AMUSEMENTS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 11860, 28 June 1919, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

TO-NIGHT. ‘ ‘THE AUCTION BLOCK ’ ’ 'Without doubt one of the greatest triumphs in the moving picture world was the advent of the Goidwyn him into the front rant' of exhibitors with their famous picturation of the Rex 'Beach’s remarkable society novel “The Auction Block.’’ Rex Beach is a name to draw attention anywhere, and coupled with that of Goldwyn ensures a masterpiece both in photography and story. “The Auction Block” deals with one of the modern developments of an ancient traffic—.the trade of beauty. In olden days a beautiful girl was openly sold at a certain price. In these feverish days she is lass openly made the subject of barter, but nevertheless is often prepared for market Just us brazenly, the object being a wealthy marriage Man}- a family looks to its prettiest daughter as the means of getting over momentary difficulties by making a “suitable match. ” The r novel is daring in treatment, and artistic in conception. Episode 19, the last but one of the 4 ‘Fatal Ring 5 ’ serial will also be screened ot-night.