PARAMOUNT THEATRE

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12609, 20 November 1926, Page 7

PARAMOUNT THEATRE

AILEEN PRINGLE IN “THE WILDERNESS WOMAN.”

“Tiie Wilderness Woman,” the new Robert Kane production for First National opened at the Paramount Theatre yesterday, tells of the story of an Alaskan miner and his daughter, who, having suddenly struck it tremendously rich in the far north, set out for New York. The adventures that befell them when, for the first time, they came in contact with the conventions and restrictions of modern civilisation, are productive of the comedy, fn addition to wearing his famous walrus moustache, Conklin had to raise a thick natural beard for his part in “The Wilderness Woman.” In the picture he pores as a wealthy Alaskan miner who comes to New York City to spend a million dollars. He is accompanied by his daughter, played by Aileen Pringle. Their adventures are both humorous and melodramatic, and a commendable entertainment balance has been struck in presenting them in the right proportions. A bear cub is responsible for a large measure of the comedy of the picture. Lowell Sherman, formerly master vilL.in of the screen, is seen as the hero of “The Wilderness Woman,” while Henry Vibart and Robert Cain take care of the melodramatic action.

“The Wilderness Woman” originally appeared in the “Saturday Evening Post.” Arthur Stringer is author. The supporting bil lis quite up to the usual standard seen at this theatre, and includes a splendid comedy, a gazette, depicting the latest happenings all over the world, and a delightful scenic film. A feature of the programme is the beautiful incidental music rendered by the orchestra under the baton of Mr R. R. Caulton.