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New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18297, 13 January 1923, Page 11

ELINOR GLYN INTERPRETS PARAMOUNT PICTURE. —, «t» : "BEYOND THE ROCKS." Why the title "Beyond the Rocks?" was the question asked Madam Elinor Glyn. its author, at the Paramount West Coast .. Studio while the book was being transferred to the screen, with Gloria Swanson as star. "' It is derived from the following passaee in the book,'' explained Madam Glyn, who quoted it almost word for word, as follows : " He was a fatalist. He told her (Theodora, played bv Gloria Swanson) what would be, would be, and mortals like himself and herself were lust scattered leaves, like barques float'ng down a current where were mostlv rocks ahead." " Then must we strike the ro"ks whether we wish to or not?" asked Theodora. "Cannot we help ourselves?" . " Ah, madam ! For that." he said. "we can strive, a little and avoid this one and that, but if it is our fate we will . crash against them in the end." j " What a sad , philosophy !" said Theodora. " I would rather believe that if one does one's best, some kind angel will gu'de one's barque past the rocks and safely into the smooth waters of the pool ! beyond." Later on in the storv Thpodora writes ' to Hector (played bv Rudolph Valentino). ' and in the course of her letter savs : "And", oh. we must not grieve We must thank , fate for giving us this one peep into Paradise — we must try and find the angel to steer our barque for us beyond • the rocks." This new Paramount picture will be shown at the Princess Theatre next Fri- ! day, January 19. A strong supporting ' cast haa been provided.—(Advt.) ] Monday, Bargain Day, at the A.8.C., 1 Karanganape Road. Moire underskirts, all " colouis, 4s 6d. Black Italian cloth under- i skirts, usually 19s 6d„ Monday, 9s lid, <