"FOOLISH WIVES."

Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 26, 31 January 1923, Page 2

"FOOLISH WIVES."

" Foolish Wives," . Universal's costly photodrama of life and intrigue at Monte Carlo, commences its season at the Paramount and Artcraft Theatres on Friday next. It has been heralded as the costliest jind biggest pictnre ever screened. It lives' up to its promises. Never has there been such a kaleidoscopic array of lieautiful settings and artistic photography combined with such adept characterisation and careful direction. Erich-von Stroheim, the author, director, and star of the picture, has made a screen masterpiece. Whatetver faults it may have, and no picture is perfect, they are submerged by the force of the theme, by the realness of the atmosphere, -and by the vivid portrayals of yon Stroheim and his supporting cast. Monte Carlo, its principal buildings, its crowds, its activities, and its very spirit have been transferred to the screen for "Foolish Wives." The colourful settings, the activities of the noted pleasure resort, are merely backgrounds for the impelling story of " Count " Sergas Karamzin, renegade Russian captain, debonair adventurer, and coaßummate villain.. The role of the bogus count is played by yon Sfcroheim himself.. The count and his accomplices, two Russian !' pri_ces__," played by Mando George and Mac Bnsch, are international croo__s, who prey upon wealthy visitors to Monte Carlo. Special musical scores are being arranged by Mr. C. ParneH (Paramount) and Mrs. A. Wright (Artcraft), and excellent results' are assured.