AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 May 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES.

“ THE GRIP OF THE YUKON ”

FRIDAY

« There is a touch of romance anil a thrill in “ Grip c.if tlie Yukon,” the Universal Picture to be shown at the Princess Theatre on Friday, that will set the blood ' tingling through the veins of tin most critical theatre-goer. It is one of the most vivid screen versions of the great snow wastes of Alaska that local fans have had the pleasure of witnessing in many a day. The story is an original photoplay written by Charles A. Bogue and has one of the most unique plots ever worked into a story of this type. The direction has been perfectly mastered by Ernst Laemmle, hitherto unheralded as a future director, but considered one of the best outdoor megaphone wielders in the profession. His knowlegde of dramatic scenes and carefully worked out camera effects make the ■picture one of the most outstanding photographic studies on the ; screen.. One almost feels the intense cold of the great glaciers and icefields which •form the background for practically the entire action of the story. And into the cast of this great picture ‘Universal has placed some of the foremost men and women players of the 'screen. In fact it might be termed an! • fill-star cast. ;. June Marlowe, in the 'leading feminine role gives a sympathetic conception of the character off Sheila O’Neil as the daughter of Burr 'Mclntosh, "who appears in the be"fi'hiskored role of an American prospector. Francis X. Bushman, once Broadway’s idol, portrays a real he-man role ■as the buddy of Neil Hamilton and with the support of Theodore Lorcli, Otis-Harlan, and James Farley makes ' one of the best screen appearances of 1 his efireer. It is worth anyone’s time to see it. Further chapters of the great circus ■ Serial “The Trail of the Tiger,” and a comedy will also be shown.