Swanson, supported by Ro-
dolph Valentino, in story written by
Elinor Glyn. makes of Beyond the
Rocks" the Rialtos stellar attraction,
a motion picture treat that no one
will miss.
This Paramount feature smashed
house records at the Rialto through
out the entire day and evening yes
terday, and Judging from the en-
1thusiasm aroused on its opening day,
he attraction will continue showing
% absolute capacity for the remain
ing term of its engagement-today
Z md tomorrow.
Beyond the Rocks" represents
Elinor Glyn's most important contri-
button TO the silent art thus far And
with full regard for the opportunity
afforded in the exceptional locale. en-
braced by the author in her scope OF
the story, Paramount has in reality
produced easily the most gorgeous
love drama ever filmed. This idea OF
beauty. magnificence and spectacular
display OF luxury and glamor has
been carried to the very utmost.
Gloria Swanson. known as the most
beautifully gowned woman in pic
lures, appears in Beyond the Rocks
attired in no less than so intoxicating
gowns. 1t is the most elaborate fash
ion show pictures have yet shown,
and in this one element alone the
production is decidedly exceptional.
Nor is the star the only one thus at
tired. Every member of the exten-
sive company has gone in for the
very ultimate in luxury and splendor.
the result a positively overwhelming
panorama of finery and beauty. Set
stinss that inspire with their beauty
form the background against which
the interior scenes have been filmed,
while for the outdoors display, the
scenic beauty unfolded in the natural
environment chosen by the producers
will prove nothing short OF a sensa-
tion.
Elinor Gyms style of writing re-
ceives perfect expression at the hands
of the two leading players. Glorious
Gloria as the loved--dashing Rodolph
Valentino. star of 1.-THE Four Horse
man" and "The Sheik." as the lover
the combination is positively irresist-
ible. 1t is a love story of society life,
of a passionate young heart held by
the bonds and conventions OF the en-
vironment which governs the ro-
nance, struggling, risking all for hap
piness. 1t runs the gamut from ex-
elusive, quiet country estates, to gay
nights of revelry in the midst OF the
white lights of Paris lit climbs the
Alps, it invades London, it introduces
love scenes positively sensational.
combining thrills with adventure,
combining a heart stirring romance
with dramatic excellence and emo
tional finesse, combining gorgeous
ness and sunptuousness, in 9 screen
spectacle that is proving a yeritable
sensational triumph.
Never before has Gloria swanson
had such a brilliant company sur
rounding her Leading off with
Valentino as the principal male
player, the list includes Edythe Chap
man. Alec Francis, Mabel Van Buren,
June Elvidge, Helen Dunbar, Ger
trude Astor. Robert Bolder and F. r.
Butler.
Beyond the Rocks" is a tremen-
dous love story, wonderfully pro-
duced, flawlessly directed, and mag
nificently resplendent in the Won
drous display of luxury and lavish
ness.
The comedy being screened with
the feature is ''Snooky's Labor Lost"
which. with the International News,
completes the program.