19990922 Chicago: Wes Bentley at the Chicago premiere of "American Beauty"American Beauty stars show for Chicago premiere 9/22/99©1999 Linda Matlow/Pix IntÕl.Kevin Spacey(ÒThe Usual SuspectsÓ),Wes Bentley(ÒBelovedÓ),Thora Birch(ÒPatriot GamesÓ),Mena Suvari(ÒAmerican PieÓ)attended the Chicago premiere of ÒAmerican BeautyÓ at McClurg Court Theatre.Actor Kevin Spacey obliged every fan outside the theatr that requested his autograph.The man rights fast and with a smile.On a typical suburban street in a typical suburban town,there is an ordinary family living the American dream,but look closer.Lester BurnhamÕs wife,Carolyn(Annette Bening)regards him with contempt,his daughter Jane9Thora Birch),thinks heÕs a loser,and his boss is positioning him for the ax.When you know youÕve got nothing to lose,you can risk everything.Captivated by JaneÕs sultry high school friend Angela(Mena Suvari),Lester(Kevin Spacey) decides to make a few changes in his mere existance-changes that are less mid-life crisis than a life reclaimed.The freer he gets,the happier he gets,which is even more maddening to his wife and daughter.Complicating matters,Lester finds an unexpected ally in Ricky(Wes Bently),the teenage son of the new next door neighbors,who sees life thru a camera lens that has lately focused on Jane Burnham.In pursuit of his new vision of the American dream,Lester is about to learn that the ultimate freedom comes at the ultimate price.The above stars attended the Chicago premiere at the McClurg Court Theatre.Kevin Spacey willingly signed autographs for all of his waiting fans,Wes Bentley couldnÕt wait to get inside and check the film out,Mena and Thora smiled as the male fans vied for their attention outside the theatre.Photo:©Linda Matlow/Pix Int'[email protected]