Arizona republican., 1922-05-15
ADJUSTMENTS
BETTY COMPSON IN
GREEN TEMPTATION
IS FEATURE At R!ALTO

For three DAYS engagement,
Betty Compson comes to the Rialto,
starting today, starring in THE
Green Temptation" the sensational
Paramount feature which created
such furore during its Los Angeles
engagement at Graumans million
dollar theater, as well as at Grau-
mans Riolto, and the picture which
has been so eagerly awaited by the
clientele of the house OF exceptional
features.
Adapted from Constance Lindsey
SINNERS novel-"The Noose"-"The
Green Temptation" under the skilful
handling of William D. Taylor, has
become the most pretentious picture
Betty Compson has ever made, bar
ring nothing, while at the same time,
representing story of greater dra-
matte value, more genuine heart in
terest. and more hewildering beauty
OF settings, gowns, appointment, and
atmosphere than anything released in
many weeks.
Betty Compson's magnificent por-
trayal in this amazing story is posi-
lively invincible. She is the very
soul of the character she portrays,
and her graceful transition from one
phase Of the story to another has
proven the inspiration for many
laudatory article concerning the pic
ture and its star. Difficult in the ex-
trene. the role calls into play every
one of the human emotions, while
demanding also star of the most
pronounced talent along the strictly
dramatic lines, for the climaXes are
fraught with the greatest and most
intense import.
1t is a story of the Partisan under
world, though in its scope it sweeps
through the entire Partisan life from
the underworld to the highest strata
of society, and even crosses the ocean
to find it's denouement in America. 1t
is the marked contrast of the hero
ines station in life, with the station
of those with whom she associates
that marks the story for its ex~
tremely unusual character. and it is
not until the narrative is well along
is she able to shake off the environ
ment of the Apacne and their haunts.
In the opening chapters of the story
we find the star as a member of
travelling street show. Her dancing
ability, and her magnificent voice
have attracted theatrical producer,
and he makes arrangements with the
Apache who acts as manager of the
troupe to take the girl, and tit her for
q theatrical career. The girl is a
clever thief-she IS wanted by the
police Of Paris, who have been baf-
fled by her escapades. Emeralds-
the green temptation-are her espe
cial penchant, and it is around a
noted necklace that the story is
M rir rH G ~,
theatrical world is instantaneous, and
we next find her as Coralyn, toast OF
Paris. In this guise, she attempts the
robbery, with the assistance of the
Apaches, that brings into her life the
man destined TO change her whole
destiny. He thwarts the robbery and
gives the girl the chance to escape, a
chance which she accepts, only to
find herself bounded by the police.
Wit hthe law at her heels. she evades
capture by Joining the Red Cross, and
going to war. The fires of the con-
| flict have burned the dross from her
soul, and she emerges a woman OF
broad vision, repentant, and resolved
to lead new life To America she
comes that she might shake herself
free from the Partisan influence, but
again 1.-The green temptation"-an
again those with whom she worked
| as an Apache. She has been fol-
| lowed, not only by the Apaches but
| by the man who loves her-and the
clash of emotions, the terrific de-
nouement, and the smashing climax
revealed when the characters are all
drawn into the net spun by fate are
among the greatest incidents Betty
| Compson has ever brought to the
| screen.
1.-THE Green Temptation" is the last
production made by William Desmond
| Taylor, his untimely death occurring
| Immediately after its completion.
} A selected comedy and the lnterna-
| tionaI News will ba>ance the program
which holds for just three days, and
| for which the Rialto is urging attend
ance during the matinees.