QUEEN’S
“THE AMERICAN VENUS” “The American Venus,” with Fay Lanphier starred, is being shown to crowded houses at the Queen’s this week. Fay Lanphier, who was adjudged the most beautiful girl in America at the annual Atlantic City beauty pageant, plays the title role and in addition, a number of other entrants have minor roles in the film. However, the chief acting burden is carried by Esther Ralston, Lawrence Gray and Ford Sterling, assisted by such experienced troupers as Kenneth MacKenna. Edna May Oliver arrd William B. Mack. Louise Brooks, the beauteous dancer from the Ziegfield Follies, and W. T. Benda, the internationally known artist, are also prominent in the picture. The story, written directly for the screen by Townsend Martin, concerns itself with the comedy complications, dramatic thrills and absorbing romance that develop as a result of a national beauty contest inaugurated by a number of famous artists to find the modern American Venus. Because her father, a manufacturer of beauty creams and lotions, is on the verge of bankruptcy, Esther Ralston sets out to win first prize so as to stimulate a demand for his products. A rival complexion cream maker schemes to keep her from winning, but with the help of her fiance, she outwits her enemy.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 73, 17 June 1927, Page 15
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210QUEEN’S Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 73, 17 June 1927, Page 15
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