McLEAN’S PICTURES.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 June 1924, Page 1

McLEAN’S PICTURES.

.MAY ALLISON, TO-NIGHT. To-night (Saturday) McLean's Pictures present lovely .May Allison in tho latest success, “Extravagance.” This -Metro special was adapted from the story by Tien Ames 'Williams, “.More Stately Mansions,” which appeared in Good Housekeeping Magazine, and created a sensation by its astounding portrayal of a current social malady. Those who have read the story will want to behold the talented Metro star personate the extravagant society girl, while everybody else will wish to see the unusual picture. Miss Allison has the role of Nancy Brown, daughter of a wealthy man, who marries Dick Vane, a young lawyer. Her society ambitions necessitate a severe dent into the husband’s income, and in a mad desire to hold his wife’s love, Dick forges a check on his father. It is when jail faces him, and his wife is given the chance to save her husband by leaving him forever, that tho great understanding leading to the new life comes. The supporting cast includes Hubert Edeson, Theodor von Eltz, William Courtwright, Lawrence Jr., did Ihe adaptation, and Philip T 7. Boson directed, under personal supervision of Bayard Veiller, Director of Productions. Budolph Borgquist was cameraman, and Sidney l.llman designed and executed the art interiors. The supports include the serial “The Timber Queen,” a Gazette and an attractive comedy complete tho programme.