"RICH MEN'S WIVES."

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17707, 8 March 1923, Page 12

"RICH MEN'S WIVES."

AT LIBERTY ON SATURDAY. A story rich in human appeal, settings rich and in good taste, a cast rich in talent and feminine beauty are the outstanding characteristics of "Rich Men's Wives," a Preferred Picture, winch opens on Saturday at the Liberty Theatre. In many ways this ia one of the most unusual screen dramas that has been Been here for many a day, and Gasnier, the producer who attained such artistic heights in making "Kismet," is to be commended for giving to picture lovers what may, in all legitimacy, be termed an exceptional entertainment. While the story turns the searchlight on the follies of the idle rich, it nevertheless shows deep understanding and sympathy for the unfortunate girls who are born, bred and imprisoned in gilded cages. Whether ycu believe rich men's wives are to be piUed, scorned or envied, you are oertain to enjoy the picture and to gather a new point of view A cast of extraordinary quality has been selected for the interpretation of the story, and therein the creators of the picture display their wisdom, for the roles are sp trying they could easily have been ruined by inferior acting. House Peters, who seems to be always in demand by producers seeking the "heman" type of artist, h«s tho leading masculine role,-.and Claire Windsor, one of the most beautiful women on the screen play* opposite him. Then there Is Bn.by Richard Hedrick, the screen's most wonderful child; Gaston Glass, the unforgettable hero of Humouresauc," Rosemary Theby, Myrtle Steadman and Carpi Ho'loway, beauties and_ stars in their own ri"ht. It would be unfair to readers and to the picture to divulge tho plot of tho pla7, but suffice to say that the authors and the director have transplanted to tho Fcreen a cross section from life, done In vivid colours and virile lines. "Rich Men'si Wives" seems to be an earnest demonstration of the promise picture builders have made of "bigrer and better" productions. Those responsible for it have taken four basic elements of good entertainment—a good !>t<ST, which after all is the principal thimr; an intelligent and cauablo cast, a fine director, and suitable settings. The last-named are worthv of comment. As would. bo_ expected in a play of this type, the interiors are rich and convincing, but there is a better disnlav of taste than is usual fn pictures. Fine motor oar* and scenes from * real horse show fl<rurn prominently in the "atmospheric" phases and lendrenli'mi to the, entire production. "Rich Men's Wives" is a splendid entertainment, and wall appeal especially to all women; A specio.l Mermaid comedy, featuring Llovd Hamilton in "The .Adviser.* «, Christie convdv "Fair Enough." which describes the courtship of a girl with the speed lust and a young man who commits all kinds o? Netty crimes to be put in gaol to speak Z i ?°£ ho lnteßt Patho Gazette and Topical Bndßet will comprise the supports. A special musical pretrramme will be contributed bv the liberty Grand Oreh«stra undoi the conductorship of Mr! Arthur Gordon i he boy plans are now open at The Bristol Piano Company.