“ARIZONA BOUND”

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 104, 23 July 1927, Page 16

“ARIZONA BOUND”

NEW WESTERN STAR California—land of romance, the Mecca for those who would follow the setting sun—is shown in all its glory in “Arizona Bound,” the first production presenting Gary Cooper, Paramount’s new Western star. As a result of a definite policy adopted by officials of Paramount, all the Gary Cooper productions will be photographed in locations wJiich will present the most beautiful backgrounds in the Western State, and will bring additional interest to these stirring tales of the great frontier. Though Cooper, product of a Montana ranch, has been on the screen for but little more than a year, he is already recognised as a Western type of particular appeal. Tall, “rangy.” and bronzed, it is freely predicted that he will swiftly become established as one of the prime favourites among the cowboy heroes. In his first picture as a star he is revealed as an actor of un - usual ability, and as a handsome, harririding Westerner who is equally at home in a fight or a frolic. The Cooper productions will be featured by the presence of “Flash,” a magnificent Arabian stallion, which is said to be the most beautiful horsr ever shown on the screen. The strong supporting cast assembled for "Arizona Bound” is headed by Betty Jewel, famous as “The girl with the velvet eyes,” and El Brendel, one of the screen’s newest and funniest comedians. The picture was directed by John Waters, who has been in charge of the filming of many of Paramount’s Zane Grey productions.